Orca ADN, ASN, RN

Hospice, corrections, psychiatry, rehab, LTC

Member

  • Content

    2,066

  • Visitors

    30,925

  • Followers

    2

  • Likes

    841

All Content by Orca

  1. Orca

    What do you think of 12 hour shifts?

    Orca replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    The first time that I worked 12 hour shifts, I thought that they would do me in. It was in a physically demanding area of practice (rehabilitation), and I was literally numb when I walked out after my...
  2. Orca

    Psychiatric Nursing Certification

    Orca replied to Betsy Keller's topic in Psychiatric

    Here are some things that may help with test preparation. Amazon listing of ANCC study books ANCC test prep, with free sample test I haven't used these, so I can't personally vouch for them, but this...
  3. Orca

    army wife overseas

    Orca replied to hayleelanford's topic in General Nursing

    All things considered, I believe that this is the right choice. Separation will be tough, but you will immediately gain experience, and you won't have to explain a gap between getting your license and...
  4. Orca

    BSN Nurse supervising MSN nurses

    Orca replied to Neats's topic in Nurse Management

    My mother was a graduate of a hospital program in Canada, and she was one of the best RNs I have ever seen. She was an ICU nurse and later a house
  5. Orca

    New Grad Psych Nurse

    Orca replied to PSyChRnBSn's topic in Psychiatric

    Some people are going to regress regardless of what you do. It doesn't mean that you caused it. Like any other specialty, you will become better at what you do as you gain experience. My first job as...
  6. Orca

    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    Orca replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a coworker whose son was named Lemon. She said that it was pronounced Le-MON. It was still spelled like the oblong yellow
  7. Orca

    License by exam vs. endorsement

    Orca replied to rdavis37's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I wouldn't count on an endorsement being completed in 2-3 weeks. Some states (like mine) require the submission of fingerprint cards, which are processed by the state bureau of investigation before...
  8. Orca

    help, failed nclex!

    Orca replied to shurd22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. You're not going to see your results anywhere. 2. You don't say how much time has elapsed since you took the exam, and there is no way for you to know how long after the exam that your state board...
  9. Orca

    Safe nurse to pt ratios

    Orca replied to Rosez85's topic in Correctional

    We pre-poured except for controlled
  10. Orca

    Every Mom, Dad, Sis, Uncle Believes They Know Better Than The Nurse...

    Orca replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Brother-in-law, in his mid 50s and diabetic, believes that enough Benadryl is the solution to pretty much any medical problem, including when his blood glucose level spikes. Even more sobering, he has...
  11. Orca

    BSN Nurse supervising MSN nurses

    Orca replied to Neats's topic in Nurse Management

    If the MSN nurses are in a position subordinate to yours, they can't "refuse to be supervised" by you. To do so is insubordination, which is a terminatable offense in most places. It has nothing to do...
  12. Orca

    What's the most annoying part about taking online CEs to renew your license?

    Orca replied to argh_eigh_elle's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have used Western Schools for years, and I have been happy with the course materials and the prices. I also like that I can print my completion certificates immediately after I finish a course, or I...
  13. Orca

    Repealing ACA

    Orca replied to OnceMorewithFeeling's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We need to get away from a system that ties health insurance to employment. This isn't done in any other industrialized country, and employers have learned how to manipulate the system by keeping...
  14. Orca

    New Grad Psych Nurse

    Orca replied to PSyChRnBSn's topic in Psychiatric

    Don't disclose personal information to patients, and don't get personally involved in their lives. Some of them can tell you very compelling stories that may be only partly connected with reality....
  15. Orca

    Feeling burnt out

    Orca replied to Joy4021's topic in Psychiatric

    Before you begin throwing around terms like "shady and corrupt", consider the legal position that your facility would be in if they turned these people away and then they committed suicide. No matter...
  16. Orca

    Safe nurse to pt ratios

    Orca replied to Rosez85's topic in Correctional

    I once passed meds to 350 inmates every night in a medium security prison. As far as the rest of the situation goes, in all honesty I would leave this position. The facility is in crisis mode, and it...
  17. Orca

    NYT Article: Men don't want to be nurses, and their wives agree

    Orca replied to Neuronurse1114's topic in Men in Nursing

    I didn't see that much research went into this. I'm wondering where all of these nursing jobs are that are sitting open. I also never encountered any grief from my classmates, and I graduated over 20...
  18. Orca

    Tell interviewer you worked in club

    Orca replied to Open mind's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Emphasize what you did to handle difficult situations and people. Interviews frequently contain questions of this
  19. Orca

    Starting nursing school at 37...

    Orca replied to LindsayRadun's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The median age in my class was 35, and I finished at age 40. Two of my classmates were in their mid 50s when they finished.My classmates were very focused, and they knew what they
  20. Orca

    Psych nursing while pregnant

    Orca replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Psychiatric

    My first job in nursing was on an adult/chemical dependency unit that I literally opened (I admitted the first patient to the unit). This hospital had never offered mental health services before. The...
  21. Orca

    My parents don't want me to become nurse but I don't care anymore

    Orca replied to JayLuv108's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you're working in the office, you will not work for a doctor. Carrying out their verbal and written orders is not the same thing as reporting to them or them supervising you. You also won't be...
  22. Orca

    What to wear to a interview

    Orca replied to magigal's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am an administrator in correctional nursing, and we see it all during interviews. As long as the applicant is dressed nicely, there is never an issue. Business casual is fine. We also see quite a...
  23. Orca

    Risk of getting your family members sick?

    Orca replied to Pete_soon2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is pointless. If it is already resident in your nares and it has been there for several hours (or more), a saline rinse isn't going to get rid of it. That is like having bodily fluids splash in...
  24. Orca

    Relocating

    Orca replied to breezy072's topic in General Nursing

    You might have better luck on one of the relocation boards. I suggest City Data (City-Data.com Forum: Relocation, Moving, General and Local City
  25. Orca

    to AMA or not to AMA?

    Orca replied to newnurse925's topic in General Nursing