ItsyBitsySpider

ItsyBitsySpider BSN, RN

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  1. Katrina Cough???

    ItsyBitsySpider replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Haunted, My patient's parents tell me, almost on a daily basis, that they are suffering from the "Katrina Cough." One day last week a parent told me she had it and I told her there was no medical...

  2. Family members?

    ItsyBitsySpider replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Parents saying this is a pet peeve of mine too. The last few times I heard a parent say this I've told them, "Mommy (or Daddy), we don't give shots as punishment." It has worked everytime. I thought...

  3. Katrina Aftermath For A New Nurse?

    ItsyBitsySpider replied to mzkede's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey mz, I don't know if you're from N.O., but I assume you are b/c of your reference to University Hospital. I cannot imagine how hard things are for you right now. I am still here, extremely lucky...

  4. Did You Pass NCLEX without taking a Review Course?

    ItsyBitsySpider replied to brina's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did not take a review course either. I just took the NCLEX in September after doing Saunders questions for about a week. It's not really what you know, as far as material, but how you think. Doing...

  5. I need some advice fellow nurses....

    ItsyBitsySpider posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey everyone- I am in a sort of dilemma and I'm not sure what to do right now. I need some outsiders input because I'm just going in circles with this right now. Here's the deal, I was offered a...

  6. I need some advice fellow nurses....

    ItsyBitsySpider replied to ItsyBitsySpider's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with you, it does say alot about her character. Funny thing is, now that this has happened just about every nurse on the unit has pulled me to the side to tell me their personal hell story...

  7. I need some advice fellow nurses....

    ItsyBitsySpider replied to ItsyBitsySpider's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks to all of you for your advice. I know I wouldn't have a problem staying up all night but my priorities are with my children and it would affect them greatly. I did speak to a recruiter today...

  8. Thanks to all

    ItsyBitsySpider replied to apontius's topic in General Nursing

    I second what Amy said. It truly is beyond touching to have nurses on our unit who have taken their vacation time to come and volunteer and help us out. I get to bring my kids trick or treating on...

  9. question about chest tube

    ItsyBitsySpider replied to sualumni05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had 4 of these questions on NCLEX on Tuesday. If there is continuous bubbling the correct answer is to clamp briefly closest to patient's chest to see if bubbling stops then act

  10. What is the big deal..

    ItsyBitsySpider posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So I found my way to the Houston testing center because my center in Louisiana is out of commission, almost fainted on the way, almost barfed twice, then made it inside. After 80 questions I left...

  11. Interview for Peds - any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

    ItsyBitsySpider replied to heatherRNinAK's topic in Pediatric

    Hi Heather, I recently interviewed for a position in the peds ED and I was asked that question as well, why I wanted to work in pediatrics. I think your answer is great and sounds very sincere. I...

  12. Pediatric Stethoscopes

    ItsyBitsySpider replied to ItsyBitsySpider's topic in Pediatric

    You've both given me some great information. Thanks so

  13. Pediatric Stethoscopes

    ItsyBitsySpider posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hi everyone~ I am going to be starting in a Pediatric ED in two weeks and I wanted to get some suggestions on what kind of stethoscope would be a good choice. Obviously the patients are between 0 and...

  14. I'm the nosy lady in walmart. Woopsie.

    ItsyBitsySpider replied to Indy's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing Indy, no doubt I would have done the same. Her reaction was probably a result of embarrassment or feeling a little guilty. Maybe next time she goes to cut off the blood supply...

  15. Guys I am RN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    ItsyBitsySpider replied to junglern's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Felicidades!

  16. Should BSNs be paid more?

    ItsyBitsySpider replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    Yes,

  17. Help!! Need Leadership paper topic

    ItsyBitsySpider replied to rmcgrog's topic in General Students

    I did mine last month on Nurses' Unions. I found a ton of information and I was the only one who chose that topic. After the 2nd day of hearing the same topics presented over and over it got really...

  18. CNA Courses?

    ItsyBitsySpider replied to Nurse Alissa's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    They offer a CNA course at Louisiana Technical College, Jefferson Campus, which is on Blair Drive in Metairie right off of Airline. I've heard it's pretty good. Here's the link...

  19. Strange feelings

    ItsyBitsySpider replied to WhatToDo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Unethical? I think that's a bit overboard. It's completely natural to be attracted to someone, as long as you are aware of those feelings and transfer care to someone else if you feel it may hinder...

  20. Things to do while awaiting NCLEX (or any other) test results

    ItsyBitsySpider replied to prmenrs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Great thread idea! My husband likes your ideas too. For me, I buy a CD I've been wanting and put on my headphones and sing really loud. ...oh and walking is a great way to pass time...you can do it...

  21. Things to do while awaiting NCLEX (or any other) test results

    ItsyBitsySpider replied to prmenrs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Great thread idea! My husband likes your ideas too. For me, I buy a CD I've been wanting and put on my headphones and sing really loud. ...oh and walking is a great way to pass time...you can do it...

  22. Things to do while awaiting NCLEX results

    ItsyBitsySpider replied to prmenrs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Great thread idea! My husband likes your ideas too. For me, I buy a CD I've been wanting and put on my headphones and sing really loud. ...oh and walking is a great way to pass time...you can do it...

  23. Breaking Contract - Scholarship Payback Length of Time

    ItsyBitsySpider replied to KristinWW's topic in General Nursing

    If you contact the hospital they will tell you what the payback options are. I have alot of classmates who have gotten themselves into the same situation. None that I've heard of have to pay it back...

  24. Why no Union in Louisiana for Nurses?

    ItsyBitsySpider replied to lcwiney's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am also a senior BSN student in Louisiana and have wondered the same thing for the past year. I am actually presenting this topic for my class next month as part of a grade for our nursing class....

  25. question about foley catheter insertion

    ItsyBitsySpider replied to sweetyjen's topic in General Students

    That's just bad news. I was taught that if you go in the wrong hole you leave the cath in and get a new one and insert it then remove the first. Has anyone else been taught that