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  1. What to do when U know others are cheating...(in classes)

    FROGGYLEGS replied to KBnursestudent's topic in General Nursing

    I only knew of one time when students were cheating on their tests. It was when we had the drug calculation test that we had to score 100% on or flunk out. We had two or three that made it quite...

  2. Lorcet OTC

    FROGGYLEGS replied to RainbowSkye's topic in Emergency

    This is a bit OT but we had this luncheon that was hosted by the state BON's Peer Assistance Program (for nurses with addictions) They said that Lortab was the #1 drug abused by nurses. I'm sure...

  3. Racism still living freely in elderly...

    FROGGYLEGS replied to mandykal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh yes, I have definitely seen this A LOT with my elderly patients. The ones that are becoming a bit confused seem to be the worst....I think thats because they don't think about what they are saying...

  4. CNA in LTC needing to talk

    FROGGYLEGS replied to Krissy NY's topic in General Nursing

    That is exactly what I was thinking. Here you do have to have a h.s. diploma or GED to take the CNA exam. Plus you have to have the training. The only way I know of to bypass the CNA classes are by...

  5. CNA in LTC needing to talk

    FROGGYLEGS replied to Krissy NY's topic in General Nursing

    Some working environments are beyond help. The team you are with can make all the difference in the world. With your co-workers refusing to help you they are doing more than causing your work to be...

  6. mature students vs. young student nurses

    FROGGYLEGS replied to ArcticNurse's topic in International Nursing

    I don't believe that a person's age is a big factor in how well they do in school. I would say it has more to do with that person's ambition, lifestyle, and their speed of learning new material. As...

  7. Did you ever want to do something else?

    FROGGYLEGS replied to HannasMom's topic in General Nursing

    I've been having those thoughts for about a year now. I think it is partially due to my place of employment but I'm not sure. I wonder if this profession was ever truly right for me. I'm taking...

  8. Racial discrimination in Nursing....

    FROGGYLEGS replied to Barbie38's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm....What is a QED? Wait....Is it quantumelectrodynamics Nah..probably not:rotfl:

  9. Not me!

    FROGGYLEGS replied to Town & Country's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My last LTC job was at a small nursing home. We had about 50 residents. Being left alone was one of the many reasons why I don't work there anymore. One of the last nights I worked I was there from...

  10. Using Animal Therepy In Nursing

    FROGGYLEGS replied to Louisepug's topic in General Nursing

    We have a pet therapy program in place at the facility I work at. It is scheduled and carried out by the Activities department. I would love to work with the dogs myself, but unfortunately where I...

  11. Whats your fav sleep mask?

    FROGGYLEGS replied to katie345's topic in General Nursing

    I bought one made by "Lady Elizabeth" (I think) at Wal-Mart on a whim. I didn't really think it would help, but I was pleasantly surprised. That one did get a bit loose on my face which I didn't...

  12. But I have little kids!

    FROGGYLEGS replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    As so many have already said it is about fairness. Everyone needs time to carry out what is important to them whether it involves children or not. I have not had a single holiday off since I was in...

  13. Mandatory overtime in nursing -I need your help

    FROGGYLEGS replied to PSUNURSE's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I quit my first and ONLY nursing job that required that I work mandantory OT. The OT and not knowing when I'd get off work is 95% of why I'm not still there now. It was overall a pretty good job...

  14. frequency of PICC line drsg change

    FROGGYLEGS replied to rileygrl11's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I just got out of my IV recert class and was taught that PICC dressings are changed Qweek and PRN. This has also been the policy everywhere I've worked. What sort of sources are you looking for?...

  15. Question for RN's.

    FROGGYLEGS replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What were you hired to do? I mean are they intending to have you take the CNA exam. If you have completed a certain amount of nursing school in specific areas they can show that you have an...

  16. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    FROGGYLEGS replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. There has to be something being left out about this. That is a lot of nurses breaking a basic

  17. "Stupid Nurse Tricks"

    FROGGYLEGS replied to mistersleepy's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was orientated to my current position by a nurse that is borderline demonic. In between making her snide comments she told me "You do have to crush the medicine before you put in the PEG, you cant...

  18. But I have little kids!

    FROGGYLEGS replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Our company policy is that if you are given one of the big holidays this year then you can not get it next year. That isn't going to affect most of the people at work though because with the turnover...

  19. But I have little kids!

    FROGGYLEGS replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Rant away!!! You aren't the only one sick of it. It isn't just holidays either; it's all the time. I worked a day of OT last night. They practically begged me to work it and I agreed under the...

  20. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    FROGGYLEGS replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    It does sound like somewhere down the line they were either told or encouraged to just give the Diprivan if a case like this rather than wake the doctor at night. I've seen nurses encouraged to give...

  21. Renerian's thread "Worksheets from your shift..." uppdated w/ a poll

    FROGGYLEGS replied to renerian's topic in General Nursing

    In nursing school 5 years ago we were forbidden to take home anything with patient information on it. We weren't even allowed to write patient names on our paperwork for confidentiality reasons. I...

  22. "Stupid Nurse Tricks"

    FROGGYLEGS replied to mistersleepy's topic in Nursing Humor

    In nursing school a class mate of mine was helping a confused lady to brush her teeth. She mistook a generic tube of denture adhesive for an almost identical looking tube of toothpaste and used the...

  23. Good nursing shoes

    FROGGYLEGS replied to doularoz's topic in General Nursing

    I used to have the lightweight Rockers e-clog. They were wonderfully comfortable but didn't hold up to the beating I give my shoes. They were completely totalled after 3 months. I just bought a pair...

  24. Medical Mistakes on the Oprah Show

    FROGGYLEGS replied to bedpan's topic in General Nursing

    When family members are hovered over you while you are trying to do a procedure it makes it difficut, IMO. With confidentiality issues and especially with all the Hippa business, having your...

  25. Chronic Tardiness

    FROGGYLEGS replied to Tweety's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    At an old job there was one nurse who would show up 30 minutes to an hour late EVERY day and when she finally moseyed in she would grab the telephone for a quick 15 minute wake up call to her...