vashtee

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  1. Medical shows vs the real thing?

    vashtee replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to break it to you, but my husband is a forensic chemist (real life CSI guy), and those shows are about as realistic as the medical

  2. Becoming more assertive

    vashtee replied to dorselm's topic in General Students

    Whoa! You sound very hostile. The students where I go in no way match your

  3. To round OFF or Not To round OFF

    vashtee replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    We were taught to round EVERYTHING (including weight) to the

  4. Perfume Policy?

    vashtee replied to smileynurseohio's topic in General Nursing

    I have no problem with no perfume or scented lotions, but PLEASE don't ban

  5. I need to hear from the real nurses!

    vashtee replied to FuturoEnfermera's topic in General Nursing

    ??? Maybe that a lot of people didn't understand the question? Anyway, original poster - you aren't alone. Lots of students resent the "touchy-feely" paperwork, even if we enjoy the interaction with...

  6. 50% Failed!!!!!

    vashtee replied to WannaBRN4's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just curious, because I see it so often... why do some people feel the need to point out that A students may lack bedside manner (as if C students don't) rather than simply saying that C students can...

  7. A different kind of Nursing injury

    vashtee replied to miwachiru123's topic in General Nursing

    Accidents happen. :shrug: No one intentionally burned your arm. The good news is that you will probably be a bit more cautious next time you make

  8. Choosing NS or another baby, or both?

    vashtee replied to scastillo1's topic in General Nursing

    I believe in not spreading yourself too thin. Pick one thing at a time and excel at it. You already have two children; surely a third can wait a couple of

  9. Dansko appropriate shoe for plus-size?

    vashtee replied to DinAZ's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how "plus size" you mean, but I wear these, and I think they are awesome. I have wide feet with heel spurs on both feet, plantar fasciitis, and a ganglion on one foot....

  10. Rn or LPN Help

    vashtee replied to missingunc's topic in General Nursing

    Check out the hiring trends for LPNs in your state. In some places, they are being phased out, so they are having a hard time finding

  11. Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    vashtee replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Haha!

  12. Male nurses dominate b/c they are Male?

    vashtee replied to sasha1224's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In many male-dominated fields, the men sit around wondering why a woman was promoted over a male, too. Sometimes a male is the right person for the job, and sometimes, it is a

  13. Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    vashtee replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I love chest

  14. 3rd Semester Peds

    vashtee replied to k7redeemed's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I found OB/Peds to be horrifically slow and boring (except labor and delivery) after coming off a busy med-surg

  15. Aspirate Always?

    vashtee replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe this is only for vaccines? I was taught to

  16. breastfeeding woes

    vashtee replied to Rhee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was taught that it is normal for a newborn to lose 5-10% of their

  17. Online Science Courses

    vashtee replied to Kensington's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, the labs were the only part of the classes I enjoyed! I can't imagine doing anatomy or microbiology labs

  18. Online Science Courses

    vashtee replied to Kensington's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took physiology on line through the local community college. There were separate, mandatory lab hours once a week. My nursing program (through the same school) accepted the class, of course. That...

  19. Med Seeking Patients

    vashtee replied to RNSuzq1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I hear you, susan. I think you should work on developing your "tough, no nonsense" attitude so you aren't

  20. Medication Conversions

    vashtee replied to Sirena922's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1 grain = 60 mg 1 ounce = 30 ml For converting gram to mg, move decimal 3 spaces to right For converting mg to gram, move decimal three spaces to left For converting mg to mcg, move decimal three...

  21. Comfortable Nursing Shoes

    vashtee replied to hunnybaby24's topic in General Nursing

    Danskos. Kind of expensive, but worth

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

    vashtee replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Definitely Danskos. This I say as a person who has plantar fasciitis and heel spurs on both feet, and a ganglion on one foot. I can be on my feet all day, and my feet don't

  23. Barnes Jewish College

    vashtee replied to 2bNurseNik's topic in General Nursing

    My CC has three dosage and calculations tests over the course of the entire program that we must pass with

  24. Do You Look Like A Nurse?

    vashtee replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know that I "look" like a nurse, but I've been told that I act like one because I am somewhat assertive. I don't think the old guy who told me that meant it in a negative way, but it made me...

  25. Eww white uniforms??

    vashtee replied to jla623's topic in General Students

    I am looking forward to moving away from the white uniform tops we have to wear. Because of the fabric they are made of, we aren't supposed to bleach them (they will turn yellow), so we all look like...