NurseTrishaH

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  1. Feed me, Seymour! When patients want forbidden food...

    NurseTrishaH replied to TrevyRN's topic in Emergency

    Oh, you all didn't know that RN stands for Refreshments & Narcotics? I sometimes think I spent thousands of dollars to become a waitress. It bothers me a little bit when patients ask for food...

  2. Ob & Peds test out through excelsior

    NurseTrishaH replied to merricks4's topic in Excelsior College

    A lot of times you can check out Ebay for the College Network study modules instead of buying the texts recommended by Excelsior. Just a thought. I'm all about saving money on books I don't plan to...

  3. Jan fcca

    NurseTrishaH replied to cjwilliams's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm starting too! Taking both at the same time... really nervous because I see so many posting about failing the courses. And that there's not a whole lot of info on what is included. All I can tell...

  4. LPN-RN school online?

    NurseTrishaH replied to Yuvonne's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sissy!!!!! Congrats on getting into Nursing

  5. FCCA Finals

    NurseTrishaH replied to KitkatPRN's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm in the same boat! I'm pulling a couple all nighters this week to bust out LS 2 (Wednesday) and LS 3 (on Friday). I'm hoping I can register immediately after passing LS 3. I am really confused...

  6. Chronically late patients...

    NurseTrishaH replied to tlackey's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I dealt with a lot of this when I worked in a Family Practice Clinic. Here is how I ran my ship: Appt times were every 15 minutes with a 5 minute grace period. For instance, if the 0900 pt didn't...

  7. College Network/Excelsior Advice

    NurseTrishaH replied to lilyfrog27's topic in LPN to RN

    I am also in North Carolina, enrolled in Excelsior College LPN to RN program. I am using The College Network material to study with. So far I have taken 2 exams and got A's on both of them. I do...

  8. needle stick injury

    NurseTrishaH replied to atx6211's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would still be the original hospital's responsibility to follow up. I had a blood exposure once (large amount of blood in my eyes/nose while working at a blood bank). I started the...

  9. Need help with a Developmental paper!!!

    NurseTrishaH replied to AK11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Start with doing most of this work yourself. Then ask specific questions if you get stuck. I already went through nursing school. Now it seems to be your

  10. Be a nurse or not?! HELP ME PLEASE!

    NurseTrishaH replied to ENT RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Stick with being a dental person. Rarely, if ever, will you have to deal with poop. Vomit, maybe more so, but still not

  11. Weird question about interview (re:overweight/ not needing insurance)

    NurseTrishaH replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think in an initial interview with the nurse manager would be the appropriate place to mention health insurance. They don't really care... but like other posters mentioned they worry about...

  12. Question about strep throat

    NurseTrishaH replied to KaringOne's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in Family Practice for a few years, and smelled it quite a few times. Not every person has that distinct smell when they have strep.... it's one of those things that when you smell it, you...

  13. Accommodations in nursing school- are they good?

    NurseTrishaH replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you. Despite what a person truly desires, some people are not cut out to be nurses. I went to school with a person that got extra time on tests, got to go to a quiet room to do the...

  14. Giving a flu shot to patients without a signed consent?

    NurseTrishaH replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    I don't recall ever signing a consent form for either of my 2 kids (now 5 & 6 so it's pretty fresh in my memory). Nothing wrong though with giving the parents an info sheet on the immunization,...

  15. Working as an RN in a GS Position overseas

    NurseTrishaH replied to kellyjo44's topic in Government, Military

    Take it and run with it! Your salary is only base pay - since you are OCONUS, you will get more money for allowances. PLUS, once you get into the GS system you will move up in salary on a slow but...

  16. gained alot of weight as a nurse

    NurseTrishaH replied to sunshine1216's topic in General Nursing

    I bought myself a bodybugg - same as what they use on Biggest Loser (so I've heard, haven't actually seen the show). It's a small device on an armband; not too noticable under my scrubs. I also...

  17. "Losing my license!"

    NurseTrishaH replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I just clicked on a few random ones; by no means did I go through them all. I only found one that seemed like a mistake (failed to transcribe some stuff to MAR). The rest I checked were drug...

  18. handcuffed or arrested

    NurseTrishaH replied to SPNman321's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Some states have separate proceedings for things like this. My brother was busted for DUI (He was completely 100% guilty BTW). His court date (with the judge) kept getting postponed, but he still...

  19. If you won the lottery would you still work in health care?

    NurseTrishaH replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    I would pay off all my loved ones' debts and laugh at all the aunts and uncles who think I would give them a dime. Then I would continue my education, maybe become a midwife. And work for fun...

  20. What reason is used for call offs!

    NurseTrishaH replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a girl who left her shift mid-way through because she was constipated. She was about 3 or 4 months pregnant at the time, and wanted to go home and take some MiraLax. I was livid - she...

  21. Can an OB/GYN nurse answer questions for a report?

    NurseTrishaH replied to Tammy100's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think this is the third time today you've posted the same question. Gotta give it some time for people to respond to some very specific questions. If you are on a deadline, might want to figure...

  22. Rules of the Dr.office

    NurseTrishaH replied to prowlingMA's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Rule: Don't lie to me. When I ask "what brings you in today?" and you tell me knee pain, I believe you. I really dislike documenting all my standard knee pain questions (what started it,...

  23. Does your hospital have a prayer or some other inspirational message overhead?

    NurseTrishaH replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work in a Catholic hospital, and didn't care much for the daily prayer. Didn't bother me too much, but it did bother some patients. It was the only hospital for hours around, so there was...

  24. Civilian nurses under contract to military?

    NurseTrishaH replied to dogtoy's topic in General Nursing

    There's no reason to NOT work for the military. As far as I'm concerned, it's just like any other large employer. Just be aware that they have a VERY low tolerance for ignorance/constant...

  25. Civilian nurses under contract to military?

    NurseTrishaH replied to dogtoy's topic in General Nursing

    I am an LPN, and I work for the Air Force as a contractor nurse. My contract states that it can be terminated at any time by either party. I need to give at least 30 days notice prior to quitting,...