SnowShoeRN

SnowShoeRN

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  1. That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    SnowShoeRN replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    Hurt people hurt people. Not neccesarily clinical in nature, but said to me our first day by the head of our program who used it to illustrate the example that you must never take a patient's anger,...

  2. Looking for some advice before making a mistake.

    SnowShoeRN replied to italianlifter's topic in General Nursing

    In all seriousness though, because of your previous post I now know where you go to school, where you work, where you're from, your religious preferences, and your friend's names. I also know you're...

  3. Looking for some advice before making a mistake.

    SnowShoeRN replied to italianlifter's topic in General Nursing

    I had some snarky comment in regards to a previous poster, but decided I would rather disengage. Since I can't completely delete the post, here we

  4. Looking for some advice before making a mistake.

    SnowShoeRN replied to italianlifter's topic in General Nursing

    Why not just look into getting out of the fire-fighting side of things and working strictly as a paramedic? If you truly are interested in nursing (and I too suggest shadowing), then there are ways to...

  5. PLEASE HELP! Help/Advice needed ASAP

    SnowShoeRN replied to TLC4UNME's topic in General Nursing

    Without saying too much (because we aren't allowed to give medical advice and she isn't actually my patient) I would strongly suggest you bring her to the ED or at least to her PCP. Best of luck and I...

  6. How many NPs have had to prescribe or diagnose a patient?

    SnowShoeRN replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That's the purpose of NP's. I do it every single day that I work. I was hired to examine, diagnose, prescribe, and provide general care. My entire day is structured around seeing patients, taking...

  7. Two nurse practitioners Murdered in their home

    SnowShoeRN replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    How horribly sad for those wonderful women, their families, and that community. They and their loved ones are in my thoughts and

  8. Gonorrhea in the throat

    SnowShoeRN replied to YoutubeTheNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have seen so many providers not take thorough sexual histories. So, good for you for actually doing so and figuring out what was going on. I always make sure to include oral sex and the use of...

  9. Popularity of the nursing program

    SnowShoeRN replied to menot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you know you don't want to be a nurse (whether it's because of your criminal background, your preference for studying law, or because you just don't like nurses), how is the popularity of the...

  10. NEED ADVICE!!

    SnowShoeRN replied to masonnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Tomorrow? I would say make a list of the things you think may be on the test and put extra attention into the items you are unsure of. Maybe meet up with a few classmates if you have a study group....

  11. NCLEX last question right

    SnowShoeRN replied to newnurse1221's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sweetie...can I call you sweetie?...I know you're super anxious and I really don't mean to sound dismissive so apologies if I do, but there is absolutely no way you or any of us can know what it means...

  12. What's harder?

    SnowShoeRN replied to MollyNoah's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to AllNurses. There are a TON of threads on these subjects. I would suggest searching and looking around on the site a little bit more. You may find that your questions have already been...

  13. I am sorry

    SnowShoeRN replied to menot's topic in General Nursing

    I think she's talking about this one where she says she used to dislike nurses but now she likes us because a nurse helped her find her sister (who is a doctor) when she went to have lunch with her...

  14. guys help!

    SnowShoeRN replied to lofferjean88's topic in General Nursing

    Have you called them? Also wondering if you had a particular question. Not meaning to sound rude, but I'm not exactly sure how to help you because I'm not exactly sure what you're asking. I would try...

  15. Unconventional hair colors

    SnowShoeRN replied to ScientistSalarian's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to add another option to your poll that's along the lines of "it depends on the facility and the geographic region" I think the facility and geographical area have a huge influence on...

  16. Do women find male nurses attractive?

    SnowShoeRN replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    Actually anecdotally, over the course of my career, of every single male nurse I've ever worked with (probably about 2 dozen?) only one has ever been gay. I've found it much more likely to run into...

  17. Healthcare jobs at 18?

    SnowShoeRN replied to Anerelism347's topic in General Nursing

    Other thoughts include working at emergency response dispatch centers and becoming a EMT or paramedic. I know several RN's and MD's who did both or either prior to starting their healthcare...

  18. So you're just a nurse?

    SnowShoeRN replied to l1234567's topic in General Nursing

    You don't though. If they start to ask, just say something like "Honestly, it's my day off and I've had a tough week. I'd prefer not to talk about my job." then change the subject. You could even add...

  19. How draw blood?

    SnowShoeRN replied to stan0509's topic in General Nursing

    Not really...that's more like something you need to be shown. Look around in your area for local phlebotomy classes. Good

  20. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    SnowShoeRN replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

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  21. Everyone wants me to take Nursing?

    SnowShoeRN replied to PoppyLizz's topic in General Nursing

    Getting into a profession mostly for the money is not the best way to start a career, especially when it comes to nursing. If you don't want to be a nurse, then don't be a nurse. It takes a lot to...

  22. Reapplying for a job

    SnowShoeRN replied to Bkre8iv2's topic in General Nursing

    I see. I would still contact HR though. Often times the "do not rehire" status is across an entire hospital network and not just exclusive to the one facility where you worked. Good

  23. Reapplying for a job

    SnowShoeRN replied to Bkre8iv2's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand how this isn't a helpful question. I too am curious as to why you would want to go back. If you really didn't like the floor and it was volatile with a huge turn-over what makes you...

  24. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment 2016 Cycle

    SnowShoeRN replied to tjones57's topic in General Nursing

    Me too. I didn't even *know* about the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment, but really wish I had. My application for the NHSC LRP is still under review as well. I'm assuming I won't get it at this point, but...

  25. HELP! please help me understand this NCLEX question!

    SnowShoeRN replied to Ash0315's topic in General Nursing

    Blood thinning agents (warfarin for example) will make it so your blood takes longer to clot. This is why we give it to people with stuff like A-fib - to prevent clotting complications such as...