lotus31

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1. WCCCD 2nd semester nursing students

   lotus31 replied to rntoben2008's topic in Michigan

   MMMM.. Think like a nurse. Well as a nurse you are obligated to know your drugs and labs. You know what the 5th rule of med administration is. Patient's right to know so how will they know if you don't. Teaching always important. KNOW YOUR NIC'S ...

2. WCCCD 2nd semester nursing students

   lotus31 replied to rntoben2008's topic in Michigan

   Hey! ! Anyone had Ms. Thomas for MS3? I had her for pharm, but just wanted to know how she is in MS3. Goodluck. If you haven't had psych be prepared.

3. Nursing hat with ruffles required?

   lotus31 replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

   Do male nurses have to wear a cap also? This is a new millenium, they need to stop living in the '50's. While I haven't graduated yet and still earning my right to wear a cap, I don't think you should have to wear one to signify you're a nurse. I ...

4. My Feet Hurt

   lotus31 replied to Johnny Moo Man's topic in Uniform/Gear

   A little homeopathic remedy: I used to freeze coke cans and roll them under my feet (with socks on). The coolness felt awesome under my feet and I was getting a free foot massage. I've also seen nurses wear a special type of shoes that have springs...

5. psych soap charting

   lotus31 replied to lotus31's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks so much for those links. It really makes a difference seeing what an actual note looks like. lotus31

6. psych soap charting

   lotus31 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi Everyone, I need help. In our psych rotation we are SOAP charting. I am used to narrative charting. I am having the worst time in the world trying to formulate the assessment. I've read my text, careplan books, etc and its still not helping. I...

7. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

   lotus31 replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

   Hi HDM, I'm sorry for your loss. I know it's a lot to handle right now, but try to take it easy and don't forget to take care of yourself. 13 credits is a lot in conjunction with nursing classes, are there any that you can drop? The first semester...

8. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

   lotus31 replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

   Hey All, I'm starting my second year in an ADN program and I can't wait to graduate. I work part time as a Nurse Tech at a local hospital and I'm married with 3 kids. Have I mentioned that I can't wait to graduate?