MoLee228

MoLee228

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  1. How many.....???

    MoLee228 replied to JusBeinANur's topic in General Nursing

    I did not get any nursing education online but I have taken online classes. I loved them because they allowed lots of flexibility...but they also required serious discipline. I managed to do well,...

  2. Reprimanded for giving glucagon?!!!

    MoLee228 replied to dblpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's absolutely ridiculous. You did the right thing. It's odd to me that the MD didn't want to address blood sugars in the 50's, even if she was asymptomatic. That does not leave much wiggle...

  3. does working with 'ill and infirm' depress you ever?

    MoLee228 replied to surferbettycrocker's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it affects me. I get emotional when I lose a patient, and I get attached to my patients. Other nurses have looked down on me for how attached I get, but I have no apologies for caring....

  4. RNs tell your hospitals to hire new grads

    MoLee228 replied to DedHedRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I hate to burst your bubble, but nothing *I* say is going to change the hiring policy of my hospital. I can "encourage" all I want, but it's not going to do squat. What might change their mind would...

  5. What do you say when calling out sick as a nurse?

    MoLee228 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Nursing Career

    I am shocked and appalled at the responses. I have worked at 2 different hospitals, both large, teaching facilities. The first we were required to call the charge nurse but they were not allowed to...

  6. Most common psych meds?

    MoLee228 replied to Calt's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a psych nurse but I use a WHOLE lot of Haldol! It might be helpful to know dosage ranges for Haldol because when you have to give it, there isn't usually much time to spare to look things...

  7. Getting hit on at work?

    MoLee228 replied to ToughLover's topic in General Nursing

    During my psych clinical there was one patient who was always very friendly with me (an older man). I was friendly back, but never spoke to him much. He would repeatedly say, "Hey, you, I like you!"...

  8. Do Nurses Still Make *Real* Beds?

    MoLee228 replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    Not a chance, lol. But, I am picky about my beds. We have fitted sheets, thank goodness. But my draw sheets are actually a regular sheet and it HAS to be folded in half and put on the bed long-ways,...

  9. Butchered at work over wanting to be a CRNA?

    MoLee228 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Anyone have problems with your ICU coworkers when they know you have applied/been accepted/plan to attend CRNA school? How do you deal with this? I don't understand why some people truly go out of...

  10. CRNA Threat

    MoLee228 replied to samirish's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Anesthesiologists can support whatever they want but their opinion really doesn't matter much in the grand scheme of things. What matters is money, and CRNAs are cheaper than anesthesiologists. I...

  11. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    MoLee228 replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously? You don't think I realize that everyone is different? Come on. I might be in my 20's but I know enough to know that everyone is different. Thanks for the lesson on culture, but I am...

  12. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    MoLee228 replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that was inappropriate behavior from the aid. There is no reason to speak this way to any obese patient (or ANY patient, for that matter). However, I couldn't help but wonder if perhaps her...

  13. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    MoLee228 replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I take my health very seriously, and prioritize going to the gym (even when I'm dead tired and would much prefer the couch) and eating healthy. It is a choice, and it is as simple as that. Would I...

  14. Cwru still no answer after 4 month

    MoLee228 replied to ajetski's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Still waiting. Called them and they said they were making their final decisions and I should hear by the end of February. Keeping my fingers

  15. Levophed shortage

    MoLee228 replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    We are also using neo instead of levo. More patient's on vaso, too...I hate it. I don't want my patient's toes going necrotic on my watch (or ever...) Wrapping them in warm blankets and sheepskin...

  16. Stuck between a rock and a hard place

    MoLee228 replied to N1colina's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely say get the hospital experience if there are jobs available. I took a CVICU position as a new grad in a very busy, high acuity unit and I am so glad I did, although I know I won't stay...

  17. What would you do if you were Nurse Ratched?

    MoLee228 replied to purple_nomad's topic in General Nursing

    If you think the character Nurse Ratched is a "mediocre" nurse, than I am TERRIFIED of what you consider a BAD nurse to

  18. What would you do if you were Nurse Ratched?

    MoLee228 replied to purple_nomad's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse Ratched is not only the epitome of a passive-aggressive nurse who abuses her power, but she is a downright evil character. If you are anything like Nurse Ratched you might not want to admit it....

  19. Cwru still no answer after 4 month

    MoLee228 replied to ajetski's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    GAHHHH this waiting is killing me. I KNOW they told me that I may not hear until the end of February but it seems like everyone else has gotten some sort of answer...I still have nothing! Wondering...

  20. Cwru still no answer after 4 month

    MoLee228 replied to ajetski's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Haven't heard anything yet. It's killing me. Have you heard? Did they say anything useful/inspiring when you called? I am fighting the urge to call them but it's tempting

  21. On the "Maybe" List at Case?

    MoLee228 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I interviewed a few weeks ago at Case for the August 2011 start and haven't heard back yet. A few people I know heard that they were accepted within a week of their interview, and everyone else I...

  22. Cwru still no answer after 4 month

    MoLee228 replied to ajetski's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm sorry Did you decide to call them and ask? Or did you get a letter? Every day I'm half excited and half scared to check the

  23. On the "Maybe" List at Case?

    MoLee228 replied to MoLee228's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I thought my interview went well, and as interviews go they could have been much harder on me! Only asked one clinical question and I think it's because I brought the topic up. Otherwise be prepared...

  24. Cwru still no answer after 4 month

    MoLee228 replied to ajetski's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey! Anyone heard anything yet? I interviewed on the 19th and have not heard yet. I am getting a little bummed because the people I know who have gotten in heard in about a week and this marks 1...

  25. New Grads Today v. New Grads From Years Ago

    MoLee228 replied to sj73201's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm still a fairly new grad and I wouldn't consider myself to have struggled but there are definitely difficult moments. I would say that the root of any tough days I have had is poor management...