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  1. Paper Charting venting

    raindrops1234 replied to raindrops1234's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the reply! I guess I should have mentioned I got four days of classroom orientation (but only two of those were nursing specific tasks). Still completely different from orientating on the...

  2. Paper Charting venting

    raindrops1234 replied to raindrops1234's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I think it is just because I am casual (per diem). I know others who have gotten lines and get 10-14 orientation shifts depending on their

  3. Paper Charting venting

    raindrops1234 replied to raindrops1234's topic in General Nursing

    Haha yes I know, I feel like learning how to do computer charting is a much steeper learning curve. And I actually went and bought a 4-color pen on my second shift! And a bunch of...

  4. Paper Charting venting

    raindrops1234 replied to raindrops1234's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I am in Canada. Went to school in the West and now I am working out East and things are very different! And I am in Radiation

  5. Paper Charting venting

    raindrops1234 replied to raindrops1234's topic in General Nursing

    Trust me, I know. But apparently because I am casual they don't want to invest in more time training me in case I leave. Which I don't plan on as it is in the field that I've always wanted. Everyone...

  6. Paper Charting venting

    raindrops1234 replied to raindrops1234's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the reply! And I know some people would rather stick to what they know (paper charting) as that used to be the norm, which is why I feel guilty complaining about it. Guess it's good to...

  7. New Nurse! My first day with my own patients is tomorrow!! AHHHH!!

    raindrops1234 replied to Lavendergal's topic in General Nursing

    Get everything ready before you go to bed! (your lunch, outfit, supplies). And go to bed early. And wake up with enough time to have a good breakfast and extra time to get there in case there is...

  8. Metabolic acidosis

    raindrops1234 replied to Narendra hemu's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with roser13. Google it. Or look it up in your textbook. Would have been quicker than posting on

  9. Litman Classic III vs Digital Stethascopes

    raindrops1234 replied to Vnm1998's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I vote the classic iii (unless you have lot's of money to drop on a stethoscope that you don't really need in your area of

  10. LPN being forced to introduce self to pt's as a CNA

    raindrops1234 replied to Skarpzz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When working as a CNA=wear a CNA badge When working as a LPN=wear a LPN badge When working as a nursing student=wear your nursing student badge This post is very confusing BUT as a LPN or RN student...

  11. Getting licenced in BC

    raindrops1234 replied to Voni4real's topic in Canada

    This is a little bit different due to it being different provinces BUT I had an Alberta RN license and applied for my Nova Scotia RN license on March 6th, and I received it on April 25th. So it was...

  12. Littmann Classic II or Classic III?

    raindrops1234 replied to Nursing student75's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have had a ii for the past five years. Just bought a iii today after doing a bunch of research. We will see what the difference

  13. SCABIES!!

    raindrops1234 replied to LunaTunaPineapple's topic in General Nursing

    Well we stayed at the same motel once a week for eight weeks...I want to say at about six weeks or so she started itching all over. Then a week or so after that she started getting rashes. Took her...

  14. SCABIES!!

    raindrops1234 replied to LunaTunaPineapple's topic in General Nursing

    My friend got scabies once from a motel we stayed at for one of our overnight clinical's during school. I forget what it was, but she had to use that cream all over her body. Said she felt like her...

  15. scared to lift pts..what job would be best?

    raindrops1234 replied to missDLPN's topic in General Nursing

    You get better at transferring patients the more you do it (and when you actually learn the technique). That being said....there are those patients that you will always need help (ie. the 300 lb...

  16. Nclex pn shut off at 92

    raindrops1234 replied to Kool76's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No one can guess. It's computer

  17. I have....

    raindrops1234 replied to Lourdes123's topic in United Kingdom

    I'm sorry but I have no ideas.....doesn't make a lot of sense to me

  18. How much can you afford in student loan debt?

    raindrops1234 replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should be fine. My student debt load is double your amount and I am not too worried (as school is a good investment). I sold my car and am resorting to public transportation in order to...

  19. I have....

    raindrops1234 replied to Lourdes123's topic in United Kingdom

    What's Band 6 in

  20. One thing i dont understand(at the nurses' station)

    raindrops1234 replied to BellaCat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When speaking to/around patients it should be in the native language of the particular country they are in (this is a policy where I work too). But in the break room....speak whatever language you...

  21. How many hours did you work taking 7-8 credits?

    raindrops1234 replied to Skippy97's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with all the full-time comments. It's all about how good you are at time

  22. Accepting gifts from patients?

    raindrops1234 replied to matcha-cat's topic in General Nursing

    Depends. A lot of patients/family will send thank you cards. When I worked in LTC families would bring candy/doughnuts for the staff. But a lot of organizations have strict policies about receiving...

  23. How to do amazing in nursing school?

    raindrops1234 replied to AspiringNurse0223's topic in General Students

    After coming across some of your comments on another thread, and now mentioning it twice in this post, I am curious: which school did you

  24. "Prestige" Nursing Schools

    raindrops1234 replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Students

    *Mic drop*. LOVE

  25. My School Status

    raindrops1234 replied to daytimeowls's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I didn't know you could graduate without paying! HAHA But seriously, you should not really expect them to let you finish without having paid. My university (and I am pretty sure 99 % of all other...