Underbedmonster

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1. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

   Underbedmonster replied to Brian's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks to everyone who posted. This stuff is priceless. I'm a Dec '05 grad who's had a very rough time of it so far. I'm looking for a new job, but also combing the allnurses boards to help figure out what exactly went wrong, and what to do about it ...

2. Do I tape foley to leg?

   Underbedmonster replied to jd494's topic in General Nursing

   From what I've been told, taping decreases friction on the bladder and urethra, which can lead to irritation and UTI's. Makes sense. I've used silk tape in the chevron pattern (works well unless the patient's diaphoretic) and the statlock devices (th...

3. Bandaids to keep 'em happy???

   Underbedmonster replied to jaky_speaks's topic in General Nursing

   You did a great job of tapping into the mind/body connection. That connection has a remarkable influence on pain perception and healing. You lowered the children's stress levels and pain perception. Working through the psyche, the band-aid DID work.

4. Leaving the Profession!

   Underbedmonster replied to chrispicritah's topic in General Nursing

   I'd just like to say that it is a great privilege to be a member of such a supportive community. The nurses (including the OP) who have posted here show empathy, grace, and wisdom. For those who are ready to move on: thank you, thank you, thank you f...

5. I am sick and tired of being asked "Who is watching your kids?"

   Underbedmonster replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

   I just got a horrible case of the giggles when thinking about the dog staying with the kids. "Well, we have this really well-trained St. Bernard--he even drags them to the bus stop every morning!" :roll

6. Medication Question

   Underbedmonster replied to BurnBaby06's topic in Geriatric

   Nurse Ratched, thanks for a beautiful analogy! As an almost-grad (17th, baby!), I'm constantly on the lookout for pt. education tips. The nurses on this board have taught me a ton on a variety of subjects. Happy holidays :)

7. Embarrassing memory problem

   Underbedmonster replied to Underbedmonster's topic in Student Assist

   That could easily be part of it. The stress makes it difficult to think straight. I've since calmed down a bit, which makes the turning bright red a little less frequent. I do find, however, that even in non-clinical situations, it's difficult to rem...

8. Embarrassing memory problem

   Underbedmonster replied to Underbedmonster's topic in Student Assist

   Thanks! I'll look for it. I'm getting better at the relaxing part, but it's still hard sometimes. :stone

9. Embarrassing memory problem

   Underbedmonster posted a topic in Student Assist

   I've been trying to find efficient ways to review, because I have a really embarrassing problem: I got (by the skin of my teeth) the highest grade in my class for Pharmacology & Pathophysiology 2 years ago, but now that I'm graduating in December...

10. New grad in ER.. ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    Underbedmonster replied to nursemeow's topic in Emergency

    This is a great thread! I graduate in December, and am thinking seriously about going into the E.D. instead of Med-Surg, but have been very worried that I won't be quick enough. I loved the ONE day we had for the E.D. in clinicals, but it wasn't horr...

11. What are your routines like on a medsurg unit

    Underbedmonster replied to angelique777's topic in Med-Surg

    I'm a senior nursing student, and these examples are great for helping me get organized. It's true that you get your own routine, but it's much faster to get a personal routine if there are good examples to take parts from. Thanks, everyone, for shar...

12. Any hints for organization?

    Underbedmonster replied to rn4booboo's topic in General Nursing

    KaroSnowQueen, your post was a great help for me. I'm in the first half of my senior year as a nursing student, and we're increasing our patient loads. I'm trying very hard to get organized, since my instructor is adept at removing one's rear before ...

13. New grad reality shock?

    Underbedmonster replied to hmccartn's topic in General Nursing

    As a student, I have similar worries about whether or not "reality" will gobble me up and spit me out. Though it's certainly true that school can't teach about every scenario, something that helps me feel more in control and less worried is asking in...