RNfromMN

RNfromMN BSN, RN

Developmental Disabilities, LTC

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  1. The cheerleading is NOT helpful

    how about a clinical instructor that made us do a different type of cheer (that we had to come up with) "just like they do at walmart!" in pre-conference every day before we got out on the floor....
  2. Diagnose Michael on The Office

    i love this! i'm an office freak:bugeyes: , but you're right...michael creeps me out sometimes, too. i'd write him off as a jerk, but then every once in awhile, he'll show a different side of himself....
  3. Thouroughly Disgusted......comments and suggstions please

    If it was me (& this is why I probably have more friends on this website than in real life ), I'd seriously,uh, "reconsider" my friendship with this girl. If you think you're :angryfire now, just...
  4. Hospital vs Nursing Home for new RN grads.

    I'm absolutely terrified to do it, but I almost feel like I have to work in a hospital right after I graduate :sofahider because I'd forget my skills...starting an IV, PICC line dressing changes,...
  5. Do CNA's Make better RN's? HELP!!

    My school requires that you be certified as a nursing assistant before you're even allowed to apply for the RN program...I am SO GRATFUL for that! It works out wonderfully, too, because while they...
  6. How embarassing (LONG)

    I agree with everyone else - I can almost guarantee that your co-workers realized that you weren't feeling well and blew off your snapping. If you really feel compelled to make a gesture, though,...
  7. What is your passing percentile?

    Ours is 76% to pass...for the next few weeks. Apparently, our NCLEX pass rate isn't the greatest, so next semester they're changing our pass rate to 78% for all nursing
  8. Where can I find Mantoux/PPD??

    Maybe I'm out of line in saying this, but you haven't been exposed. TB is a very rare (although highly contagious) disease. If you're test comes back positive, though, or if you've been exposed to...
  9. Should I take NCLEX-PN after failing RN 2x

    One of our instructors (one that I actually respect) is constantly discouraging putting off board exams to work in the field. She says that you pick up so many bad habits and then take them to your...
  10. just a little thought

    I agree with the "teaching reinforced" and then documenting pt's response to teaching...worst case scenario: Pt gets addicted to pain med, sues facility (and/or you) and all the documentation...
  11. "I don't want to do bed side nursing"...SAY WHAT!

    LauraLassie, you'll love this: I met a gal last year that had just graduated with her BSN in nursing and was about to start looking for her first job. I told her that I was currently in the nursing...
  12. "I don't want to do bed side nursing"...SAY WHAT!

    My school requires that you be certified as a nursing assistant before you're even allowed to apply for the RN program...I am SO GREATFUL for that! It works out wonderfully, too, because while they...
  13. Desensitization??

    The best- not one of the best - the BEST nursing student in our class almost passed out in her operating room rotation. This girl gets the best grades, has excellent bedside manner and has the most...
  14. Losing Focus

    Good luck...I hope you're able to at least get some time
  15. Losing Focus

    If you can do it, I don't think leave of absence would be a bad idea at all! I mean, THIS IS IT! Once you pass that test, anything you had to do to make that possible will be worth it. Personally, a...
  16. I could really use some advice.

    I think you're underestimating yourself:) You still have more experience than a nurse fresh out of school, after all, and they're having no trouble finding jobs! I'll bet an employer would rather take...
  17. Where's my thank-you card?

    Customer comment cards? Puke!:barf01:It would make me cringe when co-workers of mine did that at a hotel we worked at...I can't imagine seeing it in a healthcare
  18. Where's my thank-you card?

    Former gift receiver here... A couple of years ago I escorted a developmentally disabled, 30-something, non-verbal patient to the hospital to have his wisdom teeth removed. I've developed close bonds...
  19. Losing Focus

    You sound like me...the ultimate procrastinator:sofahider ! I could have a month to study for an exam, but 90% of what I'm going to learn and what I'm going to memorize is going to happen an hour or...
  20. i worked for the state at a facility for the developmentally disabled; almost all of these 600 residents are non-verbal, probably 30% are total vegetables. because i worked for the state, we had many...
  21. Micro and A&P???

    Joeydog - I think you'll be fine. I took Micro & A&P together while working 20 hours a week (I have no kids). Honestly, I can only say that I PASSED A&P, but I got an A in Micro...and...
  22. Dirty Needle Stick....

    I've only done it once so far. I had just drawn up insulin and accidentally stuck myself when recapping the needle. Obviously, the needle was clean, so I wasn't worried about contracting anything,...
  23. Can I Do This!!!

    Irene Joy gave GREAT advice. Even if it takes you ten years to get your degree, you'll be SO GREATFUL you did ten years from now! Don't get discouraged by waiting lists (2 months before I was to...
  24. I was working as a CNA at a center for developmentally disabled...Nurse calls a medical emergency (which means every MD is paged, as well as several nurses from what we called "sister buildings")...
  25. IV air bubble compensation

    My instructor and I recently sat down and talked about this one to one (following my dreadful "Start an IV" skills check off:)). She told me that, no, small air bubbles aren't going to kill a...