Nurse Leigh

Nurse Leigh

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  1. Want to know what the number of questions you got means?

    Nurse Leigh replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    it has been four years since i took nclex rn and i continue to thank my lucky stars i will never have to do it again. i'm trying to psyche myself up to take a certification exam (some of which i hear...

  2. The Mockery of Nursing

    Nurse Leigh replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i'm much too new to nursing to have earned my "crusty old bat" stripes, so maybe i am just a jealous, dream killing meanie. whatever the reason, i have this ridiculous urge to go through and correct...

  3. The Mockery of Nursing

    Nurse Leigh replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Tell me about it! It makes feel like I am going to LOOSE

  4. When Do I Tell My Boss . . . . ?

    Nurse Leigh replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    i don't have much in the advice department, but i do want to let you know i am for the best outcome for you. i tend to be more of a lurker but enjoy reading your posts. strange how i feel like i know...

  5. The Mockery of Nursing

    Nurse Leigh replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    omg!!! i had this sudden thought flash across my mind---i just know there is some creepy, poorly shot Mediao flick out there that starts off like that post did....all the lube, and all the people (all...

  6. The Mockery of Nursing

    Nurse Leigh replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ooops! like an idiot watching (no looking for) a train wreck, i searched out the catheter thread (really?) and wandered over the the nclex forum (again) *sigh*. i would like to point out, as has...

  7. The Mockery of Nursing

    Nurse Leigh replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    first things first: so loving this thread! i have been keeping up with it from the beginning, and this is my first reply to it. i'm still a new(ish) nurse (4 years--still haven't quite acquired...

  8. Using Creative Charting...

    Nurse Leigh replied to luv2rsq's topic in General Nursing

    this thread reminds me of a physician who was putting in cpoe orders for one of his pts. after he was gone, we looked over the orders and had a good laugh. they went something like this:...

  9. Grossest thing that you've experienced?

    Nurse Leigh replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    scabies....ack! that sounds terrible! before i went to nursing school, i was a case manager in community mental health. when i worked in the adolescent program, i went to so many homes that made me...

  10. Grossest thing that you've experienced?

    Nurse Leigh replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Though I've certainly encountered some crazy big/rank wounds and gnarly "fecal events" , and generally "ripe" pts, I would have to say that the one thing that almost made me lose it was during a...

  11. Unique/Uncommon Nursing Careers

    Nurse Leigh replied to Unknown member's topic in Nursing Career

    As another poster suggested, the Specialties section will have lots of ideas. However, I just had to respond because I was thinking just yesterday how I wish I could have a position with some of the...

  12. A vet tech as a nurse ?

    Nurse Leigh replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    Kinda glad to see this old thread pop up! I've actually considered going back to school (again!) to pursue a degree as a vet tech. Might be a little crazy, but sometimes I think I might like to work...

  13. I'm sorry sir, I cannot call the neurosurgeon at 3AM for that...

    Nurse Leigh replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do understand, really I do. Many MDs do not take kindly to receiving middle of the night calls for things like this. Having said that, it would be so much better if MDs would utilize the available...

  14. Salary comparison

    Nurse Leigh replied to oriellyk's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Indiana Hospital Floor Base pay--about $18 4 yrs experience ADN/BSN/Diploma and type of floor/unit/ED/OR makes no

  15. ascultating the lungs of a female patient

    Nurse Leigh replied to srleslie's topic in General Nursing

    I found products from Monistat and Lanacane that are basically a slick smooth "gel" that dries to feel powdery. Great for applying anywhere that skin brushes against skin. Seems to keep it dry and...

  16. First Clinical Tomorrow in Oncology... Any Tips?

    Nurse Leigh replied to StephPR's topic in Oncology

    i have only worked telemetry, but felt compelled to respond because i was lucky enough to do my nursing program required 90 hour preceptorship with an oncology rn on an oncology unit. this was at the...

  17. What pay are nurses making these days?

    Nurse Leigh replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    *cough* *cough* This pains me to type but: Indiana Starting base about 16.50 regardless of AND/BSN I am an ADN floor nurse, 3 years exp, my base is now $17.90 Hmmm, if I give my opinion on here, I...

  18. Do you do venipunctures as a nurse?

    Nurse Leigh replied to CassB's topic in General Nursing

    my adn program did not teach either skill as a part of the required curriculum. there was an iv course offered, but it focused on types of fluids and in what circumstances they would be ultilized. we...

  19. Weirdest nursing thing you've done in "real life"?

    Nurse Leigh replied to mama_d's topic in Nursing Humor

    Not terribly "weird" but I can't help but flinch each time someone utters the word QUIET, as in "it sure is quiet around here" Regardless of the situation, I begin to imagine all sorts of awful things...

  20. Thank you gift?

    Nurse Leigh replied to student_nurse123's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! Sending her a note is great and appreciated--sending a copy to her boss is fantastic! Managers love to hear good things about their staff and it can help the nurse when it is time for her...

  21. Thank you gift?

    Nurse Leigh replied to student_nurse123's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! One of my favorite (and not expensive) gifts to give other nurses would have to be nice pens. Most nurses love a good pen (it is amazing how quickly a pen can disappear, and how annoyed you...