Alexsys

Alexsys

CCRN, TNCC SRNA

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  1. Why are RN's so fat!

    Alexsys replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    The whole point of my statement was that if an RN can function by providing safe effective patient care, then weight should not matter. It was not meant to be read into like

  2. Why are RN's so fat!

    Alexsys replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the weight issue could pertain to anyone. I have seen some overweigt doctors, attorneys, dentists..etc.. . I dont think that one job class alone can answer the weight question. My weight never...

  3. did y ou all go to pinning ceremony?

    Alexsys replied to Ms.RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Same here! I went to both the pinning and the

  4. RN vs. BSN

    Alexsys replied to mmarqua4's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am an ASN and currently pursuing my BSN (done in 8 weeks yay!):mortarboard: :caduceus: :w00t: :cheers: I have no regrets with the path I have taken. It only took me one more year to do this...

  5. Most sought after RN jobs?

    Alexsys replied to janepearson's topic in Nursing Career

    Precisely one of the reasons I love the ICU. I have been there for the last six years. My BFF loves the OB floor, personally that is not my cup of tea. So like everyone else said, it really depends on...

  6. dreams

    Alexsys replied to LargoLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Ha! I was going to type that before I read your post! Sometimes I hear them when I am in my car on the way home from

  7. How many times did you take the NCLEX before you passed?

    Alexsys replied to blackberry4eva's topic in General Nursing

    Once, with 75

  8. Nursing school and weight gain?

    Alexsys replied to waterlily's topic in General Students

    Hey, I am not the one getting uptight. You made a general statement about the eating habits of nursing school students. I contradicted it and you turned it into a debate with your long posts ( ). I...

  9. Nursing school and weight gain?

    Alexsys replied to waterlily's topic in General Students

    NS takes up MORE time than just ANY program. It is much more time consuming. To say people that gained weight during NS probably pigged out on junk food and just didnt exercise is just plain...

  10. Med Surg rotation....

    Alexsys replied to MsShanRN's topic in General Students

    In my school Adult Health 1 was general med/surg. Adult Health 2 was critical care. We were all nervous about it as well, I think that by the time you get there, you will be ready for

  11. Nursing school and weight gain?

    Alexsys replied to waterlily's topic in General Students

    I never ate junk food and I still do not. However my workout schedule was messed up due to class and clinical start times (clinicals started at 6 as MOST schools do, so good luck trying to keep a 6:30...

  12. What's special about male nurses?

    Alexsys replied to GBS_Fan's topic in General Nursing

    I

  13. Protecting my license..

    Alexsys replied to piglets2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have to agree. I would have done the same thing. Why is a MT overseeing a nursing

  14. Help with Nursing Diagnosis

    Alexsys replied to gigi69's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    these are the ones i would have went

  15. What's the Best Nursing Drug Handbook?

    Alexsys replied to gemini_star's topic in General Students

    Same here. Our program used both but the majority of us used

  16. Considering cna or phlebotomy

    Alexsys replied to starlight26's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a phlebotomist through nursing school on the night shift. Hospitals have round the clock

  17. question about salary in the US

    Alexsys replied to norhubez's topic in General Nursing

    That poster did not call any other poster insane. As you you can see in the quote, the poster stated that the idea of working six 12 hour shifts is insane. Three 12 hours shifts CAN wear someone out...

  18. Do you like day or night shift better and why?

    Alexsys replied to CrystalClear75's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN!!

  19. Do You take your patients out for smoke breaks?

    Alexsys replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    No offense taken.We are here to discuss our opinions as adults :) . You are focusing on mental health only with your views. (Who has tunnel vision?) Do you think that letting a critical care or...

  20. Do You take your patients out for smoke breaks?

    Alexsys replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    For me it is not about the cancer. 1) Although ciggarettes dont ALWAYS cause cancer, they dont promote health either and health promotion is supposed to be one of the roles of the nurse. Ciggs have...

  21. Drawing Blood From PICC Lines

    Alexsys replied to rileygrl11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is how we do it at my facility as well. I would have a peripheral stick done in the case the coag check was not WNL from being drawn from the PICC. A picc line could last a while if it is...

  22. How do you get on with foreign nurses?

    Alexsys replied to letina's topic in General Nursing

    I like working with nurses from other countries. I like to learn new things about the world abroad when talking with

  23. nurse & dr affair, what should I do?

    Alexsys replied to sandee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It truely is wrong and I can see where it makes you sick. I recently had a similar situation at my place of emplyment, but as everyone said, stay out of

  24. What are some of the nicer hospitals in twin cities?

    Alexsys replied to ivn75's topic in General Nursing

    Having lived there (MN) once upon a time, I too have heard this is a good place to

  25. Mayo Nurses - OT??

    Alexsys replied to mom2cka's topic in General Nursing

    I work for Mayo Clinic at the momemt. They are trying to ease up with the OT, but that is in FL. I am not sure about MN