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    When did you last see a nurse wearing the old school garb?

    Hygiene Queen replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I mentioned earlier in this thread that I respectfully wear my white uniform dress and cap for Halloween. So, I wore it today at my elderly daycare job for our party. Cap, dress, white hose,...
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    When did you last see a nurse wearing the old school garb?

    Hygiene Queen replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. That's the struggle. I have a lot of respect for it and it's not a "costume". Unfortunately, Halloween is the only time I can wear it. I wear it
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    When did you last see a nurse wearing the old school garb?

    Hygiene Queen replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Why yoooooooou, I oughtta... Nurse Ratched was brought up, especially since they know I'm also a psych
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    When did you last see a nurse wearing the old school garb?

    Hygiene Queen replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    When I finally received my cap, it was so amazing to me. I took that baby into my hands and just stared at it in disbelief. My eyes popped out of my head and almost fell over. I was being both mildly...
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    When did you last see a nurse wearing the old school garb?

    Hygiene Queen replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I have a cap. I wear it on Halloween with uniform dress, white hose and navy blue sweater. I wear it to my elderly day care job. The old folks love it! My coworkers (that are not nurses) tell me I...
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    During Clinicals, What Were You Afraid Of?

    Hygiene Queen replied to Shookclays's topic in General Students

    Most psych hospitals really aren't as scary and creepy as people think anyway. I've had freakier things happen in
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    Attention nurse bullies... and victims!!

    Hygiene Queen replied to Xtina, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A long time ago, I started my first ever job as a CNA. This nursing home was a hell hole. I sucked it up for about two weeks before I quit. Anyway, the aides were a bunch of older men and women who...
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    what's wrong with this patient?

    Hygiene Queen replied to RenKenn72's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I hope the students on here never feel too bad about tossing out a wrong answer or two. That's how we learn. I know that when I've been wrong, the correct answer has stuck with me for ever and ever...
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    Unit Dose Woes

    Hygiene Queen replied to EKUGRAD's topic in General Nursing

    Ativan breaks easily. We have packages that don't have that nice little pull tab. I have to struggle popping that stupid little pill out of its tight little nesting spot. Then the pill breaks apart...
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    Social Class and Nursing

    Hygiene Queen replied to AllOfMyWat's topic in General Nursing

    That's exactly where I was in life when I was your age. I know exactly what you mean about those conversations. I'll never forget how horrified my well-heeled former mother-in-law was that I had never...
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    Social Class and Nursing

    Hygiene Queen replied to AllOfMyWat's topic in General Nursing

    Why so bitter? I work geripsych. I can assure you, I don't do anything but sit on my butt and medicate people. You aren't a nurse and you don't know what you're talking
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    Does segregation exist in hospital settings

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

    Inpatient psych: Our patients share a room without so much as a curtain between the beds. Nothing like room mates fighting over snoring, stolen underwear and Jesus. I'm tired of the drama that shared...
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    When "my CNAs are my eyes and ears. That is why I love them" can be used as an excuse

    Hygiene Queen replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    You're title says "used as an excuse". I'm not sure what you mean, but I interpret that as a nurse missing something important with a patient, and then blaming the aide for it because the nurse 100%...
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    Nursing instructor doesn't allow open textbooks during lecture !??!

    Hygiene Queen replied to LVNlivin's topic in General Students

    I think the problem is people try to write everything down. Notes should be key words and phrases that you can go back and expand upon
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    showering: before or after work

    Hygiene Queen replied to peachypurple's topic in General Nursing

    Shoot. I grew up in a house with roaches, mold and sewer problems. Not proud to say that. If that didn't kill me, my work shoes sure as hell
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    Don't be catty (literally)

    Hygiene Queen replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a gal like that and, boy, did she do her best to make it known that I was not in the Cool Kids Club. Unfortunately for her, I've never been one of the cool kids and it's no big deal to...
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    showering: before or after work

    Hygiene Queen replied to peachypurple's topic in General Nursing

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    showering: before or after work

    Hygiene Queen replied to peachypurple's topic in General Nursing

    I do a nice hot bath before work. I may shower after if I've been into gross stuff. Days off, I may skip a shower and just do a quick wash up at the sink (my husband calls it "a whore's bath", lol). I...
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    songs that describe the work day

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

    "We care a lot about you people yeah you bet we care a lot, YEAH! Well, its a dirty job but someone's gotta do it!
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    Thinking about giving up on nursing school

    Hygiene Queen replied to misskayy's topic in General Students

    OP, please do not put your career on hold. Get it done. I mean no disrespect, but we just do not know what out future holds. What will happen, if god forbid, your relationship ended? Could you support...
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    Too bad sweetheart, guess it's cold food for you..

    Hygiene Queen replied to overit013's topic in General Students

    Everyone I work with in psych are just fine. I have to defend my people, lol! They come from many different backgrounds: medsurg, tele, ICU, ER, LTC, etc. They're in psych because, like a lot of...
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    Am I cut out for this?

    Hygiene Queen replied to hannah53's topic in General Nursing

    Hannah, it's rough. Keep coming back and continue to "bust our ass" for your residents. They need someone who'll work hard for them. Too many CNA's don't give a flying fling. Your reward is your...
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    Feeling so Bummed

    Hygiene Queen replied to nursingforme2's topic in General Students

    nursingforme2, I don't know how old you are, but you sound young. I do not say this to be rude. I say this because I suspect that you are at an age where your friends are super important and fitting...
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    Mental health breaks

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

    I recently took a "stay-cation"... meaning I took a week off of work and just stayed home. I was getting too edgy at work because I was wore out from the manipulation attempts, histrionics, ridiculous...
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    CNA scope of practice issue on my unit

    Hygiene Queen replied to nurseredd's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious to hear how she responds. She can't argue with the BON. Will you give us an