LilDKessler

LilDKessler specializes in Ob/Gyn, Ped & PACU.

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1. Pregnant and can't lift?

   LilDKessler replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

   I must say that I am shocked & saddened over the anger & resentment in this post. I am currently 5 weeks pregnant and while I've had 2 miscarriages in the past, I would not have lifted...

2. Any other new nurses slapping their heads saying DUH!?

   LilDKessler replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

   I've been out 2 years this week & have "DUH" moments daily. I think NS killed some of my brain cells.

3. STUDY strategies

   LilDKessler replied to KEL2BanRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   In NS I always highlighted notes in my book, then typed them in outline format & read over & over & over the notes I had typed. However, for A&P this did not work for me. Instead, I...

4. Did I do the right thing? (long)

   LilDKessler replied to LilDKessler's topic in General Nursing

   To clear a little bit of confusion, I work in a military facility, not a civilian hospital & the incident did not happen in an in-patient region of the hospital, but in an administrative area. I...

5. Did I do the right thing? (long)

   LilDKessler posted a topic in General Nursing

   Sorry in advance for the long post, but you need to know the events preceeding. Two days ago we had a Code Blue in our area & pt needed epi SQ. Myself & a fellow nurse were the first to...

6. Documentation Resources

   LilDKessler replied to Katydidit34's topic in General Nursing

   There are some really good threads in the student nursing section. Try looking in there for "charting". I just read some great examples yesterday so I know there are recent ones available. Good...

7. LPN / ADN / BSN / MSN. Whats YOUR plan?

   LilDKessler replied to peacelovestar's topic in General Students

   I currently am LPN and have been out for 2 years now. I've just started the process of applying with Excelsior College for the ADN program. It is self-paced so I am guessing about 2 years so that I...

8. Need a PACU tshirt slogan!

   LilDKessler replied to mothertucker's topic in General Nursing

   Check out cafepress.com They have lots of funny designs for the medical

9. Nclex

   LilDKessler replied to SM1985's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I took as many practice tests as I possibly could, studied/reviewed a different body system each week and had my husband quiz me from my class notes that I'd kept since school had started. Our school...

10. Getting Frustrated w/ Classmates

    LilDKessler replied to Kathyz's topic in General Students

    I was in a very similiar situation when I was in school. The problem was with our group is the ones mainly asking for the notes were the ones that would not read the text & wanted to study only...

11. Need to pick your brain....

    LilDKessler posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I remember in school learning about a condition where a "troll" type growth is found in a woman's uterus. After removal of this growth, women need to prevent pregnancy for 1 year due to increased...

12. Nurse with hearing loss?

    LilDKessler replied to BoopRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have Meniere's disease with some hearing loss in the right ear. They do make some stethoscopes that are designed for those of us that are hard of hearing. Thankfully I have not had to get one yet,...

13. LPN Distance Education?

    LilDKessler replied to summerdaze's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you are in the Beaufort / Bluffton area, Technical College of the Low Country has a good 2 year RN program (ADN). It is better to go that route if possible instead of wishing you'd put a little...

14. Smile if you DON't HATE Nursing!

    LilDKessler replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I am a contracted nurse for the Navy, taking care of soldiers and their dependents. I absolutely LOVE what I do. Besides the fact I am helping to take care of our nation's bravest members, I just...

15. Help telling co-worker to stop complaining!!

    LilDKessler posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a problem. A RN that I work with is getting out of the Navy in 41 days. (We both work at a military hospital) Since I have been here for the last 5 months, all she does is complain, about...