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  1. Funny things patients have said

    barlowjb replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an ortho/neuro nurse and one evening I was assessing a post knee replacement pt who was to be discharged the next day. I asked her: have you passed gas to which she responded "yes". I then asked...

  2. Nursey things that you'll NEVER say again.

    barlowjb replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was milking the tube connected to the JP drain of a pt and the pt kept saying that it was painful, I asked a more seasoned nurse to milk the tube while I watched to see if I was doing something...

  3. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    barlowjb replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    On a more serious note: I know a Dr.

  4. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    barlowjb replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ok, its not the name of a Doctor, but I couldn't pass this one up. When my friend was getting married in 1998, the name of the very handsome 30 year old pastor who was officiating the ceremony was...

  5. first day off orientation should i feel bad about this

    barlowjb posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi guys, I apologize for this long post but I really need some advice. yesterday (3pm - 11:30pm) was my first time off orientation as a new nurse. I was not nervous, but was curious to see how well I...

  6. How does your facility help prevent patient falls?

    barlowjb replied to j3marti5's topic in Quality Improvement

    Try to determine if the pt is in pain. Try distraction (TV, radio, folding towels), bed alarms, chair alarms, sitters, bringing pts closer to the nurses station, wrist and/or vest restraints (last...

  7. Share your story: How did you land your first nursing job?

    barlowjb replied to KeepItReal21's topic in General Nursing

    totally agree with [color=#660000]hm2vikingrn: “pick an organization and just keep working the recruiter” i completed my degree in august 2009, took a one month break then set my sight on one...

  8. A compliment from the DON!

    barlowjb replied to josh1974's topic in General Nursing

    Celebrate compliments such as these and remember them during your most challenging moments. Keep up the Good

  9. first day off orientation should i feel bad about this

    barlowjb replied to barlowjb's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you all for your advice which helped me emotionally at the time. Its been many weeks now and I have learned not to beat upon myself for every little thing. Concerning patients belongings such as...

  10. Can't find a job

    barlowjb replied to bostongirl86's topic in General Nursing

    now i understand your circumstances a little more. i don't think it is a crazy idea to suggest going through orientation without pay - i'm all for nontraditional ways of getting jobs, but i'm not sure...

  11. Can't find a job

    barlowjb replied to bostongirl86's topic in General Nursing

    Next time try not to quit one job before seeking another one. Recruiters want us to have experience first, but they also probably look at other things. I think they become very suspicious whenever...

  12. What did the interviewer ask you?

    barlowjb replied to rn865's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Why should we hire

  13. Multiple preceptors

    barlowjb replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I had a main preceptor for my first few weeks, then I was switched to multiple preceptors including my main one. I was thrown off by the switch because I was not expecting it. My biggest issue at the...

  14. Please help!! Will I pass NCLEX with 50-60% on kaplan Q bank??

    barlowjb replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I did 50 timed q bank questions at a time I had a cumulative average of 54% and passed NCLEX with 75 questions on my first try. I asked the same question you asked to a friend of mine while...

  15. How to tell if nursing is for me?

    barlowjb replied to bigcanoe's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I agree with Aberdeen. Getting any kind of exposure can only benefit you. I volunteered for 8 months (4 hrs per week) in an ER and that helped solidify my decision to take on nursing as a second...

  16. Will my hair cause any problems?

    barlowjb replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't see why there should be a problem. There are lots of female nurses with long hair. Just put it in a bun at the back, i.e. use one or two hair scrunchies to keep your hair together at the back...

  17. what is your new years resolution??

    barlowjb replied to Scorpio, MSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    to pray more and worry less to lose 80 pounds to develop consistent time management skills to have another successful year of

  18. 4.00 gpa in nursing school

    barlowjb replied to fiveofpeep's topic in General Students

    Bravo I never thought that was possible. Keep up the good work, congrats and best wishes on the nclex

  19. Confused and scare

    barlowjb replied to Ximena2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    With all due respect: FYI applern: I can only assume that your paragraph about not focusing on post that tend to talk about themselves (I do this, I do that) too much - was talking about me, since i...

  20. 6 months out of school and Im precepting??!!

    barlowjb replied to LPNfurever's topic in First Year After Licensure

    the more you teach the more you

  21. Confused and scare

    barlowjb replied to Ximena2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Take my advice the best way to pass any exam, no matter how hard is to practice many many different questions. I passed NCLEX on the first attempt through Kaplan online courses. I hardly read the...

  22. I want OUT!!!!

    barlowjb replied to shoegalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My former medical surgical preceptor thinks I did well during orientation and I truly appreciate that. However what she did for me in terms of building my confidence at the start of my new career as a...

  23. I want OUT!!!!

    barlowjb replied to shoegalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would like to make a clarification here. I do believe that some preceptors even though they appear tough and mean may be deliberate in the way they orient, in order to make sure that they toughen...

  24. I want OUT!!!!

    barlowjb replied to shoegalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I am a new medical surgical nurse and I hope to be an ICU nurse at some point in my career From all your postings I get the feeling that you are a good new nurse with lots of potential. You are...

  25. TPN and PRBC

    barlowjb replied to FlGasman's topic in General Nursing

    The most important thing right now is that no one died thank God. It was a mistake and a learning experience. Next time, make sure to ask questions when in doubt and if you are doing something you...