Annisme

Annisme

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  1. Best ER Nurse quotes

    Annisme replied to JennyAS's topic in Emergency

    If you call your niece, who "after all, IS an MA" to come "help" me put in this IV, I WILL have her escorted out by security AND report her. You will also be reported for endangering your

  2. 24 Things ER Nurses Know All Too Well

    Annisme replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    Do not come into my ER room claiming you are pregnant and are cramping, then refuse lab draws. Don't give all of our ER staff and me attitude and say you only want to know the results of the urine HCG...

  3. New Grad ------> ER Nurse

    Annisme replied to NanaRn86's topic in Emergency

    In addition to all the wise advice given, you will also need comfortable shoes you can run in, your name on your stethoscope (they disappear regularly in the ER), gum or mints (helps with yucky...

  4. Scribes in the ED

    Annisme replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

    We have scribes in our ED. They can be a great help to a nurse or a pain in the neck, depending. I appreciate that they have a job to do, but assessing patients is the nurse's job. All in all, I...

  5. How was your experience in nursing school?

    Annisme replied to twopointohhh's topic in General Nursing

    The eleventh commandment reads: Thou shalt not have a life while in nursing school Work hard, plan well,

  6. Do people treat you different when they find out you are a nurse?

    Annisme replied to beachbutterfly's topic in General Nursing

    I had a doctor tell me today that she had recent experience as a patient. While she had always had a respect for nurses and the job we do, she was amazed at the kindness and "heart" that nurses have....

  7. Nursing schools in central valley in ca

    Annisme replied to GivingLove's topic in California Nursing

    When your pre-reqs are finished, you can start applying at the other JC's and universities, however universities have some requirements for transfer and usually some extra pre-reqs (Stats and O-Chem...

  8. Nursing schools in central valley in ca

    Annisme replied to GivingLove's topic in California Nursing

    Hi there, Just graduated from CSUS...did my pre-reqs at Merced, too:coollook: When I applied at the JC, there was a waiting list, so I applied directly to Stan State, which has a merit based program....

  9. Does your ER scan medications?

    Annisme replied to scaredofshots's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, we just started the new

  10. I actually like my coworkers

    Annisme replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, like and respect my coworkers. I'm a new grad and worked in the same place as an extern. Each nurse and tech has been gracious, willing to teach and help in any way I have needed. There was...

  11. Help with Difficult Instructor

    Annisme replied to abcabcabc's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe a report the whomever the accrediting body is will make administration sit up and take notice! If nearly an entire class fails, it is the instructor who is failing. Just

  12. Anyone apply to CSU Stanislaus or Sonoma?

    Annisme replied to yelle418's topic in California Nursing

    It is finished! Our last final DONE! I have completed the Nursing Program. It hasn't really sunk in yet, but I want to encourage those of you who are just starting. It will be over before you know...

  13. Starting over at 50

    Annisme replied to kolaone's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear that some are so disgruntled with their career choice. I have been working as an extern for 2 years and will graduate next week with my BSN. Age doesn't necessarily prohibit you...

  14. Anyone apply to CSU Stanislaus or Sonoma?

    Annisme replied to yelle418's topic in California Nursing

    Questions are good! It means you are thinking critically:yeah: Supplies: binders & notebooks (one for each class), #2 pencils, a pen you love and some highlighters. Start there, you will soon...

  15. Scared in Fresno

    Annisme replied to 2bnursteph's topic in California Nursing

    Take a deep breath! Nursing school is stressful, but you can do it! Once you get started, you won't have time to be scared. There will be 30 or 40 other people in the same boat with you. Talk to a...

  16. Anyone apply to CSU Stanislaus or Sonoma?

    Annisme replied to yelle418's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks! I couldn't remember who came first, the chicken or the

  17. Anyone apply to CSU Stanislaus or Sonoma?

    Annisme replied to yelle418's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Yelle, The program will keep you very busy! I do work part time, but waited until after the 2nd semester. I haven't had "free" time on my hands since I started school 6 years ago:eek: LOL! Our...

  18. Anyone apply to CSU Stanislaus or Sonoma?

    Annisme replied to yelle418's topic in California Nursing

    Welcome to CSUS!! I am 28 days from graduating from it and would recommend it to anyone. It is a relatively new program, but the faculty is great. Their doors are open and they welcome input! If...

  19. Elderly CNAs

    Annisme replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep! And I have learned so much about patient care from them,they know where everything is and will teach you, if you let them. Those who don't take advantage of their wisdom are missing

  20. What I Wish I Knew Before Nursing School!

    Annisme replied to rollydrooly208's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I had know that I really would need a housekeeper! I do agree with the post saying to let the nurses know you want to experience as much as possible. Also, if there isn't a lot going on...

  21. uggh..how to shut the little voice up in my head

    Annisme replied to LolaBunnie's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, yes. I have heard this before. We are A/B students because we have time to study. We already have the life experience you are gaining now, because we've already lived that part of life! It's...

  22. uggh..how to shut the little voice up in my head

    Annisme replied to LolaBunnie's topic in General Nursing

    I remember being 37, it was a good time in my life. I am 51 and will be graduating in 49 days with my BSN. 37 sounds like a good place to be, and with your husband's support, you can do

  23. No She/he Did Not!!!

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

    ...call a code and start chest compressions on a patient who was bradycardic. The patient opened her eyes and said "stop that! It hurts!" The nurse was shocked and the patient was transferred to ICU...

  24. Experienced my first code today.....

    Annisme replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes people just know when it is their time. I have heard it called "a feeling of impending doom." There is nothing you could have done differently for this patient or her family. You were...

  25. Does "your" instead of "you're" drive anyone else nuts?

    Annisme replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    Yes, your instead of you're, loose instead of lose, then instead of than, all get to me. The charter topper is "irregardless." I know a church pastor who uses it all the time and I can hardly sit...