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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

  2. Are 12 hour shifts safe?

    skislalom replied to psychnurse1998's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    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

    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...

  4. 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

  5. Doing the Happy Dance!!!

    skislalom replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    congratulations tweety, rn, bsn for a job well

  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...

  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

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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

  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

  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,...

  14. 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

  15. Adjusting to night shift--HELP!!

    skislalom replied to Annebug's topic in General Nursing

    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!!

    skislalom replied to Annebug's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    skislalom replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

    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

    skislalom replied to oramar's topic in Pediatric

    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?

    skislalom replied to pattyboyy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

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

  20. Favorite Voice Recorder?

    skislalom replied to tanner523's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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

    skislalom replied to adamsmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    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

    skislalom replied to RNin2007's topic in Operating Room

    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

    skislalom replied to Bethena's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    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...

    skislalom replied to FLAgal14's topic in General Students

    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...

    skislalom replied to FLAgal14's topic in General Students

    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...