Butterfliesnroses

Butterfliesnroses

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  1. Outraged by no more privacy

    Butterfliesnroses replied to inquiringaide's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a problem being fingerprinted. I DO however have a problem being credit checked! I'm sorry, yes I have bad credit. This is the result of a stupid 18 year old girl getting in over her...

  2. Pre-Pre-Nursing: Tips before starting school?

    Butterfliesnroses replied to elisemichelle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As far as tips when you have kids. I would get up before my daughter or stay up later than her to study. Also I was a working mom so I'd take some study materials to work and study on my breaks and my...

  3. OUCH!!!! Ampule issues. Anyone else have problems?

    Butterfliesnroses replied to notyourordinarymom's topic in General Nursing

    I've never opened an ampule except in nursing school as practice. They taught us both ways. Either way opening them was scary! I've only been a nurse for 2 months though so I may come across them...

  4. Where do you put your stethoscope?

    Butterfliesnroses replied to newbiepnp's topic in General Students

    I put mine on my med cart when not in use...If I think I'll need it I'll wear it around my neck into a

  5. Given another patient's medication to satisfy MAR.What do you do? Orientee

    Butterfliesnroses replied to rn_nxt_dr's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    You shouldn't be so surprised that you were let go...You are makng a mountain out of a molehill...rather than complaining you should have FIXED the problem by ordering the meds right

  6. Bipolar-Should I ask for ADA accomodations?

    Butterfliesnroses replied to AZRN2112's topic in General Nursing

    I think that it comes off as you feeling entitled to not only have a set schedule but to have EVERY Sunday off. That's not really FAIR to others who would like Sundays off as well. I think that if you...

  7. Are there any bilingual, trilingual, or polygots on here?

    Butterfliesnroses replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    Alot of times one can't obtain a job in the area I live in w/out knowing spanish. We have a large population of Hispanics that only speak Spanish. Some of the jobs specify if you don't know Spanish...

  8. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy books...

    Butterfliesnroses replied to my3suns's topic in General Students

    Our school library has them. I thumbed through one, it looked interesting enough, but I never used it as a study tool. I stuck to the required reading (as that was enough to keep me busy, studying)....

  9. more on glucose monitoring

    Butterfliesnroses replied to debRN0417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We only have the one time use lancets...I can't imagine using a multiple use lancet! Talk about SCARY! The nursing home I did clinical in have multi-use lancets (but we didn't use them on multiple ppl...

  10. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    Butterfliesnroses replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!

  11. ever doubt/second guess yourself?

    Butterfliesnroses replied to grasshopper7780's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't let yourself get scared! Well I guess you can..Just know it's healthy to have some fear! I let my fear get in the way of my dreams...I was just about ready to enter the nursing program (I have...

  12. Patient Priority

    Butterfliesnroses replied to chicklet74's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    you will get more help if you tell us what you think

  13. How do I walk back into a room

    Butterfliesnroses replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could give you a huge hug but I can't. I think that in the end this WILL make you a better nurse. I truly believe that you will make it your goal to allow patients to have a "good" death...

  14. calling ALL newly licensed NURSES.......[3yrs<]

    Butterfliesnroses replied to NURSESrMEAN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated from LPN school in June 2010, took nclex in sept 2010, had a job in oct 2010. I was hired at the facility I was a CNA at for the 6 yrs before that. Also I had to make a choice...continue on...

  15. Night Shift Advice

    Butterfliesnroses replied to MeTheRN's topic in General Nursing

    I love working weekends b/c the supervisors aren't there and MDs aren't calling. I mean I enjoy the help from the higher ups but I like being able to do my job w/out a bunch of interupptions! So...

  16. Is anyone else quitting their job one they enter the nursing program?

    Butterfliesnroses replied to mybrowneyedgirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm currently a LPN. I was a CNA and worked as one when I went through school. I worked full time during my pre-reqs. I also had a 1-2 year old during that time. My significant other can't work...

  17. What would nurses like from families on holidays?

    Butterfliesnroses replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a fat kid so a thank you and some goodies

  18. Betrayed by my Program

    Butterfliesnroses replied to This's topic in General Students

    I think it's typical to lose students every quarter. My community college that I attended had 100% on the LPN year and then lower for the RN. This tells me that they would weed out. I believe this is...

  19. All preferences aside, what is the best "track" for a new nurse to learn?

    Butterfliesnroses replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in General Nursing

    I started out in LTC (been there 2 months). I'm a LPN and the local hospital doesn't hire LPNs in med-surg. I could drive 30 minutes away and try my hat at med-surg I suppose. However my heart is...

  20. Dear Precepting Student:

    Butterfliesnroses replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Students

    In my nursing school there is the LPN and RN year. They don't teach IVs in the LPN year but do in the RN year. I hear they are going to change the cirrculum and teach IVs in first year. I ended up...

  21. Happy Moment in the ICU

    Butterfliesnroses replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. That is so

  22. Organization Advice Needed...

    Butterfliesnroses replied to daisyfleur70's topic in General Students

    Have you tried study groups? I was strugging one of the quarters and so I got w/a group of girls. We would get together for 8 hours the day before the test and go over ALL the info covered. It really...

  23. *Vent* RN's make toast?!?!?!

    Butterfliesnroses replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow this is so crazy! Dietary can't pass my meds, or do my assessments! So why should I make the toast? I mean I have NO problem doing things like making toast or passing fluids, I really don't. I'm...

  24. "Nurses Are So Mean"

    Butterfliesnroses replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been a new nurse for 2 months. I've been treated fairly well. I have no c/o mistreatment. Sometimes I'll hear a snide comment but I ignore it or let it slide b/c I have bigger fish to fry than to...

  25. How do you deal with a doctor who sweared on you over the phone?

    Butterfliesnroses replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've never had a MD swear at me but I did have one get a little sarcastic. I called b/c the res was refusing meds b/c they were making his mouth dry. The MD said yes it's called water. I then stated...