Mint Julip

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  1. What is it about Med-Surg?

    Mint Julip posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have read quite a few posts from students complaining about how much they hate med-surg and wouldn't dream of working there after graduation. What is it about med-surg that turns so many people...

  2. Marriage to a Nurse-- Need HELP

    Mint Julip replied to NeedAdvice1234's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mean to offend you, but this does sound like it's ALL about you. Needle sticks/blood splashes/exposure to disease can occur in any setting, not just the ED or OR. Sometimes they cannot be...

  3. What does NPH stand for when talking about insulin?

    Mint Julip replied to twintoo's topic in General Students

    NPH = Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (Isophane

  4. Love those Nursing Caps..

    Mint Julip replied to NIghtshift LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    http://www.kayscaps.com/

  5. moving help please

    Mint Julip replied to monnie77's topic in General Nursing

    Contact the nurse aide registry in your home state (It's located at the Dept. of Public Health) and request an Application for Enrollment By Reciprocity. This means that you are asking the new state...

  6. Ticked off and ready to quit job!

    Mint Julip replied to lashon20's topic in General Nursing

    They had no business putting you in a float position with only three days orientation no less. Float is usually reserved for employees with prior experience. I would resign as well. Staying isn't...

  7. Ltac

    Mint Julip replied to zcubed's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's quite a list Eileen! Glad you found some of the information you needed. Very nicely put together website by the

  8. Ltac

    Mint Julip replied to zcubed's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've PM'd

  9. Could use some input

    Mint Julip replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    If the state is against you administering medications then I do not see the issue here. You cannot be made to administer meds if you were not trained in that capacity, and it's unfair for the chief to...

  10. Interview

    Mint Julip replied to smg's topic in General Nursing

    I never wear a skirt to an interview. I wear a dark, navy blue or charcoal gray pant suit, white cotton or silk top and low heeled shoes. When in doubt call the human resources department and ask what...

  11. How the Battle Axe is Born

    Mint Julip replied to Plato's topic in General Nursing

    I agree grouchy. It sort of makes me wonder why people like that even consider nursing as a career. One of my girlfriends was hired at a LTC facility about a week after receiving her license. She...

  12. RN education

    Mint Julip replied to robynrn2b's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Who in the world told you that anyone can take the nclex? Another urban legend Why people make up such rumors is beyond me, but I can guarantee you that no one is allowed to take the nclex without...

  13. Nurses in Other Professions

    Mint Julip replied to gizzy76's topic in General Nursing

    Two of my former classmates have already left nursing and it's only been 16 months since we graduated. One didn't even bother to renew her license, but I didn't ask

  14. the cnas have taken over!!

    Mint Julip replied to beaglemom's topic in General Nursing

    A similar situation happened at a facility I worked in as an 11-7 aide. The aides pretty much had the run of the place. The only nurse who stood up to them was the one that I worked with. In return...

  15. Scrubs

    Mint Julip replied to S5777's topic in General Nursing

    We're allowed to wear any color scrubs we like. I have 16 scrub tops (solids and prints) and 14 scrub bottoms so I can mix and match. They take up almost half of my closet space, but I'm always seeing...

  16. Disappointing Career

    Mint Julip replied to ERKev's topic in General Nursing

    Certain people need to build themselves up by putting others down. It's their own insecurities that fuel them. It's time to stop being hurt by these people and their vicious rumors. Don't be a victim...

  17. Is it too late to become a nurse?

    Mint Julip replied to Alexbor's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, to be 26 again.... I entered a practical nursing program at 35 and have been a nurse for over a year now. I'm currently taking a few classes that I need in order to enter an LPN-RN bridge program....

  18. I thought the LPN program was under a year??

    Mint Julip replied to jgg765's topic in General Nursing

    That explains the one year work obligation. I attended Greater Lowell Technical in Tyngsboro and tuition itself was $3650, but I believe it has increased since then. I'm not sure by how much though....

  19. I thought the LPN program was under a year??

    Mint Julip replied to jgg765's topic in General Nursing

    The length of the program depends on the school. There is no standard that they all follow. Practical nursing programs can run anywhere from 10 to 18 months or up to 2 years for an associates degree....

  20. Nervous about test results

    Mint Julip replied to lashon20's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think lashon is referring to the nclex. Nursing assistant certification exam maybe? Wishing you the best either

  21. Late 70"s earth shoes

    Mint Julip replied to Kayde's topic in General Nursing

    The ones sold at Walmart are not the same negative heel shoes. The new ones are supposedly better than the original in the way of comfort and durability. You can find the new and original versions on...

  22. Teacher and Student Intimate Relationship: Is it ok?

    Mint Julip replied to nardongputik2's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think a teacher-student relationship is appropriate under any circumstances. As hbscott pointed out how could the teacher be unbiased in their evaluation of that particular student? What about...

  23. How many of you are married to or date someone in the Medical Field?

    Mint Julip replied to echo*echo's topic in General Nursing

    My husband is a project manager. In a previous life I dated a police officer, a lawyer and a physician who was A LOT older than me. I almost married the police officer, but then I met my husband and...

  24. Does YOUR licensing body give out your address?

    Mint Julip replied to nell's topic in General Nursing

    Unbelievable.... I was wondering why I keep receiving those solicitations from local hospitals and nursing facilities. It's disturbing to think that the BON would sell that information without our...

  25. What is it about Med-Surg?

    Mint Julip replied to Mint Julip's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Gator, do you think that staffing problems, unsafe nurse-patient ratios and feeling overburdened are issues unique to med-surg? Uh uh. They are NURSING issues, period. Why is it that you are willing...