tainted1972

tainted1972 ASN, RN

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  1. Great Doctors

    tainted1972 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A few years ago I worked as a Patient Care assistant on a Med Surg Floor. One day I was preparing to clean up a patient who had been incontinent (BM). The doctor came in and inquired about what I was...

  2. I just want to use my skills!

    tainted1972 replied to anashenwrath's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I couldn't get into a hospital in my city either, I am starting my BSN in a few months. Anyway, I accepted a PRN position in a LTC facility and I am getting more hours than I need and plenty of...

  3. Deep dish or Thin crust?

    tainted1972 replied to blackvans1234's topic in Nursing Humor

    Good times!

  4. Swollen Feet!

    tainted1972 replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in General Nursing

    You just want to get some compression stockings, you can find them anywhere you purchase nursing uniforms. I really like the knee high ones, they work

  5. Has this ever happened to you?

    tainted1972 replied to jchilds's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I tend to let em go when I am crouch down to do something.. expecially emptying foleys for some

  6. Unethical hiring practices

    tainted1972 replied to Zippitydoodah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My company makes it very clear in orientation that no one is officially hired until after their 90 day probationary period, at which time they can decide to "fire" you. I think you should go over...

  7. Is it worth going the LVN route to get into the RN programs faster?

    tainted1972 replied to naly.sayavong's topic in LPN to RN

    University of Rio Grande in

  8. LPN and IV/Phlebotomy certifications

    tainted1972 replied to Bess87's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Soon I will be working as an RN for the same company I currently work for as an LPN with IV cert. I will be getting an $8hr increase in pay. I know many nurses who are happy being LPNs, there is...

  9. PCT/nursing student in need of career advice-scared of pigeon hole

    tainted1972 replied to sunnybabe's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a PCA ( same thing as a PCT) for 3 years, I quit so I could go to school full time.. i have since graduated and despite my experience on a very busy, Med surg/tele unit.... I have not...

  10. C in Comp 1 in 2005...but have a Bachelors

    tainted1972 replied to centexnurse313's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you were applying to a program that was highly competitive I would say take the classes again. But for a CC program, keep the

  11. NCLEX-RN, 75 Questions, Good Pop-Up, Some Thoughts

    tainted1972 replied to RachNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed the NCLEX PN and the NCLEX RN .. the first time. The only thing that I did to study was answer as many practice questions I could a couple of hours a day starting about 3 days before I took...

  12. Facebook while on the clock?

    tainted1972 replied to maureen924's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Before there were cell phones and internet. We used to spend our down time actually working on things like stocking and cleaning. There is always something that needs to be done. If you are being...

  13. New Grad Program or Job

    tainted1972 replied to FutureNurse112's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with other posters, get a job as an aide in a facility that hires

  14. NCLEX and pregnant?

    tainted1972 replied to CarrieNurse1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think you should wait until you have been working a few months. The first year on the job is extremely stressful. NCLEX is nothing compared to what a new nurse goes through the first

  15. Tall/Plus sized scrubs

    tainted1972 replied to Lauryen828's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like Cherokee scrubs. I have worn 3x and they are comfy. I have found that unisex draw string pants are usually more baggy in the thighs and longer than my womens scrub pants. The unisex ones are...

  16. BS Chemistry - ADN or BSN program?

    tainted1972 replied to BenFL's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Definitely better to get your BSN, many employers are preferring it, and some are requiring their nurses to have BSNs. If you can get a job in a hospital you may be able to get tuition

  17. Shopping for online lpn to rn school

    tainted1972 replied to onyx33us's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You are not going to find an LPN-RN program that is 100% online, Clinicals are a requirement for an ADN. I graduated from an onlline LPNto RN program. I spent one day a week in clinicals and other...

  18. What are some important abbreviations I should be familiar with?

    tainted1972 replied to NursingBro's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have seen older doctors use abreviations and symbols that I have never seen .. it is helpful if you know them so you will be able to read

  19. Call in sick, or risk getting patients sick?

    tainted1972 replied to stelarRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Personally, I cannot stand it when nurses; or any other staff for that matter, come into work sick. ( my definition of sick.. you have a fever, cold symptoms cannot be reduced with otc meds, vomiting,...

  20. Soiled Scrubs Mid-Shift

    tainted1972 replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in General Nursing

    If I have to change my scrubs I rinse them in a sink at work, place them in a plastic bag and wash in a washer at

  21. Indiana wesleyan university

    tainted1972 replied to mclavers's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Please keep everyone posted about your journey, I am currently looking into BSN programs

  22. ideas for nurse satisfaction and scheduling

    tainted1972 replied to jjacobson307's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I worked a med surg floor where we did our own scheduling, it was awesome. Everyone was assigned weekends so the manager started out by scheduling the weekends then she placed the rest of the...

  23. LPN-RN school online?

    tainted1972 replied to Yuvonne's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just recently graduated from an online LPN-RN program. I do not reccommend going the online route for many reasons. If you are able to go to school and not work at the same time, go for it. I...

  24. Hardest thing about nursing school?

    tainted1972 replied to mariaberry19's topic in General Students

    For me it was pharmacology and labs, I have a very difficult time remembering drugs, side effects, uses etc... I also have a horrible time remembering lab values. Some stay with me, but eventually all...

  25. Did I waste my time/money?

    tainted1972 replied to vm156's topic in General Nursing

    I do not feel like you wasted time and money, the beauty of nursing is that there are many many options out there. However, you are not going to figure out what it is that you enjoy until you start...