SweetLizaBeth BSN

SweetLizaBeth has 11 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Hospice.

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1. Covid Vaccine

   SweetLizaBeth replied to mariaconcetta's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Did you see the top Dolly Parton wore? It had a cutout so she didn’t have to undress — it also covered her shoulder LOL. Her doctor, however, did no palpitation at all, scrubbed with alcohol,...

2. Ideal age of nursing students

   SweetLizaBeth replied to dadaui66's topic in General Students

   I was exactly twice your age when I entered my LPN program, and 57 when I graduated with my BSN. I graduated at the top of my class in both programs— not that it means anything in the real world....

3. Covid Vaccine

   SweetLizaBeth replied to mariaconcetta's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Love that— “modifying the arm”— is exactly what we need to do when we can’t get a longer needle. I can’t imagine giving an injection without palpating first. I plan to mark the spot before...

4. Covid Vaccine

   SweetLizaBeth replied to mariaconcetta's topic in Disaster Preparation

   The main thing I have seen— yes, even a couple of times it was a nurse— is that it’s being given too high! It’s shocking how many of the photos with news stories (a lot of them pharmacy staff...

5. Battle Against Covid-19 Hits Home for RN

   SweetLizaBeth replied to spunkygirl1962's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Thank you! I was started on a beta blocker Friday, and my blood pressure is normal today. I also feel more clearheaded. I feel like maybe (?) this is all over. I’m starting to look at job...

6. Battle Against Covid-19 Hits Home for RN

   SweetLizaBeth replied to spunkygirl1962's topic in Disaster Preparation

   So happy to hear that you have completely recovered, but as you said you can never let your guard down. I tested positive January 5. I was at work, and I wasn’t feeling that great so “to ease my...

7. How to Answer "What's Your Greatest Weakness?"

   SweetLizaBeth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nursing Career

   First, let me just say that I love the word “germane”. It is under-used and I plan to incorporate it into my vocabulary immediately. Second, I have said my weakness has been that I take my...

8. How to Deal with Staff Who Don't Like You?

   SweetLizaBeth replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

   I also seem to be the employee who gets the negative attention, too. If only it was as easy as everyone says to just do your job and go home. Or turn around and walk away. Those two strategies have...