Nursetastic

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  1. What illness do you have today?

    Nursetastic replied to MIcrunchyRN's topic in General Nursing

    During a break from school I was convinced I had pancreatitis...turned out to be shingles. I wouldn't wish either one on my worst enemy! Ok, maybe I can think of a couple of people who can have the...

  2. VENT: Lazy People!!!!

    Nursetastic replied to chnc1024's topic in General Students

    Just last week 2 students in our school contacted the local newspaper to complain that the HESI was dropped on us at the last minute, and they failed the semester as a result of not meeting competency...

  3. Soap for Restless Legs Syndrome?

    Nursetastic replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    I have RLS and I take Requip most nights but this intrigues me. What exactly do you do? Just put a couple of bars of soap between the fitted sheet and the mattress? Do you put them in a spot that...

  4. Nurses who became famous

    Nursetastic replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Abraham Lincoln's wife, Mary Todd

  5. I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    Nursetastic replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    I had a reduction 5 years ago. It took 9 months of appeals and grievances with my insurance company to get it paid for. They were happier paying for pain killers and PT for the rest of my life. I...

  6. Quick survey question

    Nursetastic replied to zzsweetyzz's topic in General Nursing

    35/female/3

  7. Hi there! I am a psycho/stressed/overstimulated/tired nursing student!

    Nursetastic replied to aslaten08's topic in General Students

    Welcome aboard! My best advice is to be sure to set time aside for YOU! I give myself 30 minutes in the morning to enjoy my coffee in silence and an hour each evening to zone out with a magazine or...

  8. How are you going to Vote - US

    Nursetastic replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I Baracked the vote early last week :nmbrn: in case I got behind on classwork and could not afford the time to go tomorrow. Turns out I would have made it. I love to stand in line and listen to the...

  9. Rock the Vote Tomorrow!!

    Nursetastic replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Me, too. But alas, I know I have lots of studying to do and I wanted to make sure I could get both done. I Baracked the vote last

  10. Why are we having so much trouble passing Med Surg?

    Nursetastic replied to phoenixfire's topic in General Students

    My instructor advised us to use NCLEX review materials in addition to our text and notes. I bought Saunders and I've been doing much better on exams. I was getting about 75% (failing in my program)...

  11. Pagopica and anemia

    Nursetastic replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    This is a touchy subject with docs though. Mine PCP and my OBGYN have told me repeatedly that chewing ice has nothing to do with being anemic. Personally, I can tell when I need more iron in my diet...

  12. Are you forced to practice IV's and injections on each other in nursing school?

    Nursetastic replied to kroegerk's topic in General Nursing

    We practice on each other lots. Its strictly voluntary to have your arms used, but it is encouraged as a "do unto others" gesture. Nobody refused, but a couple only volunteered once. It was great...

  13. irreversible shock

    Nursetastic replied to gilda83's topic in General Nursing

    Well put. We just studied this in my adult health class. I understand why it is the correct answer but never could have explained it so well. Thank

  14. ATI and Medspub

    Nursetastic posted a topic in General Students

    Has anyone out there had any experience with AIT and Medspub? In your opinion is it redundant to use both or do they work well together? Any input is greatly appreciated as we are likely going to be...

  15. ATI and Medspub

    Nursetastic replied to Nursetastic's topic in General Students

    Some of the CD's are very helpful, others not so much. But I've also found that many of my textbooks have supplements online at https://evolve.elsevier.com I use the website frequently to print out...

  16. multiquoting in a reply, it wont work

    Nursetastic replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    It worked, but I have not figured out how to only quote parts of a

  17. multiquoting in a reply, it wont work

    Nursetastic replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I chose the multiquote button on one message then on the next, the button gets a "-" on it. When I selected reply to post both original messages were quoted. Let's see if it

  18. Reverse culturally specific care...it ain't happening.

    Nursetastic replied to carachel2's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a little more forward than a "polite complaint". I would first introduce myself to the nurse then ask her to please be sure to introduce herself, face the patient, and speak a little slower in...

  19. Sarah P's views regarding nursing issues

    Nursetastic replied to bossynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    i have not done much research either, but a simple google search turned up this website: http://www.ontheissues.org/sarah_palin.htm [color=#f0fff0] sarah palin on health care click...

  20. OMG! This waiting room!!!

    Nursetastic replied to zamboni's topic in General Nursing

    ROTFL! This is so true! But where I am, all of those people would be speaking either Spanish or Japanese and I wouldn't get the giggles out of what they are

  21. No She/he Did Not!!!

    Nursetastic replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    Oh, no HE didn't....While inserting a foley on a male patient, upon meeting resistance before the bifurcation, filled the balloon with 25cc saline when it specifically was marked 15cc...

  22. PDA's

    Nursetastic replied to shoebottom's topic in General Nursing

    I just got the Palm TX and purchased the Unbound Nursing Central program http://www.unboundmedicine.com/store. Its pricey but actually has the exact books my program uses. I love it! :yeah:I have...

  23. Non-detectable street drugs?

    Nursetastic replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in General Nursing

    I remember this from an email going around a couple years ago. As far as I can find it has not been substantiated. I found this just now on Snopes.

  24. worst night i have had in a long time

    Nursetastic replied to Morettia2's topic in General Nursing

    I read every word! I know it was a horrible night for you, but as a student it was a fabulous inspiration to me! You are the kind of nurse I want to be. Thank you for venting and ending on such a...

  25. How Flexible Was Your Nursing School???

    Nursetastic replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Today we actually got handed our botties right back after complaining about schedule changes and lack of timely communication regarding them. We were told flat out that we are to flex and bend when...