whitecap1

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1. Don't want to do this anymore

   whitecap1 replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Med-Surg

   Sounds like a crappy day! hope tomorrow will be better. As far as the computer charting does, it takes some getting used to, but it does make it easier once you get practice with it. Good luck!

2. Need advice on what to wear to a RN interview!

   whitecap1 replied to Nursing4Sure's topic in Career Support

   Target has good looking suits...very inexpensive. No one will think less if the suit is not great quality as long as it is appropriate. Black, dark grey, or navy. Fit is more important than whether or not it is designer. Also, you don't HAVE to w...

3. Male nursing students can do assessments on the women?

   whitecap1 replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I think it is all about your attitude. If you go into a patient's room like you know what you are doing, and that it is totally professional...you should be okay. There are always going to be a few female patients that prefer a female, but the majo...

4. HIPAA question

   whitecap1 replied to trellimana's topic in General Students

   Make sure you let your instructors know ASAP. Dont try to hide it until you somehow find the notebook. Chances are they will hear about it from a nurse on the floor or whatever and they will be more upset about you hiding it. We all make mistakes,...

5. Rules for Med-Surge

   whitecap1 replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in Med-Surg

   I just want patients to know that sometimes we come in and ask you to do funny things...squeeze my fingers, lift your leg, look this way, that way, whatever. Just know that this is part of our assessment. We know nothing is wrong with your legs, bu...

6. Name that part. Words patients use for their own anatomy.

   whitecap1 replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

   my friend calls vagina "gavina" pronounced Juh-Vine-ah

7. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

   whitecap1 replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have dansko clogs, love them! I have secondary question to add to this forum....does anyone wear compression socks? I like the knee high compression socks to keep my legs from getting tired but i hate how synthetic they are (no cotton at all) Th...

8. Liability/malpractice insurance?

   whitecap1 replied to dansamy's topic in New Nurse

   It is important to know that if you get sued, the hospital is suposed to cover you. BUt....in some states the hospital is allowed to then turn around and file a suit against you, in other states they are not allowed to do this. Also, I hear that if...

9. The "Teach a Student Something-a-Day" thread!

   whitecap1 replied to agent's topic in General Students

   i just graduated in december and am taking the NCLEX next week. I felt very prepared for the test at graduation....but now this past month has been like a vacation and I have been having a hard time staying in the "nurse state of mind". My advice i...

10. attention tall nurses!

    whitecap1 replied to mjbsn2006's topic in General Nursing

    i am glad there are other women with the same problem as me! I am a new nurse and am having a hard time buying scrubs that fit. It seems like the only scrubs with a long inseam are mens or unisex scrubs (and are huge on me). I just want to be abl...