tainted1972

tainted1972 ASN, RN

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  1. Am I still up for nursing?

    tainted1972 replied to havehope's topic in General Nursing

    good shoes are a must.. and you will get used to it and so will your

  2. How about your favorite Old Wives Tales related to health?

    tainted1972 replied to NurseyTonyaLPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    -Orgasms cure fevers.... :) ( it works ) -Orgasms take away menstrual cramps -my grandmother used to blow smoke in our ears to cure ear infections.. never worked -warm olive oil does ease the pain of...

  3. How about your favorite Old Wives Tales related to health?

    tainted1972 replied to NurseyTonyaLPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    When the body is cold it is stressed.. think about it. Our immune systems slow down when our bodies are stressed. But you still have to be exposed to the virus, being cold just makes your more...

  4. Medicine or Nursing?

    tainted1972 replied to JamesJr.'s topic in General Nursing

    How about becoming a Nurse Practitioner? You can almost have the best of both worlds

  5. Disappointing news, what can I do?

    tainted1972 replied to WannabeNurse(:'s topic in General Nursing

    Its admirable that you want to get a jump start on your career. At your age you will have a difficult time getting any job. A CNA job right now is impossible, you are too young. Contact your local...

  6. can u be a nurse with hyperhidrosis?

    tainted1972 replied to kmccl0013's topic in General Nursing

    My hands get very sweaty when I am nervous, I learned early on in nursing school that sweaty hands did not go over well when trying to put on sterile gloves, and keep them sterile. It was especially...

  7. Best way to lift a sagging breast for apical pulse

    tainted1972 replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    I have been able to slip the stethoscope under the breast without having to lift it. Or Simply say " I need to listen under your breast" some people will move it for you. If I have to do it, I use...

  8. HIPAA privacy question

    tainted1972 replied to nurseandre34's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I have to be honest and say that I would have done the same thing. I would have assumed that since the mother was in the room, the patient didnt mind her knowing about any medical issues or...

  9. University of Rio Grande

    tainted1972 replied to tainted1972's topic in LPN to RN

    Rio Grande is very good at answering questions if you call them. I am an LPN attending the LPN to RN

  10. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    tainted1972 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Although the X-rays are cool to look at, Do not swallow a steak knife. If you are lucky enough to survive and escape major injury from swallowing a steak knife. Do not do it again, you will NOT be as...

  11. Losing motivation to study, any tips??

    tainted1972 replied to Newbiestudent18's topic in General Nursing

    I have a hard time staying focused when the subject is boring or too complex. I usually will google the subject and try to find a good video that explains the concept I am learning about. I...

  12. Does anyone else feel this way?

    tainted1972 replied to Seth O Scope's topic in General Nursing

  13. Lvn or Rn any suggetions?

    tainted1972 replied to superstar1166's topic in LPN to RN

    No matter what you do first you will have a hard time finding a job when you graduate. I decided to become an LPN first and I am currently making a good salary while I am working towards my RN. I was...

  14. Comfortable Shoes

    tainted1972 replied to LatinainOhio's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I suffered from Plantar Faciitis for many years, orthotics, cortisone injections different brands of shoes... ugh.. nothing worked. I started paying attention to what the surgery staff wore many of...

  15. Seizure while eating- what to do?

    tainted1972 replied to ajangel25's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    If you think about the the ABC's. Airway is top priority, I agree that safety is important; but what good is it going to do if the client cannot breathe? I would have someone call 911 (which should...

  16. I need advice~ =)

    tainted1972 replied to Rk222's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Free health insurance?? Take it. I pay 240 dollars per month for health insurance and it comes directly from my paycheck my pay after insurance is about 2 dollars less per hour. Keep in mind that...

  17. LVN to RN. Need Major Help!

    tainted1972 replied to DalyMomma's topic in LPN to RN

    I chose to become an LPN because the waiting list for RN was too long. I am currently enrolled in an LPN to RN program. If I had waited for the RN program instead of being an LPN first. I would be...

  18. Lost varicella immunity?

    tainted1972 replied to SkiMama's topic in General Nursing

    I had a mild case of chicken pox when I was 5. I remember it very clearly because I was convinced that it was caused from a cut and paste project at school that involved chickens, was the cause of it...

  19. University of Rio Grande

    tainted1972 replied to tainted1972's topic in LPN to RN

    The class is moving by fairly quickly, I am almost done with the discussion board posts, so I will be able to focus on the last 3 exams. I feel pretty good about things, just anxious to be done...

  20. University of Rio Grande

    tainted1972 replied to tainted1972's topic in LPN to RN

    I am currently in 13606 .. so far so good, it is moving pretty fast. I have already taken one test and I feel pretty good about it. How were you able to get out of taking

  21. Newer nurse to DD/MR nursing

    tainted1972 replied to HappyNurse09's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    The large majority of the families I deal with are amazing... but there are a few that make my life a little bit difficult. Anyone else dealing with a family that "knows better" than all the doctors,...

  22. First Aid

    tainted1972 replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    My employer requires that all employees (including Nurses) have American Red Cross First aid and CPR. So I think it is just an employers

  23. NCSBN commercial

    tainted1972 replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    I cant help but to notice all of the hanging long hair, jewelry, and makeup. And some of those girls look like they are barely out of high school. Also did you notice that the only men in the...

  24. Patient Care Tech to Registered Nurse

    tainted1972 replied to dscott76's topic in General Nursing

    yes, Stay with your current employer until you graduate, most of the people I graduated with were hired by current employers. Once you work for at least a year as a nurse, it will be easier to find...

  25. Oops... (things we've done to embarrass ourselves and our docs.)

    tainted1972 replied to aglpn's topic in Nursing Humor

    I worked on a Med Surg floor as a PCA before I became a Nurse. One of our cardiologists was admitted for a Cholecystectomy. It would not have been that big of a deal if I hadn't seen him everyday on...