donsterRN ASN, BSN

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  1. donsterRN

    What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    donsterRN replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    kathy, that must have been so difficult. i am so sorry. i really admire your strength. sending
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    All out of........

    donsterRN replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    I'm chuckling here, too. It's sometimes a lot of fun to watch the ego being deflated a
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    what color is your scrub-achute?

    donsterRN replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, other departments have specific scrub uniforms. Environmental services wear green with burgundy striped polo shirts, dietary wears burgundy shirts with black slacks and a black cap....
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    medical records

    donsterRN replied to neleh's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto. The reality is just as Asystole RN described. Jail time for HIPAA violations is not
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    The type of nurse I DO want to be...

    donsterRN replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I want to be the nurse that: Always has the time to talk and laugh with my patients. Is knowledgeable and proficient in my skills but knows when to get help. Remembers his indoor voice on night shift....
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    As good as, Better or Worse than you thought it would be...

    donsterRN replied to Krazy4pedsRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's a very interesting question. I haven't really given it much thought. I don't know that I could say better or worse, really. Different days present different challenges, different challenges...
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    Do you still hold doors for women?

    donsterRN replied to gtshin30303's topic in Male Nursing Students

    If the timing is right, I hold the door for everyone. It's the considerate thing to
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    Should I lighten up?

    donsterRN replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are completely justified, for all the reasons you stated. I think it's odd for strangers to ask you about "disgusting" stories! I have a rule; I just don't talk about work outside of...
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    Do you see yourself retiring from nursing, or will you change professions?

    donsterRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a second career for me, too... changed from administration to nursing. I'm too old to change professions again! I'll either retire as a nurse or drop dead as
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    Dealing w/ difficult/drug seeking pts...

    donsterRN replied to nursewho's topic in Medical-Surgical

    This is an excellent post, and I completely agree. It's incredibly frustrating, but you know, it's not my life that they're living. I can't imagine what hell their lives must be like. Whether or not...
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    are filter needles necessary?

    donsterRN replied to brownbook's topic in Patient Medications

    It wouldn't occur to me NOT to use the filter needle when drawing up meds from a glass
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    Okay to email a potential boss?

    donsterRN replied to Bumashes's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Oh, I agree. You never know what kind of mood the the guy will be in. It is a tough
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    Can I have multiple ear piercings?

    donsterRN replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Students

    My school was failry relaxed about many things, but the jewelry issue was very clear. One pair of studs in the earlobes, one ring with no protruding stones, and a wristwatch with a second hand....
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    Okay to email a potential boss?

    donsterRN replied to Bumashes's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Actually, I'm not sure I agree. I don't really see a problem with sending an email to the NM of the ED that states you had submitted an application several weeks ago and just wanted to make sure it...
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    Why Didn't You Go To Med School?

    donsterRN replied to Missy BSN's topic in Nursing Career

    And don't forget how we nurses don't do anything unless we're told to by the
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    19 Credit Hours in my First Semester of NS

    donsterRN replied to Anoetos's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My feeling (simplistic as it is...) is that if you want it bad enough, you'll find a way to make it work. Your schedule sounds challenging, but I suspect you'll not only succeed, but you'll excel as...
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    Bloody secretions from trach-normal or no?

    donsterRN replied to MattiesMama's topic in General Nursing

    I think your patient is fortunate to have you on her side and caring for her. My first thought when reading your post was to check on the anticoags, especially considering her history. After that, if...
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    Would I be a terrible person if . . . ?

    donsterRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, Ruby, you are NOT a terrible person. You're human. I'm so sorry you're going through this. I know how hard it is. It's a vicious disease because it affects so many people. Sending love and...
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    I need help with a care plan for a patient with CAD!

    donsterRN replied to avidhunter3's topic in General Students

    Indeed, risk for impaired mobility and nutrition imbalances. Also, consider knowledge deficits, pain, impaired skin integrity, risk for impaired ventilation,
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    Call me crazy, but...ZOMG School!

    donsterRN replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in General Students

    I'm just a big old school geek. I loved nursing school (even whan I was complaining about how busy I was), and I'm currently researching RN to BSN programs. You're NOT crazy. Let's just call it...
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    What is your splurge?

    donsterRN replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Mir, I've never even heard of Half Price Books! Now, I'll have to search and hope for a location near me...! It sounds like
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    What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    donsterRN replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    For me, it's suctioning trachs. Everything else, I can do almost automatically and not think anything about it afterwards. Suctioning trachs requires deep breathing beforehand, intense focus and...
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    What is your splurge?

    donsterRN replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    God, me too! There is something very therapeutic about it for me. It's the one store that I NEVER feel guilty about buying anything.
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    What is your splurge?

    donsterRN replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Hours (I mean HOURS) at Barnes and
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    fear of vomit?

    donsterRN replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    I am SO LOUD!!! I try not to be, but honestly, I can't be quiet. I've tried.