WillyNilly

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  1. Nurses who worked through school

    WillyNilly replied to ginaw623's topic in General Nursing

    Welllll I worked, had three kids back to back while in school and managed to keep a 3.5 GPA. It can be done. Im not saying it was easy but it is doable. I worked nights, studied during nap times,...

  2. March 26 start

    WillyNilly replied to tokidoki7's topic in Ohio University

    Has anyone had their discussion board post graded yet? My paper was graded (Woohoo!) but Im waiting on the discussion to know for sure.The anticipation is wearing on

  3. March 26 start

    WillyNilly replied to tokidoki7's topic in Ohio University

    I have refreshed my dars and emailed but it has not updated yet. I have emailed without any

  4. March 26 start

    WillyNilly replied to tokidoki7's topic in Ohio University

    I had it time out on the discussion boards, thank goodness I had cut and pasted into a word document to be safe. It let me submit my paper prior to 10pm EST last night without a problem BUT I logged...

  5. March 26 start

    WillyNilly replied to tokidoki7's topic in Ohio University

    Oh that stinking IOM citation....I did it like a journal and figured Ill take the point hit and be D O N E. That last one was the longest straining bit of

  6. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    WillyNilly replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    We have automatic toilets in the rooms. A new nurse and I were turning a patient who had been calling out for their late spouse and praying. They had a radio playing and we we turning them. The radio...

  7. Great moments in bad judgement

    WillyNilly replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    My favorite line is "What happened

  8. Has Nursing hardened you?

    WillyNilly replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I have changed. I dont have the same idealistic everything is wonderful thoughts of rainbows and unicorns riding on clouds anymore. I dont believe every word a person says, I always look behind me...

  9. March 26 start

    WillyNilly replied to tokidoki7's topic in Ohio University

    I keep my papers short,simple and to the point so I have a hard time meeting the page requirement. I would rather do a quiz too than to write a paper any day. Why say something in ten sentences that...

  10. March 26 start

    WillyNilly replied to tokidoki7's topic in Ohio University

    I have tried to find info for the facility which I work for but no info is posted on their intranet. I asked management and hopefully will get an answer soon. If I dont get one soon I will be out of...

  11. "cheesy slough"

    WillyNilly replied to justcup's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Soooo many wrong terms we call it. Cheese, goo, crud, framunda, slough. Im glad someone put a correct term on it.

  12. Negative feedback

    WillyNilly replied to diamond823's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There are a lot of factors to look at when deciding. Most nurses work 12 hour shifts. For those who have kids, we dont see our kids on those days. I leave before they wake up and come home when they...

  13. Burned out from floor nursing, need advice, please..

    WillyNilly replied to frazzled2012's topic in General Nursing

    I would explore palliative, hospice,or a different area. Explore day shift. It may seem hectic BUT you have more help as far as CNAs and other nurses on duty and the ratio may be lower. You may not...

  14. March 26 start

    WillyNilly replied to tokidoki7's topic in Ohio University

    I was seriously afraid to change it from a docx to a doc to submit it. I was afraid I would lose it all so I emailed the TA and told her I couldnt change it. She submitted it for me. I didnt do a...

  15. Group therapy?

    WillyNilly replied to hanasea's topic in Psychiatric

    What about relaxation techniques? Open discussion about meds, side effects? Stress relievers and coping

  16. Are there any psych LPN's?

    WillyNilly replied to sakiohma's topic in Psychiatric

    Take the free LPN, find a job working and let them assist you in paying for your

  17. How to eat on he road?

    WillyNilly replied to MomRN0913's topic in Home Health

    Ice packs and a small cooler. Pack lunchmeat sammies, veggies, dips, fruits, granola bars, water, juices, etc. Think about how your parents packed your lunch when you were a kid You can pack a...

  18. Excited about new psych position!

    WillyNilly replied to Kay28's topic in Psychiatric

    Congrats! Good

  19. March 26 start

    WillyNilly replied to tokidoki7's topic in Ohio University

    Im on my 3rd assignment for the first class. Im running into a formatting issue with Word 2011. My header on the second page continues to say "running head" and if I try to change my header all of...

  20. Is it OK to dance with a client?

    WillyNilly replied to neurontin's topic in Psychiatric

    @Hygiene rotfl!! Chicken dance, hokey pokey, simon says, dance hall like the old Soul train aisle where they can show off their moves, the twist. Hats, Kazoos, maracas, beans in a butter tub for a...

  21. Scenes from the Psych Unit

    WillyNilly replied to On The Way's topic in Psychiatric

    As far as personal questions I usually say "Im sorry but policy states I can not discuss my personal life with

  22. First day on Behavioral Health Unit

    WillyNilly replied to Naya1978's topic in Psychiatric

    Keep your personal space as a boundary, no matter how "normal" a person seems always remember they are there for a reason and dont trust them/fall in to a false sense of security, refrain from...

  23. Clothing issues/malfunctions.

    WillyNilly replied to THAT Nurse.'s topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a patient resting on the doorway doing the hey baby Im a man lean. He had a major malfunction of his hospital pants. His lil soldier was awake for the morning and wanted to see what was going on...

  24. Nurses Are The Worst Family Members!

    WillyNilly replied to ladynischeraRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Im in a geropsych unit and like Lady said the meds are passed out freely. You did nothing wrong in the situation. Personally, I may have dissolved the ativan in a teeny bit of juice or pudding and had...

  25. ONE RN PER SHIFT, the rest LVN and TECHS.

    WillyNilly replied to lsvalliant's topic in Psychiatric

    Thats the way it works with ours only we dont have a charge. Its one RN and one LPN and maybe a tech depending on census. The RN is responsible for checking the LPNs assessments in addition to doing...