skislalom

skislalom

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  1. What do you wish for in a break room?

    TIME to actually USE
  2. Are 12 hour shifts safe?

    After working 8's and switching to 12's, I would have to say YES! I am not rushed, I have more time to review labs, H&P, diagnostics etc. Working 8's I felt rushed through my shift and never had...
  3. Explaining: WHY nightshift, to family and friends

    LOL, I never claimed to be normal...you'd think after 17 years he'd know
  4. I'm sure many of you who work nocs have experienced this... HOW in the heck do you get through to people who think that you are out of your mind for working nights and "normal" people would never...
  5. Doing the Happy Dance!!!

    congratulations tweety, rn, bsn for a job well
  6. How do you learn to give injections?

    When I was in nursing school, we practiced in open lab with pads, then we checked off by injecting each other (IM's), then we did a flu shot clinic at the state prison. NOoooo problem! It's really...
  7. Disposing of Used Suction Canisters

    We red-bag them and dispose of them in biohazard. Re-using
  8. applying online, very frustrating!

    In many cases, you should be able to apply in person at the HR department. I do not believe that online is the ONLY way to apply to all positions. It certainly couldn't hurt to go to HR and let them...
  9. BRAINSTORM: Fundraiser ideas for pinning ceremony?

    Wow, that's alot of dough for a pinning ceremony. We made up themed baskets and sold raffle tickets a couple weeks before and during the ceremony. "Beach Basket", "Night at the movies", "Garden...
  10. Most RN's first borns?

    Second born (have a bro, raised apart) only female, now matriarch...to an alcoholic father (who committed suicide). Was in law enforcement for YEARS, went to nursing after I cared for my mom when she...
  11. Interview Questions

    Aww don't beat yourself up, it's an interesting topic worth "re-exploring". at least it wasn't a 6 year old
  12. Interview Questions

    I'd love some questions (and answers) as well... Oh, and BTW this thread is 6 years
  13. What is the passing test grade at your school?

    Ours was 75% for exams (and 75% total end of term) so you could bomb a couple tests and still pass if you aced the final, EVERYTHING else was pass/fail (care plans, skills check offs, papers,...
  14. How long did it take for you to get your RN?...

    4.5 years for my ADN...including all pre-req's (133 credits
  15. Adjusting to night shift--HELP!!

    Well, I must admit...my kids don't like me grumpy. They don't ALL get it though. I have 4 kids ages