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    What did you get for Christmas?

    Do-over replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Snowshoes!
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    Should I quit nursing?

    Do-over replied to Anna-s's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had 13 days (shifts) of orientation before I was turned loose, and no, it did not seem like enough! I don't think I ever would have felt ready though. Over two years later and I can tell you that...
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    ACLS class as a student? good or pointless?

    Do-over replied to procrastinator911's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Would you really expect a new-grad nurse to be able to quickly and compentently draw up meds or interpret a rhythm during a code or rapid response? Of course not, and most certainly not if it was...
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    ACLS class as a student? good or pointless?

    Do-over replied to procrastinator911's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree. I took ACLS many years ago while pursuing a paramedic license (before I was practicing as anything) and was completely lost. Didn't go back after the first day. Granted, the course was...
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    What are you good at?

    Do-over replied to proudnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    After I moved to dayshift, I managed to start an IV in someone where others had failed. A rumor started that I was good at it... So now I get more chances to start IVs... As for what I am ACTUALLY...
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    Would you work on your day off?

    Do-over replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I have, when they offered bonus pay and it was overtime. Not very often, and not in over a year now. I got annoyed not long ago when a "higher-up" commented on the great team-work because people...
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    How do you introduce yourself to patients? First name? Mr/Ms/Mrs X?

    Do-over replied to LillyFish's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I say, "My name is Do-over, and I'll be your nurse today. If you need anything, press your call button, call my phone, or holler 'hey Do-over'. I also answer to 'nurse', 'hey you', and 'help!'." On...
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    Who's hiring new grads in Michigan???

    Do-over replied to smith576's topic in Michigan Nursing

    ADN nurses get hired all over
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    WCCCD math competency...

    Do-over replied to MrsClarkRN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    There are hundreds of nurses out there that passed the math tests every semester at WCCCD and made it through the program. You all can do it
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    What are the nurse's rights regarding difficult family members?

    Do-over replied to Brekka's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If a visitor attacked me physically, I would call the police. If a visitor threatened me, I would call the police. I would have done the same at any of my previous, non-nursing jobs. If it was my...
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    Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    Do-over replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    It's called a pillowcase! And, we don't get baby powder... The nystatin powder doesn't go airborne at
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    In general discussion about Acuity by unit

    Do-over replied to adnrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I could be mistaken, but I don't think that acuity=hectic. Where i work, I would not consider the gen med floor high acuity, although it may be very hectic, the patients aren't the sickest/most...
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    WCCCD Spring 2013 Hopeful!!

    Do-over replied to jrg1988's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I don't know if they are using the same books, but a few years ago the Med-Surg book (Iggy) was used the entire program. Fundamentals (Kozier) you will want to whole
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    Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    Do-over replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    You know, the ad banner at the top of this page really gets to me at times. Usually, it is BSN program ads. Today, however, it keeps showing some sort of sheet one can insert under a pannus to...
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    Frustrated in BSN program

    Do-over replied to JZ_RN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am working on my BSN for personal reasons mostly, but do get pretty decent tuition reimbursement from work. I feel like I am learning and that the nursing courses are useful (for the most part)....
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    Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    Do-over replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    That crap (sorry for the pun) has been going around up here with a
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    Speaking of... Getting to work early

    Do-over replied to jrsmrs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You know, I don't start work early - with the rare exception of ensuring safety if a bed alarm goes off as I walk by to the locker room... Often, the assignments aren't made until the very last minute...
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    What's a good gift from a grateful family?

    Do-over replied to Sudsy's topic in Medical-Surgical

    As a former night-shifter, you might also consider sending a gift for each shift specifically... I've seen individuallly packaged chocolate covered pretzel rods (a couple dozen in each) decorative...
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    Position with Henry Ford Hospital

    Do-over replied to porkey2's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Are you asking what you CAN do, or what you SHOULD do? I don't know the answer to either, but honestly, I would just stick with the position I've already accepted - particularly if you are a new RN....
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    Select Specialty Hospital

    Do-over replied to Tiffie1210's topic in Michigan Nursing

    All I've heard is that they are LTACs. Also, the only one I've "seen" was inside another hospital. I assume they leased the space or it was some sort of
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    blood transfusion

    Do-over replied to Tsatalstrana's topic in General Nursing

    If I am giving more than one unit to a patient that requires Lasix in between then I am changing the entire set-up between units. My policy states that blood tubing is onlly good for 4 hours, and if...
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    How do you pronounce "centimeter" ???

    Do-over replied to shermrn's topic in General Nursing

    Michigander here... I've heard both from profs. One was actually an english prof, i suspect she was a Canadian, however-she also said ”zed” for the letter
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    So I get a call from the lab.....

    Do-over replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    Our lab calls with "critical" values. They have to, and they have to chart what RN they spoke with about it. I've never gotten advice about how to deal with these values from them, however....
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    Some Info To Share......

    Do-over replied to woodsyny's topic in Ohio University

    Maybe I am missing something, but if it is a RN to BSN program... the student already has a nursing license and therefore must have satisifed whatever requirements a given state has for licensure. I...
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    Cardiac Nursing for Dummies

    Do-over replied to CVCURN's topic in Cardiac

    I like that site as well. Also, I bought Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Visual! (Incredibly Easy! Series): Lippincott: 9781608313396: Amazon.com: Books when I was brand-new, and still refer to...