vashtee

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  1. Why are some nurses so rude to students?

    vashtee replied to kayty2339's topic in General Nursing

    I adore having students! And yes, most of them DO lighten the workload to some extent, even if it's only that they help my patients get to the bathroom, help them eat, or help the CNAs with vital...

  2. peg/gtube question

    vashtee replied to spunky1281's topic in General Nursing

    i believe we are just supposed to stick something in to prevent the hole from closing, but not the actual tube... grr! I remember hearing about it, but the memory escapes me

  3. What time do you expect your relief nurse to show up?

    vashtee replied to KarynicaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I aways show up 10-15 minutes early to print my labs... the night shift never does that, but I don't care so long as they are ready to take report at 7:00

  4. Would you encourage someone who was considering nursing school?

    vashtee replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I put moderately encouraging... it's a great job if you hate being bored, but darn! it can be a tough

  5. New Nurse ... HELP!

    vashtee replied to pinkypie's topic in General Nursing

    The experienced nurses on my floor have all been nice to me. I couldn't have asked for

  6. Is Nursing school Hard?

    vashtee replied to klott86's topic in General Students

    This probably depends on the school you go to - not all programs are equal. If I wanted to maintain As (and I did) I pretty much had to lock myself away for the semester and focus on nursing school....

  7. Question about Pain

    vashtee replied to abundantjoy07's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    This is the way I learned it: Morphine is used because it causes peripheral blood vessel dilation, which causes increased pooling of blood in the peripheral vessels while reducing the amount of blood...

  8. Is Nursing school Hard?

    vashtee replied to klott86's topic in General Students

    Yes, nursing school is hard. It requires a huge investment of time and energy. Being a nurse is hard, too (at least it is during the first year). You can do it if you try,

  9. Hurst review course question

    vashtee replied to momoftwins's topic in General Nursing

    A handful of us got together every day for a week, 6 hours a day, to do questions out of several books, including Saunders. The thing to do when you take your exam is to make 3 columns on your white...

  10. Hurst review course question

    vashtee replied to momoftwins's topic in General Nursing

    I did it about 2 weeks later. What they will tell you is to be sure you KNOW all the material they provide you in their book, and then they give you a list of stuff to download for review, and tell...

  11. Does "Looking Good" help you get the nursing job?

    vashtee replied to Brother-of-Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know that a nurse has to look like a movie star, but if s/he looks slovenly, I wouldn't want them as my nurse. I want a nurse that looks clean, professional, and

  12. Am I allowed to leave ANYTHING for PM shift to do?

    vashtee posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work day shift on a busy floor, and of late, we are being pressured to be off the floor by 7:30 pm. Sometimes, despite every effort, I can't get every single thing done before shift change (MDs...

  13. Am I allowed to leave ANYTHING for PM shift to do?

    vashtee replied to vashtee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah, tell me about it. I've been working here since Late January, and I have only taken ONE 15 minute break, although I do take my lunch break every shift (it's a rule that is enforced where I work,...

  14. Am I allowed to leave ANYTHING for PM shift to do?

    vashtee replied to vashtee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Maybe you didn't read the original post? I said that calls were coming in DURING shift change, or just before. I wouldn't expect the previous shift to stay late to take care of new orders, and I...

  15. When patients want to know test results...

    vashtee posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient who had a HIDA Scan. Obviously, I knew the results, and the doctor knew them but didn't come in to the hospital to discuss with the patient the fact that he would need surgery because...

  16. RN's, what would you like to see from Student Nurses?

    vashtee replied to wants2BRN's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking of this, make sure you ask about the call light system. I didn't even know what a call light was until half way through my first rotation! No one bothered to explain it. Also, be careful...

  17. OMG...not again

    vashtee replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I h8 wen ppl rite liek dis!! lern 2 spell,

  18. RN's, what would you like to see from Student Nurses?

    vashtee replied to wants2BRN's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking as a new nurse, I want to add that there are many things I used to get to do as a student that are now delegated to CNAs, and I wish I could do it myself. Obviously, it would be a better...

  19. RN's, what would you like to see from Student Nurses?

    vashtee replied to wants2BRN's topic in General Nursing

    Offer to bathe/shave my patient(s) when you are done doing whatever the instructor expected of you. If they are able to do this independently, offer to bring them a basin of warm, soapy water, clean...

  20. Patient called me Chubby... LOL

    vashtee replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are going to have to grow a thicker skin. The sad truth is that you will be seeing people at their worst. I think the most I might say is something like "didn't your mom ever teach you it...

  21. Things you would like to tell... Nursing Staff ! ( and get away with)

    vashtee replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I wish this thread weren't limited to things *students* would like to say to nursing staff - I have a few things I'd like to say to them myself!

  22. Am I allowed to leave ANYTHING for PM shift to do?

    vashtee replied to vashtee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nah, it's not MY attitude. The nurse I am specifically referring to has a reputation for being difficult. One of her night shift co-workers even apologized to me for her behavior. If I sound nasty,...

  23. Am I allowed to leave ANYTHING for PM shift to do?

    vashtee replied to vashtee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You know, I guess I don't really consider it "dumping" when the orders come in late (as in the last 15 minutes of a shift or during report). I never leave anything I COULD have done, and I generally...

  24. How do you tell someone they smell bad?

    vashtee replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Students usually have instructors. Tell the instructor to deal with

  25. Whats in YOUR lunchbox???

    vashtee replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    This is my favorite work-day lunch because it gives me enough energy to get through the day without weighing me down and making me feel sluggish. Sandwich: Wheat bread, mayo, cheese, shredded lettuce,...