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    Things I have learned in Nursing

    teeniebert replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    :chair:
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    Where do you peg feed your patients

    teeniebert replied to conroenurse's topic in General Nursing

    It could be a privacy/dignity issue because the person may not want other patients/residents/visitors/volunteers to know they have a feeding tube. I would think it's up to the patient whether they...
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    Where to do Continuing Education credits online?

    teeniebert replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    http://www.medscape.com/nurses You have to register, but it's free. I have about 18 credits earned right now; many of the articles are worth 0.25 or 0.5 credits but they only take a few minutes to...
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    teeniebert replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are not going to die if you don't have a BM every day. Remember last night, when you overflowed the bedpan? That means you're fine. I'm not giving you a suppository, an enema, or 'a little help...
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    Do your ancillary depts annoy you (security, transport)?

    teeniebert replied to jimmy the P's topic in General Nursing

    Holy cow, that's funny. I've referred to certain people as 'time vacuums' before, but I think I like 'time bandits'
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    Looking professional all day long . . .

    teeniebert replied to Sugar-Phosphate's topic in General Nursing

    I've had good luck with 'touchable' or 'flexible hold' or 'soft and strong' hairsprays--Pantene has a nice one and I'm sure other brands have similar things. Wash, towel dry, comb, ponytail, light...
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    Only a nurse would say......

    teeniebert replied to enigmaticorange's topic in Nursing Humor

    the neighborhood skunk now reminds me of administering cyclosporine...the cats' litterbox smells like
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    To Staffing Coordinators,

    teeniebert replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's been my experience that jackassery runs rampant in staffing/scheduling departments...some days are better than others but they all get screwed up
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    Everest Institute LPN, is it worth it?

    teeniebert replied to mammasews's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Once you have your license, it doesn't matter so much where you went to school. I graduated from Everest 16 months after I first called them. I've been WORKING AS A NURSE for the past year and a...
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    Are there any camps that hire student nurses?

    teeniebert replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Camp

    I worked as Camp Health Officer for two summers while I was a student. You'll need to find out what the minimum requirements are for the camps you're considering--in my case I needed Red Cross CPR-PR...
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    What does your username mean?

    teeniebert replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Combo of 2 nicknames I've had for years. In my teens I worked at a camp where the staff went by 'camp names', and my best camp friend called herself Ernie, so I was Bert. It fit me entirely too...
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    What do you pack in your lunch box?

    teeniebert replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    $2.50 for a meal tray from Dietary. I get a full meal for the price of a Lunchable, and it provides some excellent rapport-building opportunities..."So, what did you think of the turkey enchilada...
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    LOL moments at work

    teeniebert replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Nursing Humor

    This week we admitted a 100-year-old lady with a fractured hip. She still lives independently in her own home with family assistance for transportation. Anyway, she was in the lounge with a few...
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    Restraint-free facility = FALLS GALORE

    teeniebert replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :nmbrn:
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    Speed Shock

    teeniebert replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Students

    I'd never heard the term, so I looked it up: "a sudden adverse physiologic reaction to IV medications or drugs that are administered too quickly. Some signs of speed shock are a flushed face,...
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    Blue vomit

    teeniebert replied to Yuppers21's topic in General Students

    The newer REALLY BLUE and/or REALLY GREEN cake
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    Best makeup for clinicals?

    teeniebert replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    I've had good results with Almay's clear complexion foundation--it has salicylic acid in it. I still carry blotting tissues, though, as my upper lip sweats like crazy when/if I get
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    Need Help...FINALLY got an interview!!!!

    teeniebert replied to BRITT_LVN22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats on the interview! The question I have the most trouble with is, "what makes you the best candidate for this job?" I always want to say, "I don't know, I haven't met the other candidates to...
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    How does it feel to fail a nursing course?

    teeniebert replied to NayD_RN's topic in General Students

    "How does it feel to fail a nursing course?" One word:
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    what's on your whiteboard?

    teeniebert replied to snoopdrew's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a subacute/rehab floor in LTC. Our white board is in a small room off the nurses' station that also contains a desk and chair for charting, the supply Pyxis, hooks for employees' coats...
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    Night/ Evening Shift Clarification

    teeniebert replied to ahhdrey's topic in General Nursing

    Based on the facilities where I've worked or had clinicals: Days or First Shift: 6am - 2pm or 7am - 3pm Evenings or Second Shift: 2pm - 10pm or 3pm - 11pm Nights or Third Shift: 10pm - 6am or 11pm...
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    Funny things patients say !

    teeniebert replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

    Holy cow! Tears running down my face! Stomach ache! Nearly peed my pants! Thanks so much for posting. I haven't laughed this hard since...well, since yesterday, actually, but thanks!
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    Pass NCLEX...now job hunting w/o license

    teeniebert replied to LPN_thts_M3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh, hey! Congrats! BTW, how many times did you check the website over the weekend? I had to LEAVE THE HOUSE after I took the NCLEX to keep from refreshing the Michigan license number site every five...
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    Pass NCLEX...now job hunting w/o license

    teeniebert replied to LPN_thts_M3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Before my license officially arrived, I attached a printout of the State webpage that listed my number, issue date, etc. to my resume. Got hired. Good luck to
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    First CPR

    teeniebert replied to LUV ALZ's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Holy crap! Has the social worker not been taught that this is IMPORTANT INFORMATION and must be presented SO THAT THE RESIDENT UNDERSTANDS IT?!??!? That'd be like me asking a new admit, "have you...