Chixie

Chixie

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  1. 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

    Do you see this name badge? It says 'Student nurse' not- Postman Barmaid Maid Cook Servant Cleaner Doctor Repairman

  2. What is the average age of people entering nursing?

    Chixie replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    I was 21 when i

  3. Fillipino nurses, their way of doing things abroad

    Chixie replied to Butterflybee's topic in General Nursing

    As a student i have met some lovely nurses and some down right nasty nurses but some of the nicest ones i have met have been those of different origins to myself. I am currantly at a mental health...

  4. Venting about classmates with families...

    Chixie replied to moncj66's topic in General Students

    What i get annoyed with is that the girls in my class with no kids,live at home etc moan about how they are struggling with money and having no time to study yet they somehow magically have the time...

  5. Student nurse gave IV pot, patient died.

    Chixie replied to cheshirecat's topic in United Kingdom

    A staff nurse asked me to do it-I reported her to the ward manager and the university link

  6. Student nurse gave IV pot, patient died.

    Chixie replied to cheshirecat's topic in United Kingdom

    We have had it drilled into us that we dont even touch IV drugs. We can look at the IV site, remove canulas and look at the bags but DONT touch!!! Im only in my first year but on my first placement i...

  7. Anterior lips and future deliveries

    Chixie posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Im a student nurse who got to spend a day on delivery. One of the ladies had an anterior lip and was given a c section-My question is would this lady be able to have future children naturally or...

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

    Chixie replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Please please please just shut the hell up. This is the end of term two and i really cant take any more of your constant talking,texting,eating,rustling and turning up late to class. Its rude and its...

  9. What is the best thing to put on diaper rash?

    Chixie replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    From my experience as a mum i have to say warm water, soap and lots and lots of fresh air. It must be nice for the little ones to crawl about

  10. Role of the nurse in the MDT

    Chixie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ive got an assignment on 'an aspect of the professional role of the nurse' in relation to one patient and ive chosen the role of the nurse in the MDT (multi disciplinary team) Can someone help me with...

  11. What is your stress relief during nursing school?

    Chixie replied to mzjennx's topic in General Students

    1.long bubble bath 2.Good music 3.Scrapbooking (i love my scrapbooks) 4.Pets 5.Having an 'early'

  12. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    Chixie replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    My phone is on and in my pocket at all times. It is on vibrate. The wards that i have worked on have had clerks who rarely pass messages on. My daughter (who is 4) was admitted to the a+e (nothing...

  13. What do you wear to work?

    Chixie replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in International Nursing

    My hospital wears burgendy, white or gray. Most of the nurses wear dresses but the tunic and trousers options are there but most dont bother with them as they are such a hasstle to get hold of. There...

  14. Random rant

    Chixie replied to anggelRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately common sense isnt that common and its a crying shame that this isnt taken into acount when they are being offered placements/jobs/etc. But i would most certainly report them for this as...

  15. How strict is/was your nursing school concerning your appearance?

    Chixie replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our uniform code is a bit strict but at least we look professional Uniform White dress with white or nude underwear underneath Purple belt and epulets (things that go on your shoulders) Black or tan...

  16. ER- HELP: Dumbest reason people go to ER

    Chixie replied to DachRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ive done a similar thing-My nursing school used to be across the road from my hospital and i was sat on my foot during a lecture, the bell went and i stood up and went to leave and i felt something go...

  17. Patient is a famous star

    Chixie replied to Lara911's topic in Nursing Humor

    Jon Bon Jovi Mel Gibson Heath Ledger Viggo (Aragorn) Orlando Bloom (Legolas) The ''300'' (any, im not fussy) Sean Bean Joaquin Phoenix Yum yum, yes i will work extra shifts, just to guard them...

  18. Things you wish you could say to your co-workers...

    Chixie replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The food/drink thing drives me round the bend!! Ive spent MY money on food for myself NOT every other member of staff. I dont drink/eat anyone elses stuff so please live mine alone as its incredibly...

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

    Chixie replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    You have no idea how much i have wanted to say that to some of the people in my group. They have next to no 'english' speaking skills yet they want to get into nursing, I mean good for them that they...

  20. Are You Being Bullied in the Classroom

    Chixie replied to Jayfa's topic in General Students

    I was bullied by my original group so badly that i asked to be put back to the next group-Ive had to wait for 3 months and then repeat 8 weeks of class- The people in my first group were a lot older...

  21. Moving and handling patients

    Chixie posted a topic in International Nursing

    Right, i have just got home from my first day on the wards which was brilliant and i loved every moment apart from one. Im working on a 'care of the elderly' ward and most of the patients need help to...

  22. Eww white uniforms??

    Chixie replied to jla623's topic in General Students

    I know, its hideous, i mean purple????I think some store got stuck with a load of purple bits and my uni being tight with money got them cheap because no one else would buy them or wear them. The...

  23. Moving and handling patients

    Chixie replied to Chixie's topic in International Nursing

    The mentors (she is my mentor) attend the same 'moving and handling' sessions that the students do. We should have swung the patients legs over the edge of the bed and then used a standing machine to...

  24. Moving and handling patients

    Chixie replied to Chixie's topic in International Nursing

    Nurseinpractise- you are missing what i am saying-She was using an ILLEGAL and DANGEROUS manouver to transfer the patient- There is equiptment and methods to move the patient that minimise the risks...

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

    Chixie replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Id love to say 'Switch your phones off in lectures, now is not a good time to be txting someone' 'Shut the heck up'-Its all the little comments and chatting that is driving me nuts. And then when you...