wsuRN09

wsuRN09

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  1. Professional Continuous Glucose Monitoring in office

    wsuRN09 replied to SteveDE's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Our clinic has started the in-office CGM. At this point we have not actually purchased a CGM setup, we still have a rep bring in the equipment and he loans the sensors to our pt's for a few days....

  2. The 4-Generation Gap in Nursing

    wsuRN09 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nurse Management

    I agree that it is a good article and can be useful information to have when trying to understand people. However, it is also important to remember that not everyone fit's into their generation as...

  3. things said wrong that drive you crazy

    wsuRN09 replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    "The Walmart language" makes me cringe every time I hear it. Some of the worst ones for me personally, not nursing related, are the following... "I seen that on the TV" or "I got my hair

  4. Pre employment drug testing in Washington state. Urine or hair test?? Providence.

    wsuRN09 replied to kate_l_'s topic in Washington Nursing

    Providence requires a urine test where I

  5. Is this uniform appropriate?

    wsuRN09 replied to BurgundySwanson's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My husband wears tactical pants and a polo for his job. I feel he looks professional and his clothing is functional for him. So if you employer has no dress code excluding the pants, I say be...

  6. From PEDs private duty to PEDs in the hospital?

    wsuRN09 replied to owlRN01's topic in Pediatric

    I moved from Peds PD to Peds in a hospital. Had to have a lot of patience, it took 2.5 years, but I got there. A friend of mine was able to land a job in a children's hospital in a much shorter...

  7. Name your favorite scrub top/pants!

    wsuRN09 replied to champagnesupeRNova's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love Koi tops and bottoms

  8. No one bothered to call me before my shift

    wsuRN09 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Well, that stinks. I never went to a home when the client wasn't there, but there were times where I had to call the agency because I knew the client had been in the hospital and no one had called to...

  9. How old is too old?

    wsuRN09 replied to Maryea's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Go for it! There was an article recently about a nurse who finally retired in her 90's or something similar that made my jaw hit the keyboard lol. So you potentially have 30 or 40 more

  10. Night shift syndrome

    wsuRN09 replied to SweetsRN522's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It may not be for everybody, but running a couple miles 4x/wk has helped me feel almost normal again. Plus I completely cut out caffeine which helps me sleep better in addition to the black out...

  11. Any other WSU College of Nursing Applicants for Fall 2011 out there?

    wsuRN09 replied to Mr Wright's topic in Washington Nursing

    Congrats on your interview! It's been a few years now so I can't remember too many of the specifics. I know they asked me why nursing and one about a confrontation I've had and how I resolved it....

  12. How much did you owe in loans after earning your BSN?

    wsuRN09 replied to AllNursesisCool's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In-state public university. Total loan debt... zero. :) I had a couple scholarships, worked part time during school and full time during breaks and my family was able to help me out a bit. But I...

  13. Pinning up long hair

    wsuRN09 replied to annetter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Mine is always in a bun for all of the reasons previous posters mentioned, but mostly because I work with infants to toddlers and any loose hair loves to wrap around those little fingers.

  14. Funniest post op patient: Wish all were like her!

    wsuRN09 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Was just thinking the same

  15. Feeling Burned Out & Unappreciated!- What else is new?

    wsuRN09 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Holy c***! I'm exhausted just by reading your

  16. Parents - was nursing school worth it?

    wsuRN09 replied to anc876's topic in General Nursing

    I personally am not a parent, but I remember my mom going back to school when I was 12 or so. At the time it was hard because it was a lot of work for her as a single parent and it meant sacrifices...

  17. Should I renew?

    wsuRN09 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Will you need it when you're working on your masters? It's probably in your best interest to renew it IMO. Congrats on baby

  18. What is your favorite specialty and why?

    wsuRN09 replied to adoglover's topic in General Nursing

    Pediatrics. Love peds ER, but anything with kids and I'm happy

  19. Washington State License

    wsuRN09 replied to iRNman's topic in Washington Nursing

    That's the WA

  20. NCLEX help with drug classes and what we need to know

    wsuRN09 replied to doesthishelp's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In a nut shell. The NCLEX is a computer adaptive test. Meaning that everyone gets a minimum of 75 random questions and based on how well you do, the computer decides whether or not you need more...

  21. The "dirty" side of nursing...

    wsuRN09 replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but some things take longer than others to get used too. And you may find that some things you will never be 100% ok

  22. Getting Sick at Work

    wsuRN09 replied to meaganellise's topic in General Nursing

    Not as a nurse, but I did end up in the ER after an allergic reaction to what I ate during my brake. It was not really how I wanted to spend my New Year's Eve

  23. This is for all you Trauma/ER-ED Nurses

    wsuRN09 replied to JWestbrook20's topic in General Nursing

    Me. Never. Not once. My husband however, a non-healthcare person of any kind, has been in more trauma situations than I can count. I've met one person who's life he saved and I know he's been at the...

  24. No gloves ever?!?

    wsuRN09 replied to dizzyray822's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    ....gross....

  25. what happens during a college interview to get into a nursing program

    wsuRN09 replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    It's been a few years since I had mine and I can only remember 2 of the questions they asked me. 1) Why did I decide on nursing and why I would make a good nurse? 2) How do I handle conflicts with...