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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. 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...
  4. Explaining: WHY nightshift, to family and friends

    LOL, I never claimed to be normal...you'd think after 17 years he'd know
  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
  16. Adjusting to night shift--HELP!!

    What is keeping you from sleeping? Kids, noise, light, neighbors? I worked nights for 10 years, YES get a box fan...I have one outside my bedroom door set on medium. Put up NO SOLICITING signs. I...
  17. Do nurses support physician assisted suicide?

    yes i do. i have seen some horrible suffering happen at the end of life, even with hospice care. as a resident of oregon, i feel i should share the state of oregon death with dignity act link with...
  18. grandniece diagnosed with leukemia

    I have a couple teenage daughters at home, here are some more suggestions, in addition to the great ones you already got. Books Magazines (teen or fashion) Journals and nice pens Make up (she'll need...
  19. Can You Fail With 75 Questions?

    Did ya'll realize the original post is almost 3 years old? :wink2: Wonder if he passed
  20. Favorite Voice Recorder?

    I have a Sony ICD-ST25, I absolutely love it (I got it 3 years ago, I'm sure there is a newer model but this one works fantastic). I download it to my computer...put on my headphones and listen to...
  21. Ovarian cancer question

    I too am at high risk of ovarian cancer (heredity) - I have had children, am about as old as you (40) and my OB/GYN still does annual U/S and CA125 tests on me. I also have a history of ovarian cysts...
  22. OR nurses & students

    My OR rotation (as well as all my classmate's) were all terrific. The surgeon was great, the circulating nurse was fantastic (and amazing!), as was the anesthesiologist...not a word from the scrub...
  23. Pain Management

    You aren't there to be popular, you are being a great patient advocate, which is what nursing is all about. Hopefully very soon...the nurses and doctors will be required to take continuing education...
  24. nursing school supplies...

    I just thought of something else I don't know how her syllabus is, but ours are about 500-600 pages long and we end up splitting it into about 4 binders. In case you haven't looked lately, GOOD...
  25. nursing school supplies...

    Well, Littman is my personal fave as far as stethescopes (and almost my entire class has Littman) Littman Classic II(about $65-70), some opted for the cardiology III (about $150). Blood pressure...