MuzzleSnuzzler

I have a congenital hearing loss; 50% bilat. The loss is in the mid-range where the human voice is. I had always compensated by reading lips. Certain people's voices are nearly impossible to hear while others are easily heard. Last year I bought blue...

I left the ER (which I LOVE) due to unsafe pt/nurse ratios. I was scared for our patients and also my license. I can understand the occasional short staffed shift but when it becomes the rule instead of the exception it's time to go. In addition to a...

If strong odors make you a little queasy at times bring a small jar of Vicks VapoRub to keep in your locker. I have had to use mine a few times. Place a small amount under your nose or inside your mask.

the earlier advice about investing time early on usually works. also, if appropriate, humor works wonders. i had a grouchy little old man that i was to ambulate post cardiac cath. he was so impatient that he didn't want to wait for me to put a robe o...

we have similar 'einsteins' roll through our er. as one of our older er docs states, "sadly, you can't cure stupid."

no.3 reason: "i don't have money for tylenol" said by the mom in designer jeans, carrying a designer purse, fresh manicure, and latest cell phone. grrrrrr! (oh and the child is usually brought in wrapped in a quilt!!)

When asking a pt about her surgical history she replied: "had my appendix removed . . . but just the right one" Another pt stated she was allergic to oxygen.

I work in the ER and feel that the PG surveys shoot us in the foot. The ER scores are tallied using ONLY feedback from patients that are not admitted to the hospital. Generally speaking, the pts admitted are usually more acute and require more time /...

Would LOVE to be able to direct pts to Walgreens/CVS. Most days at least 1/4 of our waiting room could be taken care of with OTC meds. A few of my favorite: -Constipation x 2 days. Yep, called 911 for that one, arrived by ambulance -Yeast infection...

I could not have read this at a better time. I've only been an ER RN for 1-1/2 years and am already burning out. I thought I was the only one with these thoughts. My "sympathy" account is severely overdrawn. I struggle to fake sympathy for the pt. th...

I became an RN at 46. I found that it was easier attending school at an older age -- I didn't have a 'social life' to worry about. My child was in high school. A group of us 'older students' formed a study group that really helped. Good luck to you &...

I did the live Hurst review and the hospital that I did my internship at supplied the online Hurst review. I passed the NCLEX in 75 questions on the first try. She has a way of breaking things down and making them stick. During the NCLEX test I could...

I don't have a problem with "customer service". I do have a problem with my raise being based on the opinions of frequent flyers, drug seekers, and patients/familes with unreasonable expectations of what an ER should provide. To add insult to injury,...

I am 46 and will graduate in 6 days & 23 hrs. (but who's counting!). I was sure I'd be the oldest fossil in nursing school but was surprised to see others older than me. I believe us older students have it easier than the younger ones as they act...

I am an RN student and have just completed my first semester. During labs there was NO undressing. We had anatomically correct manequins to practice on for catheter / enemas. We did have lab partners that we practiced some things on -- simulated bed ...

The Freshman 1 nursing class is on Monday & Wednesday. But there are labs that take place on Tues. & Thurs. These labs will be on clinical skills & check-offs -- catheter insertion, Enemas, bed bath, injections, etc. These are usually in ...

thanks! you too!! wow, what a week with the nursing/pharm classes -- 3 tests & 2 check offs!! i think i'll self-medicate with some chocolate!! :paw:

Good question RNStudent&Momof2! Good answers Mommy Nurse2b! My family is also asking what "Santa" should bring to help get me started. Everyone has really been great to share advice on this site. Thanks!!! :paw:

AMEN to the potato sack comment!!! The grey scrubs sound good. Thanks asoldierswife05! :paw:

My sister-in-law attended in the early 90's and said the uniforms then were hideous polyester nightmares! Hopefully they've improved. I was so stressed about making it in that it never occured to me to ask what the uniform looked like. I'll be thrill...

Hi! Does anyone know what the NWCC RN student uniforms look like? Just curious. :paw:

I asked the advisor about CPR certification and she told me that they will be teaching it after class during the semester or it can be taken through the Red Cross. She said to be sure that if you take it through the Red Cross that it is the correct c...

Yes, I pre-registered last week. How about you? WOW, Wednesdays are going to be boo-scarey! Solid classes from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. I have not had any of the program courses; have you? :paw:

I got "THE" letter also! I'm sure everyone heard the screams of joy when I opened the envelope!! :paw:

i was wondering about the letters for spring semester also and called nwcc school of nursing today to see if they had been mailed out. she said that they were still working on them and it would be the end of this week at the earliest and possibly as ...