skislalom

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

   skislalom replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

   TIME to actually USE it!

2. Are 12 hour shifts safe?

   skislalom replied to psychnurse1998's topic in Safety

   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 the time to look at the history of most of my pat...

3. Explaining: WHY nightshift, to family and friends

   skislalom replied to skislalom's topic in General Nursing

   LOL, I never claimed to be normal...you'd think after 17 years he'd know this.

4. Explaining: WHY nightshift, to family and friends

   skislalom posted a topic in General Nursing

   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 CHOOSE to work the night shift...that you LIKE night s...

5. Doing the Happy Dance!!!

   skislalom replied to Tweety's topic in Online Learning

   congratulations tweety, rn, bsn for a job well done!!!

6. How do you learn to give injections?

   skislalom replied to tigress_8207's topic in General Students

   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 not that big of deal once you realize that it does...

7. Disposing of Used Suction Canisters

   skislalom replied to capnnikkiRN's topic in General Nursing

   We red-bag them and dispose of them in biohazard. Re-using containers...YUCK!

8. applying online, very frustrating!

   skislalom replied to Pie'nthesky's topic in General Nursing

   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 know that you are interested in applying to "x-po...

9. BRAINSTORM: Fundraiser ideas for pinning ceremony?

   skislalom replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

   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 Basket"...etc. Each clinical group was responsible f...

10. Most RN's first borns?

    skislalom replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    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 had BC (and passed away).

11. Interview Questions

    skislalom replied to Speedy1RN's topic in Emergency

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

12. Interview Questions

    skislalom replied to Speedy1RN's topic in Emergency

    I'd love some questions (and answers) as well... Oh, and BTW this thread is 6 years old

13. What is the passing test grade at your school?

    skislalom replied to Wsmith16's topic in General Students

    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, clinicals and alternate clinicals etc)

14. student nurse gifts

    skislalom replied to madampomfrey's topic in General Students

    As a former student nurse...the thing I needed the most was NOT nurse related. I needed time to spoil myself. Some gifts I received as a student nurse that were most enjoyed by me. Gift cards to Bath and Bodyworks, Victoria's Secret, gift certific...

15. How long did it take for you to get your RN?...

    skislalom replied to Butterfly23's topic in General Nursing

    4.5 years for my ADN...including all pre-req's (133 credits total)