Chixie

Chixie

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

    Chixie replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Oh yeah im feeling this one as

  2. How to deal with a rude classmate?

    Chixie replied to esunada's topic in General Students

    hey,i was just about to make a post similar to yours. We were asked in class if we had used SBAR (situation,background,assessment and recommendation-to be used when making a phone call regarding a...

  3. Using Smart Phones on Your Unit

    Chixie replied to Penguin67's topic in General Nursing

    Im currently in a+e as a student and a few of the nurses have smart phones with language apps. The problem is that the area that we live in has a very high percentage of patients who speak next to no...

  4. Time of the month in light colored scrubs

    Chixie replied to jkmk's topic in General Students

    I wear white dresses for placements and i used to be so paranoid about leaking. I had the coil fitted which made me spot lightly for the first 6 months but now thankfully it has stopped the periods...

  5. For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    Chixie replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    I got a B+ on my third (and final) year test We had been given a list of subjects that may be covered in the exam (call them A-F) and i revised C,D,E and F as i didnt really know much about them at...

  6. add your funny TRIAGE complaints from pts

    Chixie replied to er nursing's topic in Emergency

    Patient came in with cuts to his face. Upon questioning he admits that his wife threw a plate at him because he critised her

  7. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Chixie replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    We had a 3 hour wait to be seen in a+e last night and i was in triage doing the simple cases that my mentor assigned to me when the bleeper goes off (this is reserved for those who have chest...

  8. Should nurses with long hair be required to wear it up?

    Chixie replied to dura_mater's topic in General Nursing

    My hair is currently just below shoulder length and i either wear it in a bun or with a 'crocodile' type clip (those plastic things with massive teeth) If i have bits that dont stay back then i use...

  9. no wash cloths!!!!

    Chixie replied to NurseEmRN's topic in General Nursing

    We use the disposable wipes (im in the uk) and they are awful.They are the same size as a babywipe and as much use as a chocolate fireguard. Some people then dump them in the macerator/toilet which...

  10. PLEASE HELP!!! so embarassed about sweating!

    Chixie replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    oh thank heavens it isnt just me Im a head sweater, doesnt matter what im doing or when im doing it i will drip I actually had a mentor make an appointment for me at occupational health to see what...

  11. 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

    If you can wipe it, then you can put cream on it. You do not need the community nurse to put cream on your tushy ps-no i wont warm it first

  12. Careplan for....

    Chixie replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Students

    erm.....bowel movements?Nutrition? No idea really

  13. First Clinicals....any advice??

    Chixie replied to 1234student's topic in General Students

    Dont be afraid to ask questions (at appropriate times of course) Set yourself mini assignments at the end of each shift, for instance i had a patient with a trachy, i didnt know much about them so...

  14. Towels for bathing

    Chixie replied to Kringe38's topic in General Students

    We normally do three-One to dry face, one to cover 'bits and pieces' and one to dry bottom etc However we did have one manager who requested that we only use two, preferably less, per patient...

  15. Can nurses have piercings?

    Chixie replied to toninz's topic in General Students

    I remove all my piercings for work. Ive got 3 in each lobe, a helix and a tongue piercing. Ive got a keeper for my tongue as i only just got it done (it only shows when i

  16. What color are your school uniforms?

    Chixie replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    The guys wear white tunics (with the purple shoulder tabs/epulets)and black trousers-But i will admit that i do like the epulets as its clear to see what year we are in, that picture was taken in my...

  17. Best advice

    Chixie replied to whawk's topic in General Nursing

    Best advice that i can give is invest in some good shoes, your feet, back and legs will thankyou for it

  18. What color are your school uniforms?

    Chixie replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    All i can say is at least we get to wear black tights and shoes

  19. Wanderguard bracelets

    Chixie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    How would i reference the wanderguard bracelet? Ive included it in one of my case studies and my lecturer would like it referenced. I havent got the foggiest how to reference this. Ive had a hunt...

  20. Wanderguard bracelets

    Chixie replied to Chixie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There is a definition of what the wanderguard does and why it was fitted to this patient. All i can think of is actually referencing the manufactorer and praying that is what she wants as i cant...

  21. Wanderguard bracelets

    Chixie replied to Chixie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I wrote 'the patient was fitted with a wanderguard bracelet due to his wandering' and she underlined 'wanderguard bracelet' and wrote 'needs a reference' Not a lot of help and she is now on

  22. Our hospital is going SMOKE FREE!

    Chixie replied to CCLOUD9's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital is smoke free but the smokers,patients, congregate just outside the main doors and puff away like chimneys, it doesnt look nice. i feel so sorry for the ladies on reception as every time...

  23. Nursing School: Did you GAIN or LOSE weight?

    Chixie replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    My weight is yoyo'ing I will lose a fair bit whilst on placement but then as soon as im back in class i pile it back on

  24. Scheduling C-Sections for Convenience Nurses Thoughts?

    Chixie replied to ECKPowers's topic in General Nursing

    I had a c section with my daughter and i would have given anything to have done it naturally/lady partslly. I honestly dont know why women chose to have a c section. The lady in the bed opposite me...

  25. Tough Clinical Instructor

    Chixie replied to backhill360's topic in General Students

    I had an ex army nurse as one of my mentors and she taught me more in those 5 weeks then i learnt on any other placements. Yes she was tough and hard to please and was more than happy to call me out...