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  1. Rude Family Members: Just Venting!

    Nurse-o-Matic replied to sarahRN482's topic in General Nursing

    Tonight.... Patient in room with severe chest pain getting prepped for emergent cath lab, meanwhile family insisting patient lips are dry- when can he get some carmex? He's hungry- hasn't eaten all...

  2. What punishment should this nurse get?

    Nurse-o-Matic replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

    Just a thought... In the hospital where I work we have a surgeon with narcolepsy. He can be observed sleeping for periods of time at the desk after he does patient visits and is writing new orders....

  3. Black nurses VS. White nurses

    Nurse-o-Matic replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    black olives versus green

  4. How do you study for a comprehensive FINAL Exam?

    Nurse-o-Matic replied to cherokeesummer's topic in General Students

    I had a Psychology professor who always told us to never rewrite/type our notes because it was a proven study that this info isn't retained well. His advice was to spend the time reading notes and...

  5. Tips for living with an NCLEX candidate

    Nurse-o-Matic replied to nursbee04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    HA HA HA!!!!!!!!!! I Really needed a good laugh today. Thanks!

  6. Meds on NCLEX

    Nurse-o-Matic replied to fairyprincess2003's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    One of my profs who has written NCLEX questions in the past said we should do an online search for the top 100 most prescribed meds. "Know these well" was her advice for

  7. I have to be bathed by my classmate???

    Nurse-o-Matic replied to Saved_by_Grace's topic in General Students

    Nursing school survivors must sometimes utilize a very important coping mechanism--Humor! Often, it's the only way you can get through all the s**t they fling at you!! If all else fails try to laugh...

  8. I have to be bathed by my classmate???

    Nurse-o-Matic replied to Saved_by_Grace's topic in General Students

    There I lay exposed and vulnerable in my shorts and tanktop. . .I can feel the 40 pairs of eyes of my classmates and instructor as they snicker watching, waiting. . . I shudder as I watch my partner,...

  9. How strong is your immune system?

    Nurse-o-Matic replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm...Interesting. I have been working at a clinic for about a year & exposed to all kinds of nasty stuff-- yet I haven't even had a sniffle of a cold. Maybe it's the obsessive hand washing...

  10. What nursing classes are the most difficult

    Nurse-o-Matic replied to Kristy_joyz's topic in General Students

    I thought OB was the hardest material to "stick." (reading monitor strips, meds, etc) Maybe because I wasn't as interested in the subject matter. I did end up doing pretty well in the class because...

  11. NCLEX: Round 2

    Nurse-o-Matic replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    There is a book out now with the new NCLEX questions. I think it's called The New Format NCLEX or something like that. We were able to look at it at my school. There were fill in the blank,...

  12. Changing needles prior IM injection

    Nurse-o-Matic replied to sharon holcombe's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the tip. I will try this next time! Patients appreciate it when you offer a way to lessen the

  13. USA Scholarship Services

    Nurse-o-Matic replied to newgrad2005's topic in General Students

    SCAM! Anyone asking for money seems pretty suspicious. . .

  14. Granny Dumping

    Nurse-o-Matic replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    This is

  15. psych clinical-what to expect??

    Nurse-o-Matic replied to earthflower's topic in General Students

    My psych clinicals were interesting. We took vitals, taked with patients, went to AA/group meetings with patients and passed some meds. Most of the patients were depressed and it could get...

  16. Tips for bringing your child to the ER (rant)

    Nurse-o-Matic replied to NYCRN16's topic in Emergency

    Thermometer, scissors, dressings & bandages, steri strips, cravats (slings, figure 8's), ace wrap, sam splint, tongue depressors (finger splints), NS IV bag (eye irrigation), gloves, glucose,...

  17. Black nurses VS. White nurses

    Nurse-o-Matic replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    yellow marshmallow bunnies vs pink marshmallow chicks :)

  18. Do nursing students practice on each other?

    Nurse-o-Matic replied to Kristy_joyz's topic in General Students

    In my school, we practice all non-invasive procedures and assessments on each other. For example, we do body assessment exams, transfers, history taking, bed baths (wearing shorts & tank top);...

  19. The dreaded panty line.......

    Nurse-o-Matic replied to colleen10's topic in General Students

    Are you allowed to wear a lab coat over your

  20. Poll about pre-planning.

    Nurse-o-Matic replied to Jen2's topic in General Students

    Another tip: I bought a Care Plan CD on eBay that allows me to select from a main menu (Med-Surg, Psych, OB, etc) and then narrow the selections until I get down to the specific disease. Then an...

  21. Teacher's Pet

    Nurse-o-Matic posted a topic in General Students

    Every nursing class has one....the much hated and ever present teacher's pet! There is a girl in my classes who is head of the Student Nursing Association that is absolutely cooed upon by my nursing...

  22. Care Plan Hell

    Nurse-o-Matic replied to kimtab's topic in General Students

    I am also in care plan hell. Two due for OB tomorrow. . . YUCK!! :p

  23. I ended up failing!

    Nurse-o-Matic replied to LuvLotB's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Luv, Sorry to hear about your results. Keep your chin up and tackle it again. I know two wonderful nurses who didn't pass NCLEX until their 3rd attempt. Good Luck!