noyesno MSN, APRN, NP

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    How long does it take to give report?

    noyesno replied to DemonWings's topic in General Nursing

    Report usually takes about 5 mins per patient. We have 6 patients a nurse on my floor so it should total around 30 minutes, however, we usually get report from 2 or 3 different nurses so a few minutes...
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    Flippin burgers at Mickey D's might not be so bad...

    noyesno replied to ahintonRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Add me to the future McDonald's employee list. Just wrapping up my 12th week and I'm already getting burned out of this profession. The staffing is crappy (6-7: 1), never get a break or lunch, and I...
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    Butter, ice cream, and baseball

    noyesno replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    I love this. Adding it to the
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    Butter, ice cream, and baseball

    noyesno posted a topic in General Nursing

    I always ask my 90+ year old patients for the secret to living so long. I say, "what's the secret?" Today, my 95 year old patient replied by saying, "the secret is to eat a lot of butter (not...
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    Butter, ice cream, and baseball

    noyesno replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to hear others are asking the question! :) Would the 2 oz make a nurse impaired? If not, sign me up! Tomorrow's breakfast: ice cream (melted butter on top) with a glass of orange juice wine and...
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    Butter, ice cream, and baseball

    noyesno replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    Hilarious, great idea. Saline lock when tolerating large chunks of butter
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    Butter, ice cream, and baseball

    noyesno replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    YUM! Load up the cart!
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    Butter, ice cream, and baseball

    noyesno replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    You better start eating the goodies now. I got the impression she was eating like this her whole
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    Butter, ice cream, and baseball

    noyesno replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    I go by the chocolate a day rule too. Looks like I'm on track to live to 100! Sweet (no pun
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    Butter, ice cream, and baseball

    noyesno replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. See the cones in my avatar?!
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    Butter, ice cream, and baseball

    noyesno replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    You guys are cracking me up!
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    Gloves or not for IV meds?

    noyesno replied to Shibby3's topic in General Students

    I do all my IV meds naked but I do wear gloves. [JK, clothes and no gloves for IV
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    Grey's Anatomy? Scrubs too?

    noyesno replied to Sugar-Phosphate's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Love the scrubs. So soft, so
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    What paraphernalias a nurse must always have?

    noyesno replied to NurseMich.Elle's topic in General Nursing

    I keep my pen (black) and stethoscope around my neck. In my pocket: alcohol (wipes), two highlighters (pink and yellow), tape, flushes, scissors, my brain sheet, pen light, gum, my phone (our...
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    What size scrub pants do you wear and what size jeans?

    noyesno replied to wishfulthinking21059's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Scrubs tend to run big. I'm 5'8" and a size 6 and I wear a size
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    What is something from nursing school that has been the most beneficial to you

    noyesno replied to almost30's topic in General Nursing

    W.H.I.P. (wash hands, identify the patient, provide privacy) before all
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    any nurses or nursing students who's into fitness?

    noyesno replied to liftingbob1985's topic in General Students

    If it's important to you, you'll find time to squeeze in the bulking. It may not be the best time to compete in a bodybuilding competition or train for a marathon but you should have time to maintain...
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    gaining weight in nursing school

    noyesno replied to bubbasmom's topic in General Students

    I lost 10 pounds during my last two semesters. Was too stressed to eat
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    Average # of admissions and discharges per shift

    noyesno posted a topic in General Nursing

    On my floor (ortho/neuro/trauma), the turn around seems to be really quick. I usually discharge half my team during my eight hour shift and get a couple of admissions to replace the discharges. My...
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    Average # of admissions and discharges per shift

    noyesno replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    I think my floor REALLY needs to consider staffing plans. They divvy up the assignments with no consideration of acuity or who is getting discharged soon. Some days I come in with 6 patients who are...
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    Average # of admissions and discharges per shift

    noyesno replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    nurse.sandi, I will not jog. So sorry to hear what you're going through. Sounds like a very unfair
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    Average # of admissions and discharges per shift

    noyesno replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I hate those days and they've been happening more often lately. It's craziness working on 2-3 discharges in conjunction with your morning med pass and assessments. By the time you finish all...
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    Got queasy at dialysis center

    noyesno replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    It happens. Don't beat yourself up about it too much. I've noticed most people get queasy when they are in the observation role. I don't know why this is but I think it has something to do with the...
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    Average # of admissions and discharges per shift

    noyesno replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your reply Aeterna. I was thinking oncology would have a slower patient turnover. That's nice because you really get to know your patients. Got to be tough when your patient's pass away...
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    Average # of admissions and discharges per shift

    noyesno replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks nurse.sandi. Sounds like I have a lot to look forward to. They haven't floated me yet. I still have 5 and a half weeks of orientation left. I bet the real fun begins once I'm off orientation....