Betty_SPN_KS replied to rayofsunshine's topic in General Nursing
I would say don't try to do both. If it happens, it happens, but don't try both on purpose. You can find yourself very stressed and sleep-deprived during nursing school. New parents can also be very...
Betty_SPN_KS replied to FutureNrse's topic in Ob/Gyn
As for back-up plans, you want to know the attitudes at the hospital where you would possibly transfer. Some parents avoid certain doctors and hospitals for this reason and prefer others instead. If...
Betty_SPN_KS replied to FutureNrse's topic in Ob/Gyn
Not as common as several years ago. Six of my eight children were born at home (oldest is 20, youngest is 6). It's not for everyone, but I'm glad I had the
I try to get some rest before my shift. Caffeine pills. Plus either tea or Diet Dr Pepper. My stomach can't handle much coffee when I'm that tired. I'll have to try the lots of water thing. Would be...
If you work at a federal facility, do you need a license from the same state? I know it sounds dumb and I would never even have thought to ask, except for something I received in the mail today. Can...
Not sure what a nurse is supposed to look like. I hear a lot of "You don't look old enough to be the mother of eight children." Totally unrelated, but I don't recall hearing anyone comment on whether...
Betty_SPN_KS replied to Nurse Somebody's topic in General Nursing
I didn't do very well on a review program my school had. But I did fine on the NCLEX. Since you've just finished school, and you've been reviewing for a couple of months as well, I would guess you're...
I went to work last night and found out we don't have to count all narcotics anymore, just certain ones. I am puzzled. I thought it was required by the state or something? We used to spend several...
Betty_SPN_KS replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in General Nursing
I went to work last night and found out we don't have to count all narcotics anymore, just certain ones. I am puzzled. I thought it was required by the state or something? We used to spend several...
Throwing in a side thought, just for fun: Once at clinicals, I was touched when a patient prayed for me. At my work, we have a resident, that if you're in a hurry, you hope she doesn't grab your arm...
Some might flame me for this, but I have shared my faith with dying residents on occasion. I was a little nervous once because family was present, but the daughter exclaimed, "Thank you!" Another...
Scrubs are the type of healthcare workers' attire often worn in the US. Scrubs were originally worn in operating rooms for surgeries (as far as I know). I don't know how we started varying the styles...
linda111, how did the test go on Dec 1? I still haven't scheduled my first one. About the Academy of Nursing/ExcelAdvantage: How can the same company have such worthless study material, yet have...
We can pretty much choose our scrubs. I used to work in a place that was colored-coded (Nurses had to have white somewhere in their uniform (top or pants), others wore solid colors: CNAs-royal blue,...
I enrolled with EC a few months ago. But with my busy work and family life and a big personal upset in my life, I'm having trouble getting started. I admit I am weak enough to need some encouragement...
I've been trying to study for NC1 (off and on). I just graduated from LPN school in May so it seems like a good review. I don't know for sure how to tell when I am ready, even to take a practice
I'm worried about a mistake myself right now. Not mine, but how I charted on a mistake someone else made. Last night we had an agency med aide working with us. She confused two residents in our LTCU....