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  1. Please Help! How do you remove sticky adhesive from skin?

    Snow1278 replied to heartlover07's topic in General Nursing

    We always use alcohol pads, comes right off. Good

  2. skills necessary prior to acls

    Snow1278 replied to rndme's topic in General Nursing

    I took acls for the first time in March. I had been working on the telemetry floor for about 10 months. I found that knowing how to interpret the EKG strips was a big help. I think if you review your...

  3. How do I deal with a liar?

    Snow1278 replied to learning2Bnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with what the previous poster said, ignore it. It really isn't worth your time and all her lies will come back. I believe in karma. Good luck.

  4. Would this work??

    Snow1278 replied to MK6babies's topic in General Nursing

    I think it sounds like a good plan. Some colleges have a plan for students that are seniors in high school to take some of their pre reqs while still in high school and get on the waiting list a...

  5. bonus's

    Snow1278 replied to roesseba's topic in General Nursing

    A time share would be nice, but I would want to know other things like: 1. what is the patient/nurse ratio 2. what is the pay$$ 3. what is the schedule 4. what type of unit is it The time share just...

  6. Change of shift admissions

    Snow1278 replied to kittymom's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a telemetry unit night shift and this happens a lot to us. We do not accept admits during shift change, so pts can be brought to our floor until 7 pm or 7 am. Between 7 and 7:30 we don't...

  7. Pulling Meds for Multiple Patients

    Snow1278 replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a tele unit and we have both pyxis and medication drawers. I do not pull multiple patient meds at once becaus I have to pull each drawer out and get their meds, pull up insulin, and get some...

  8. How many of you work 3 days /12 hrs shifts?

    Snow1278 replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I have been doing 12's for six months now and I love it. I get one four day weekend every four weeks, and work one weekend out of every four weekends. I usually work two days in a row during the week,...

  9. Help! need advice please..new RN job offer

    Snow1278 replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone else. This looks bad on you if you decide to do it. If the job is anything like when I started my job your first two weeks will be mostly learning about things like HIPPA and...

  10. What are we allowed to tell patients?

    Snow1278 replied to heather318's topic in General Nursing

    when i talk to patients about things like lab values, i make sure not to diagnose them. for instance i had a patient with a positive troponin level and it was around 10 at night. i called the doctor...

  11. desparately seeking advice

    Snow1278 replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    you have to do what you want to do. this is one time when you can't ask someone else what you should do, because you are the one who will have to go into work everyday and face your job. if nursing is...

  12. I Can't Retain NCLEX Material

    Snow1278 replied to NCLEX owns me's topic in General Nursing

    I had a hard time studying for the NCLEX too. I don't like to read, never really have been big on it. Here is how I studied. I had some NCLEX review flash cards, which worked for me. I would study for...

  13. NClEX RN exam

    Snow1278 replied to nowinfl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    good luck! my thoughts are with you. go out and have some ice cream that always makes me feel better when i am

  14. Handling Physicians. Any suggestion?

    Snow1278 replied to AlmostThere:)'s topic in General Nursing

    We have a doctor who is known for being rude. He had been paged one night for a hgb 6.5 and a couple of other things. When you page this doctor he doesn't usually call unless you page three or four...

  15. Experienced Nurses and Recent Nursing school Graduates, need advice..

    Snow1278 replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    i graduated in march. nursing school was the hardest thing i have ever done, and just started back in aug. for my bsn. i have five children and my husband is in the military and deploys a lot....

  16. Clinical Question

    Snow1278 replied to crany3's topic in General Nursing

    We place a sign above the bed that states no bp, or needle sticks in right or left arm. We also put a pink band on the arm that we are not able to use. For falls we place a magnet on the door that...

  17. Short Interview, Could you answer these Qs? :)

    Snow1278 replied to karrbran99's topic in General Nursing

    I hope this helps you!! Good

  18. Is school really a lot of work?

    Snow1278 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I went to school full time with five children. My youngest was 2 when I actually started the nursing program. I went part time while I did my pre req's. It was one of the hardest things I have ever...

  19. Is it too late for me?

    Snow1278 replied to FinderKeeper's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely not too late. I am 28, just graduated in March and have five kids. Life doesn't end when you are thirty. I don't think you are even close to old. A lot of people I graduated with were in...

  20. Can a nursing student and family survive on one income?

    Snow1278 replied to Sebastiansmom09's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated from nursing school in March. I started out working three days a week but as school went on I found it harder and harder to manage study time and five children with a house. So we cut...

  21. Common interview questions??

    Snow1278 replied to InmyblooD's topic in Emergency

    I know when I was interviewing for jobs they all asked hard questions. Ones that I couldn't come up with answers to before I got there, I really had to think on my feet. One question that really got...

  22. What is working with Alzheimers pts like?

    Snow1278 replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked with Alzheimer's patients for 8 years now and I love it. I don't mind the frustrating times as much because I know that I did my best to make their last days as good as possible. I can't...

  23. Are Bs in nursing school really that good?

    Snow1278 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I think getting A's is a good goal to set, but don't be upset if you don't obtain it. Nursing school is hard, hard work, a B is an awesome grade to get. C's are hard to obtain too. I think if you put...

  24. Calling All CNA's!

    Snow1278 replied to nightingale's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been a CNA for 8 years now. I graduate in March 07 with my ADN. The last 7 years I have worked with Alzheimer's patients and that has been wonderful. I think working as an aide has made nursing...

  25. Can I hear some positive things about nursing school?

    Snow1278 replied to rntoben2008's topic in General Students

    nursing school to me has been really hard work, but worth it! it has been a journey that nobody can take away from me and the things i have learned. i am a mother of five, so nursing school has been a...