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    Anxiety about ADN and life

    Hygiene Queen replied to silverstar77's topic in General Students

    I have always been socially awkward but nursing school forces you to deal with it. It has done me a great deal of good, I tell you! As for the program being impossible... Really? Have you noticed how...
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    Hi folks I need help in coming up 5 nursing diagnosis for a Pt with sepsis

    Hygiene Queen replied to mcbrains001's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was just re-reading the OP's original post and I couldn't help thinking "Wow! That is an awesome care plan/learning pt!" lol OP: theses pts (with 10,000 other issues going on) are actually the most...
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    WHY.

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

    Part of the battle is learning how to take the dang tests! Meet with an educational counselor pronto! They can steer you in the right direction. Don't wait. Trust me. I
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    Students cheating on tests....

    Hygiene Queen replied to dreamer2011's topic in General Students

    By all means... let them go. Let nature take its course. Either they'll get busted or the fact that they really don't know anything will bite them in the butt. I agree it's frustrating, but just...
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    Hi folks I need help in coming up 5 nursing diagnosis for a Pt with sepsis

    Hygiene Queen replied to mcbrains001's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Please read about sepsis. You are also missing an obvious source of infection. Are you sure about it being only a
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    Would love some advice......

    Hygiene Queen replied to Punkygrl's topic in General Nursing

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    What money can get you.

    Hygiene Queen replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be too sure about that. Money talks in the legal system
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    Graduated 1998 but never passed NCLEX. Thinking about an LPN program

    Hygiene Queen replied to zionsdaughter's topic in Nursing Career

    I was under the impression there was a time limit? I work w/ a Kaplan and nursing instructor who told the horror story of the grad who could not take the class nor sit for NCLEX d/t having let 10...
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    I have to wait three months to get a CNA job? What should I do?

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

    Just focus on saving up for the car. Having a "broken down car" is always viewed as a crap excuse (even if it's true) so it is most excellent that you wish to avoid that whole mess! I don't think you...
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    Should I take it?

    Hygiene Queen replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Maybe you are better suited to the clerical aspect of healthcare? I think, since it was offered and it was even suggested that "this is more your area", you should take it. Realistically, they may see...
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    WTH

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

    It would depend on what else was going on medically with the pt. Sometimes the inability to feel is exactly what leads to decubes. Someone already mentioned paralysis as a possibilty. You could also...
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    Nurse anesthetist

    Hygiene Queen replied to jameslfaught's topic in General Students

    But I thought everybody wanted to "work with the
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    Hi folks I need help in coming up 5 nursing diagnosis for a Pt with sepsis

    Hygiene Queen replied to mcbrains001's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also, if you are stuck for NDs in general, I always did this: Start from the top of the ND list and work your way down. Stop at each one and ask yourself, "Is there any way this fits my pt?" Use it,...
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    Hi folks I need help in coming up 5 nursing diagnosis for a Pt with sepsis

    Hygiene Queen replied to mcbrains001's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you mean you don't know "how" to relate it to infection (as in the phrasing) or do you mean you don't know "what" the infection is related to? Sorry. I couldn't be sure what you meant. Do you...
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    why dont i care like i should?

    Hygiene Queen replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others that you went into "nurse mode". It is, I believe, not only a survival tactic, but the course of the disease process is one you know. You have seen it. You know what to...
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    Opinions ? RN who reads at grade 5 level ?

    Hygiene Queen replied to gilberra's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure we all had no problems reading in the 5th grade. Some of you are making it sound like 5th graders can't read! I would be more concerned with the nurse's ability to comprehend. Reading is one...
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    What do I need for nursing school?

    Hygiene Queen replied to amanda081106's topic in General Students

    I must have bought a hundred planners and calenders and I'll be danged if I never wrote in them again after the first day I got it. I needed reminding to write in my planner to remind me what I...
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    So sad

    Hygiene Queen replied to CHRISTINE HEARTS's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You cannot study for nursing tests the same way you have for any other test in your life. Make sure your focus isn't so much "what is it?" but, really, "whatcha gonna do about, Nurse?" Also, I take...
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    2nd day of clinicals & I feel like an idiot...help me gain some confidence!

    Hygiene Queen replied to pecanpies's topic in General Students

    I can relate. While i had had no problem giving shots, when I got to OB, the thought of poking a poor little wee guy in the leg (with his proud papa looking on) was almost too much. I poked the little...
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    Nursing habits

    Hygiene Queen replied to Jenni811's topic in Nursing Humor

    I work on a locked unit. I need my keys to go everywhere: off unit, laundry room, break room, utility room... It is not unusual for me to go home and reach for my keys to go to the bathroom or other...
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    Reporting resident abuse- right or wrong? :(

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

    I once lived very close to my LTC facility. On a night I was off, I had two aides, who had just finished their shift, come by my place. They were rather upset. They told me they had witnessed an...
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    What do I need for nursing school?

    Hygiene Queen replied to amanda081106's topic in General Students

    A simple calculator. A small one you can even keep tucked in your pocket for clinicals. You will need it. Utilize whatever office supplies are available in your school library. You pay a fee for...
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    This can't be what it's all about, can it?

    Hygiene Queen replied to JustDes's topic in General Students

    I don't know about that. Still ridiculous amounts of paperwork... and in gero there are a lot of medical issues to address too. Our nurses do ADLs too. Shoot, maybe those nurses should *gasp* get...
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    This can't be what it's all about, can it?

    Hygiene Queen replied to JustDes's topic in General Students

    that is a bit harsh. i know not everyone enjoys working with the elderly, but that is the population that has the most issues, so of course, they will be the ones you will work with most. there is a...
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    Does anybody really care?

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

    There are good LTCs out there, but they are rare. I was blessed to have worked in one. That said, you do what you know is right. Sometimes, it's all you can do. Lead by example. The only time I...