southernatheart

southernatheart

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  1. Tattoos and nursing

    southernatheart replied to PrincessJessica's topic in General Nursing

    So lying is a felony...but as a 'professional' you're advising us to lie.

  2. Tattoos and nursing

    southernatheart replied to PrincessJessica's topic in General Nursing

    I have pink highlights in my hair...got them for graduation, and my manager at work didn't bat an

  3. Are there any Illinois hospitals I should avoid?

    southernatheart replied to raindrop's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I happen to L-O-V-E Provena both as a patient and an

  4. When did it become ok to put someone down because they are NOT an RN?

    southernatheart replied to Gingerbell's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    He's gonna be the RN hunting for an aid for 5 minutes because his pt needs the bedpan.

  5. BSN does not mean better... Sometimes education is overrated!

    southernatheart replied to lovegoddess1977's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think every nursing student should be required to work as an aid for a semester, or over the summer before nursing school starts. I've worked as an aid for 3 years and just graduated Friday with my...

  6. Paying back $100, 000 back in loans

    southernatheart replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    The saying "If you want to hear God laugh, tell him your plans!" comes to mind. Best of luck to you, though!

  7. What is 'Colorectal fistula'? What's involved with the 'Colorectal fistula' surgery?

    southernatheart replied to JAACPhTCNA's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Are you confusing a fistula with an a/v fistula? One is an accident and one is surgically placed:) A fistula is basically any unnautural opening between 2 cavities or organs in the body. For...

  8. HESI vs NCLEX

    southernatheart replied to moongirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am an a/b student and have never studied. I am blessed with a great memory and I'm a good test-taker. I have also worked as an aid for almost 3 years and have gotten to experience so much in that...

  9. Is there a free CNA course available in KANKAKEE AREA?

    southernatheart replied to tonyluvnelly's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I"m in your area and am graduating from KCC with my RN this Friday:) While I don't know about any free CNA classes, I do know that there is a state program for people who are unemployed or who's...

  10. putting urine on burns? has anyone ever heard of this?

    southernatheart replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

    Or was he just so freaked out because he peed himself...that he forgot about the fire ants

  11. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    southernatheart replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    My own personal experience....in the room where I found my first pt. dead....This happened about a week after she died..At the time I had braces..and had just eaten a salad. I was checking on my pts...

  12. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    southernatheart replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

    Dont forget good old 'sleep acne'. Yep. Waking herself up during the night because she stopped breathing several times. I thought she meant she broke out while

  13. interested in becoming a CNA/STNA

    southernatheart replied to shrimpchips's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Pay for an aid generally sucks. LOL BUT you will get TONS of knowledge about patient care and youll be LIGHTYEARS ahead of the rest of your class. GO FOR

  14. Graduation Whites!!!!

    southernatheart posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well, Graduation time is almost here..and we're allowed to wear whichever 'professional whites' we choose to pinning. I'd like to find a REALLY cute white dress or super cute white top...maybe with...

  15. For Ms. Suzanne and anyone who are applying for Illinois..pls help.

    southernatheart replied to nich's topic in Immigration Advice

    How do you already know your testing date?? Is there a list posted somewhere ?? I'm so excited!!! ps good

  16. How hard is the NCLEX???

    southernatheart replied to ksauce20's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm taking a Kaplan NCLEX review class in May. Its 5 days long or something...costs 355...but they guarantee you pass or you get your money

  17. Graduation Whites!!!!

    southernatheart replied to southernatheart's topic in General Nursing

    dunno!! just their clinical whites,

  18. Help with team leader assignment?

    southernatheart posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Got my first assignment today in a LTC facility. Myself and another student are over 24 pts and 6 students collectively. Our responsibility to get rept from the nurse and pass that on to the students...

  19. Psych care plans?

    southernatheart posted a topic in General Students

    :monkeydance: Hey all:) Newbie here! 4th semester ADN, love care plans...up til now! Wondering if anyone has a tip re: psych care plan websites??? I'm having the darndest time figuring this stuff...

  20. IV Push (bolus)???

    southernatheart replied to TruDivaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Also important to note that if youre flushing a lock or line after administering a bolus, to push the saline or heparin over the same time period as you gave the meds. Rationale being that there are...