squirmals

squirmals specializes in Neuro, Rehab, Ltc mng.

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1. Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

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

   We are taught as nurses to allow privacy for pts...what ever they want to do. I have no problem as long as I can do what I need to do. She needs to get over it. We have to look at people as just that,...

2. Best Nursing Quotes

   squirmals replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   You have to

3. National Nurse's Week vs. National Hospital Week

   squirmals replied to kat7ap's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Our hospital is celebrating Healthcare system week. ??? Today we are to have our kids draw pictures the end of the week is celebrated with a pet parade. Oy

4. Stress Relief after a BAD shift?

   squirmals replied to JStollRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I agree with the wine. My husband never understood, now he's an RN and has taken up a glass of wine after work. I also picture jumping into a swimming pool and sit on the bottom of the pool while I'm...

5. What is "burnout" and how do you cope?

   squirmals replied to nunnurse1's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I can so relate. I hate everyday I walk off the floor. I get a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye. I'm so sure I could have done it better if my hands weren't tied behind my back and had just a...

6. Flu shot issue

   squirmals replied to coolpeach's topic in Disaster Preparation

7. shouldnt precepting be teaching , not working?

   squirmals replied to Venetian's topic in General Nursing

   Boy can I relate. I am orienting for PCU and was told I would train in ICU for several months. After my first month I was sent to PCU without a preceptor, it's hit and miss who I'll be with. I did...

8. Just took NCLEX-RN

   squirmals replied to vballmanrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Congrats all! I found out yesterday there is a life outside of school and studying. It's amazing, I forgot about

9. Just took NCLEX-RN

   squirmals replied to vballmanrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Congrats!! Feels GREAT, doesn't

10. Just took NCLEX-RN

    squirmals replied to vballmanrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I paid the $$$$ to know and then found out a few hours later it was on the wyoming bon site. On top of that I got the hard copy in the mail, 5 hours after I paid the money. I thought for sure it would...

11. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    squirmals replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I tested on Wednesday, paid for the results this morning to find out I passed. I just went and got the mail and the hard copy is sitting in my mailbox. I can't believe it, I'm totally official. FYI-I...

12. Just took NCLEX-RN

    squirmals replied to vballmanrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I

13. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    squirmals replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I

14. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    squirmals replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    On Wednesday, when I took the NCLEX-RN my horoscope said "Prosperity is just around th corner, if it is not here already. All your efforts are about to pay off and pay off in a big way." I just...

15. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    squirmals replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So is it 48 hours from when you take the test? I took mine at 0800 yesterday and can't stand the wait. I keep trying to think positive, but the pessimistict bug keep over taking my brain. Don't know...