Misslady113

Misslady113

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  1. Depressed about life choices

    Misslady113 replied to Dwilder's topic in General Nursing

    Ok. I am going to briefly share my story with you. I went to college in 2001 and didn't like the subject I was taking. Not only did I have a lot of C's the first semester, I also had four F's the...

  2. How was your first day/week of nursing school?

    Misslady113 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello to all. I start my program on the 27th and I was curious to know how is it going so far for those who have started before

  3. Any advice for a Pre nursing student :)

    Misslady113 replied to 1futurenurse12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    READ THE BOOK!!!! I can't tell you how many students I saw that thought they could get past by just reading the power points and the notes. In my A&P 1 class I read the book and finished with an...

  4. Did I help or hurt him???? :(

    Misslady113 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am a c.n.a/ starting nursing student and I got my first taste of some critical care tonight. Long story short a young boy got shot on my block and I ran to the scene to help him(couldn't help it, I...

  5. Did I help or hurt him???? :(

    Misslady113 replied to Misslady113's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    To madsmom1.... it was very traumatizing. I think the worst part wasn't seeing him or all the mess but the utter despair and hopelessness and shock of his friends when he got shot. They were...

  6. Did I help or hurt him???? :(

    Misslady113 replied to Misslady113's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I just want to reassure you all that I absolutely assessed the scene first, not just rushed in naively. From what I saw, it was clear, and evidently I'm still here so I made the right choice. He was...

  7. Did I help or hurt him???? :(

    Misslady113 replied to Misslady113's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I definately made sure the scene was safe first by asking his friends if the gunman was gone. Once they assured me he was, I ran to help him. Unfortunately, he died this afternoon. But the quick...

  8. Did I help or hurt him???? :(

    Misslady113 replied to Misslady113's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you all for you responses. It helped comfort me so much. I spoke to a friend and he said to me that thanks to a nurse, the boy is in the hospital in critical condition. He didn't know that...

  9. Would You Go To Haiti To Help?????

    Misslady113 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have two questions: 1. Can nurses volunteer to go to countries where natural disasters occurred to help?? If so how?? 2. If you could, would you go to Haiti to

  10. Giving resident hot water??? Is it safe???

    Misslady113 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a CNA in a nursing home working the 3rd shift. We have one resident who rings the bell at 2 in the morning asking for hot water for tea. She is alert. But on psych meds and has a unsteady gait....

  11. If accepted to R.N and P.A school, which would you pick?

    Misslady113 posted a topic in General Nursing

    To make a long story short, I will be in school a year longer than expected for pre reqs due to a setback in my GPA from 10 years ago. I have decided to take additional courses that apply to the P.A...

  12. Prenursing while a CNA

    Misslady113 replied to Sarah34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes you can do it. I'm a CNA and I have 4.0 so far. Any job you get can interfere with school if you let it. The good thing about being a CNA is that I get to work overnight shifts on the weekends so...

  13. Never thought I'd have this problem: which job to choose?

    Misslady113 replied to formerbrat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well... you said your heart is in NICU. I would just say to follow your heart. What an awesome opportunity to be presented with both options. Weigh them both out carefully (ex.pros and cons list) and...

  14. Funniest/strangest dementia patient stories

    Misslady113 replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    Once.. I gave a resident her healthshake. She lookd at the box and it said "shake well". She looked at it curiously and said to me,"well it must not be working. Its not shaking at all." Had another...

  15. Tired of Pre-Reqs

    Misslady113 replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Omg I feel the same way. Tired of having to write essay, research assignments. And math takes the cake for me. I put off statitics till next semester.I watch other students not working as hard all...

  16. Funny Nursing Dreams

    Misslady113 replied to abbaking's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ok this one is very perverted. We have a resident with HIV at our nursing home who is very bothersome often. I dreamt that I was working and he kept following me around bothering me. So I annoyingly...

  17. CNA giving medications....

    Misslady113 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ok. So I went on my clinicals last week. I was at the table feeding a woman who needed assistance with her meal, when the LPN came and put medication in her drink. I didn't know what to do because if...

  18. Out of control resident!!!!!!

    Misslady113 posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is just boiling me over. I work as a CNA on the 3rd shift. We have a resident here who rings the call bell non-stop. Sometimes if you go in there he will come up with ridiculous reasons for...

  19. NS Recommended Books Help

    Misslady113 replied to Maymie's topic in General Students

    :clpty:Congratulations on your

  20. Tavia....How is it going?

    Misslady113 replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :) Everything is going great over here. I've been a CNA for about 10 months now, and I LOVE it.:redbeathe Went through all the doubts and worries in the beginning if it was for me or not. There are no...

  21. I don't understand the diff between ADN & BSN????? Help!!!

    Misslady113 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    An ADN is a so called "two year degree". But it consists of 1 year of pre reqs and 2 years of nursing school. The BSN is 2 years of pre reqs and 2 years of nursing school? So what's the difference if...

  22. Seeing loved ones before death?

    Misslady113 replied to Keila's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that the "veil" between this world and the next thins or lifts when a person is close to death. And loved ones can be seen and heard by the dying one, waiting to welcome them after they...

  23. How do *you* tell your patient "No"?

    Misslady113 replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    I was very nice when I first started my job. Always wanted to help. Thought it would be kind to do something for my residents just to make their day a bit easier. But these people you care for can be...

  24. To work or not to work?

    Misslady113 replied to tmarie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I work as a CNA and am starting my pre reqs this year. I think the biggest advantage for me as a CNA is the shifts. If you work a 9-5 job during school it will be tough. If you work in a hospital or...

  25. how to leave work frustrations at work and not at home??

    Misslady113 replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Try yoga or meditation. It really helps to relax your mind and body and gives you a moment to focus on just you. Also try to live in the moment, and not the past. So many times we are physically in...