SlightlyMental_RN

SlightlyMental_RN

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  1. Long hair male nurses

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Nursee13's topic in General Nursing

    I would just consider what part of the country you are living in/applying for work. In my neck of the woods, it wouldn't fly. Personally, I can't stand long hair on

  2. What do you say?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, I don't think there is much more you CAN say. I think that you handled it

  3. Nurses really aren't the smartest people

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.makeuseof.com/tech-fun/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dutycalls.png This made me think of a little comic my husband brought to my

  4. Gosh being a nurse is hard when you have

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    It was about you interrupting a DON during a state

  5. Gosh being a nurse is hard when you have

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    That's what you did wrong. Don't interrupt a DON during an interview with the state. This is very rude and unprofessional, as this is a highly stressful time for a

  6. Gosh being a nurse is hard when you have

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    How did you ask to speak with the DON? (As in, what did you say specifically to the staff and then to the DON?) If the other staff looked at you like you were crazy, why didn't you just ask to make...

  7. New RN to interview for Nurs Home where family member is

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to ajitamamasita's topic in General Nursing

    I would mention it, and also tell them that you are very satisfied with the care that your grandfather is receiving. It will make them happy to hear that you want to part of a team that is providing...

  8. Time management issues

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to sameasalways's topic in General Nursing

    Do you mean my time grid? It really wouldn't help anyone out if they didn't work in my field/facility--it's just very specific to the work that I do. I can describe it though: I have a column for...

  9. Just a vent

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    How does he fit through the doors with a head that

  10. Pt. being forced to sig form or dropped

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Hesstx's topic in General Nursing

    I was just thinking....Do you want to edit your post to take out your identifying information? Otherwise, everyone is going to know what meds you are on. As to the post, I think it's crazy, and I...

  11. inappropriate work attire

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    I thought the name was

  12. inappropriate work attire

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, none of your business. Additionally, keep your eyes elevated and let her supervisor worry about her

  13. Smelly question

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to allie1230's topic in General Nursing

    As someone with a highly-developed sense of smell, nursing can be rough, at times. My husband calls me bionic nose. I've always found that breathing through my mouth has helped, although don't...

  14. what is nursing school like?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    The first semester and second semester we would have to go there the day/night before clinicals and look up all sorts of info (meds, h&p, dx, do mini-care plans) about our patient(s). Then, the...

  15. Mucomyst

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to StephRN08's topic in General Nursing

    We use Coke in a covered glass w/a straw. Pinch nose and suck that stuff

  16. what is nursing school like?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    You had to get 80% or above to pass. Anything below 80%, (Including 79.4%) was an

  17. Newer nurses with TOO much confidence?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to kidnurse98's topic in General Nursing

    When I've had the "new-grad super-nurse" try correcting me or butt in, it didn't fly. "(Super-Nurse's name), these are my patients. You need to go and take care of your own patients. I understand...

  18. someone tell me it gets better after RN school???

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to rnintwo's topic in General Nursing

    Ha, no. Unless you also want to clean up the feces that's been smeared in their hair while they're delusional. Or have someone going through DTs wave their member at you like a sword, while trying...

  19. How often do you do dosage calculation?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to winter_green's topic in General Nursing

    I use dosage calculations every time I work. Generally, they're the kind I can do in my head. However, about once a month, it's the kind where I have to break out the paper and calculator and have a...

  20. what is nursing school like?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    The above posters pretty much nailed it on the

  21. Time management issues

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to sameasalways's topic in General Nursing

    I found this really disturbing! That is one incredibly awful infection control issue. Seriously, it makes my skin

  22. Time management issues

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to sameasalways's topic in General Nursing

    I agree--the charge nurse should (if at all possible) be checking off new orders. That way, you only need to see that there is a NEW designation on your list. Honestly, even though you only have...

  23. Time management issues

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to sameasalways's topic in General Nursing

    Do you organize yourself before heading out onto the floor? Do you use a time grid? Do you chart as you go or save it all for the end? All of these things helped me tremendously in getting out on...

  24. just want an answer please!!

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to kiwibaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Per TOS, we cannot offer medical

  25. What the heck is going on?!

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Nire83's topic in General Nursing

    I guess that I would, for now, chalk it up to chance. I don't think it would hurt, however, to have your physician(s) ask around to see if other MDs in the area have seen a similar