Claritee

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  1. In need of advice, I watched a movie that is making me think?

    Claritee replied to Ibukishim25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Now that you've seen the movie, I'm sure you'll be extra careful. And always remember to fully retract the needle into its safety device immediately after withdrawing it from the patient. Also,...

  2. How valuable is speaking Spanish in health care?

    Claritee replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in General Nursing

    Learning another language is a very good idea, even if it's just to exercise your brain. If you want to do it for more practical reasons, many community colleges have Medical Spanish courses in their...

  3. Would you cut your hair for your career?

    Claritee posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Nurses! I am a senior nursing student and my two main passions are psych/mental health and community/public health nursing. Happily, the exams I have taken (both standardized and professor...

  4. Patients and the race card

    Claritee replied to CanadaEh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's not about under-reporting, it's about under-medicating. One study I saw had people with bone pain who were under-medicated as compared to others with the same type of pain, even by members of...

  5. Patients and the race card

    Claritee replied to CanadaEh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had to Google this issue to see if their was any research on it. There's tons! Here's one article: Minorities get less treatment for their pain - Health - Pain center - msnbc.com Apparently,...

  6. Would you cut your hair for your career?

    Claritee replied to Claritee's topic in General Nursing

    Hi P_RN... They are really dreads and really my real hair. They have been growing from my scalp for over two years (and I love them).:) I'm not expecting any special treatment and I'm not sure if...

  7. Would you cut your hair for your career?

    Claritee replied to Claritee's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all for your great advice, ideas, anecdotes, opinions, encouragement, etc. You have all given me a lot to think about (esp. the wig thing... never considered it). The decision, should I be...

  8. Would you cut your hair for your career?

    Claritee replied to Claritee's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all of you for your advice:heartbeat. My hair can be pulled back into a neat, professional looking bun, fit under a hat/helmet, etc. I love my hair and it has taken a lot of patience to...

  9. 39 and just starting?? Am I crazy?

    Claritee replied to collegegirl209's topic in General Nursing

    There's a 57 year old man and a 43 year old woman in my class now. We graduate in Dec. (yay)! They are both really cool, smart, and focused. I like them both a lot and think they'll be great...

  10. evil.. just so evil...

    Claritee replied to nurse441's topic in Psychiatric

    I know of a state psych hospital in my area where a young female patient died because of complications from constipation. It can get really serious... Don't let it go on! Ask for a stool softener or...

  11. What are the worst call in excuses you've heard?

    Claritee replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    "I would love to call out with "anal glaucoma" That's when you just can't see your behind going to work.However-I believe in Karma and I have found that if I call in sick and really am not then I...

  12. Accerlated BSN and sleep?

    Claritee replied to Rmedin19's topic in General Nursing

    My accelerated program is pretty hard, but not more than I can handle. I was only a mostly A student in my pre-nursing days; I got a few B's, too. I have one and a half semesters left of a four...

  13. Calling any Moms in Nursing School

    Claritee replied to ATLbubbles's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi! It sounds like we are in the same situation... wife, mom, burbs to downtown, etc. We're even the same accelerated program! I'm in the A2 semester at GSU. I have 5 wonderful children (ages 12 -...

  14. Dark Chocolate Found to Flatten Abs

    Claritee replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    You had me going!!

  15. Alternatives while I wait

    Claritee replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in Research

    I don't know where you live, but in Atl, GA the CDC hires nurses. You can also check out this thread: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/nurses-who-dont-238933-page9.html. It really...

  16. RN salaries In Tampa, FL??

    Claritee replied to Student_Michelle's topic in General Nursing

    Remember... you can make more in NY and still be broke, but less money in Tampa and be very comfortable. It's all about the cost of living. Here's the salary.com link for ny city:...

  17. Career decision after completing nursing school

    Claritee replied to tryingtogetpaid's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a link to the highest paid nursing specialties: http://nursinglink.monster.com/benefits/articles/2626-top-ten-highest-paying-nursing-specialties . Hope this

  18. Getting into nursing with biology background

    Claritee replied to humanoutlier's topic in General Nursing

    Georgia State University has a 16 month accelerated program and it's fantastic. Check it out:

  19. "NP's Are Smart Nurses" ????

    Claritee replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    What a ridiculous comment! You have to be smart to get through nursing school to become a nurse, period. That particular simple-minded doctor was probably just upset because he/she can't control a...

  20. Totally Gross! Had to share...

    Claritee replied to Bumashes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That is gross, but hilarious!!!! Now I finally understand why one of my clinical instructors would not allow us to bring the MAR in the patients room! She probably had a similar experience. Thanks...

  21. A Letter to Hollywood: Nurses Are Not Handmaidens

    Claritee replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I :redbeathe this article!!! I was so affected by this stereotype as a child that I actually grew up thinking nurses in the hospital worked for, and could be fired by, doctors. As a child watching...

  22. Reasons for nursing always epic?

    Claritee replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    No epic story here either. I always felt awkward in nursing classes where the teacher would ask students to raise their hand and tell the story of why they wanted to be a nurse. I almost felt like I...

  23. A really good student nurse

    Claritee replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for posting this. It is so important that a person is told what they're doing right so that they'll know to keep doing it. I'm a student nurse as well, and tomorrow in clinicals I'm going...

  24. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    Claritee replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    My sister-in-law use to see an optometrist named Dr. I.

  25. How do I get over this?

    Claritee replied to nohika's topic in General Nursing

    I'm very sorry to hear that. As terrible as it is, you should use this situation to motivate you instead of allowing it to hinder you. When you are studying for your tests, think about how important...