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  1. Revisit: Personal Statement

    redwinggirlie replied to javajunkie's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The best "I'm good enough, I'm smart enough and doggone it, people like me," statement came when Michael Jordan said it on SNL. Thanks for the laugh, memory and whatnot. People may be looking for that...

  2. For Fun: Weirdest Thing in Pt. Bed

    redwinggirlie replied to PlanetCaroline's topic in General Nursing

    Were those M&Ms plain or with nuts? I think she wrote they were next to nuts..... forgive, I couldn't

  3. Renerian's thread "Worksheets from your shift..." uppdated w/ a poll

    redwinggirlie replied to renerian's topic in General Nursing

    I leave my notes with names on them in my locker. Other notes with just room numbers I take home for questions if called. I mostly jot down all my good info on the nameless pages.... sorry about your...

  4. Sleeping on the job

    redwinggirlie posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad and meet with a few of my peers monthly to check up on how we are doing. One of my friends mentioned that nurses and techs she works with take turns sleeping while on shift. I know this...

  5. How long your classes last first semester?

    redwinggirlie replied to szoozoo's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Classes are one thing, studying is another. Make a point in preparing to devote your time to school. The more you can give, the better off you are. In the end, it really makes a difference. All my...

  6. AAAAH! BLOOD everywhere!! IV Q

    redwinggirlie posted a topic in General Nursing

    New grad, Doing IV's. I get the stick the first time. Ok. Now, what? I always wind up with a lot of blood as I'm concentrating on keeping this stick good. I deal with many fragile pts. Give me,...

  7. AAAAH! BLOOD everywhere!! IV Q

    redwinggirlie replied to redwinggirlie's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks you two! Keep the tips

  8. Money

    redwinggirlie replied to amyslater's topic in General Nursing

    How about a rephrase? What will give you the most job satisfaction? In this scenario, you will do the world most

  9. Not nursing related, can I post this anyway?(long)

    redwinggirlie replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad your son was there for his friend. That's what we're here for, each other. Tell him I'm proud he stayed and he should be

  10. Coworker was fired yesterday.

    redwinggirlie replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Giving a good reference to this person would be a bad reflection on you. While she may have great attributes, as you said when she's good she's good, well, she's GREAT at mental anquish. NO NO NO NO...

  11. How Rude!!!

    redwinggirlie replied to stella123 rn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When will people learn?

  12. Are there any less stressful areas of nursing?

    redwinggirlie replied to AmyRN1227's topic in General Nursing

    I've done home health and it's great. I'm a new grad RN and I need a few more months experience before my agency will use me as an RN (I was a CNA before). So, I plan to go back and work for them as...

  13. Elderly patients: First name or Mr/Mrs?

    redwinggirlie replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

    I use the Mr. or Mrs. first, then if they invite me to call them by name, I will. I will NEVER call someone honey, sweetie or anything like that no matter how old they are. I hear many people using...

  14. what to wear on the first day of work....ie orientation no where near the floor

    redwinggirlie replied to nadia562002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wore scrubs. Took the hassle out of figuring what to wear, plus it made me feel like I was ready to work. I also didn't stick out like a sore thumb while traipsing around the hospital

  15. First timer - Burn Unit

    redwinggirlie replied to redwinggirlie's topic in Burn

    Just an update: I'm into my second week and have seen some things I'll not see again, I hope.... I'm enjoying the diversity, the learning, the learning and more learning. And yes, I'm keeping...

  16. What Freaks You Out?

    redwinggirlie replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I can't stand eye stuff. I can't even handle the glass eye stuff. Had a patient who complained no one cleaned her eye in ages, so I volunteered, thinking it was going to be a quick swipe with the 'ol...

  17. How many of you married doctors?

    redwinggirlie replied to JHUnurse's topic in General Nursing

    And EDWARD! What a great last line! Nurses shouldn't date subordinates.... love

  18. How many of you married doctors?

    redwinggirlie replied to JHUnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Lemme see.... a student..... and your first order of business is scoring a doc hubby? Rusty, I apologize on behalf of women like this. We're not all this

  19. First timer - Burn Unit

    redwinggirlie replied to redwinggirlie's topic in Burn

    By the way, renerian, I just got back from vacation in Kauai. I long for the ocean again

  20. First timer - Burn Unit

    redwinggirlie replied to redwinggirlie's topic in Burn

    Starting this week, but just the orientation parts. I'll probably be on the floor in a couple of weeks. The rock hard stomach comment covers something I've been thinking about for a while. Probably...

  21. Any advice for newRNstudent

    redwinggirlie replied to newRNstudent's topic in General Students

    If you have your list of textbooks you need for your first semester, check to see if they're available used on-line. I got mine through amazon.com. Also, get some looseleaf binders and make yourself...

  22. First timer - Burn Unit

    redwinggirlie replied to redwinggirlie's topic in Burn

    Thanks you two. I will start in a couple of weeks and really look forward to the experience. It's true, one of the things that attracted me to the position was the fact I'd be able to see the fruits...

  23. Nurses who let NAs Boss them around

    redwinggirlie replied to PhePhe's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I saw a nurse once who had a special folder for NA's (and RN's) that are described here. When one of these situations arose, she'd get the folder out and hand the perpetrator a couple of sheets of...