dandk1997RN MSN, RN

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    Three quick questions

    dandk1997RN replied to sKris's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've tried several times over the years to wear contacts (highest moisture content available brand) at the hospital, and never had any luck. It is far too dry there, and I always end up looking like...
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    Can Nurses have Tattoos?

    dandk1997RN replied to SmileKylie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    But...I have a coworker who has tattoo sleeves on both arms and no issues. So, it definitely depends on where you work. I work for a medium-sized (450ish beds) Catholic hospital. I was surprised...
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    Help!? Can I use this steth?

    dandk1997RN replied to kayruhh's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Lucky you- what a nice family member you have! I bought the cruddy cheap scope my school said we had to have only to find out they really, truly didn't care at all, as long as we could
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    What size are your Danskos?

    dandk1997RN replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I usually wear a 7.5. I bought a size 39 in my Danskos- a size bigger. I went shopping after a regular shift and wanted the shoes to feel good then, which they did. If my feet swell, there is a...
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    Is this badge holder too morose?

    dandk1997RN replied to kayruhh's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I know you already said you didn't buy that first one. I love it, but I definitely wouldn't wear it at work myself. We send lots of patients to open heart surgery from my floor and I wouldn't want...
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    Funniest/strangest dementia patient stories

    dandk1997RN replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've had plenty of interesting patients and will undoubtedly have plenty more. Here are some of the more memorable ones: -LOL with some stroke-related dementia. She constantly told us that she was in...
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    Graduating Class of 2012 - Shout Out Here!!

    dandk1997RN replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Students

    No pinning...graduation in 1 day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats to you all- my program is SOOOOOOO hard- I am extremely glad to be done with this stage so I can begin working on my next degree. We...
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    My first care plan need help please

    dandk1997RN replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1) It will get easier 2) Use Maslow's hierarchy to determine your priorities 3) Risk for will come after actual diagnoses as far as priority Your book should give you all the interventions/outcomes...
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    HELP PLEASE !!!!!!!! MICROBIOLOGYw/LAB ONLINE FAST

    dandk1997RN replied to sdlane's topic in General Students

    I know it is crazy late, but Cayuga Community College offers a 4 credit online micro course. The class is a few hundred and the lab kit is another $200. They keep adding sections to meet the student...
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    Mnemonic for blood flow through the heart?

    dandk1997RN replied to Iridescent Orchid's topic in General Students

    I realize this is probably too late for your exam, but the Potsie song from Happy Days!
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    You're asking me what??

    dandk1997RN replied to yooper13's topic in General Students

    I'm finishing my third semester of nursing school and I'm finally at a point where I can answer some of the questions myself and do some of the patient education. I will tell you, though, that I feel...
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    Do you know of anyone who has been thrown of of nursing school/program? And why?

    dandk1997RN replied to Laurenslovely's topic in General Students

    We've had lots of people fail out, but only one (out of a beginning total of 180) that got kicked out. He allegedly emailed a bunch of the questions/answers from the final to well, pretty much all of...
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    explain this to me

    dandk1997RN replied to Lanesmama's topic in General Students

    One of my instructors told me that it is harder to transfer your license state-to-state if the school is not accredited. Thankfully, my school *is* accredited, but the school that teacher works FT at...
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    Scholarship thank you letter

    dandk1997RN replied to shananigansWI's topic in General Students

    I'm getting ready to write one myself- I definitely plan to keep it short and to the point and also to let them know how much it means to me that they have faith in me and have enabled me to continue...
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    Preparation tips for nursing school...

    dandk1997RN replied to asilvey3's topic in General Students

    Relax and enjoy your family and friends before you don't have time to any more.
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    will this hold me back from getting my RN license?

    dandk1997RN replied to EMTbasmus777's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    When I received my entry level medical discharge I was told that after the medical records were destroyed in 7 years (why is it always 7 years??,) the military would have no record that I ever...
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    Hudson Valley Community College--Has anyone gone there???

    dandk1997RN replied to carrie42's topic in New York Nursing

    I want to challenge this sentiment. I just finished up my first year in the nursing program at HVCC. I work full time, commute two hours a day, homeschool my child, take her to out-of-town gymnastic...
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    Hudson Valley Community College--Has anyone gone there???

    dandk1997RN replied to carrie42's topic in New York Nursing

    HVCC is a good program. It is a hard program. But in my mind, if I am successful in a hard program, I have a better chance of knowing what I am doing when I am done. And I totally agree with...
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    Dare I Say... Bored!?!?

    dandk1997RN replied to Rhody34's topic in General Students

    TOTALLY understand. I've been off for a week and don't know what to do with myself. I think I'll probably feel this way on break until I am completely done, because I just want it to be
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    Helping patients with migraines

    dandk1997RN replied to Vtachy1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't know about premarin-induced specifically (I'm 36 and have been diagnosed for several years) but I finally hit on the right combo for mine- I have to take my Imitrex WITH caffeine and WITH...
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    Phlebotomy exam?

    dandk1997RN replied to deetrain's topic in General Students

    To actually be certified, yes, there is a written exam. There are a couple different organizations you can choose from to do that. But be aware that most states don't require certification and most...
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    Do I need this for nursing school?

    dandk1997RN replied to StangGang92's topic in General Students

    I don't think you need any of that stuff. The clipboard is just one more thing you will need to keep track of in clinicals- it is far easier to just fold up a piece of paper and keep it in your...
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    What do you always have in your scrub pockets?

    dandk1997RN replied to Lilbit's topic in General Students

    Pen, paper, alcohol preps in my bottom left shirt pocket. I hate the darn stethoscope; it is supposed to be in my pocket but I throw it over my shoulder. That's usually all I carry- our clinical...
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    Gloves or not for IV meds?

    dandk1997RN replied to Shibby3's topic in General Students

    Even if there is tegaderm on it (which, yes, there always is at my hospital, too,) there is an opening in the tegaderm where the line comes out, and if it is bleeding of there is infiltration, it will...
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    Gloves or not for IV meds?

    dandk1997RN replied to Shibby3's topic in General Students

    Love this! I prefer wearing clothes, too. (Excuse me for picking on the typo- you made my morning.) ;~) Back to the original question...aren't you always assessing the IV site by palpating before you...