KrisRNwannabe

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  1. Should nurses return to wearing uniforms?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to hellerd2003's topic in General Nursing

    I am all for uniforms. uniforms for house keeping, cafetieria, ect. the nurses can wear their scrubs. heck even the aides/techs. I am a tech. we wear what we like and so do the nurses. everyone...

  2. artifical nails off..angry nurse

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Lady Sapphire's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    i have heard pre-natal vitamins are good for your nails and hair. i tried them but they upset my stomach. i looked at rite aid but didn't see any of these hair and nails vitamins. maybe a health food...

  3. Can new grads get a 7a-3p shift?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to akissbytheseine's topic in General Nursing

    Pinkiepie!!! calm down girl. I read only one or two posts that were snippy. THe others are saying hey this is what goes on where I work or this is what happened to me when I graudate. I think this...

  4. ER the T.V. Show

    KrisRNwannabe replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with jenn. this is a drama and that is what i watch it for. if i want reality that is what discovery health channel is for. i have watched every episode since it started. plus i watch the...

  5. Can't wait to move to Michigan

    KrisRNwannabe replied to CarolineRn's topic in Michigan Nursing

    oh also, don't think we are not a melting pot here too. we have tons of diversity. and from what i have noticed, we don't like to intermix that much. i don't know hardly any of neighbors. and most...

  6. Can't wait to move to Michigan

    KrisRNwannabe replied to CarolineRn's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I have lived in michigan my whole life (27 years). In case you didn't know most of the crazy florida drivers migrate back to michigan in the summer. some never leave. my husband nearly got hit 4...

  7. Poll: Do you use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer as an adjunct to handwashing?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I wash my hands with soap and water after every contact. then I use my bath and body works moisturizing hand sanitizer. I am a fanatic about germs. I do not want to get sick. I found regular...

  8. What's best for me, RN or LPN?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to char1976's topic in General Nursing

    I am doing an LPN program right now but, only because that is the only program I could get into due to waitlists. I graduate in august, take the boards in october. I will start the 2nd year of an RN...

  9. nursing shortage? nursing schools full?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to katie12345's topic in General Nursing

    I know in michigan there is a major instructor shortage. plus the state is reluctant to add additional seats to all school. the school I attend has a 63% pass rate in the RN program. the state...

  10. comfortable shoes

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Spider Cat's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i like the Nike Shox very comfy. does anyone use orthonics?? i have heard they

  11. Can new grads get a 7a-3p shift?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to akissbytheseine's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think anyone is being rude in here. I think the general consensus (sp?) is that it is very difficult to find day positions as a new grad. and in some areas they are unheard of. I agree that...

  12. Shaving cream bed baths?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Students

    ummm. yeah.... well I can honestly say I have never washed a patient with shaving cream. and I can't see why you would. I am a little more concerned however, with the way the patient was left. the...

  13. Can new grads get a 7a-3p shift?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to akissbytheseine's topic in General Nursing

    Not to be harsh but, first the post about being on your feet and now the day shift thing? nursing is a 24 hour, 365 day a year job. people don't need nurses just 7a to 3p. I would advise you to...

  14. How Often Will I Be On My Feet As A Nurse?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to akissbytheseine's topic in General Nursing

    well....let's see most nurses work 12 hour shifts. so out of your 12 hour shift you will probably be on your feet 13!!!! that is why i changed careers. my big (and i mean big!!) ol' butt needed to...

  15. How to deal with being childless in L&D

    KrisRNwannabe replied to pebbles1977's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My sis is a OB nurse, she gets this alot mostly from 1st timers. she thinks maybe they are just scared about going through the process and are hoping that their nurse has survived labor!! she...

  16. Nurses cannot take orders from MA's, what is your protocol?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Dutchgirl I think you did a wonderful job handling the situation. I crack up everytime I see these study at home things. I always imagine: yes you too can be a brain surgen!!! with our new simple,...

  17. Become A Nurse Just To Be A Crna?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    LookingtobeCRNA, I don't think anyone wanst to discourage your goals. I think it is perfectly fine for you to want to further your career. I think the issues are with some of these programs. There...

  18. Should all nursing students be required to be a CNA for one year?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to SophieMae's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to have to vote no on this one. Here are my reasons: First off, I like many I have noticed on this board are career changers. Sometimes we have jobs that pay very well. There is no way I...

  19. Shadowing nurse in Burn Unit

    KrisRNwannabe replied to suzy253's topic in Burn

    Suzy, Congrats!!! You have a wonderful opportunity to see inside where you want to be. Our instructor is really pushing for us to go and shawdow in units that we are interested in. I have alot of...

  20. NP education - a rant

    KrisRNwannabe replied to CatskillNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have seen these crazy programs. 1 year for BSn and 1 year for NP. I am sorry but after 2 years in a nursing program ,i don't even think I would be ready to be a RN let alone be a NP. I have alot of...

  21. Single in nursing school

    KrisRNwannabe replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't worry to much about being single. you will have plenty of time for relationships when you get out of school. I know it is hard when all of your friends are in relationships or married. I...

  22. Where do you keep your stethescope?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Still Riding's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If we were ours around our necks, our instructor will take it. She believes wearing them around our necks creates a hazard. I guess she read somewhere that a study was done and you could actually...

  23. artifical nails off..angry nurse

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Lady Sapphire's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    From reading on the CDC webpage, the thing with nail polish is chipping. like if you had a chip then bacteria could get under the polish and grow. i had never heard this before but it seems...

  24. artifical nails off..angry nurse

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Lady Sapphire's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I read an article not too long related to the NICU deaths. Originally, it was thought the arificial nails had caused it, however, according to this article it was traced to a jar of hand lotion by...

  25. NY LPNs: How are you coping?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to tankity's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    "Registered Professional Nursing You must hold at least a two-year degree or diploma from a program in general professional nursing that is acceptable to the Department and is: 1. registered by the...