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  1. Nodding off...

    WillyNilly replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    Ive worked all shifts. I understand. Ive caught a few during all shifts nodding but I relieve them so they can walk it off. What would having a say with HR solve? If you file a grievance and possibly...

  2. Question for nurses

    WillyNilly replied to shonniemichelle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The area I am in was not one I loved during clinical rotations. I swore I would never do it. Well, I do it, I love it and I encourage others to love it as well. Try new things. Try med surg-it will...

  3. Please help!!:)

    WillyNilly replied to Kritner's topic in International Nursing

    Honestly at 17, who is to say a man/boy will be around for 3 years. A lot can change with time . My suggestion is for you to focus on your dreams and if he is a keeper he will still be around. Don't...

  4. "They have a cozy cot in there"

    WillyNilly posted a topic in School

    That's what the kid said who was not sick but referred to it as "an option". Umm no, not an option. No fever, no blood, no puke-go on back to class. Kid has a nurse for Mom-back to class and early...

  5. Get your BSN or "Get Out"

    WillyNilly replied to APRN.'s topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    10 years? Wow that is generous! In ten years, mine will be in college. I have been able to do the BSN classes one at a time and it will only take about a year. If I were to double up classes I could...

  6. Mental Health Guidance

    WillyNilly replied to SteveDE's topic in Psychiatric

    Is it to promote continuity of care? Setting up case management, home care, follow up appointments, referring them out/ making appts prior to dc for them with PCP , etc? Medication regulation with...

  7. Is there a legal way to do this...

    WillyNilly replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    He had to be discharged at some point at a certain time making him no longer a patient just a random on the street. Someone could have spotted him and

  8. 1st time dui... Any advice will help..

    WillyNilly replied to Jonnnn's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I would also suggest not posting on social media sites

  9. Lifting huge laundry bags...

    WillyNilly replied to Drowsyrn's topic in General Nursing

    As posted in another thread, How would I handle this? I would lift the bags. I would lift them happily knowing I have a job at the end of the day. If they are too heavy, don't stuff them too full....

  10. Lifting huge laundry bags...

    WillyNilly replied to Drowsyrn's topic in General Nursing

    How would I handle this? I would lift the bags. I would lift them happily knowing I have a job at the end of the day. If they are too heavy, don't stuff them too full. Empty at half shift and end....

  11. Keep your pants on...

    WillyNilly replied to ceebeejay's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Cherokee workwear with drawstring in front and elastic back. It took almost 30pairs of trying on to find them and 3different sizes to find the brand and size. I went down a size and bought every color...

  12. 4540, Who's in?!?!

    WillyNilly replied to geminiBSN75's topic in Ohio University

    Erin, have you had a bad

  13. Desperate for a day time job

    WillyNilly replied to Enowagi's topic in Texas Nursing

    Perhaps an 11p-7a and nap while they are in school or care until a dayshift

  14. Dear Nursing Student with ADD what study strategies help w/memory ?

    WillyNilly replied to Guest11/16/14's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Read notes to a recorder and replay it over and over while driving until it was memorized. Also made silly rhymes for everything that I could sing in my

  15. my husband told me maybe I can't handle the stress of nursing

    WillyNilly replied to nursepenelope's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Mental health can manifest in physical symptoms and it sounds like your added stress has brought a lot if undue grief on to your well being. No well God serving pastor would shame someone in front of...

  16. How to Dress for Psychiatric Nursing

    WillyNilly replied to Meriwhen's topic in Psychiatric

    And to the men....no neck ties. This should be a no brainier but you would be

  17. Are bras contraband?

    WillyNilly replied to laurenp_rn's topic in Psychiatric

  18. 4540, Who's in?!?!

    WillyNilly replied to geminiBSN75's topic in Ohio University

    Erin! I got the same! I chose the right on some and the rationale backed my answer but said I was wrong.

  19. What are some pros and cons of being a PN?

    WillyNilly replied to fiba's topic in Psychiatric

    Personal care? Yes, I encourage baths, linens, adls. Incontinence, enemas, etc....like any other floor we do it

  20. Injured on the job?

    WillyNilly replied to nursegreene's topic in Psychiatric

    I've been doing this for a lonnnng time. Most injuries sustained have been from dementia patients ranging from scratches/bites to punches while care was

  21. 4540, Who's in?!?!

    WillyNilly replied to geminiBSN75's topic in Ohio University

    Same here. Not sure where I can go to take the quiz. Work won't allow downloads. Going to try the library. All I have is

  22. Few questions.

    WillyNilly replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    Ive been a nurse for over 5 years. I became one when I was 28. I am married and have multiple kids. I was pregnant in school. Had my first during my prereqs and returned to summer session with a 2...

  23. Use of Nursing Diagnosis

    WillyNilly replied to grandmabutterfly's topic in General Students

    Use them daily. Yes, our programs write them but we still need to individualize them to the pt needs. Risk for fall or injury? Bet your bottom I will add intervention of nonskid slippers, bed/chair...

  24. New Nurse Multiple med errors

    WillyNilly replied to Doll Head's topic in Patient Medications

    Are you overwhelmed with pt load? Are you troubled with time management? Do you have a patient list with med times/orders that you can cross off and notes on it aka a brain sheet to help keep you...

  25. 4540, Who's in?!?!

    WillyNilly replied to geminiBSN75's topic in Ohio University

    Let me just say... blasted with a "What not to do" announcement this morning. Welcome to Monday! Irked. Don't quote me on this. I cut and pasted yet still had to fix formatting issues. I am almost...