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    Divorce?

    Hygiene Queen replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Students

    I started nursing school as I was going through a nasty divorce. My ex had the kids with him most of the time so I could get through school and he paid me maintenance, which I hoarded into an account...
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    The dumbest thing you've ever heard...

    Hygiene Queen replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My brother-in-law (who's a wee bit slow): He was in the hospital recently and I have to tell you, I felt sorry for his nurses. Anyway, he complained to the nurse that his "kidneys hurt". The nurse...
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    redirecting to old threads

    Hygiene Queen replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Nursing

    You made me choke on
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    New Grad/Hate My Job/Life is Miserable!

    Hygiene Queen replied to Ruby Vee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh, that first year is brutal for most. You have to tough it out. That's the only way it gets easier. It's "trial-by-fire"... your abilities are being pushed to the extreme limit during new and...
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    terrified about my new job

    Hygiene Queen replied to cakeandeggs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would also work on building a good rapport with the nurse on station
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    How long have you been at your current facility?

    Hygiene Queen replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    Main job: 10 years in January. Seven as a tech and almost 3 as an RN. Other job: 1 year in September. I know you didn't ask about prior jobs, but... CNA in LTC: 11 years (left to be a STAHM, but took...
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    Discouraged is an understatement! (CNA)

    Hygiene Queen replied to Nicole_22's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Do not stay there. The culture of the workplace will not change. Your facility sounds a lot like the first nursing home I worked in. I left within a few weeks. I never forgot what I experienced there...
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    Could you ever see youself being a classroom teacher

    Hygiene Queen replied to AspiringRN27's topic in General Nursing

    I would like it! I wanted to be an art teacher for most of my life, but life has a funny way of working, sometimes. Personally, I always loved training people and I loved being a CNA, so I plan on...
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    Can a CNA work in psych?

    Hygiene Queen replied to Actias luna's topic in Psychiatric

    They sure do use CNA's!I was a CNA on a geropsych unit myself before I was a nurse.However, our unit prefers prior experience, such as a nursing home.It is very interesting
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    Is it OK to say no to a nurse?

    Hygiene Queen replied to MsPebbles's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :roflmao::roflmao:
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    Should I become a CNA

    Hygiene Queen replied to Bgillaspie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I loved being a CNA, but bear in mind, I have been very lucky in that I have worked in nicer places with awesome staff. Not everybody is so fortunate... just read some posts about crummy nursing homes...
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    Why should there be a certification to be a nursing assistant?

    Hygiene Queen replied to giraffe4's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wish they could have more training. Sure you can teach anyone how to do tasks, but understanding why you're doing them goes a long way in (hopefully) ensuring that these tasks are taken seriously...
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    How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Hygiene Queen replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

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    Do you think eating in the classroom is rude?

    Hygiene Queen replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Students

    Yeah! Me too! Outrageous! A complete abomination! ... You gonna share
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    Psych nursing is easy

    Hygiene Queen replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Psychiatric

    Let's see, I've sent patients out for sepsis, brain bleed, MI, fractures, pneumonia... I could go on. If I have an 80 year-old pt on Norvasc, metoprolol, lisinopril, Lasix, Novolog, Levemir, Nemenda,...
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    Issues w/staff

    Hygiene Queen replied to momo_2013's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    And to think, I only bring my pen, pen light and stethoscope Apparently, I'm not as prepared for work as I should
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    rude nurse

    Hygiene Queen replied to melcolbstorm's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Okay... Will someone please tell me... Where can I get this job??? You know, where the nurse can have time to sit at the desk and Facebook, plan vacations and play games. Seems like nurses everywhere...
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    Kudos board

    Hygiene Queen replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I always thought it was tacky to post things like that in the break room. We also get posted for things that we have due like flu shots or TB tests, etc. Sorry, but that's lazy management and,...
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    Psych meds and hyperglycemia

    Hygiene Queen replied to Meriwhen's topic in Psychiatric

    Seroquel, Zyprexa, Risperdal and I think Geodon. edited to say, I realize those are antipsychotics... Not sure about
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    rude nurse

    Hygiene Queen replied to melcolbstorm's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Apr 23 by melcolbstorm I was a CNA for over 20 years. As you can imagine, I worked with many different nurses with many different personalities and nursing styles. Over all those years, I've never...
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    two weeks as a CNA, and something doesnt seem right?

    Hygiene Queen replied to Eddiejf321's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It takes time to learn how to do these things efficiently and smoothly. However, you stated, "this time consuming task did indeed leave me 'saying some bad words' about being behind, which was...
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    Wedding rings at work

    Hygiene Queen replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    With my first marriage, I had a marquise. I was always very careful as to which way my diamond was facing while providing pt care so I wouldn't scratch anybody. It would get caught on my gloves and...
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    Support needed for new geripsych unit job..

    Hygiene Queen replied to HAWKIRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I was thinking about getting some more up-to-date books, myself, so I have none to recommend. I study up online, my drug guide or from my old school books. Like any other area, you learn as you go and...
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    Support needed for new geripsych unit job..

    Hygiene Queen replied to HAWKIRN's topic in Psychiatric

    In my experience, geropsych is heavy because of all the medical issues that geros have. Some days I'm way more focused on the medical than the psych. It can be a bit stressful when you have a pt with...
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    New nurse just doing screening, frustrated!

    Hygiene Queen replied to Bikernurseof3's topic in Nursing Career

    Is that all you have to do? Little interaction? In a room all by yourself? I'll take