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    Seeing loved ones before death?

    Hygiene Queen replied to Keila's topic in General Nursing

    I worked LTC for 11 years and saw many people die. I recall patients physically reaching their arms out as if to attempt to touch someone only they could see. They would talk to long dead family...
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    Highly disturbed today at Clinical...

    Hygiene Queen replied to cookiesandcream22's topic in General Students

    When you know what is right: DO NOT ASK.... DO IT! These behaviors, on the part of the staff, are the very things that make many patients snap and end up at my job: Gero-Psych. Someday that these...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Hygiene Queen replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Nitronymph: I'll bet that woman appreciated you talked to her like she was human. I firmly believe that too. I once had a patient who, for all appearances was ready to die. She was a very very...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Hygiene Queen replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Two good little stories. The "Goliath" man is intriguing and I could feel anxiety and fear with your comment about you not wanting him to look at you. Whoa! Your second story reminded me of a...
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    I failed Med Surg

    Hygiene Queen replied to Unique87's topic in General Students

    I failed OB. Instead of graduating this July, I will be graduating in December. I had a lot on my plate and instead of ramming steel down my spine, I wimped out. NEVER AGAIN!! That's okay. We will...
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    NCLEX Question Rationale

    Hygiene Queen replied to metal_m0nk's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No. The key word is "inviting". You are seeking permission in the process. You ask a similar patient if they would like to talk about it with someone "going through the same thing" and then you ask...
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    Black stethoscopes for everyone

    Hygiene Queen replied to sunkissed75's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yessiree... get a GOOD steth. You don't even realize how much better you can hear with a nice one. I thought something was wrong with me because someone would say, "hey listen to this" and I...
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    disorderly person charge and continuing in clinical rotations and nursing school

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

    it must be immensely satisfying to be so perfect... and blemish-free. where is this deep moral compass of yours... and do you need some help removing it? i don't argue the need for integrity and...
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    Plan of care:Please read and help if possible:)

    Hygiene Queen replied to MissDilini's topic in General Students

    It's all about ABC's and Maslow's. Not only do you use this in writing careplans, but it is KEY when answering priority questions on exams.
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    Repeating a Course

    Hygiene Queen replied to medgirlRN's topic in General Students

    I am going through the exact same thing right now. I spoke with both my clinical and classroom instructors this week. I am trudging on. If I quit, I KNOW I have to repeat the class. If I trudge on, I...
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    Deeply saddened

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

    HELL NO! That's not "normal" and don't you dare ever believe it is. Unfortunately, CNA class can teach you everything, in terms of skill, but it cannot teach one empathy and it cannot force one to...
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    Having Hard time with A&P 1.

    Hygiene Queen replied to Memphis10....'s topic in General Students

    Study study study! I did a lot of drawing. That worked for me. Someone to quiz you. Another student who is as serious as you are helps. You can correct each other. Flashcards, memory games ANY...
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    Dirty hospitals and inconsiderate nurses during clinical

    Hygiene Queen replied to ham5090's topic in General Students

    That's right. YOU give them good and proper care. This experience will sear itself into your brain and you will never forget it. This is good. You will then never allow yourself to be such a poor...
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    Gum Chewing

    Hygiene Queen replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.................................................
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    Gum Chewing

    Hygiene Queen replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    I thought it was kinda funny... Especially when I imagine a crazed nurse rolling dirty gum in her hands and drooling...
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    new innovative "nursing procedure" for Geriatric Nursing and Nuclear Medicine

    Hygiene Queen replied to cottagecheeze's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah. Instructors know what's out there on the web. Some will straight out tell you so. Some play stupid. I work with several instructors. They
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    new innovative "nursing procedure" for Geriatric Nursing and Nuclear Medicine

    Hygiene Queen replied to cottagecheeze's topic in General Nursing

    I did not mean to be hurtful. I felt the OP was looking for a specific answer they could regurgitate instead of doing their own research. Also, asking for a straight out answer is not only lazy, but...
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    Gum Chewing

    Hygiene Queen replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    I don't need a statistics class to know when and where and how to chew gum. And what kids do with gum is what kids do with gum. They are CHILDREN. We are talking about ADULTS. They have the ability to...
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    Bathing Classmates and Other Personal Boundaries?

    Hygiene Queen replied to brownhairedgal's topic in General Students

    Well, I was referring to my CNA class back in 1987 or 1988 when I mentioned we DID practice on each other. I honestly believe there was different mind-set back then... especially if you got one of...
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    Gum Chewing

    Hygiene Queen replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    I have NEVER EVER seen an adult drop their gum out of their mouth. Where the heck do you come from that this is an issue? I don't care whether you believe a study is credible or not. I don't even...
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    new innovative "nursing procedure" for Geriatric Nursing and Nuclear Medicine

    Hygiene Queen replied to cottagecheeze's topic in General Nursing

    Dude! Google is your buddy. Use it. Some of us are having enough trouble with our own homework. We don't need to do yours
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    Gum Chewing

    Hygiene Queen replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    No way. You mean you aren't allowed to have drinks at the desk, right? They can't keep you from drinking water on your shift. Sorry. This is supposed to be about
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    Bathing Classmates and Other Personal Boundaries?

    Hygiene Queen replied to brownhairedgal's topic in General Students

    1988. Bed baths in panties and gowns. Feeding each other. Toothbrushing. Dressing. And MY favorite... Being strapped in a Posey to a wheelchair... for the length on one clinical. And yes. You WILL...
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    Gum Chewing

    Hygiene Queen replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    I'm all about gum. GUM GUM GUM!!! Listerine strips don't really help get that saliva flowing. Just sorta keeps the mouth dry... yuck. Those who find it "disgusting" are............I'm a-gonna say...
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    Gum Chewing

    Hygiene Queen replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    I hate the thought of having bad breath while working up close to someone. If I have gum, I cheek it. I don't think it's disgusting but understand some pts might be bothered by it. Really... it's...