chicookie BSN, RN

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    Happy Earth Day!!

    chicookie replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

    O_O Its Earth Day? I am so
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    Jacksonville RN opportunities

    chicookie replied to RN2binjax's topic in Florida Nursing

    I live in Jacksonville and where I live its pretty safe. I got a job as a new grad and even though it took a while as soon as I went to see the manager I got in. KateRn1 said that about some new grad...
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    Death....by cheese

    chicookie replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    YOU GAVE HIM CHEESE!?! HOW DARE YOU!?! THAT IS THE BIGGEST NO NO IN THE BOOK! LOL No but seriously I don't know much but to me it sounds like she is just upset not at you but you were the nearest...
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    How many hours do you work?

    chicookie replied to feralnostalgia's topic in General Nursing

    3 12's = 36 hours = full time job. It does give you time to go after other activities. (like another job) I think what sucks is when they make me work M/T and then Sat/Sun because Sunday is the...
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    Before You Became A Nurse....

    chicookie replied to rollydrooly208's topic in General Nursing

    I always tell my patient, trust me I don't want to hurt you in the least bit but I have to do it to make you feel better. After I say even the most loud and complainy patients aren't so loud and...
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    I am not in the medical field yet I would respectfully like to ask a quick question.

    chicookie replied to James 1967's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Yes there are. I had one lady that she would have to go but would hold it in until I stood her up from the chair and then let it go. I didn't think it was on purpose until I overheard her tell...
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    I am not in the medical field yet I would respectfully like to ask a quick question.

    chicookie replied to James 1967's topic in General Nursing

    I meant strange to find someone so young that needs them. I don't mind changing people, I know that it isn't their fault and its not like they are purposely doing it. (usually) A patient tech or a...
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    Hired in for Night Shifts?

    chicookie replied to LovePurple's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had 6 weeks on days and I am having 6 weeks on nights. Total orientation 12 very long
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    I am not in the medical field yet I would respectfully like to ask a quick question.

    chicookie replied to James 1967's topic in General Nursing

    It would be strange to me too, I would have given you a look without meaning too. I can't control my facial features yet, but as long as you would have said something like I'm sorry but I really need...
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    Please help me convince my wife that she needs to return to nursing school...

    chicookie replied to NIGHTWOLF87's topic in General Nursing

    Happened to me too. Needless to say that it didn't last very long. One semester. Thanks to him I failed first term, and then I kicked him to the
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    Please help me convince my wife that she needs to return to nursing school...

    chicookie replied to NIGHTWOLF87's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the school peeps. My friend failed because she was 10 minutes late ONCE! The instructor didn't give her any slack, and wouldn't allow her to stay. She had to go to the Dean of the school to...
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    Time saving tips for nurses when off work

    chicookie replied to systerm's topic in General Nursing

    I go to stores where I can buy everything I need at once plus I make a list so I don't spend the whole time going round and round the store. I am doing this since one time I spent almost 2 hours at...
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    Do you give your 10 AM meds at 8 AM?

    chicookie replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've done that. Given both at 9am but they usually are some sort of drug that doesn't really interact with anything. I haven't given it much thought as its the one hour before and after rule here. I...
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    Confrontation with a Visitor

    chicookie replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to disagree with you ooottafvgvah but sometimes especially in that situation that the visitor was already being aggressive, you can't just sit back and be all Suzy Sunshine. Some times...
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    Pregnant Nurse

    chicookie replied to kjcheno's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! Maybe you can try carrying some crackers in your pockets, you know the ones with peanut butter or cheese in them, and munch on them in between rooms. That is what I do. For entirely...
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    I think I am suffering from "Burn out" syndrome.

    chicookie replied to SurvivorRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would find something else. The good thing about nursing is you can do something else. It sounds to me like you haven't found that area where you belong. Take a break and don't be hard on yourself....
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    Things Change, People Change ;=)

    chicookie replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Coffee is a clear liquid. Because the internet said so: http://www.gastromd.com/diets/clearliquid.html http://cancer.about.com/od/treatmentoptions/p/clearliquiddiet.htm...
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    If I Push this Button, What Will Happen? (very funny)

    chicookie replied to WoofyMutt80's topic in Nursing Humor

    ouch. LOL poor man.
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    Today was the tomorrow I was dreading

    chicookie replied to justwannabanurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just like stated above. Relax. Don't think about it too much or you will go insane. GOOD
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    Room assignments help

    chicookie replied to Korleone's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What helped me was if they were special precautions they have their own room. Immunosuppressed have their own room. Everyone that has something that otherwise are healthy and have nothing coming out...
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    Dilaudid shortage - anyone else seeing it?

    chicookie replied to roosmom's topic in General Nursing

    O_O I have not seen or heard of this. Aw man if that were happen I think the floor we are on would go insane. We are Dilaudid friendly! A day without dilaudid is like a day without
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    Things Change, People Change ;=)

    chicookie replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Yup. This is true. It reminds me especially of pts that have sundowners. During the day they are awesome and the coolest patient ever. Once 5pm rolls around they go berserk and take follies and IVs...
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    Financial Aid for Bilingual Nursing Students?

    chicookie replied to nicostaqui's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't get anything either. It helped me find a job quicker I think, but other than that............ nada. I got more help for my grades than anything
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    How Did Your Job Prepare for Magnet Status?

    chicookie replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I was clerical when my hospital got magnet status and everyone was so happy and some even cried when we got it. Now as a nurse on the floor all the nurses, including me, say the same thing: "Thanks...
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    Nurse/Patient Ratios

    chicookie replied to jhns9vl's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We are a half tele med surg floor, and on days we get 6 pts and two nurses share one tech. (so on the floor we have one charge, 4 nurses and 2 techs and one HUC) On night shift we can get anywhere up...