ExtraShotNoWhip

ExtraShotNoWhip

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  1. Any Itt Tech nursing students in Indiana I am worried.

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to Born2BANurse1's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I know things are very discouraging with the TEAS test and Ivy Tech; however, keep at it. Ivy Tech is an accredited respected school. New is not always bad...but it is new, unestablished, and often...

  2. Tips for Allergy Clinic Interview?!

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to np7797's topic in General Nursing

    This goes for all interviews, but is especially important for an allergy clinic... DO NOT smell of tobacco smoke, perfume/cologne, strongly scented deodorant, etc. They may ask what you think of...

  3. Use your call light - Wisely

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    @ vashtee...the people that do not have to answer the call light.

  4. Skating on thin ice?(at my job)

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to nursep2b's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with caliotter3, go over your MARs extensively. Double..triple check. I have been in LTC for 3 years and everyone makes mistakes. I am sure you have heard this a million times, and if you have...

  5. CMS Visit: "Your in my way - My patient is more important than this petty bull"

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    LMAO@ helping with a code brown. I would love to see one of their

  6. mandated?

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to Leelee2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked in a LTC facility about 1 year ago that did 8 hour mandations. I worked there for about a year and was mandated twice. That was on the low end though. I worked nights and we did not have it...

  7. Tips and Recommended Readings?

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to Nicole2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You said that you are a new grad...do you still have you book and/or study guide from your OB/PEDS class? My school books were very helpful with brushing up in specific areas. Congrats on becoming a...

  8. When everything could go wrong...it did

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to blessedmomma247's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Lol @ gold star, but seriously, thank you so much for being the nurse that you are.

  9. Are LPN's being Phased Out?

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to angelcarmichael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I know employment opportunities are different all across the country; however IMHO just go straight for the RN. I am a LPN and wish someone would have told me to go straight for the RN. The academic...

  10. IVY Tech question

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to candyjal's topic in Indiana Nursing

    South Bend Ivy Tech has both practical and registered nursing

  11. Sketchers Shape Ups

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to NGeorgia's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am going to buy my second pair... They are wonderful. I usually can get 6 months out of a good pair of shoes. I have horrible back pain, not r/t nursing, and these shoes are a

  12. Looking for the PERFECT ink pen ;)

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to nkochrn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    AGREE!! I.love.this.pen it writes soooo smooth. I have been a pen junkie

  13. When the tables are turned (nurse on the receiving end of care, acted like a fool)

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    I still cry like a little kid after injections. It is no longer the hysterics but the silent, red faced, clammy all over tears.

  14. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know some of our residents' families are impossible but I believe SuesquatchRN's quote says a lot. One of our res.'s family members comes in once a month and all this man does the entire time he is...

  15. Patient to Nurse Ratios: What are yours?

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    LTC Nights- Indiana 1:up to 38 depending on

  16. Nursing School Bloopers

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to Jabber964's topic in Nursing Humor

    First semester of nursing school my instructor announced one of the the students had a pt that needed a cath. All of us were excited, the gal, not me I promise, who ended up doing the procedure did...

  17. Do male nurses recieve as much respect from patients as female ones do?INPUT IS GREAT

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to david18's topic in Men in Nursing

    Sorry, I did not mean to come off as a man hater...lol. I certainly am not. I think having both genders in any job field is a great thing. We learn from everyone's differences. strengths, and...

  18. Do male nurses recieve as much respect from patients as female ones do?INPUT IS GREAT

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to david18's topic in Men in Nursing

    To add to the response, do not get me wrong, I love nursing it is my passion. However I would love to see a female go into a primarily "male" profession and see these

  19. Do male nurses recieve as much respect from patients as female ones do?INPUT IS GREAT

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to david18's topic in Men in Nursing

    Quick down and dirty response. Men in the nursing get more respect, more money, and patients are more likely to follow their instructions/teaching. Than women in

  20. I think my professor is making up stuff.......not sure what to do.

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to katmarieRN's topic in General Students

    i do not know if anyone else has posted this but i found it on msn.com... milk allergy usually first occurs when infants are given cow's milk-based formula or are exposed to cow's milk in the mother's...

  21. Oh! The sacrifices we make just to get through nursing school

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    i hear all of you... let's see here. i work 11p-7a so i can go to school, countless hours of lost sleep, i feel like a flippin' vampire. i only get 4-5 hours a day with my hubby , who i love so...

  22. Res. who is constantly falling

    ExtraShotNoWhip posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi gang, This is my first post. Love the site. I am a night nurse in a ltc facility. Nurse:res 35-42:1 CNA:res 20-25:1. We have a resident who is constantly falling. He can somewhat walk but has a...

  23. Res. who is constantly falling

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to ExtraShotNoWhip's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for the responses. I have suggested the placement of furniture as a steady hold for him, which he thinks he does not need...lol. We already have a very low bed for him so we put a...

  24. Res. who is constantly falling

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to ExtraShotNoWhip's topic in General Nursing

    Thank yous all around. I chart everything on this man, CNAs round every 2 hours on him, and yes he refuses the urinal he states "I don't care who wants my pee I use something that flushes", even...

  25. Res. who is constantly falling

    ExtraShotNoWhip replied to ExtraShotNoWhip's topic in General Nursing

    The floor alarm operates the same as a bed alarm, but it goes off quicker. The second the res's foot hits the mat it goes off; rather than when the body moves off the bed sensor. They are great. Yes,...