RheatherN ASN, RN, EMT-P

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    For us "big" girl nurses.....

    RheatherN replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in General Nursing

    i have a co-worker that wears "Spankx". its like a full gurdle but i guess much more comfy.!! try their website. and NO i do not work for that company..lol gl!
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    PICC line in IVDA pt

    RheatherN replied to gospursgo07's topic in General Nursing

    ppl wil do anything, and are the most creative sons of guns out
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    Dress Codes for the ER

    RheatherN replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    I totally understand that, and that is cruddy, but not being there full time they probably wont care what one person has to say, not even mentioning that you are working prn not a ft position....
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    I finally did it!!!!!!!

    RheatherN replied to angelwingsamy's topic in General Nursing

    congrats congrats!! my pinning is in 14 days.. and counting down..want the hours??? lol GREAT JOB!! STUDY HARD AND YOU WILL DO GREAT!
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    Got the job!!! Gonna be an ED nurse!!!

    RheatherN replied to nurse2b_bakey's topic in Emergency

    congrats!!!!! &
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    I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

    RheatherN replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

    i guess i dont care that she is doing all this she shouldnt be, but dang-it to heavens that she is saying nurse!! someone is letting her get away with that. we have worked our YOU KNOW WHATS OFF to...
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    Which would you pick?

    RheatherN replied to dnm6072's topic in General Nursing

    i would take the job where you would get the exposure. usually when you are going to be doing that, you have your foot in the door. and if the staff knows you, they will be willing to help you and be...
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    If you won the lottery, would you continue to work?

    RheatherN replied to Natingale's topic in General Nursing

    i couldnt imagine NOT working. so YES i would work. i would stay at the shift i am now, majority time, but have them know that i will still be traveling and may need to ask for days off. i cannot...
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    AK BSN or LPN?

    RheatherN replied to Alaska04's topic in General Nursing

    if i were you, i would do the LPN also, then go onto the RN. you can make money, have a foot in the door for a job and the EXPERIENCE. heck, you could put yourself into a really great position for...
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    Last night made me realize

    RheatherN replied to dreamingofbeing's topic in General Nursing

    that is SO NOT WRONG! you have a calling of what you are so good at in helping others! its not sick or twisted or anything of that nature. there are so many ppl that love that field because they CAN...
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    Cover Letters

    RheatherN replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    the cover letter doesnt have to be that you have all this past experience. you can go the route that you are very interested and excited for this type of position and stuff like that. also, some ppl...
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    Can you train a MA that hasn't gone to school?

    RheatherN replied to Cinthyaisabel's topic in General Nursing

    heck yeah you can. i was an MA for 6 yrs, on the job training. i just never went as far as to get certified, i knew i wasnt going to do that forever. you dont have to get certified either. i had lots...
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    It is me or them!!! I can't stand it anymore!

    RheatherN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like a bunch of rubbish. if the DON isnt doing anything assertive about it, like they only "act" good for 2 wks, complain every day. go home and do a write up about things throughout the day....
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    treatment of "vip's"

    RheatherN replied to UtErRnEmt's topic in Emergency

    i HATE this topic. not cuz it was mentioned or anything, but just the entire thing. its ridiculous. we are there for every single dang patient, NOT for brown nosing; sucking up for anyone. i have fun...
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    Pca Key

    RheatherN replied to barbyann's topic in General Nursing

    we have 2 pyxis and each have i think 3 keys. we are not required to put it back immediately, but i do just so i dont do anything with it. i woudl walk out with it and take it home, just slipping my...
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    two questions

    RheatherN replied to UtErRnEmt's topic in General Nursing

    when you are on their computers, you are theirs. no privacy allowed. i understand that you have downtime sometimes, but dont matter, you are on work
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    help in selecting a book

    RheatherN replied to moneekw's topic in General Nursing

    dont buy another. those books never change, and they dont add anything useful. if you need anything, look up on net. not worth your money at all in my opinion hth
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    I need advice on what to do I am scared..

    RheatherN replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    some ppl go through school and work and do just fine. but i will tell ya, its not easy as pie! you are going to have a lot of hard work ahead of you. you may not be able to go out, or do all the...
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    Advice on path to take

    RheatherN replied to nato191's topic in General Nursing

    i think it depends on how much you need money and what you current situation is. i would just do your pre-req's and get ready for stuff, but i have also seen ppl work as LPN and take classes as they...
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    Work Environment / Work Culture - How to Improve in Orthopedics?

    RheatherN replied to logique's topic in Orthopedic

    I am just starting with an ortho floor. i think that the position i am in, having been a student on the floor, and then precepting up there and then working there has helped me a lot. many of the...
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    Medical Advice

    RheatherN replied to Natingale's topic in General Nursing

    Np Np at all!
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    Medical Advice

    RheatherN replied to Natingale's topic in General Nursing

    when they do ask, tell them you are not allowed to give medical advice, you practice nursing ( or will) not medicine. unless of course they are willing to pay for your med school. i used to think i...
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    Bryant & Stratton Nursing Program - WI

    RheatherN replied to WI-RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    if they are not totally accredited, you could for sure run into problems!! i went to MSTC (another version of matc), they did away with the waiting list may want to check it out if you dont mind...
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    Post Mortem Care for other faiths

    RheatherN replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Nursing

    it may help to find some books on culture instead of the exact wording you were looking for. gl
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    was I wrong

    RheatherN replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    we are supposed to be there to help one another. but i can see where others would make a huge deal out of it. just make sure you dont tell anyone and tell her to keep it shut too. JIC! to me, thats...