MzMouse

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    "Med Student" syndrome

    MzMouse replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    I had myself convinced I was in renal failure during
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    It's getting better....

    MzMouse replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    In my final semester of nursing school I had a fabulous clinical instructor who did try to give us the realities. She taught us the ideals, because it was her job; but she also told us about the...
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    Prayer and patient care.

    MzMouse replied to WhiteFlowerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not everyone prays; I don't. But if a patient asked, I would certainly make every attempt to find someone who
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    Anyone Else Experience Mobbing?

    MzMouse replied to WeakAnkles's topic in General Nursing

    About three years ago my workplace was more toxic than I could ever imagine. We are a small group of six and when two of them became very close friends the rest of us became poop on the bottom of...
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    OMG I just got fired...what now?

    MzMouse replied to NurseSarah86's topic in General Nursing

    What a terrible way to treat a new employee! How could they feel they could judge after 2 weeks? Don't give up.
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    What do nurses do when they are sick?

    MzMouse replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    If I am running a fever or vomiting/diarrhea, I call in. I work through most everything else. I dragged myself into work a few years ago, assisted in sterile procedures, and got diagnosed with...
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    Assertiveness, Important or not?

    MzMouse replied to RUNS10's topic in General Nursing

    It is important. You have to be able to stand up for yourself and your
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    Are you allowed to wear Makeup ?

    MzMouse replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I always wear foundation, lipstick, mascara, eye shadow and eye liner. On the rare days I don't feel up to eye makeup I always hear I look tired. Hair is super quick; pulled back in a ponytail...
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    stresses and depression in the health workplace.

    MzMouse replied to naturalized's topic in General Nursing

    Administration; who only cares about the bottom line, get to me. Then try and pretend they are All About Patient Care. Give me a break.
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    I am startign LVN School on Monday Any Advise????

    MzMouse replied to Stephy83's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As several have said, stay up on reading and studying. Honestly, you can't take a day off from it. Nursing school is very intense; lots of information in a short period of time. Good
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    What do YOU do as an LPN?

    MzMouse replied to Haveadream's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Cut/pasted from a different thread: I am an LPN, working as primary nurse for a general surgeon. My duties: -Room patients; vitals, meds and often suture and staple removal -manage his...
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    Opinions spouted on religion and politics at nurses station

    MzMouse replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I love a good political discussion; but not at work. Way too much room for fights and bad feelings. Religious discussions at my workplace are rare. The only person who seems to keep bringing it up...
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    10 things you say at work lay people could get arrested for

    MzMouse replied to sharann's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Please undress from the waist up and we will be in to exam you." "Yes, you need to remove your bra." (or panties-as the case may be) "Please lower your pants, kneel on this, bend over this table,...
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    Why is it? Things nurses do other people can't

    MzMouse replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    Smelling the bovie while assisting in a minor surgical procedure and thinking roast chicken would taste good. Having a coworker compare the key lime pie yogurt you are eating to drainage from an...
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    What's the dumbest thing you ever got called on the carpet for?

    MzMouse replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a clinic as primary nurse for a general surgeon. A few years ago I got hauled into my nurse manager's office for not keeping her informed. A situation that somewhat involved the doc I...
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    What's the dumbest thing you ever got called on the carpet for?

    MzMouse replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was told in a review that I should make sure to take time every day to chat with my coworkers. Apparently walking in the door and immediately starting to work is frowned upon. This from the the...
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    Why are nurses so angry?

    MzMouse replied to cmo421's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As long as I am still venting and complaining; I care. When I stop getting frustrated by what is happening - I need to get
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    What to expect on my 1st nursing job interview

    MzMouse replied to floridarose's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have had three interviews for nursing positions in my career. They were pretty similar. Expect questions such as: 1. Why are you interested in the position? 2. What specifically made you wish to...
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    Typical Day

    MzMouse replied to NurseFeelGood2005's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I am an LPN, working as primary nurse for a general surgeon. My duties: -Room patients; vitals, meds and often suture and staple removal -manage his schedule-both office and OR -set up sterile trays...
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    A nurse only 3 months and allready trouble?

    MzMouse replied to lvlissl2ebecca's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just tell the truth. Like you stated, being informed of a verbal altercation is something we would all remember. I hate when management plays around a subject with vague questions. I know they...
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    I got a job!At an abortion clinic?

    MzMouse replied to rrandle02's topic in General Nursing

    As others have mentioned; my only concern would security. I would make sure they have a good system in place to ensure patient and employee
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    What nurse role/skill did you once fear, but now enjoy?

    MzMouse replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Two things off the top of my head: 1. I work as an office nurse for a surgeon and we do a lot of procedures-lump removals and biopsies. I was so nervous when I first started about assisting with...
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    Starting my 1st job as LPN in LTC in 2days

    MzMouse replied to nursemomof3boys's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I got my first experience as an LPN almost 16 years ago in LTC working nights. I thought it was a fine place to start. I wish you good luck. :) There are lots of threads on allnurses about sleep on...
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    Why did you fail Nursing school?

    MzMouse replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't fail nursing school either but I absolutely agree that school has to be your number 1 priority. If you aren't to the place in your life that you can do that; I would reconsider nursing...
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    I wish all the washed out tired nurses would retire.

    MzMouse replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If nurses are angry and frustrated and taking that anger and frustration out on patients; they need to get help or get out. But...... I would hate to think that I am being judged by how I look and...