wannabecnl

wannabecnl

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  1. cell phones at work

    wannabecnl replied to tuxedopenguino's topic in General Nursing

    When I bring patients up from PACU, it would be AWESOME to be able to text the patient's nurse and just say, "I'm here with Dr. McDreamy's postop in 487-1 and will meet you at the back station." I...

  2. Some people are too smart for nursing

    wannabecnl replied to Careerchange88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a book-smart nurse who is trying to become as good a nurse as my colleagues. I have to prove myself every day, not just because some nurses turn their noses up at anyone with an MSN, but because...

  3. Opinions??

    wannabecnl replied to FutureNurse305's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the posts above and would add that in brain/neuro, it is going to be VITAL that you UNDERSTAND that material, regardless of the test score you get. My A&P professor said that nearly...

  4. I don't want to be a quitter.

    wannabecnl replied to wannabecnl's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thank you both. It's funny; I counsel my patients every day on the merits of the meds I'm giving them, but I'm reluctant to take anything myself. Thankfully, my anti-anxiety meds didn't make me...

  5. Being Nurse Ratched

    wannabecnl replied to proud nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We could argue the actions and motivations of Nurse Ratched (or McMurphy himself, or the Chief, for that matter) all day long, but I submit this question: what do we do to patients right now that is...

  6. Calling a transgender patient an "it"

    wannabecnl replied to Angeljho's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am about as conservative as they come, and I would refer to a transgender patient with the name and pronoun he/she preferred. It's just about respect and kindness. NOW, I do think it is...

  7. Want to be a nurse, just no butt wiping or other yucky stuff please

    wannabecnl replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I just read through the entire thread, and amid the many excellent posts, my favorite quotation is a few boards back, where someone called themselves the Poop Whisperer and described the "oceans of...

  8. New nurse to PACU

    wannabecnl replied to BoyNamedSue's topic in PACU

    I was a new grad in PACU, and for me (and probably my boss) the jury is still out on whether it was a good thing. Now, after 2.5 years, I'm in pretty decent shape. I've often heard of ICU being the...

  9. Don't Want To Touch Patients!

    wannabecnl replied to ThinBabe's topic in General Nursing

    I am happy that you have this insight about yourself! I left an anesthesia tech job years and years ago because I found that my germophobia was about to keep me from doing my job safely for the...

  10. How do you shake off the horrible?

    wannabecnl replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    A good counselor can be amazing for asking you questions to get you processing what happened. You are a compassionate person, and sometimes you need to be compassionate to yourself. We see our...

  11. Family member hurt my somewhat fragile new grad confidence

    wannabecnl replied to BlueChocolateCat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had this happen when I was a student; the pt was difficult, and I tried to accommodate her every whim while still getting my assessment done. Came in the next day to have my instructor ask me if...

  12. Associates after Bachelors

    wannabecnl replied to Infofreak411's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Some schools also offer a 2nd bachelors degree program in nursing, which earns you a BSN without having to redo basic requirements (English, etc.). The one in my area is a 16-month program; I looked...

  13. Pt threw a bedpan...

    wannabecnl replied to NanikRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My cousin was a relatively new nurse when she answered a call bell and found the patient exposing himself to her. She told him to shut his d*** pants and not ring again until he actually needed...

  14. No, We Can't Offer You A Job, But.....

    wannabecnl replied to caliotter3's topic in General Nursing

    1. How is this different from new grads pulling graveyard shifts with 7-8 patients in med-surg because no one else wants that shift? (Med-surg is usually willing to take new grads, so I guess you...

  15. How many ORs/beds?

    wannabecnl replied to summeroflov's topic in PACU

    Acute care hospital, 10 ORs, technically 18 PACU bays but we really use 8 of them for adults and 2 of them for pedi, plus an isolation room and another monitored bay in a rotten location: good for...

  16. Who is taking this patient!?!? ::crickets::

    wannabecnl replied to Serrano2886's topic in PACU

    We have the nurses' names on a white board, and the charge nurse keeps track of numbering us so we know who is up next. They will also come around to check on our progress and let us know when we are...

  17. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    wannabecnl replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    I read an article a month or two ago about the push for STEM education; someone actually likened it to the "nursing shortage" in terms of concern that it will run down the salaries for tech jobs....

  18. How many of you actually enjoy your job?!

    wannabecnl replied to kwerno00's topic in General Nursing

    "As far as my personal experience goes, I love the core of nursing. I love patient contact and teaching. I love wounds, I love ostomies, I love picking dead skin, I love bringing people back from...

  19. What do you like about being a research nurse?

    wannabecnl replied to AwayWeGo's topic in Research

    I have 2.5 years clinical experience, an MSN, an additional masters degree in epidemiology/biostats, and straight As in both programs, plus experience as a research assistant and associate, and I...

  20. Conduct your own research from scratch?

    wannabecnl replied to CampNurse10's topic in Research

    Look to your professional organization for funding support. If your work has bearing on a particular area of nursing, you can apply for a grant. For example, I'm part of ASPAN; they fund research at...

  21. Do nurses eat their young?

    wannabecnl replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I've been the green newbie in several other professions, and while there is always a break-in period and clique-y-ness, this is the difference: in nursing, the stakes are VERY high. It matters a LOT...

  22. 50 Things New Nurses Need to Know about Orientation

    wannabecnl replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Work with your preceptor to get a fair number of "normal" cases and a number of out-there ones. I work in PACU, and there was real benefit to taking a bunch of healthy-ish, middle-aged, uncomplicated...

  23. C-Section experience count as surgery experience?

    wannabecnl replied to VeniVidiVici's topic in Operating Room

    I agree with several points above. First, yes, C-sections are surgery. Anesthesia, meds, risk, and recovery all have their places in L&D as well as in the OR! Second, I say this with...

  24. A potential nursing student seeks realistic advice/outlook

    wannabecnl replied to Markman122's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest one thing above all else: SHADOW. Go shadow a few nurses in different units in the hospital or in other environments (home care, clinic, whatever you can get). The day to day job of...

  25. Best lotion for dry hands?

    wannabecnl replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love Vaseline Deep Moisture Creamy Formula petroleum jelly cream. It is my favorite, especially overnight. Cheap and very effective. I also like Mary Kay Satin Hands, but more as a...