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  1. The "extra hard" 2010 NCLEX?

    quetepye replied to quetepye's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So interesting! I didn't even know guidelines like that existed! One of my instructors said our school has even made some kind of "panel" of professors to figure out how to better prepare us for the...

  2. Student Resources: Health Assessment Materials

    quetepye replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can't thank you

  3. Realistically... when do we start interviewing for jobs?

    quetepye posted a topic in General Students

    Graduation is nearing for a lot of us, I know, and I was just curious when you try to start setting up interviews. Fall of senior semester? Spring of senior semester? I'm in NE Ohio where we have...

  4. Gloves and injections

    quetepye replied to cmonkey's topic in General Nursing

    Well I'm a student and I got to leave the unit and shadow on another last Friday. It was oncology, so EVERYONE got blood draws. NO nurse used gloves. One even had a mess all over her legs and...

  5. How do I get started in Case Management?

    quetepye replied to jmayne's topic in Case Management

    ARnurse69... where do you sit for the case management exam? Is there some kind of professional accreditation/organization? Does a MSN help at all? I'm going for my BSN-RN and think case management...

  6. Want to leave bedside nursing. How can I get into case management?

    quetepye replied to VU RN BSN's topic in Case Management

    BTT. I'm currently working on my BSN-RN and case management really, really interests me. I've grown up with a chronic illness and think it would be great to help others in similar situations. I...

  7. Help with 40 drugs i have to memorize in 2 weeks! aaargh

    quetepye replied to SummerLin's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    or you can make a chart. that's what i did. like a line for each drug and a column for class, side effects, nursing implications, dosages, blah blah blah. flashcards sound good too though. just do...

  8. How do I clean the tubing of my Pink Littman?

    quetepye replied to NurseSoonToBe's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thanks so much! I can't wait to have a "clean-looking" stethoscope again! Yuck...

  9. Ostomy question?

    quetepye posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone. I have a question that I cannot figure out! I had a patient last night on my tech shift who had a leaking ostomy. I was literally walking off the floor but his call light was on, so I...

  10. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    quetepye replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    Wow these are soooo funny! Last night I had a patient who was convinced his call light was the remote for his TV. Then after about 20 times into his room and explaining how to work the TV vs. the...

  11. Anyone know where I can get soft scrubs?

    quetepye replied to BerthaRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Greys!! I know, I was hesitant too... Anything with a media attachment and higher prices isn't very appealing to me. But you HAVE to try them on... I'd be happy to wear them 24-7 for the rest of my...

  12. Question for Koi Wearers

    quetepye replied to DLRN312's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm with momtojosh on this one - I wear a S-M but the cargo pants? LOVE them but even the XS is a little baggy. As for the tops? Some fit fine and some fit tiny. I'm wondering if the brand just...

  13. How do I clean the tubing of my Pink Littman?

    quetepye replied to NurseSoonToBe's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My best friend and I both have pink Littmans. Both of ours look just like you said yours is. I'm really surprised and upset about it - is it just this kind or do ALL light stethoscopes do that? I...

  14. Most RN's first borns?

    quetepye replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    first born, no

  15. Ursuline College-graduates or current students?

    quetepye replied to Hazel11's topic in Ohio Nursing

    My best friend goes to Ursuline, just entering her 4th year in the nursing program (I go to another school more south of there, not comfortable disclosing it online), and it's a GREAT school. I'm in...

  16. Can I be a Nurse with medical problems?

    quetepye replied to myleena's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Going by your subject topic alone, YES you can. I am. Go take a look at my blog where I am chronicling my entire journey - I'm going to be completely honest and tell you it might take you longer and...

  17. Medical This or That

    quetepye replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    Nasty visitor... they can at least go away. :) Hmmm...... abd. stage 3 pressure ulcer -or - back surgery with hemovac and all that fun stuff

  18. Differences: Nursing then and now...

    quetepye replied to astig_matic's topic in Retired Nurses

    No more stories? I'm a student too, and I LOVE hearing these! We have instructors who tell us about the days when they had to wear dresses, caps, and tights to school, back when hospitals were the...

  19. Jewelry in the OR

    quetepye posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi, I'm a 4th year nursing student and just spent time in the OR. Just want to clarify a simple question. I've heard two things regarding wearing jewelry/metal in the OR. We've been taught that...

  20. Staying organized on the floor

    quetepye posted a topic in General Nursing

    How do you all do it? I'm a student nurse and I also work as a tech and let me tell ya, those pocket organizers they made us buy just don't cut it! We have PDAs which really help, but I still carry...

  21. Staying organized on the floor

    quetepye replied to quetepye's topic in General Nursing

    I've never seen one of those ID holders? Where do you get them? Thanks,

  22. Stylish hospital gowns

    quetepye posted a topic in General Nursing

    Have any of you had a patient in a "designer" hospital gown yet?? I have yet to encounter one, but I don't even know what the rule would be if we got one on my floor. (I'm a 4th year student but I...

  23. Stylish hospital gowns

    quetepye replied to quetepye's topic in General Nursing

    dearjohnnies.com and girliegowns.com are the two I've heard of

  24. Nurses with chronic back pain

    quetepye replied to letina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    yoga, heating pad, relaxation. if i'm stressed, i know it first in my

  25. Nurse's hairdo's

    quetepye replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    as long as you upkeep the roots and stuff, who cares?? professional doesn't mean you can't be stylin' ;-) i say go for