KrisRNwannabe

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  1. Does anyone take adderall????

    KrisRNwannabe posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone, I was wondering if you or anyone you know takes adderall and if so, how do they like it thanks

  2. Poll: Male Nurses in the OB? Ok or No Way???

    KrisRNwannabe posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey All, I have to write a scientific methods paper for pysch. Please tell me what you think about male nurses in OB, specifically the delivery room. I am not looking to start a huge debate just...

  3. nurses who don't want students

    KrisRNwannabe replied to crimsondawn's topic in General Students

    Not every nurse likes to teach. I hate being a preceptor and having students. Probably because of my get in there and get it done attitude. I just prefer to do things myself. Talk to your...

  4. Insanity over Insulin!

    KrisRNwannabe replied to KimmieKoo72's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    what was the patients blood sugar when you checked it? if it was on the lower side I wouldn't have given it. You have to make judgements like this sometimes regardless of whether it is long acting...

  5. Is it weird not to wear a scrub top?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    that is my favorite outfit to wear!! I hate scrub tops, I feel confined in them. I do wear jackets in the winter sometimes but I prefer long sleeve tees in the winter. a top is a top what is the...

  6. LPNs glorified Techs?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to mommie2bodie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a LPN in hospital and I am far from a tech. Other than pushing meds and hanging blood, I do it all. I have noticed a difference betweens LPNs who are not planning on being a RN and LPNs who...

  7. LPNs glorified Techs?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to mommie2bodie's topic in General Nursing

    I am a LPN in a hospital and am far from a tech. the only thing I don't do is push meds and hang blood. Other than that we pretty much do it all. procedures, passing meds, teaching, charting, you...

  8. Unhappy with new job--Need some advice please!!

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Red-Headed LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Have you applied at any hospitals? I am a LPN and love my hospital job. we had to do LTC in school and that was enough for me. I did not go to school and work my butt off to pass pills to 35 people...

  9. Helping a falling pt stand.....

    KrisRNwannabe replied to KckStrt's topic in Nursing Humor

    ooooooppps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  10. I need scrubs............help!

    KrisRNwannabe replied to jessi1106's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i like uniform advantage.com my favorite site. by each print it tells what colors go with them so there is no guessing. for example, If i buy orange pants i find three different tops to go with...

  11. OR experience for students?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to vickynurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    i graduated with my LPN 2 years ago and I got to watch in the OR. I was lucky enough to get to see a open heart. No grief from anyone about being there. we did get grief when we went to the cath...

  12. Leaving AMA and insurance threat

    KrisRNwannabe replied to gtmoore's topic in General Nursing

    my insurance policy clearly states that if we leave the hospital AMA that they will not pay. I don't bring up the ins thing to get them to stay, if they don't want to be there and be treated, then...

  13. Are croc shoes white enough??????????

    KrisRNwannabe replied to RNSacht's topic in General Nursing

    my specialists should be here thursday!!! i am

  14. Are croc shoes white enough??????????

    KrisRNwannabe replied to RNSacht's topic in General Nursing

    well, if you look at the website, the specialist say that they are pure

  15. Are croc shoes white enough??????????

    KrisRNwannabe replied to RNSacht's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.surfanddirt.com this website carries the specialist crocs. they say that they are very true white. try those. I really like this website. super fast

  16. Need Advice!!! Bad Situation!!!

    KrisRNwannabe replied to nurse_to_be's topic in First Year After Licensure

    did you ask for specific examples of what you are doing wrong? It would be difficult to improve in any job if you didn't know what you are doing wrong. any new job you apply for will call your...

  17. NC1 outta the way!!!!!!!!

    KrisRNwannabe replied to texas_lvn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    congrats!!! study more though for NC3. it was pretty tough. I hate maternity so it was hard for me to dtudy. i got a C. I am starting on NC4. I love cardiac so I am

  18. ?? for long-haired female nurses/student! How do you wear your hair at the hospital?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Athenas83's topic in General Nursing

    in school it had to be up. in the hospital where I work there is not a policy that I know of. and if there is, I have never been approached by management and been told to put it up. i very rarely...

  19. Nursing Concepts 3

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Hannah, LPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just got back from taking NC3 and I got a C. kinda bummed, but at least I passed. I got a 79% on the practice test so I thought I would get at least a B. I didn't think the practice helped very...

  20. LPN? How much lifting is required in LTC

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

    Nursing can be a very physically demanding job. I lift alot on my floor and when I was in the LTC facility we did a ton. I would never expect an aide to do all the lifting. Nursing is a team

  21. Michigan and excelsior

    KrisRNwannabe replied to sandey37's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I have already started this program and so far so good. It is different but I do like it. I bought Lisa Arends CDs from ebay and they have everything I need and then some. I am taking NC 3 on the...

  22. What would u do?...

    KrisRNwannabe replied to PACU queen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    personally I would stay in the hospital because the thought of a management position turns my stomach. but that is just me. I would ask myself why I would consider the position and do some thinking...

  23. nails

    KrisRNwannabe replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in General Nursing

    I have long since removed my fake nails but all this stuff still gets me. I swabbed under my fake nails in school along with several others with short nails. and guess who had crud growing??? NOT...

  24. Say What??????!!!!!!!!!!

    KrisRNwannabe replied to gt4everpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a patient that had been asking for a sleeping pill since 1800. I told her that we didn't not give them unitl third shift which came on at 2300. at 2100 she put on her call light and said she...

  25. Nurses with Diabetes

    KrisRNwannabe replied to gypsyangelrn's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I was just diagnosed today with type II. still kinda of a shock, I had to have my husband come home from work because I was so upset. I have had my fasting checked twice, 132 and 146. My HGb A1C...