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  1. Dickies vs. Cherokee

    shrimpchips replied to Jay2daq's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love Cherokee workwear scrubs! They're also more affordable :) I wear a XS-petite in Dickies, but I still prefer my Cherokee workwear. I wear an XXS-P in the pants and an XXS in the top (XXS tops...

  2. Curious, whats your job while in school?

    shrimpchips replied to itsnever2L8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm currently a patient care nursing assistant, but I just got a job as a nurse tech at a hospital that is only 10 minutes away from me (the hospital that I work as a PCNA at is about an hour away!)....

  3. Crocs Specialist - experiences?

    shrimpchips replied to MiaLyse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I own a pair of Specialist Crocs (in white). I got excited when I saw these because I hate the Crocs with the holes in them. They are EXTREMELY comfortable. They do kind of make your feet look big...

  4. Qualities of an ER nurse!

    shrimpchips replied to kingramon15's topic in Emergency

    high stress tolerance, adaptability (because things can change in the ER in an

  5. What book do you guys have for Fundamentals?

    shrimpchips replied to OrthoFNP's topic in General Students

    When I took Foundations of Nursing, we had two main textbooks - Potter & Perry for our lab and Kozier & Erb as the main text for the class. We were also required to buy this huge med-surg...

  6. Chi Eta Phi?

    shrimpchips replied to LuvaNurse04's topic in General Nursing

    Although this is an old threat, I would still like to contribute... liberalrn, as newbsn mentioned, Chi Eta Phi is not a new organization - it has been around for awhile! It is predominantly...

  7. Gross me out!

    shrimpchips replied to WalldancerNIT's topic in General Students

    I currently work on a 40-bed internal medicine/telemetry unit (it used to be 80 beds before they split the floor into two different units) as a PCNA, or patient care nursing assistant (however, I...

  8. Question for CNA's and Nurses

    shrimpchips replied to Lucina11's topic in General Nursing

    My-oh-my...that sounds like a nightmare!!! If the opportunity presents itself, I would leave as soon as

  9. Carpijet?

    shrimpchips replied to missjmeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've used a carpuject when giving IVP meds in prefilled cartridges...I liked using it and it was easier and faster than drawing up the

  10. Anyone watching 'WWII in HD' on History Channel?

    shrimpchips replied to PageRespiratory!'s topic in General Nursing

    I started watching it last night...I love

  11. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    shrimpchips replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    sooooo, i'm a nurse tech...one of my biggest gripes is when you're running around like your head is cut off busting your a** and nurses who are sitting at the nurse's station doing absolutely nothing...

  12. Did I I just get a no-good stethoscope?

    shrimpchips replied to luckygal5571's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I know some classmates who have the Lightweight and they like it. I would personally exchange it and buy a Classic II S.E. - that is the one I have (along with many other students in my program) and I...

  13. Stethoscope with Cooties

    shrimpchips replied to litenbug's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Generally when patients are on contact precautions, they have those disposable stethoscopes (and other items) that they use that way you don't have to use your own equipment. I would look into that...

  14. What if I get a "C" in Patho?

    shrimpchips replied to futuredream's topic in General Students

    lol, this. don't fret over patho. it's a very hard class. the instructor I had for patho is extremely intelligent and REALLY knows her stuff, and she told us she got a C in patho the very first...

  15. DON'T MISS THIS!!! If you haven't used this feature, You should try it!!!

    shrimpchips replied to tlc2u's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you for posting

  16. Wearing scrubs to clinicals...

    shrimpchips replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

    I also wear mine to the clinical site. During my OB rotation, however, they made us wear regular clothes into the hospital and then we would change into scrubs at the clinical site. We had a locker...

  17. Do all states / schools require CNA to train for RN??

    shrimpchips replied to caltripp's topic in General Students

    Generally nursing programs do not make you have your CNA before becoming an RN, but I know there are some out there that do, so I would do your research. Going through RN school, your daughter WILL...

  18. examples of situational interview questions

    shrimpchips posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I had my "screening" interview about 2 weeks ago and now I have another interview with a nurse manager on a med-surg/renal unit. I have a friend who works on that floor as a nurse assistant (I am...

  19. Digoxin

    shrimpchips replied to kafluknik's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    the information presented in this scenario are a little vague, especially based on what type of "flu-like symptoms" the patient is having. Think about the signs and symptoms of impending digoxin...

  20. What do you wear in lab?

    shrimpchips replied to tiffanyleigh0212's topic in General Students

    Last year we could basically wear whatever we want as long as we had close-toed shoes (in case a needle drops on you or something...) This year they changed the rules and are making us wear our lab...

  21. Towels for bathing

    shrimpchips replied to Kringe38's topic in General Students

    I usually bring at least three, but maybe another one just in case I drop one. Also keep in mind the size of the patient compared to the size of your

  22. First Clinicals....any advice??

    shrimpchips replied to 1234student's topic in General Students

    This is EXCELLENT advice. And also offer help the nurses or tell them that any opportunities arise to do something (such as an injection or something...which you probably won't be doing during your...

  23. Nursemates?

    shrimpchips replied to sophie<3's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I own those shoes (Nursemates Dove). They're okay. I like how they just slide on so you don't have to worry about tying and laces or anything like that, and they have good arch support. I recently...

  24. What did you do during OB rotation?

    shrimpchips replied to milan18400's topic in General Students

    Postpartum: assessments & vital signs Q4H, taking care of babies (as well as charting their I/O)/making sure they are getting fed on time...for breast-feed mothers, chart which breast the baby was...

  25. Most useful Pre-reqs

    shrimpchips replied to acubed's topic in General Students

    If your school offers it...Medical Terminology! Med Term was actually an elective class for me and is not required by my nursing program but I think it should be! You'll learn a lot of the...