MistiroseRN

MistiroseRN

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  1. Missing Daytonite

    MistiroseRN replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I am so very sorry to here of her passing. I read so many of her post while I was in school and PM'd her to tell her how much I learned from her. All I have to say is heaven is lucky to have

  2. Compassion.... why is it so hard to give some?

    MistiroseRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I could not agree with you more! I know I only have a little over a year of experience working in LTC. I have 30 residents I take care of. I work the midnight shift. No matter what is going on in my...

  3. Pain managing question

    MistiroseRN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Although I am not new to LTC I am a new nurse. Recently we had had a lot of our redidents pass away. My recent patient had pancreatic cancer and was able to verbalize his pain to me almost up until...

  4. Pain managing question

    MistiroseRN replied to MistiroseRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Marachne thank you so very much for the links. Again thank you all for

  5. Pain managing question

    MistiroseRN replied to MistiroseRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you all for your replies. I do understand about the non verbal signs when assessing for pain. It just seems that when someone is close to dying in our facility here comes the Roxanol. Marachne...

  6. Freaky Things

    MistiroseRN replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Emergency

    A couple of years ago I was very close to a resident. I will call her Josie. I worked the night shift and she was often up at night. She started to decline. I had a feeling she would not be there when...

  7. Am I the only weird one that does this LOL

    MistiroseRN replied to cherokeesummer's topic in General Nursing

    Shhhhhhhhh don't tell anyone..............but I have done that a time or

  8. Dear Boss....

    MistiroseRN replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    I could not have said it

  9. Nervous about taking NCLEX-RN

    MistiroseRN replied to go mizzou's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The best advice I can give you is expect 265 questions. Don't watch how many questons you have. Think before you answer even if you believe you are right. Don't let anything distract you. Keep focused...

  10. Your Back

    MistiroseRN replied to patrick1rn's topic in Men in Nursing

    First off I would like to say I am all for males entering the nursing field. I love men! I am even married to one lol. I would also like to see more enter the field. I think diversity is a great...

  11. Your Back

    MistiroseRN replied to patrick1rn's topic in Men in Nursing

    I felt the post was stating that you feel like you should get more pay for lifting patients. Why? I do extra lifting and I am not getting extra pay. It goes with the

  12. Your Back

    MistiroseRN replied to patrick1rn's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have been asked many times to help another nurse or a CNA. I feel it's being a team player and taking care of the patients needs. I realize you were asking the men but I find this question a little...

  13. Need prayers i test next week

    MistiroseRN replied to wahala's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Best of luck. The wait is worse than the

  14. I Am An R.n.!!

    MistiroseRN replied to BlessedRoseRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :grad::dncgbby::hpygrp:WTG!

  15. VENT: Lazy People!!!!

    MistiroseRN replied to chnc1024's topic in General Students

    look at it this way there is no cheating the nclex. these people will weed themselves out. when they dont pass the exam they will only have themselves to blame. so just ignore them and concentrate on...

  16. Is there such a thing as postgrad depression syndrome?

    MistiroseRN replied to I RN A's topic in First Year After Licensure

    congratulations! what you are feeling is so normal. i too felt the same way. i graduated in may this year. you spend all your time trying to do a good job and now they are setting you loose on an...

  17. Nclex! Bad Idea???

    MistiroseRN replied to MrsGN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ask yourself how badly do I want to pass this test. Review what you are weak in and do questions. Take your time and don't get too alarmed about being fast at first. The more questions you do the...

  18. I am graduating with a 4.0 (older students/parents, listen up!)

    MistiroseRN replied to MrsBradyMom's topic in General Students

    Congrats on a job well done. You have alot to be proud

  19. Opinions of online Kaplan review course?

    MistiroseRN replied to Petitern07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I used Kaplan and I passed the on my first try with 75 questions. The structure of the questions is just like the NCLEX. Good luck to

  20. No quick view result yet after 50 hrs!?;(

    MistiroseRN replied to jhowannaRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I feel your pain. I woun't say don't worry. Instead I send happy thoughts your

  21. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    MistiroseRN replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took my test today and it shut off at 75. I am hoping that I

  22. Nasty and mean patients

    MistiroseRN replied to niali's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Please dont think I was attacking you. That was not my intention. I just think that sometimes we forget why the elderly act the way they do. Maybe he was forced there or maybe he has nowhere else to...

  23. Nasty and mean patients

    MistiroseRN replied to niali's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Try looking at it from his prospective. Someone comes into your room at 5 AM and is making noise. I myself would be annoyed. I think too many people are ready to dismiss the elderly as cranky without...

  24. Should medication aides exist?

    MistiroseRN replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I worked as a med tech at a personal care home. i realized how unsafe it because I took the time to learn about the meds. I quit my job and went to nursing

  25. New Grads - where is there a nursing glut?

    MistiroseRN replied to spudbunny's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in pittsburgh pa and most of my friends that have applied for jobs have gotten them. I wanted to work in long term care and I got called back to every job I applied