1TachyRN

1TachyRN RN

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  1. Intense course load

    1TachyRN replied to Ciale's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I took Anatomy and Micro at the same time at OSU-OKC while working full-time. I had to study a lot, but I passed Micro with an A and Anatomy with a B. It can be

  2. 3 dui's in mi

    1TachyRN replied to lifeistweet's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I don't understand the purpose of the original

  3. Laser Tattoo Removal

    1TachyRN replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

    I had laser tattoo removal for a small tattoo on my hand. It felt like I was being snapped with a red hot rubber band. Much worse than any tattoo I've ever had. Also had laser hair removal on my face....

  4. RN, ADN, BSN, LPN, LVN, ....... Does it matter??

    1TachyRN replied to Mrs.BSN71109's topic in General Nursing

    :deadhorse

  5. Patients and their crazy requests

    1TachyRN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    "One of our MS ladies asked us to trim her "down there" hair over the weekend." Oh my gosh! You just reminded me. I had a female ask me a couple of weeks ago, "When does it get to the point when you...

  6. Patients and their crazy requests

    1TachyRN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    "And she didn't exactly ask nicely -- it was more of a firm request. " I seldom have anybody politely ask me for anything. "I want some orange juice", "You can open that straw for me", "I need a...

  7. do u noe how to interpret EKG??

    1TachyRN replied to blackmore's topic in General Nursing

    this is the book my facility uses to teach its basic ekg class: basic dysrhythmias: interpretation & management, 3rd ed by robert j. huszar,

  8. Worst Nightmare as a Nurse Came True

    1TachyRN replied to idrinkpop's topic in General Nursing

    Be gentle with yourself.

  9. Do you form outside relationships with your patients?

    1TachyRN replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't and don't think I would have any relationships with patients outside of work. Like you said, I like to leave work at work. I've seen a few people out and about outside of the hospital and...

  10. Inaccurate Vital Signs- no one cares

    1TachyRN replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    Stories like this make me so happy to work in a facility where accurate and up-to-date equipment isn't an

  11. Inaccurate Vital Signs- no one cares

    1TachyRN replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    ilovenursing, You mentioned JCAHO so you may have seen this before but I'll go ahead and post it anyways: http://www.jointcommission.org/PatientSafety/NationalPatientSafetyGoals/ Patient Safety Goal...

  12. Do any of the New RNs carry reference book with them to a hospital?

    1TachyRN replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    We have reference books on each unit, and policies and procedures are accessible online. We also have access to online reference texts as

  13. They say the only stupid questions, are the ones you don't ask.

    1TachyRN replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see a problem with going commando...who's to know unless you go around telling people about

  14. LPN taking home meds

    1TachyRN replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be afraid to find out what happens if she's allowed to keep her job... I don't see a gray area here. She should be turned

  15. What Happened To The Nursing Profession?

    1TachyRN replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the doctor. There are just those people who lack common sense and shouldn't be

  16. What the Heck Moments!

    1TachyRN replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    Once had a patient complain that her chest pain was so bad that she had to take a nitroglycerin every time she

  17. Dangerous nurses

    1TachyRN replied to funmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Right on to that! Nurses/students that really, truly think they know EVERYTHING scare the bejeebers out of me. You can't teach/talk to them about anything. And thus, they go on their merry

  18. Nursing pins

    1TachyRN replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    Your post prompted me to get out my nursing pin just to look at it, and I got a little teary-eyed. At the time it was just a pin to me, but looking at it now reminds me of all the hard work that went...

  19. to be a nurse or not to be a nurse

    1TachyRN replied to kjwarren's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of us use this site to vent our frustrations among supportive peers. I wouldn't say we hate nursing. There are plenty of stories here about the rewarding side of nursing as

  20. Things you would love to tell your management and get away with

    1TachyRN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Not so much directed at my management now, but more so the management at the facility I worked at my first year in nursing: Lay off the micromanagement and stop running around trying to prove that...

  21. Anyone else tired of this?

    1TachyRN replied to HonestRN's topic in General Nursing

    All of the major hospitals in my area (Oklahoma City) have multiple openings for RNs. And I'm noticing more openings for LPNs

  22. I accidentally swallowed some dish washing soap

    1TachyRN replied to omgodzilla's topic in General Nursing

    I was waiting for someone to respond before I did... I had to fight the urge to type something

  23. You Guys Are Great!!!

    1TachyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to let you all know how much I appreciate reading your comments and threads. Most of us are even able to disagree with each other without launching in with personal attacks. You're also...

  24. Looking for a sterling silver RN pendant

    1TachyRN replied to BeachGirl08's topic in General Nursing

    Try James

  25. verbal 'scripts'

    1TachyRN replied to NCRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sweet merciful crap... I can't imagine having to work at a place that required me to use a script when I interact with patients. I think it's an insult to them and me