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    As a nurse, do you ever......

    beckster_01 replied to Queen2u's topic in General Nursing

    I still feel weird when I meet someone new outside of work and, when asked about occupation or school I say "I'm a Nurse." When did I become a grown-up? Oh yeah...over a year ago. You'd think I would...
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    If I see one more post titled....

    beckster_01 replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    It's true!! At least my mommy always tells ME that I'm
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    insignificant complaint...lol

    beckster_01 replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I have ever met a Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, CPA, or you-name-it-professional who insisted on being called something other than their first name. And that fact takes...
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    insignificant complaint...lol

    beckster_01 replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    The only doctors I call Dr are the attending surgeons, and that is because they deserve it. At this point in my career, the residents are about my age. While I usually respect their decisions, they...
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    If allnurses.com has helped you please provide a quote

    beckster_01 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Allnurses has helped me know that I am never alone in what I am going through, in work and (occasionally) life. It has helped me learn to be grateful EVERY day for my job, my co-workers, and my...
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    Gossiping in the hospital

    beckster_01 replied to Monica08's topic in General Nursing

    It is so strange reading some of these comments. I have NEVER heard rumors about nurses dating/sleeping with doctors, or about people's sexual orientation, etc. I work in a 750 bed hospital, but the...
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    When did you start precepting/mentoring?

    beckster_01 replied to Miller86's topic in General Nursing

    I had a capstone student about 1 month off orientation...crazy I know but at that time ALL of the full-time, experienced nurses on the floor had new hires. I just finished orienting a new grad (I have...
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    Things that nurses say that may seem inappropriate to lay people

    beckster_01 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    This slip-up actually resulted in a law suit at my hospital. I don't remember exactly what was said, but somebody was talking about the COW right outside the room of a rather large woman... We now...
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    Gossiping in the hospital

    beckster_01 replied to Monica08's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I would ever compare my work place to Grey's Anatomy. There will be "gossip" everywhere you go, but it is rarely malicious. I think people on my floor have realized that it doesn't get...
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    HELP PLEASE !!!!!!!! MICROBIOLOGYw/LAB ONLINE FAST

    beckster_01 replied to sdlane's topic in General Students

    Yupp... it was pretty dumb. I wish I remembered more about it but honestly I learned nothing, all I remember was that there were various "patients" with different scenarios you had to work
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    Should i be a nurse?

    beckster_01 replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! You spelled "loosen" wrong! Anyone who got past 4th grade should know that
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    Only a nurse would say......

    beckster_01 replied to enigmaticorange's topic in Nursing Humor

    How about when you routinely belt out "Can I get a
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    Should i be a nurse?

    beckster_01 replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    my oh my...this thread is truly hilarious ^ Beckyboo you have my other
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    What a night!

    beckster_01 replied to workingspaz's topic in General Nursing

    Ours is usually the opposite situation as well. Glad you have some good leadership! It is a good night when you, and your patients,
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    HELP PLEASE !!!!!!!! MICROBIOLOGYw/LAB ONLINE FAST

    beckster_01 replied to sdlane's topic in General Students

    Funny you should mention that, we had an online (supplementary) clinical for OB because nobody wanted to have their baby during our clinical hours. It was useless... they were experimenting with us...
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    Having a dog during nursing school

    beckster_01 replied to jiwonkim89's topic in General Students

    haha...I'm amused... But in all seriousness. I have a dog and I work 12 hour shifts. I didn't have him while I was in school because I still lived with my parents, but I probably could have done it....
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    addressing colleagues

    beckster_01 replied to talltale's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Uggh me too. I worked in group homes for the developmentally disabled before nursing, so it was drilled into my head that the residents are to be treated as ADULTS. You could get written up for...
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    Why do the weekend on call docs not listen to us

    beckster_01 replied to registerednutrn's topic in General Nursing

    I love that line :) "That is their baseline." I'm sorry but who spent 12 hours with this patient yesterday, vs. 12 minutes? I had a sweet little lady with Parkinson's who's mental status was...
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    Why do the weekend on call docs not listen to us

    beckster_01 replied to registerednutrn's topic in General Nursing

    xtx covered most of what I was going to say, but I will say it again. Get their names, document EACH change in condition, the name of the doc that you called, and what the doc did about the situation...
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    addressing colleagues

    beckster_01 replied to talltale's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey you! haha just kidding, that actually would annoy me too. Ditto what everyone else
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    If I see one more post titled....

    beckster_01 replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    I will NEVER use cowbell! I have seen it make too many people dance like that ^. Talk about destroying
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    How to thank nurses who were helpful at clinical?

    beckster_01 replied to Clovery's topic in General Students

    Writing a note to the nurse and/or supervisor would be the best IMO. Not only will it make her day, but it is something she can put in her professional portfolio to prove that she is a good
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    Is getting a BSN worth the insane amount of money?

    beckster_01 replied to bkingren1031's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    From a BSN nurse, once you get a job in the hospital, the degree doesn't matter unless you decide you want to get a Master's. I don't even know which of my co-worker's has a BSN vs. ADN. But that is...
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    Working with student nurses

    beckster_01 replied to LisaRN1105's topic in General Nursing

    Having a student doesn't have to be a burden. If you want it put bluntly: delegate your scut work to them and in return take a little extra time with your dressing changes, foley insertions, or...
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    How would you respond to this??

    beckster_01 replied to nurse678's topic in General Nursing

    This reminds me of my dad's slip-up last weekend. I don't remember exactly what we were talking about, but he said something along the lines of "Oh, when you're waiting on someone you can't_____." My...