Chixie

Chixie

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  1. What Freaks You Out?

    Chixie replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Had one of those recently *shudder* Poor chappie had a nut hanging out and a wound that stretched from behind his sack up to just beyond his belly button and was very very deep. The doc asked for two...

  2. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Chixie replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ROFL!!!!:yeah:

  3. How I got my (new grad) job...

    Chixie replied to Hootnhollern's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a care assistant through out the hospital as a float/bank after i finished nursing school so i went where ever they were short staffed. I did a few shifts on the ortho ward (never had a...

  4. WOW! The public really doesn't like us, huh?

    Chixie replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah she was delightful, i think her best comment was that the screening process for nurses should be more vigorous to ensure that only compassionate and 'good' nurses are employed! Apparently 3+...

  5. WOW! The public really doesn't like us, huh?

    Chixie replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh i was abused via facebook the other day (my posts were visible to friends of friends and this 'girl' was a friend of my partners, we have never met) i posted about starting my new staff nurse post...

  6. Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

    Chixie replied to jpmrt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Infection control would have my head if a relative so much as sits on the bed let alone climbed in

  7. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Chixie replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just because my behind is on this chair does not mean i am not working. As you can see i have a huge pile of charts in front of me, i am documenting the docs round, i'm not exactly sitting here with...

  8. How fast did you find your first job?

    Chixie replied to casnee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I qualified 11th of feb this year, i started looking for jobs back in november and i finally secured a job 21st may. I start

  9. What's your favorite nursing/nurses' prayer?

    Chixie replied to learning&yearning's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Lord, give me

  10. Let's give nurses a break: How do the rest of the staff dress?

    Chixie replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah we have a doc like

  11. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    Chixie replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Do not call me 'thingy/her/she/the bank worker'. I introduced myself when i arrived and i have worked here frequently. I accept that some people are not good with names or may have a momentary memory...

  12. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

    Chixie replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Had an interview today, didnt get the

  13. Do acute care nurses look down on LTC nurses

    Chixie replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    I spent the day with a critical care\ITU nurse whilst i was a student on a care of the elderly ward and at the end of the day i said that i didnt think that i could do her job as it is so complex with...

  14. Frustrated at schedule

    Chixie replied to carlarenee02's topic in General Students

    so lets say you are in class 9am to 3pm which is 6 hours a day, add an hours drive home to that which takes you to 4pm. Most peeps go to bed at say 11pm. That leaves you 7 hours to do what you need to...

  15. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    Chixie replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Oh i thank the lord that i never have to see you guys again and i pray to any/all deities that i never end up working with or treating you guys as i cannot stand you! I have spent three years...

  16. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

    Chixie replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ive only just qualified (february 2011) but there are no jobs in my area to apply for Ive spoken to matrons,sisters and ward managers, not to mention my university lecturers and they have all said...

  17. Grandparent's medications pose danger to children.

    Chixie replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I just dont understand why these meds were not locked away. It is parenting 101 that medications are kept locked away from children/out of reach and sight, hell it says this on most of the...

  18. Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    Chixie replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    We arent allowed to have our exams back I have almost driven myself crazy wondering where i lost those few marks. It would be a good learning

  19. Why aren't pt phones & TV free?

    Chixie replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhh true The patients that i was thinking of initially were the elderly ones that spend weeks on the same ward waiting for a care package to be set up so that they can go home, you know the ones...

  20. Why aren't pt phones & TV free?

    Chixie replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital that i work at has personal tv's/phones at each bedside. It is thought that you need to pay £1.50-£2.50 a day to watch tv/use the phone and it costs a bomb for your family to ring you...

  21. Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    Chixie replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    1.To my year one lecturers, -Thank you for being organised and presenting well constructed and up to date relevant lectures. -Thank you for returning our essays on time with constructive criticisms...

  22. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    Chixie replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    i dont see how me being too broke to go out for a meal and an evenings drinking means that im not a team player. I dont have £60 to waste on nothing, that would feed us for about 9 days.I dont drink...

  23. Did i do something wrong? CPR question

    Chixie replied to Chixie's topic in Emergency

    Thank you for taking the time to reply. I am writing up a reflection on this incident for my portfolio and i shall highlight that i need to learn to assess stress in myself and find ways to cope with...

  24. CNA's on your floor?

    Chixie replied to nursingal32's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked with some of the best CNA/HCA's and they have made my shift lovely including one lovey who on hearing the doctors do their rounds, took the cloth and towel out of my hand and pushed me...

  25. Justice was served...finally

    Chixie replied to jennabean55's topic in General Students

    I love this rule.We tried to get this rule enforced in our class. Our classes were in location A, some students came from location B(20 miles away) they were always late and rude. So our course leader...