"nursy"

"nursy" RN

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  1. local anesthesia and drug test

    "nursy" replied to jojojojojojo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Generally speaking, when you test positive, you are asked to provide verification that the drug in question was prescribed to you. You don't just flunk a drug test because something shows up...

  2. I don't do well under pressure. Pls help

    "nursy" replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    Maybe you're just doing too much. Our templates for all the maladies include every possible scenario...so for stomach ache it wants bowel sounds, abdominal palpation, etc. If someone comes in with a...

  3. Out to a stressful start.

    "nursy" replied to Trampledunderfoot's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a prison for four years, and I loved the job itself. Management sucked but that was OK because they left me alone. What made me quit is the caliber of fellow employees. We had nurses...

  4. Nurses 'Eat their Young?'

    "nursy" replied to HMendee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nursing is one of the few jobs that you will ever have that has a 24 hour cycle. When you work in an office, no one comes in after you leave and looks over everything you've done for the day. But in...

  5. Send video tape to state boards

    "nursy" replied to Curious1234's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would not take the approach you suggest-taking pictures of patients can get you in a LOT of trouble. There are several things you can do. Most facilities have anonymous lines to report abuse and...

  6. new grad drowning.. seeking advice

    "nursy" replied to guest1054874's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Two and a half months is nowhere near long enough to learn everything you need to know to function as smoothly as a more experienced nurse. You've started in a new place, had to learn about how the...

  7. Unhappy at my new job

    "nursy" replied to nursing28900's topic in General Nursing

    I would say when applying for a new job, if you have really good references from the job before your move, it would not be unreasonable to tell a prospective employer that your current job is just not...