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    Funny things our patients say

    Staragate replied to Isitpossible's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Upon transferring a LOL who didn't think I was strong enough: "You handle me like a
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    African American male here. I have some questions for my fellow nurses

    Staragate replied to Shack502's topic in General Students

    I learned to juggle. (Literally, I can now keep 3 bean bags in the air.) Time management and organization is a biggie. The hardest part of NS isn't the material, it's life around it. Keeping the cars...
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    Questions about Pima medical institute & Carrington college

    Staragate replied to lucy88's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Try to find out if your credits are transferable if you go for a BSN. I go to Pima CC and I love it. There was a waiting list, but not as long as rumored. (1 1/2 years) I am happy with the program and...
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    What will you do with your RN license?

    Staragate replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    I love the brain. I'm interested in neurology, pediatrics, cardiology. I am thinking about getting into autism education. The GI lab looks like a good place to be. Geez! There are so many
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    A nurse's favorite song?

    Staragate replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I don't really have a favorite song, but I think Transfusion kind of fits. It's a 60s song. Transfusion, transfusion. I'm just a mess of contusions. I'm never never never going to speed again. Slip...
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    What will YOU do with your first "real" paycheck!?

    Staragate replied to DZcarrie's topic in General Students

    Pay off the cards, house and student loans. After that: ROAD TRIP! I want to hit as many states as I can, then rent a cabin in Yellowstone. For my actual first paycheck? A new dress and a really nice...
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    NCLEX Board Game - I want this!

    Staragate posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    RNtertainment I was cruising Amazon, when I saw this. HAHAHAHA! I know what I want to ask for Christmas. It would make study groups that much more fun.
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    It's 2012, and I Was Hired 1 Hour after Graduation!

    Staragate replied to PacoUSA's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Good job and congratulations. The job advice doesn't hurt,
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    What jobs did you do before nursing?

    Staragate replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    Special ed aide.... lots of hands on experience there! I loved those kids. First job was lumber company secretary/cashier. Not a bad one, but got hit on by a lot of men. Taught me how to deflect...
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    One year experience, is it law?

    Staragate replied to asr10 user's topic in Home Health

    From what was explained to me.... medicaid will only reimburse for caregiver services by someone with at least 1 year
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    How messed up is this?

    Staragate replied to jelly221,RN's topic in General Nursing

    We have a convention in Tucson that is held at a very popular resort. 50 nurses citywide get honored... and not just from the big hospitals. It involves a 2 day celebration... a conference day with...
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    Something for all you school nurses...

    Staragate replied to caregiver1977's topic in School

    Inhalers can save the life of the child so when she needs it, she needs it THEN! That said, the nurse should have followed policy and had a med letter signed by the mother. At my son's school, he...
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    Pts paying for night nursery care??

    Staragate replied to mombabyRN96's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What are you doing now with the bili-babies? post-circumcision observation? Hypothermia babies? Is all that stuff really in all the patients rooms? What happens when a baby is up for adoption? I...
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    From Birth to Death

    Staragate posted a topic in General Students

    These last few weeks in clinicals, I've been taking care of brand-new moms and babies. Brand new beginnings and patients who are full of life. It was wonderful. I loved the excitement of a new family....
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    From Birth to Death

    Staragate replied to Staragate's topic in General Students

    I showed this story to my mom and she told me that she got chills reading it. I must say that I was very unsettled by this, just because it was my first time. Her passing was expected and she was...
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    How do you remember to check on patients q 15min or 2hrs, etc?

    Staragate replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    Create a brain sheet. -Make a column for each patient, with some vital info - dx, orders, info -Then write down times from the beginning of your shift to the end. -At the hour of each task, make a...
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    Graduating Class of 2012 - Shout Out Here!!

    Staragate replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Students

    December, baby!
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    Inaccurate respiratory rates

    Staragate replied to MattNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I usually count them when the bp pump is going or hold a wrist, peeking at my watch.... but really counting chest expansions. People generally stop talking when I do those
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    My warm and fuzzy for the night

    Staragate replied to Mandychelle79's topic in Psychiatric

    What a great story! Thank you for
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    Cleaning my Littmann

    Staragate replied to Owloveyou's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Did any of the methods
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    Things we think that we do not say... humorous...

    Staragate replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You are 100 years old. I hope I'm just like you when I'm your age. You have energy AND attitude. You love your coffee and always ask for it. I can relate. I can see you going for another 10 or 20...
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    What's the first thing you'll buy when you're officially an RN?

    Staragate replied to mssjez's topic in General Students

    New house, new car, new clothes and a trip to
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    Gift ideas for a preceptor? (school nurse)

    Staragate replied to brillohead's topic in School

    The bandage idea is great! Also a personalized pen with her name engraved would be nice. Hopefully it won't 'walk' away like regular pens
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    Obstetrics Clinicals SCARE me so much im considering dropping out :(

    Staragate replied to canadiandude's topic in Male Nursing Students

    today was a really slow day on the labor and delivery floor. only 3 moms in labor and two deliveries. i got to be there for the big moment for one of them. amazing. i had tears and was glad i was...
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    You know you're a student nurse when...

    Staragate replied to knittingmonster's topic in General Students

    ... when you gulp your coffee running out the door and think "That's a