SlightlyMental_RN

SlightlyMental_RN

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  1. Nursing and Back Problems

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to carolinadiva's topic in General Nursing

    Areas to consider with a bad back are: school nursing,peds (lighter patients), community health, and

  2. Orientation losing it's flavor

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to NewNurseAlert's topic in General Nursing

    snf=skilled nursing

  3. Orientation losing it's flavor

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to NewNurseAlert's topic in General Nursing

    Well....are you planning on submitting your resignation immediately, or are you going to continue to work there until you find a new position? If you're going to continue to work there, I wouldn't...

  4. Supporting Loved One with Anxiety/Panic Attacks

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to PackersFan's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  5. First horrible impending death....

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to NickiLaughs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is one of the reasons that I didn't pursue my internship area of oncology....too many disturbing deaths. ((((hugs)))) I know it's hard, as I've been

  6. Recently passed nclex, please help w/ section of job application

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to man23SN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would choose 1.) none 2.) registration. Then, in my cover letter I would state that I had passed the NCLEX-RN, and was awaiting my license number. As for the physical, I've had two of them now,...

  7. almost off orientation and crazy nasty day!

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget, we aren't supposed to name names on this site. :) You never know who is

  8. How would you handle this? (depression)

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to markuskristian's topic in General Nursing

    Wha??? You're recommending the publication from the Jehovah's

  9. How would you handle this? (depression)

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to markuskristian's topic in General Nursing

    I truly don't understand what you are asking. Could you restate your question? And what do you mean by consoling the

  10. Gift for a preceptor?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    When I finished my internship, I brought in brownies and chocolate-dipped strawberries. Responses were, "OMG!

  11. Stethoscope for new student

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to squishy11's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I liked the Littman Lightweight for school. I upgraded to the Littman Master Cardiology when I graduated...I love that

  12. I hate this question...

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to ONCRN84's topic in General Nursing

    I have a good response to this question (and it's completely truthful for me)--it works especially well if you know that they do their documentation on a computer: "I think my greatest weakness is...

  13. would it be ok to bring in a food tray or something for first day?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to ARRR10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Brownies or other bars work well. If you really want to impress, I dipped strawberries in chocolate and brought those. I was the "favorite" student nurse on that unit, let me tell you.

  14. Our Legs and Feet

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to phosophorus's topic in General Nursing

    I just bought a pair of Saucony shoes--just did my first shift in them, and they were AMAZING! Got a good price at Famous Footwear, too.

  15. How soon is too soon?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to getting2work's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you're not going into a graduate nurse program, just applying for regular RN jobs, I would advise to start making contacts about 3 months before graduation. I didn't really start applying for jobs...

  16. Volunteers in Nursing School

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to AZMOMO2's topic in General Students

    Yep! I volunteered at our local Free Clinic, and it was this experience that allowed me to network with MDs and RNs...When I interviewed for my current position (I work in a CDU), they were impressed...

  17. New ER RN grad...need documentation help!!

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    I like this book:

  18. I Acted terribly unprofessional today...

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Do you think that you will try to work through this issue with a counselor? Do you have access to someone? I hope so, as I think that it is essential in order for you to be successful as a nurse....

  19. ETOH/heroin/cocaine=GOOD times!! :)

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to MizzLizz's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I'm going to go out on a limb here, and venture that you aren't CDU RNs. :chuckle This type of patient is all I work work with day-in-day-out...things that come in handy: a thick skin, tons of...

  20. would it be ok to bring in a food tray or something for first day?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to ARRR10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a big believer in "feed them to be nice to me." I like to cook and bake, so that has always been warmly received...speaking of which, I think I'll bring something into work for Monday.

  21. Low Census. Trend started by the bad economy or sign of changing times?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a CDU, and our census is up--we're scrambling for

  22. letter of resignation advice

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to chuckc's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.best-job-interview.com/how-to-quit-your-job.html I've found this site helpful. Good

  23. I witnessed the most horrible death last night at a LTC facility.

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to stdntograd06's topic in General Nursing

    In the past, I've seen patients in oncology on Hospice, and we've suctioned them with the yankauer (not deep suctioning, just the back of throat)--it can help a bit, but sometimes it doesn't do very...

  24. How do you work full time with kids?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to NursePamela's topic in General Nursing

    I'm lucky, as there is on-school-site after-school care provided that I pay for. My hubby gets kids off to school (If I'm not working PM shift). I only do 8-hour shifts, but the PM shift is my least...

  25. so what is the best and worst advice u received as a nurse and/or student

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    So far... Best: Try to learn something new every day...never stop. Good: Use your pockets! (I swear, you would be amazed at the amount of supplies that I can cram in them.) Worst: Don't go into...