ADPIE10

ADPIE10

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  1. Young Eating Unit Secretaries

    ADPIE10 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    All too often, abuse begets abuse. I've read threads where nurses are disrespected by Doctors. I've read in this thread that nurses scold clerks. I've read how patients scold nurses. Ironically, it...

  2. I am giving up

    ADPIE10 replied to tryingtobecome's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not going to give you false reassurances. I don't know that nursing is right for those that think that it is what they want to do. I read the posts in the forums and watched experienced nurses...

  3. Not allowed to say "I was busy w/ another pt"

    ADPIE10 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. You've definitely given me something to think about. If I ever run across a similiar problem, I think I'll be prepared to say: It sounds as if you're upset because I wasn't available when...

  4. How long do germs live on a surface?

    ADPIE10 replied to Simpleplan's topic in General Nursing

    Assuming you want to know about the most long lived... According to Nester (Nester, E. W., Anderson, D. G., Roberts, C. E., Jr., Nester, 2007), bacteria that form endospores such as Bacillus and...

  5. Student about to get into trouble and in need of advice (real long...sorry!)

    ADPIE10 replied to hardworking woman's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My comments weren't needed

  6. Drug memorization

    ADPIE10 replied to greenfaery's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just took pharmacology for nursing this spring. The instructor focused upon drug categories and it was important to know the name of the drugs that fell into each category. Although the questions...

  7. Age you will/were graduated?

    ADPIE10 replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    I will be 43 when I graduate in June of

  8. SICK OF IT ALL and getting out!!!

    ADPIE10 replied to regnurse1995's topic in General Nursing

    Because I'm not yet a nurse, I can't imagine how you feel. However: 1) You make excellent points for getting out. 2) It sounds like you find nursing fulfilling, but occassionally run into situations...

  9. Help! Very Sweaty Palms

    ADPIE10 replied to keemoeski's topic in General Nursing

    This is kind of stupid, but I've noticed that wearing gloves most of the time helps. If I take off a pair of gloves, then wash and dry my hands, the next pair is usually easier to put on. This also...

  10. Help! Very Sweaty Palms

    ADPIE10 replied to keemoeski's topic in General Nursing

    I've noticed that it's nearly impossible to get non-powdered nitrile gloves on. How have you managed for 15

  11. Drug memorization

    ADPIE10 replied to greenfaery's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Of course, I'll have to ask why? If you've had pharmacology for nursing, then they instructors will typically give you their tips. If you are in clinicals and a drug doesn't sound familiar, then...

  12. The New Nursing Informatics Scope And Standards Is Out

    ADPIE10 replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    This link didn't

  13. First day with hospital wide computer charting!

    ADPIE10 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    The computers are often loaded with a lojack. Actively raising awareness of this fact will usually discourage theft. Additionally, the computers that are typically used as terminal type devices with...

  14. First day with hospital wide computer charting!

    ADPIE10 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Background: I'm not a nurse. I've been accepted into an ADN program and will be beginning in August and anticipating graduating in June 2010. I've been a programmer analyst, systems analyst,...

  15. 41 man told to go into nursing because...

    ADPIE10 replied to ThatPoshGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Your story is consistent with what I have heard... There are some individuals that are accepted after 40, but they usually bring other kinds of experience or success to the profession. Scholastic...

  16. Changing careers but discouraged by a failed student

    ADPIE10 replied to Cartman1532's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It's very painful for students that have not completed the nursing program when they perceive personal failure. You'll have to determine for yourself if the words you hear is sage counsel or bitter...