Forever Sunshine ASN, RN

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    Interesting*insert sarcasm* day at Clinical

    Forever Sunshine replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Students

    I would have taken his vitals and went to my instructor along with the charge nurse. As a new nurse..none of those numbers sit well with me so I'd be reporting those vital signs
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    First shift tomorrow!

    Forever Sunshine replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel that I have a very good foundation of an idea of what a shift is
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    First shift tomorrow!

    Forever Sunshine replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am on orientation for the rest of the month they said. My first shift last night went well. I shadowed both of the lpns on the unit and I feel I have a very good idea of what a shift is like, the...
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    Gum Chewing

    Forever Sunshine replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    Those are wonderful! and the Listerine taste last a long time in your mouth too. Also it masks any bad smells. *adds to shopping
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    New Grads in LTC... Opinions please

    Forever Sunshine replied to sunshinegirlrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On call was all that the facility had availiable at the time. The DON said that as you build seniority they will offer you a position(part time/full time). I am looking at my schedule for the month...
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    New Grads in LTC... Opinions please

    Forever Sunshine replied to sunshinegirlrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am starting a new job tomorrow in LTC so you are not alone. Have you started yet? Let me know how your first shift
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    How in the world do you "make" a care plan?

    Forever Sunshine replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Students

    Find nursing diagnoses'(sp?) that apply to this patient. Then create goals for each one. After that list about 5 nursing interventions for each diagnosis and evaluate how the patient will respond....
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    How do you handle the smells and control your gag reflex?

    Forever Sunshine replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no I don't want you to take it the wrong way.. thats just how I think of it. To put it in a easier way to understand.. put yourself in the patients "shoes' is what I'm trying to say. I just don't...
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    How do you handle the smells and control your gag reflex?

    Forever Sunshine replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    Breathe through your mouth.. When you are actually cleaning them, and changing their brief.. the stench and sight of poop isn't your concern. You want to get them clean and comfortable. Who wants to...
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    registering for nclex process question

    Forever Sunshine replied to NursingIs4CoolPeople's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You have to register with Pearson. After that they mail you(or email you) your authorization to test( ATT) and you can go online and schedule a test date. Allow time, things move rather slowly, have...
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    Why hide barrier creams and/or skin preps?

    Forever Sunshine replied to topic's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Because there are lazy, dishonest people in this world and its sad to say they are in nursing too. We were trained in nursing school to put barrier creams on after the bath/shower, pericare, changing...
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    I promise to never forget.....

    Forever Sunshine replied to BlindFaithLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't start out as a CNA, I am starting my first LPN job in like 2-3 weeks. In nursing school we were responsible for the tasks that the nurse as well as CNAs would do for our patient. There was...
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    So How Do I Get My Foot In The Door?

    Forever Sunshine replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    I volunteered at a local hospital here for about a year and a half whenever I could. Ask if you could be placed on a nursing unit. Let me tell you, it doesn't pay at the moment but when you are down...
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    Is it too late to send a thank you?

    Forever Sunshine replied to suzyq1107's topic in General Nursing

    Its never to late.. but send it asap.. right now.. go! lol.. I just went through the interviews for my first nursing position and I sent out thank you letters to the director of nursing and nurse...
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    Calculating IV drip rate without a pump

    Forever Sunshine replied to chelynn's topic in General Nursing

    The LPN program I attended was very very old school and very very strict and when I do get my first nursing position(soon I hope!), not only do I feel very well prepared for it but I know I will be a...
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    I feel like crawling under a rock....

    Forever Sunshine replied to adruiz01's topic in General Nursing

    Those playlands are DISGUSTING. I remember years ago when I was a wee one my mother took my sister and I and we went in one of those playlands and my sister at the time was 3 or 4 years old and when...
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    Calculating IV drip rate without a pump

    Forever Sunshine replied to chelynn's topic in General Nursing

    They taught us old school math for meds methods in nursing school. We were not allowed to use a calculator.. at all.. in any part of the nursing program. We had to do all math on paper neatly and...
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    Greetings !

    Forever Sunshine replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    Merry
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    Future Flight Nurse in 2025!!

    Forever Sunshine replied to tripp3horn's topic in General Nursing

    Adorable! When I was 4 I wanted to be a helicopter
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    Second Interview

    Forever Sunshine posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I was on my first nursing interview for an LPN position with the director of nursing at a nursing home nearby. It went very well and I was called for my second interview with human resources for...
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    Rituals before and after taking an exam...

    Forever Sunshine replied to StudentNurseElle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    One of my nursing instructors would have us do like stretching exercises before our last exam. and we said a prayer too. it was like church.. in class
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    Second interview- with human resources

    Forever Sunshine posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was on my first nursing interview for an LPN position with the director of nursing at a nursing home nearby. It went very well and I was called for my second interview with human resources for...
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    I DID IT!

    Forever Sunshine replied to ladynurse1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I didn't feel complete until I passed NCLEX. I felt very accomplished the day after graduation but seeing that "passed" and getting my license in the mail really sealed the
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    My first nursing job!!

    Forever Sunshine replied to SusieQ1234's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck and congratulations!! I'd love the opportunity one day to work in the ER. and this website has also been a godsend to me too in the past couple of months. You just can't spill all your...
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    Salary Expected

    Forever Sunshine posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am apply for my first nursing position and alot of the applications ask "Salary Expected". How do I answer this? I don't have any previous nursing experience so I don't know first hand what to put....