Butterfliesnroses

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  1. What do you wear to class?

    Butterfliesnroses replied to cmonkey's topic in General Students

    We can wear whatever to theory days. If we are in the lab then it's scrubs or at the very least a lab coat. Clinicals: everyone in their

  2. Good idea to take micro and anatomy together?

    Butterfliesnroses replied to dangerkader08's topic in General Nursing

    I took a and p 2 and micro as well as a math class, plus I had a 1 year old and worked full time. That quarter was VERY busy but

  3. Study groups... To be or not to be?

    Butterfliesnroses replied to RPN_2012's topic in General Students

    I don't do study groups. For me it's not effective to study with others b/c conversation tends to not be on the material. However there are people in my nursing class who study together. That is there...

  4. Unit Councils---help!!!

    Butterfliesnroses replied to irishnurse68's topic in General Nursing

    We have written inservices that is mandatory for us to read and sign. They are posted on the break room table or at the nurses station. 2 places everyone must go (time clock is in the break room). If...

  5. PRN or Part Time? Please Advise

    Butterfliesnroses replied to walktheline's topic in General Nursing

    I work part time (2 days a week) and I'm on-call. It has worked well so far. Monday-Friday is devoted to school and weekends I work (and study, I work evening, so after the pt's are in bed I can...

  6. Not The Best Way To Improve Nursing's Rep!

    Butterfliesnroses replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    I think that it's good that she recognized that she couldn't care for this child and that she didn't abuse him. However, I think she should have given it more time (as others have said). She totally...

  7. When to answer other cna's call lights

    Butterfliesnroses replied to NurxingRoxx's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If I have my own call lights going off or people that are requesting me in my section I tend to them first. The reason being is b/c if I'm in someone else's section and they are in their section and...

  8. Independent LOA

    Butterfliesnroses replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There are some pts who are allowed to sign out and leave. In the sign out book, whoever signs them out (being themselves or a family member or friend, that person is responsible for the pt. Of course...

  9. Hate being a CNA; will I hate nursing?

    Butterfliesnroses replied to queenjulie's topic in General Students

    CNA "work" is so important. As a nurse, no matter what your specialty, you will be providing comfort for your pt's. So yes as a nurse you may need to change their sheets. It doesn't mean you have to...

  10. Uninterested in hospital nursing

    Butterfliesnroses replied to Dusk2Dawn's topic in General Students

    The hospital isn't for everyone. The thing I like about nursing is there are SO many avenues one can do! I think that you'll find your passion, and it doesn't have to be medical/surgical. At least at...

  11. How to Survive the First Week

    Butterfliesnroses replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wouldn't worry about getting fired. They will give you time to get used to the job! I worked for 3 months before I could perform at a reasonable pace. Don't act afraid because the pt's can feel it!...

  12. Is it possible to work full time and become a nurse???

    Butterfliesnroses replied to steelersfan39's topic in Men in Nursing

    During my pre-req's I worked full time. It was doable. However there were 2 days/week when I seen my daughter 2 hours. So I promised myself I wouldn't do that again! In the program I work 2 days/week...

  13. How important is GPA while in Nursing school?

    Butterfliesnroses replied to AcousticFoodie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In my program anything below 80 is failing. I strive for an A...but I also look at it than anything above 80 (ea. unit is worth 100 pts) is extra points I can screw up on later, b/c the truth of the...

  14. Would it be worth it to take an EKG cert class while in nursing school?

    Butterfliesnroses replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's a good idea! I find things I'm familiar with to be easier to learn. For instance, having a baby 2 years ago I had a pretty easy time with the OB unit. I have several family member with...

  15. Is it legal to call yourself "Nurse" when you in fact are not?

    Butterfliesnroses replied to LoveMyDaughters's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a CNA at the moment in a nursing home. I do tell the residents that I'm the nurses aide and if they don't what that is then I'll explain to them. However, if they call me nurse I will answer to...

  16. You know you're Old School when...

    Butterfliesnroses replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    at the nursing home i work in we do use granulex...i do like the smell and people think i'm an odd

  17. Depression & Nursing

    Butterfliesnroses replied to noellebell's topic in General Students

    I'm in my 2nd qtr. Ever since my 2 year old was born I'd felt extreme anxiety. I told my doc but she kept telling me it was normal. Last qtr. I had a GI bleed and landed in the hospital...when I went...

  18. Modesty Issues

    Butterfliesnroses replied to ToryAdore's topic in Operating Room

    To the OP: just remain professional. Talk to the pt. throughout the procedure. Keep the pt. at covered as possible. And if the pt. asks for a nurse of the other gender do what you can to fulfill that...

  19. Fatigue/Failure to Thrive/??? Help please

    Butterfliesnroses replied to CallMeSusan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'd say Risk for Falls, Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements, and Social

  20. Please share your thoughts on this matter.....

    Butterfliesnroses replied to amaxiechRN2011's topic in General Students

    I'm in my first quarter. We get a syllabus for each unit with reading assignments on it. They also lecture off the power points. The way I study is strictly by studying the powerpoints and the...

  21. Dont want my license to cover a certain PCT

    Butterfliesnroses replied to singleprego's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I know as an aide in a nursing home, I do chart charge nurse notified...but I do notify the charge nurse if I chart it. Mainly it's something to cover MY butt. Such as a resident vomits, I'm going to...

  22. HELP Resident calling baby "stupid" What to do!!!??

    Butterfliesnroses replied to WittleOnesRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a former NICU momma I'd be ticked beyond belief if a nurse, doctor, whoever was cussing at my baby. Whether she could understand it or not, that's verbal abuse. One could easily argue that I could...

  23. Rn/don

    Butterfliesnroses replied to sunnyd11's topic in Nurse Management

    The DNS at my work (LTC) is wonderful. She will help sometimes. In fact she told me the other day the reason why she doesn't do paperwork on the floor is because she ends up doing other stuff. I've...

  24. Death stories?

    Butterfliesnroses replied to Teachchildren123's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I had one resident who came back from the hospital. When the medics dropped her off she was talking to her daddy (who was long gone!). She was hungry so I was feeding her. She started gurgling so I...

  25. Death stories?

    Butterfliesnroses replied to Teachchildren123's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I know this is probably off topic but I'll share anyways. I was in labor with my daughter (first birth) when her heart rate dropped, they rushed me to the surgery room to do a c-section. Lots of...