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    I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

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

    If someone posts with too much revealing information, that is on them. Vent responsibly, folks and vent away... You just wait, newbies, your time's
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    tell me about your most embarrassing job interview!

    Hygiene Queen replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Dear lord, CheesePotato. What on earth was wrong with the woman? Did she fall asleep and then was dreaming? Psychotic or what?? I would have high-tailed it outta
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    tell me about your most embarrassing job interview!

    Hygiene Queen replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I once interviewed at a clinic wherein I was I was given a tour of the department and introduced to a few of the doctors. That seemed like a pretty good sign to me until I was told to please come back...
  4. Hygiene Queen

    I just can't do this anymore...

    Hygiene Queen replied to ruthiemk's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, but your husband sounds like a
  5. Hygiene Queen

    is your efficiency misinterpreted as lazy ?

    Hygiene Queen replied to gloryfied's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm always hoping my laziness will be mistaken for
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    Dry Hands

    Hygiene Queen replied to puroticorico's topic in General Nursing

    An overnight treatment that works well (if you can tolerate it) is The Good Ole Vaseline and Sock Trick. Put the Vaseline on your hands with clean white socks (or cotton gloves) on top. When you wake...
  7. Hygiene Queen

    Failed 7th time NCLEX RN. Am I a really a failure?

    Hygiene Queen replied to Sakshi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I believe that ProfRN4 was trying to understand if there was a reason why the OP was unable to pass her exam after so many tries. How is that foolish? I agree that a foreign education does not have to...
  8. Hygiene Queen

    False accusations.

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

    Well, I certainly don't think you are unprofessional, Capp. You said, "I wouldn't do this" and so, congratulations on your restraint! Now (I wouldn't do this) but part of me would be tempted to loan...
  9. Hygiene Queen

    Nurses: How Do You Feel About Your Patients Being Nurses?

    Hygiene Queen replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Usually, the nurses I care for are pleasant and they get it when they see me running around like a chicken with my head cut off. One, however, rode my butt for not making her bed... really? I told her...
  10. Hygiene Queen

    Irritated that everyone feels the need to mention they want to help people

    Hygiene Queen replied to Trenbolone Acetate's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Please, don't yell and please stop with the insults.That is no way to get your point
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    Venting

    Hygiene Queen replied to SionainnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Lol! Did you mean saint-like martyr? Also... Peeing, eating and getting paid are only for non-dedicated and non-compassionate
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    People calling out for the holidays

    Hygiene Queen replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I have never gotten sick on a holiday so (I've never had to call in) but considering how we're all treated like liars any other time, I can only imagine how it would be to call in on Christmas!...
  13. Hygiene Queen

    Giving meds together

    Hygiene Queen replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    If you ever have questions or doubts, the pharmacist is the way to go! You get your answer right then and
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    Left Nursing After 3 Months and Couldn't Be Happier!

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

    No one takes a slot from anyone. She earned her place in school fair and square. She got her job fair and square. How the heck was she supposed to know she wasn't going to like it? You work your way...
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    stuttering as a nurse.

    Hygiene Queen replied to MartinArvizu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I stutter when nervous and tired... I lose words and sound like Porky Pig sometimes. There are many presentations in nursing school and you have to do a lot of talking as a nurse! I am a nurse and it...
  16. Hygiene Queen

    Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    Hygiene Queen replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    I viewed my cap with the same pride any graduate would of their neat little graduation cap and tassel! I never viewed it as sexist anymore than I view my brassiere! Some things are made for women,...
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    just venting out.I know lots of you can relate.

    Hygiene Queen replied to anne919's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Best of luck to you. It's hard to be new and it's not made an easier in the midst of gossip and unprofessional behavior. I don't know if I have any answers for you that are particularly helpful, but I...
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    Understanding bladder scanning

    Hygiene Queen replied to thumperxx's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Does have a history of BPH too? That's the first thing I think of in men who retain
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    CNA needing advice.

    Hygiene Queen replied to mewmewmewz17's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What you do now is to look back really hard at the situation and learn from it. What did you learn? You probably learned that: 1)You don't just glance at the information regarding your patients. You...
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    More Things You'd Love to be Able to say to Patients

    Hygiene Queen replied to Bill E. Rubin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Okay, I have one... that I actually said many years ago: "Ma'am, that bad smell you are complaining about is not coming from me. It's your breath ." Trust me, she was not a nice woman and her...
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    When to run?

    Hygiene Queen replied to NurseandGrow's topic in Psychiatric

    I have never run away. I've done some smooth talking and some casual backing up... oh, and maybe some fancy footwork to avoid a direct hit, but no running. Even if I have to get away from a dangerous...
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    Clinical Instructor and Student Nurse Relationship (have you encountered?)

    Hygiene Queen replied to Lee_Uy's topic in General Students

    It should be chaste and holy... No, seriously, could you please
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    Can a teacher do this?

    Hygiene Queen replied to Dezy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Talk to you instructor. Talk to your academic counselor. Read everything. Highlight what seems most important. Make diagrams. Do end of chaper quizzes. Find activities and other resources on the...
  24. Hygiene Queen

    Could I fail because of this? can't be that bad...

    Hygiene Queen replied to mursetudent25's topic in General Students

    I would agree that it was unprofessional. At some point in your career, you may be asked (expected, really) to do a presentation for work. I was once pulled off the floor to discuss/add to a topic for...
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    Nursing Students That Are Dating

    Hygiene Queen replied to ffrraanncciiss's topic in General Students

    This is very very normal!Nursing school is incredibly demanding.Fortunately, it doesn't last forever and if you can just be supportive now, she will be finished and have more time for you.Some...