nurseforlife

nurseforlife

telemetry, medsurg, homecare, psychiatry

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  1. Low motility sperm

    nurseforlife replied to nurseofalltrades's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on the cause, look at some of the reasons for low sperm count or slow sperm motility. Extreme Heat (Jacuzzi), drug use, alcohol use, varicose veins, Nutritional issues like high zinc,...

  2. Question for Current Nurses

    nurseforlife replied to ASUGirl703's topic in General Nursing

    How long have you been a nurse? 13yrs Do you feel that there is a shortage of nurse educators? yes If yes, do you feel that it affects the number of students accepted into nursing programs? yes Do...

  3. Do You Regret Becoming A Nurse?

    nurseforlife replied to ladylou88's topic in General Nursing

    I Personally wish that I never stepped foot into this profession. Not to say it wouldn't be right for you. I just feel like there are other careers I would have rather persued now that I have been...

  4. Most disgusting thing you have witnessed or taken part of on the job?

    nurseforlife replied to Solid Snake's topic in General Nursing

    I remember having to manually disimpact an elderly lady who hadn't had a bowel movement for 2 weeks. It really did seem more like I was helping her deliver a baby. It was the biggest poop I'd ever...

  5. What can i do with my husband?

    nurseforlife replied to beatriceb321's topic in General Nursing

    He needs to be further educated. Most of the points mentioned above are very good. Talk to him about what it is he would expect you to do with a nursing career. He may need to have a reality check...

  6. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    nurseforlife replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would love to tell some patients to say "thank you" now and then. Or even, When you entered the building did you see "Hotel" or "Hospital" on the

  7. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    nurseforlife replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    good luck and God

  8. Grounds for termination

    nurseforlife replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    I speak for myself, but right now I mostly work with Male nurses and orderlies in psychiatry. I have found it to be such a big difference than when working in a female dominated unit. It seems a lot...

  9. Grounds for termination

    nurseforlife replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a bully nurse one day who yelled at me in front of the whole nursing station. In front of doctors, patients, and other nurses. I waited till she was alone in the staff room....shut the...

  10. Grounds for termination

    nurseforlife replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    No, it doesn't justify being cussed at. But, just take my advice and don't let her make you feel intimidated by her. All that does is feed into her atitude. My advice is to stand your ground. You...

  11. Grounds for termination

    nurseforlife replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    Why can't you ask to be moved to another shift if uncomfortable with working with her. She is obviously not going to be terminated. Why are you so afraid of retaliation? What exactly are you afraid...

  12. How long did it take you to get NCLEX results?

    nurseforlife replied to I RN A's topic in General Nursing

    I took the exam through Minnesota State. I had my result on there web site in just 2

  13. Charge nurse with less than a year RN experience???!!

    nurseforlife replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in Nurse Management

    This hapenned to me when I first started nursing. Maybe YOU should ask to be in charge. Perhaps, she'd appreciate it. I know I was told I had to do it, and no one else would accept the...

  14. Yelling Doctors, How do you handle them?????

    nurseforlife replied to Danielle7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know how hard it was to work in El Paso. I had a really diffult time understanding what some doctors were saying on the phone due to spanish accent. Especially when I was coming from Canada. I...

  15. NCLEX application. Bipolar ?

    nurseforlife replied to cardiac~lover's topic in General Nursing

    I do understand what you are saying, and agree it is a disorder and not an excuse for bad behaviors. I am sorry that you got that impression from my posting. Regardless of how stable you are now, I...

  16. NCLEX application. Bipolar ?

    nurseforlife replied to cardiac~lover's topic in General Nursing

    I know this may sound like a stupid question but, I just wonder why you wouldn't want them to know. First of all I don't think they could deny you a license or the right to Nclex. Also, if you...

  17. Would you witness a consent without all info filled out?

    nurseforlife replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    No I wouldn't witness it... tell them it's

  18. Yelling Doctors, How do you handle them?????

    nurseforlife replied to Danielle7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the problem is nurses are so worried about "getting into trouble" that they sometimes make stupid calls about stupid things. People in our profession need to lighten up!!! Remember that we...

  19. how do you keep your sexy??

    nurseforlife replied to healthcarefome's topic in General Nursing

    COCONUT BODY LOTION MAKES ME FEEL

  20. how do you keep your sexy??

    nurseforlife replied to healthcarefome's topic in General Nursing

    That's so funny....*wineYou crack me up! Do you

  21. Yelling Doctors, How do you handle them?????

    nurseforlife replied to Danielle7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It sucks to be yelled at.... Just say "Please Don't yell at me" If they can't seem to understand it verbally,and it continues... write them up requesting a written appology. That'll sweeten there...

  22. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    nurseforlife replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To all taking the nclex, I hope that you are successful and I will say a prayer. I know how stressful it is, and hope that you are able to keep a positive outlook. Just remember, study hard, and...

  23. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    nurseforlife replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    jUST GOT A JOB OFFER IN CLEARWATER. Anyone have any advice or experience with living in that area. Is the Tampa area a good place to raise kids? Also, does anyone have any idea of a nice...

  24. HELP!! What to put on resume after being unjustly FIRED?

    nurseforlife replied to AngelsWings09's topic in General Nursing

    On a resume, Why not tell them where you worked? It's not like you didn't actually work for them. If filling out an application under reason for leaving . KEEP BLANK. If they ask you again, tell...

  25. how do you keep your sexy??

    nurseforlife replied to healthcarefome's topic in General Nursing

    YOUR SO FUNNY.... I really can relate, I have dedicated sexiness to holidays, Then I break loose in the sexiest stuff. I even have my sexy holiday gear. You know the stuff you would NEVER wear at...