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  1. Hygiene Queen

    Nursing student here...need encouragement. Not sure I can do this!!

    Hygiene Queen replied to rocksteady1's topic in General Students

    Well, it seems to me psych would not be ideal if one does not enjoy patient interaction. Patient interaction and strong communication skills are everything. It is very much an art, actually, that...
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    When you were a CNA or Student did anyone ever say anything offensive to you

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

    I was once told, "If it comes down to the nurse's word against the aide's word, I'm siding with the nurse...no matter who's right or wrong!" Another from an occupational therapist on her last day at...
  3. Hygiene Queen

    Venting frustration

    Hygiene Queen replied to lepew's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    ^^^Do we have to be so
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    What happens when patients make false accusations of abuse against nurses??

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

    Chart chart and chart! If you are in a situation that gives you any niggling of doubt as to whether or not it's going to come down to "he said-she said", chart everything. We sometimes get patients...
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    Feeling Discouraged

    Hygiene Queen replied to RM27's topic in General Students

    If your next test is on F&E, then get the book "Fluids and Electrolytes Made Easy". Many students have found this book to be extremely helpful. I know I did. If your problem is NCLEX style...
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    How much extra time do you spend in the Nursing Lab?

    Hygiene Queen replied to edatri's topic in General Students

    I always did a mental visualization of myself going through the steps of a skill and then I would also "mime" my way through it... at home. If you can't get to the lab, don't freak out. You don't...
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    Getting a job - from the employers perspective

    Hygiene Queen replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I did that, to my complete embarrassment. I forgot to change my phone number, so I sent off my resume with a bad number! I could have kicked myself, it was so stupid! I immediately resent it with the...
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    Was I at fault? the nurse embarrassed me in front of others.

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

    She was being a jerk. I'm sure that with the admissions, she was really stressed out, but she did not have to be a jerk about it. If you were doing your job and you could not hear the call light......
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    Useless work?

    Hygiene Queen replied to armygirlabn's topic in General Students

    I hated doing care plans all the time too. Oh, yes, I understood their value as a learning tool and it really is a good way to learn. However, fast forward to the real world of actual nursing... The...
  10. Hygiene Queen

    Down to the nitty gritty...

    Hygiene Queen replied to mrspolly's topic in General Nursing

    I think of it this way: Who the heck will do it if we all run away yelling "groooooooooooooooooss!"? Somewhere out there is a human being who has just lost control of her bowels and cannot clean...
  11. Hygiene Queen

    I need some help and I am worried!

    Hygiene Queen replied to Kbeck9's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Do you know if there is a difference from state to state? This is not my understanding of it in the state I am
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    I need some help and I am worried!

    Hygiene Queen replied to Kbeck9's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    At least in my state, state criminal background checks will only show convictions. However, background checks from the FBI will show any criminal record. That's why it will show up in federal check...
  13. Hygiene Queen

    Can't stand dialysis

    Hygiene Queen replied to Tfunke25's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Don't quit. Try to hang in there for the experience. You've only been doing this for two months-- not nearly enough time to build confidence and skills. Trust me, most new nurses suffer terribly in...
  14. Hygiene Queen

    How did/do you pay for nursing school?

    Hygiene Queen replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    Tuition reimbursement and a scholarship... practically free education. No
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    Funny things patients say !

    Hygiene Queen replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

    My grandpa did that! That's funny and I wonder how many other old vets have done the same. I do know that the staff thought it was hilarious and Grandpa did
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    My coworkers are great because....

    Hygiene Queen replied to wooh's topic in Nurses Rock

    My coworkers are great... Because when I go home, they don't come with
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    Dear God, Help me

    Hygiene Queen replied to artsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It was. She always thought she was at work. All the time. Talk about being trapped in your own private hell. It really freaked us all
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    Why do students voluntarily drop out of nursing school?

    Hygiene Queen replied to pink0605's topic in General Students

    Well, sheesh. It would have saved me a rant and a
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    Why do students voluntarily drop out of nursing school?

    Hygiene Queen replied to pink0605's topic in General Students

    Yes, some folks did work awfully hard to get into the program and then leave. Nursing is not everything to everyone. Sometimes a person just realizes, "Hey, I don't want this. This isn't for me"....
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    Dear God, Help me

    Hygiene Queen replied to artsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, our poor patient who was a nurse... "Call the pharmacy! Call the pharmacy! I've made an error! Call the pharmacy!" Oh, dear god! Even in dementia there is no
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    CBC with diff (questions)

    Hygiene Queen replied to eaRNed's topic in General Nursing

    I really like that text. In fact, I was just studying from it today to clarify some things I need to learn better for work. I would definitely suggest OP get
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    How to make hospital beds without mattress covers?

    Hygiene Queen replied to crunchytaco's topic in General Nursing

    "Hospital corners" or mitered corners are your friend. Even if the sheet doesn't wrap around the bottom, the fact that the top is mitered and all the rest is tightly tucked in, will keep the sheet in...
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    Are all nurses extroverts?

    Hygiene Queen replied to Katy642's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm an introvert but it hasn't stopped me yet. Introverts are usually really good listeners and observers. Those are two fine qualities in a
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    Is my clinical instructor picking on me or am I overreacting?

    Hygiene Queen replied to crunchytaco's topic in General Students

    I think you're being overly sensitive. Perhaps the instructor senses a weakness and is trying to pull more out of you. Think about what she is trying to tell you and then think about what you can do...
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    Well therapeutic conversation is a bust

    Hygiene Queen replied to LCinTraining's topic in General Students

    It's one of those things you learn by trial and error. Soon enough, you will have enough patient experiences that you will be able to draw from and tweak for each individual patient. But know that...