Kelly_the_Great

Kelly_the_Great

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  1. What would you do?

    Kelly_the_Great replied to MommyJoy's topic in General Students

    Hmmm, maybe. But I see a common thread amongst the opposing group of a mentality that says, "if I can't, they shouldn't be able to either." So really, what's it about? Is it about someone not...

  2. What would you do?

    Kelly_the_Great replied to MommyJoy's topic in General Students

    I agree w/ Mercy's stmt., in other words, "let he who is without sin cast the 1st stone." Also, don't you already have enough to mind, in mindin' your own

  3. Old nurses dont want to learn new tricks?

    Kelly_the_Great replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I was really reluctant to respond to this thread b/c honestly, I think the OP is full of sh!t and this had to have been a j/k, right? And really, I'm not trying to be "mean" I just, you know,...

  4. Had my first test of the semester

    Kelly_the_Great replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in LPN to RN

    That drives me crazy too! I always want to know RIGHT THEN! You probably did really good though...:) I have my 1st geri test Wed. and haven't had time to study for it @ all d/t OB care plan &...

  5. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

    Kelly_the_Great replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career

    FutureNurse35, I really admire your enthusiasm! :) Word of caution though, be careful not to over-romanticize your view of the nurse's role. It's a lot of hard work and responsibility, often w/ very...

  6. Had my first test of the semester

    Kelly_the_Great replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Did you find out anything, southern? How'd ya do?

  7. Gulf Coast Region - Live there? How is it?

    Kelly_the_Great replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in Texas Nursing

    I very much agree.

  8. Gulf Coast Region - Live there? How is it?

    Kelly_the_Great replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey Gennaver, Didn't mean to intentionally be vague. However, with discrimination or racial/cultural tensions it can be just that, often it is expressed in an subtle display so it is hard to put...

  9. Learned something interesting in Nutrition

    Kelly_the_Great replied to nursemelani's topic in LPN to RN

    I think it's [obesity] a multifactorial phenomena: activity, genetics, diet and hormones (which I suppose is also genetics to some degree). And, honestly, I think genetics is the strongest factor....

  10. Nursing diagnosis "altered energy field"

    Kelly_the_Great replied to paphgrl's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Chadash, I have really enjoyed your posts. Please don't feel insecure about your "fit" or your contributions.

  11. Rubin's Theory - Maternal Role Attainment???

    Kelly_the_Great posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm hoping someone can help me, please! I'm in a transition program, doing OB rotation. Part of our care plan assessment's requirements is to include information using Rubin's theory and the tasks...

  12. Florida woman goes into hospital to have baby, leaves as a double amputee

    Kelly_the_Great replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused too! Did she have strep & needed the amputations (seems pretty extreme to me) somehow? Is this a matter of lack of informed consent or hey, it was performed on the wrong patient...

  13. For Those that Wear Support Stockings...

    Kelly_the_Great replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    You're so funny...lol Hey, isn't it great that flares/bootcut/wide leg have come back in style? I have tree trunks for legs (no knees @ all - no matter what size i am - no "definition" i guess) and...

  14. You can and will take it with you!

    Kelly_the_Great replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hey TriageRN_34, Are their offices located to any others nearby? Maybe they should have their employees start usin' their neighbors bathrooms so they don't have to waste on H2O & TP. ETA: D@mn,...

  15. For Those that Wear Support Stockings...

    Kelly_the_Great replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Also, Bipley, if I'm not mistaken, I think some of the medical supply companies will help measure you, etc. Just out of curiosity, have you talked to your pcp about this? I always get suspicious...

  16. WHY are nurses so catty??

    Kelly_the_Great replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Are you

  17. You can and will take it with you!

    Kelly_the_Great replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'd also like to know how many chiefs it took to come up with the idea that all the indians/scouts needed to take their garbage home to

  18. Instructor already being less than supportive

    Kelly_the_Great replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Yeah, Trauma, we have to set-up our own clinicals too. They assign us a preceptor but then we have to set-up the dates, etc. I kind of like the whole preceptor thing b/c it gives you a degree of...

  19. Instructor already being less than supportive

    Kelly_the_Great replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Yeah, I order online too b/c I live > 1 hr. away and b/c I can't stand the wait...lol I've had a similiar situatio w/ cashier's office. The line is absolutely horrible the 1st week of reg. &...

  20. Instructor already being less than supportive

    Kelly_the_Great replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Hey Southern, Sorry t' hear about the less than desirable beginning of a relationship to last you an entire semester... Maybe things won't be as bad as they look/feel starting out and maybe she'll...

  21. WHY are nurses so catty??

    Kelly_the_Great replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ROTFLMAO!!!

  22. 'rotting' not for weak stomachs...

    Kelly_the_Great replied to bebop1's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Bebop1, Bless

  23. For Those that Wear Support Stockings...

    Kelly_the_Great replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Delicate wash & air dry overnight. BTW, Marie, you will be amazed @ what a difference wearing them will make @ the end of the day (especially you in

  24. WHY are nurses so catty??

    Kelly_the_Great replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeah, right...And if men do happen to act "catty" it obviously must be due to the "feminization" of our culture/society... (said

  25. HH Nurses-Any Advice for HHA?

    Kelly_the_Great replied to following_faith's topic in Home Health

    So, have you had your 1st day yet? Feeling a little more confident? I agree w/ SWRN84. You really are such a vital aspect of the care team, especially in HH d/t the close relationship you have an...