husker_rn

husker_rn RN

med-surg 5 years geriatrics 12 years

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  1. Has anyone considered going all the way?

    husker_rn replied to Aariah's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked with a doctor who started out as an RN and worked her way to PHD; still not what she wanted so she went to medical school. I loved her !! She still had and used her listening skills;...

  2. Help me please!

    husker_rn replied to coffeenut2's topic in General Nursing

    I agree you do need to stufy but it hasn't been that long ago that you graduated. I am an "oldie " who took boards the old way. Graduated in May and took boards in July. Just studied, studied,...

  3. Constipation - Need ideas...

    husker_rn replied to Meraki's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i worked in a facility that made " Recipe ". It was bran, raisins, apples oranges, and prune juice. Consistency was a bit thicker than applesauce and 30 cc once or twice a day could give the...

  4. Facility moving units to 60 bed "mixed" skilled unit

    husker_rn replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've learned to listen to my gut. It's seldom wrong. I agree with Silly Student. Start looking around for other

  5. The Names are changing

    husker_rn replied to egglady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    While in nursing school one of my psychology professors { who is also a well known scholar reseaching names } said that names seem to come in cycles and the names we find " ugly " will become...

  6. I know they're not all like this, but whats up with Nursing Homes?!?

    husker_rn replied to Sue Damones's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No not all nursing homes are bad; I work in a GOOD one now but have worked in the bowels of hell in the past. At first couldn't leave cuz I knew they would get good care on my shift; after a while...

  7. jealousy/avoidance of top students?

    husker_rn replied to queenjane's topic in General Nursing

    Queenjane be proud of those scores !! You earned them in a very tough course. And I'm betting that your classmates envy you. Keep up the good work and don't worry about what the others think...it's...

  8. Tips to survive nursing school... I need your help!

    husker_rn replied to AggieQT's topic in General Students

    I agree with the above. Find study partners who study with you; I had one for a brief time who only wanted to study what she needed. It has to be a give/take partnership. Surround yourself with...

  9. Starting my first job

    husker_rn replied to IamVickiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work LTc and even tho I have years of experience I had two weeks of orientation. Three days is not even close to enough. Run, don't walk if you cannot be oriented/precepted for a minimum of 2-3...

  10. just to make ya smile !

    husker_rn replied to sheilagh's topic in General Nursing

    Ct pixie, I was helping an LPN who was memorizing the cranial nervesfor her RN bridge program. I taught her both...she liked the " oh, oh, oh, to touch " version

  11. CNA duties vs. Nursing Duties

    husker_rn replied to joolia's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen nurses like that too and they irritate me beyond measure. I worked with a couple while a CNA. I help feed, walk, toilet, transfer, etc the folks I take care of. By doing so I can...

  12. On Call

    husker_rn replied to NurseWillow's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Batman. Nothing is ever going to change unless it has to. I would talk to manangement and tell them the current style is not working. Can you take time off during your regular schedule...

  13. On Precepting and the Precepted

    husker_rn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    And work there for awhile and become one of the team before you talk about things you think need fixing or a better way to do things. We are open to new suggestions but we need to know you are one of...

  14. Who Cares About Nursing Theorists?

    husker_rn replied to dlo's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate that Jean Watson brought the holistic movement to the forefront and we learned to look at all aspects of the patient, not just the disease he/she sufered from. However once that point...

  15. Question bout hours

    husker_rn replied to jenni82104's topic in General Nursing

    I work 36 hrs; Fri-Sat-Sun but get paid 40 hrs. Negotiated that when hired on. Only bad thing is if I work overtime, the first four hrs are "free" since I have to WORK 40 hrs before it's...

  16. Courage to change jobs

    husker_rn replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    If your gut is telling you it's time to move on....listen. It can be scary but most people are glad to welcome a new newcomer onboard. I always appreciate new hires and do what I can to help them....

  17. Helping Someone "Let Go" At Time of Death

    husker_rn replied to Passion4Compassion's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Michigan RN you said it all !! I lost my beloved grandma many years ago and miss her still. While I am sorry that you are going to lose a loved one I envy you that you can see her in her last days...

  18. considering relocating

    husker_rn replied to evecel's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I live in Oklahoma and while the pay is lower than other states, the cost of living is lower as well. And although gas prices are thru the roof here too as of yesterday I paid $3.79/gal which is...

  19. Is this reasonable or am I being a newbie?

    husker_rn replied to dander625's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work LTC and do my own BGs and VS. Think that is the norm for nursing homes in many

  20. compact states

    husker_rn replied to josoknow's topic in General Nursing

    I too live in Oklahoma and I think one reason it is not in the compact has to do with CEUs. We don't have a required amount here to keep our licenses current; my original home state IS in the...

  21. Career change/why so neg on nursing?

    husker_rn replied to dragonflycafe's topic in General Nursing

    I think you see a lot of negatives here because nursing can be very frustrating and sometimes we need to vent to someone who actually GETS what we're saying. As has been said in many threads, we...

  22. Need Ideas...please help

    husker_rn replied to PoetryInMotion's topic in General Nursing

    While in school I received a pin with my name and RN BSN on it although I was just a freshman. I still have it and treasure it

  23. How can an adult leave a child in a hot car?

    husker_rn replied to Patrick57's topic in General Nursing

    I've always thought that those idiots who leave kids in a hot vehicle should get a dose of their own medicine.......give them 30 minutes in a car with the windows rolled up and the engine

  24. How strict is/was your nursing school concerning your appearance?

    husker_rn replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty much the same for me too. Could wear subtle makeup, everything else the same. Had dreeses of blue and white which only looked good on size 4 and none of us were. And the cap. Could only...

  25. I am giving up

    husker_rn replied to tryingtobecome's topic in General Nursing

    I kept a plaque over my desk while in nursing school; it says "Whether you think you can or think you can't....you're right ". Don't give up on your dream; nothing worth having comes