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TIME to actually USE it!

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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).

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

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

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)

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...

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

Well, I must admit...my kids don't like me grumpy. They don't ALL get it though. I have 4 kids ages 6-15.

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 have NO phones in my room at all and I can't hear t...

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 you. check out the faq's. death with dignity - the...

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 a good pic me up to make her feel better about her...

Another reason to bring another nurse with you, to hold the flashlight...unless you are in a facility with good directional lighting over the bed (like OB)...flashlights can really help you "see" what you are doing. Good luck

I'm doing nursing school with FOUR kids. When I started prereq's my youngest had just turned 2, my oldest was 10. They are now 6, 9, 13, 15 in 3 different schools-I graduate in less than 3 months. It's not easy by any means, but it is doable. I h...

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

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 lectures while I study. I also speed up the lecture...

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 so I'm on BCP too. I've been screened annually f...

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 nurse...he was busy tho. The PACU nurses were great...