RNfromMN

RNfromMN BSN, RN

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  1. What do you do when a teacher lies?

    RNfromMN replied to SaraLee's topic in General Nursing

    I kept my eyes on the prize & played her game. I would just worry about doing what you have to do in order to get your degree. It makes me nervous that you had to sign disciplinary papers,...

  2. Should I say something?

    RNfromMN replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to think about saying something. I have a feeling I'm going to get a lot of heat for admitting this (please remember, I'm just being honest!:chair:), but in an attempt to be "funny,"...

  3. banana bag

    RNfromMN replied to EricTAMUCC-BSN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Ugh! My mom used to play her Harry Belafonte albums 24/7 when I was a kid, so that's all that song will ever remind me of! It's actually about slave labor...I believe the Haitians were made to bunch...

  4. "But nurses are in demand, how can it be hard to get into nursing school"?

    RNfromMN replied to nynurse2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm just guessing, but I think it's because there aren't a flood of people rushing out to become chemists & physicists...it's like this repeating pattern; everybody wants to be a nurse because...

  5. hello. my name is muffie and i am an allnurses addict.

    RNfromMN replied to muffie's topic in Nursing Humor

    Muffie, you should know that this a forum of trust...we are all here because we care about you...feel free to say whatsever on your mind. First of all, when was the last time you used? Okay, &...

  6. any good book recommendations???

    RNfromMN replied to couldntbhappier's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    isn't this book awesome? i started a thread on here encouraging others to read it (i'm such a geek:specs: !) & i'm so glad there's other people to talk to about it! i don't have any other...

  7. How do you handle clients that are too affectionate?

    RNfromMN replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Tell them you have girl germs! Sorry - seriously I don't know. I worked with DD for a couple years, so I am familiar with the problem, but honestly, it never really bothered me. Especially the kids....

  8. Double Shifts: Your tips and tricks for getting through it

    RNfromMN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work with a gal who had 3 small kids to take care of at home & had a weekend-only position that consisted of 12 hour shifts only, 6PM - 6AM. I'd work a couple doubles once in awhile...

  9. "But nurses are in demand, how can it be hard to get into nursing school"?

    RNfromMN replied to nynurse2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And that's another part of the problem! Why would anyone want to go to school another 2-4 years to become a teacher to make the same amount of money (or less) than a practicing nurse? I've seen a...

  10. "But nurses are in demand, how can it be hard to get into nursing school"?

    RNfromMN replied to nynurse2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :thankya:...I keeps it real...that's how I

  11. "But nurses are in demand, how can it be hard to get into nursing school"?

    RNfromMN replied to nynurse2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is my understanding that part of the reason for the nursing shortage is because there aren't enough nursing instructors/programs/schools to crank out new nurses. Tell people not to forget that...

  12. first 2 days of clinicals eye opener :(

    RNfromMN replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Soon 2B, you sound just like how I felt when I got my first CNA job. Ironically, I took a job at a home for the developmentally disabled because I thought working in a nursing home would be too...

  13. bad news

    RNfromMN replied to gasgalcrna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I logged on yesterday & saw your post & was unable to open it, let alone comment on it. It said the thread I was clicking on was invalid. Then when I came back after a couple hours &...

  14. First time in my clinical "advocating" for my patient

    RNfromMN replied to dano's topic in General Nursing

    As a student & someone who's about to be a new nurse, I am inspired. I remember it being drilled into our heads the first couple clinicals that we should question why the pt is receiving each med...

  15. Which is correct method admin meds via GT

    RNfromMN replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    We actually had a big debate about this last year...here's what I remember: Textbooks said to stop feeding & flush with 30 ccs NS/H20 before each medication...wait-sorry our debate was whether or...

  16. priming IV tubing tips?

    RNfromMN replied to futurecnm's topic in General Nursing

    I do pretty much same thing as Tazzi - I'm a student, mind you, so my advice might not be the greatest, but what I do for exams (as far as priming): -make sure the tubing's clamped & spike the...

  17. Ever have a day like this?!?!?!?!

    RNfromMN replied to nurseofalltrades's topic in General Nursing

    I would have said, "Wait a minute! Now that I think about it...that's my blanket!!! Yup, hmm mm...I specifically remember my mother made that for me for my high school graduation & I've been...

  18. My poor instructor!

    RNfromMN replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's been my experience that - unfortunately - this is something you're going to have to get used to. I'm certainly not putting down all nursing students since I only have my group to compare, but...

  19. HELP! I DON"T WANT TO GO THROUGH CNA first...

    RNfromMN replied to lookingforward's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad I have CNA experience to back me up when I become an RN - it was absolutely, 100% the best thing I could have done for myself...well, actually, the school made us do it, so I guess I...

  20. She's fallen and can't get up! Now what do you do?

    RNfromMN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    That's nuts! And this is something I can actually say, "trust me, I know" about. Shame on your charge nurse! I worked at a facility that required its employees to use a Hoyer lift (we had Arjos -...

  21. Every CNA Should Read This Book!

    RNfromMN posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh, I'm so glad I found this website! Someone please read this book - I am DYING to hear what someone else thinks about it! Nobody's Home:Candid Reflections of a Nursing Home Aide by Thomas Edward...

  22. Target of clinical instructor's venom HELP!!!

    RNfromMN replied to nrstob08's topic in General Nursing

    Another one of my instructors told me that, too. That maybe the evil instructor just didn't like me, for whatever reason. That's absolutely fine with me - luckily, I'm not the type that needs...

  23. Target of clinical instructor's venom HELP!!!

    RNfromMN replied to nrstob08's topic in General Nursing

    This is my experience that I posted in another thread: So, that's how I dealt with it. I think sometimes it's just a matter of playing their twisted games. Some instructors like to watch you squirm....

  24. Can you sue your instructor?

    RNfromMN replied to Phillygryl's topic in General Students

    I tried so hard to resist posting in this thread...but I just gotta. The only thing I wanted to say was: One of problems the OP had was in calculating a med dose for a peds pt. If this case were to...

  25. Would you do anything about it?

    RNfromMN replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:Cold/flu medication is one thing, but what if she starts bringing around narcotics to a friend of hers complaining of pain? I had a friend with serious addiction problems that told me a...