wanderlust99

wanderlust99

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  1. Not a real nurse huh?

    wanderlust99 replied to kkrlaa5512's topic in School

    School nurse sounds so much better than a hospital nurse. I envy

  2. I maybe in trouble, HIPPA Violation

    wanderlust99 replied to ms.amy03's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I'm not trying to kick you when your down, but you just posted this again, but on a public forum, with your first name and your picture visible. Remember that things said on the internet can follow...

  3. Need advice! What kind of unit should I request for fall practicum?

    wanderlust99 replied to peachnurse22's topic in General Nursing

    I did my preceptorship in a very busy level 1 trauma ICU. I saw so many things I never did in nursing school, chest tubes, docs opening chest walls at bedside, vents, wounds, ng tubes, starting ivs,...

  4. Tummy Tuck and BA- going back to work

    wanderlust99 replied to hbshearer, rn's topic in General Nursing

    I would take off the full 6 weeks, but that's just me. I wouldn't trust that I wouldn't be forced to lift, but it depends on your

  5. Rounding on patients at night

    wanderlust99 replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient who I thought was sleeping all night and doing great, until I went in around 0630 before shift change and he started yelling at me, telling me I didn't do my job and he was in pain all...

  6. Cleaning fees

    wanderlust99 replied to Italia61703's topic in Travel

    I would call the apartment complex and ask them if they really did replace the carpets. It doesn't surprise me that AMN would do this, they are a horrible company. Did they give you back your...

  7. Stay calm dad - possible future nurse :)

    wanderlust99 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    he needed oxygen:) smart

  8. Cocaine Toothache Drops

    wanderlust99 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen liquid cocaine, as recently as last year, in a hospital setting. I don't remember why it was

  9. Assessment in different languages

    wanderlust99 replied to sofiamcclain's topic in Emergency

    I wish all these people coming to the US would attempt to learn

  10. Nurse with Disdain

    wanderlust99 replied to StuckInTheMiddle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you hate nursing now, don't try to become a nurse practioner. It's the same BS. Just quit nursing all together if you hate it. Life is too short to do something you

  11. New Nurse can't eat lunch

    wanderlust99 replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

    I believe in break nurses and an allotted 30 minute break where you get to leave the unit and actually take a f'n lunch break. It really ****** me off when I work at hospitals that don't have a break...

  12. Cleaning fees

    wanderlust99 replied to Italia61703's topic in Travel

    Sounds like something American Mobile would

  13. How do you all like to start your shifts?

    wanderlust99 replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

    5 cigarettes in my car before I go in and a

  14. Night shift better for shy personalities?

    wanderlust99 replied to mamacita2's topic in General Nursing

    Either one, it depends what you are more comfortable with as a nurse. The shy part I really wouldn't worry about. You will eventually have to put yourself out there, day or night shift. And...

  15. Travel nursing vs. Strike nursing

    wanderlust99 replied to Traveler_RN_BSN's topic in Travel

    The money doesn't seem that great to me. 50/hr doesn't seem like enough, are you working strikes in

  16. Simulation lab?

    wanderlust99 replied to cosmicmama's topic in Travel

    3 weeks orientation? I've thought about trying Phoenix, give us an

  17. Skype Interview with Cruise Line

    wanderlust99 replied to EMSnut45's topic in Travel

    The cruise job is a travel/contract job? How did you hear about it? I don't think the video interview is to see how attractive or skinny you are. It's to show how personable you are and get a better...

  18. BS Chemistry - ADN or BSN program?

    wanderlust99 replied to BenFL's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I would look into becoming a pharmacist if I had my BS in chemistry. Forget nursing or

  19. Critical Thinking: you have it or you don't. Agree or disagree?

    wanderlust99 replied to LTCnurse11's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    it's

  20. Which is better RN cert. from a community college or BSN

    wanderlust99 replied to wchelsea's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If I had a BS in another field and wanted to go into nursing, I'd look into the different masters programs

  21. People think I am stupid

    wanderlust99 replied to nikkole318's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If they think you are lazy, some suggestions to not appear lazy include: -don't sit down for long periods of time, even if you are charting, try to do some of it standing up, it makes you appear...

  22. Got "nurse face"? How'd you get it?

    wanderlust99 replied to Cinquefoil's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Botox.

  23. Question of about indweling foley catheter procedure

    wanderlust99 replied to Christylky's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't understand questions like these. Don't you have a nursing book with rationale? Would you put boiling water on your urethra?

  24. Computers that don't work

    wanderlust99 replied to rnckr's topic in General Nursing

    It varies from hospital to hospital. As a traveler I've worked in many. In some hospitals you simply pick up a phone and someone will be there in 10 minutes to fix your computer. Most other places...

  25. My feet HURT!!!

    wanderlust99 replied to NursieNurseLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a big fan of running shoes. They provide me w/the most support. I don't like danskos or any clogs anymore. I also wear the knee high socks for diabetics (even though I'm not). Those