tokebi

tokebi

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  1. My first ranting

    tokebi replied to tokebi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh boy... you made me cry a little just now... :) That gives me some reassurance. I plan on visiting my DON tomorrow to submit my resignation, and ask her frankly what exactly the repercussions of...

  2. depressed about new ltc job

    tokebi replied to MissJessica,RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It really does get better with time. You get faster and faster as you really get to know your residents -- their meds, habits, likes and dislikes, quirks... I felt exactly like you when I first...

  3. My first ranting

    tokebi replied to tokebi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you Wooh, CapeCodMermaid, carolmaccas. Now I see why people come here and talk about their woes. Those kind words of support really feel good! :) Now that I can think with a cool head, and...

  4. My first ranting

    tokebi replied to tokebi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ... and today I was told that I was a liability and got suspended... Mistake after mistake... A person from the corporate saw me pre-signing noon meds -- yes, another time-saving measure of miine,...

  5. Clogged feeding tubes

    tokebi replied to Phillygryl's topic in General Nursing

    Strangely, I rarely had success with sodas. I just rely on some warm water, milking the tube, plunging in and out. Not too much force, but gentle repetition is the key. In and out, in and out,......

  6. Fall 2010 UCLA MECN applicants share your comments/concerns

    tokebi replied to Amy2020's topic in California Nursing

    Hi femmebot, Here's the evaluation criteria from the packet I got during their info session: 1. GPA 2. Academic performance 3. Life/volunteer experience 4. Statement of purpose 5. Letters of...

  7. Dreaming about work

    tokebi replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    What a dream! Psychoanalysts would have a field day with that one! Although... it probably doesn't take a psychoanalyst to know the meanings of those images. I think your dream should be made into a...

  8. Automatic B/P machines...should I buy my own?

    tokebi replied to prinsessa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'll second that. I used to use those wrist cuff ones, but soon abandoned the idea after realizing how inaccurate the reading with high or low BP's. Then I bought arm cuff automatic machine which I...

  9. Leave me alone when I'm passing meds!!!!!

    tokebi replied to debRN0417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ROFLM(sick)AO!! *cough cough* ... gah... can I shove this on my management people who just recently gathered us licensed nurses and chastised us for focusing only on medpass, that we should pay more...

  10. My first ranting

    tokebi replied to tokebi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Err.. of course I wouldn't have done so if I was being watched. The consultant watched my AM med pass only and moved on to checking my med cart. I walked out of the med room with those syringes and...

  11. What are MS patients like?

    tokebi posted a topic in General Nursing

    There is a resident at my LTC with quite advanced MS. I know about its physical symptoms but can't find a description of what it can do to mental state. He's extremely labile, so easily angered with...

  12. Accelerated BSN, how much did it cost you

    tokebi replied to Sophiamez's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't. :) But I was talking about UCLA's MECN, which is for those with bachelor's in non-nursing field. As a 2-year program, it does not make you a specialist like NP, admin, etc. Here's my...

  13. What did you do before you were a nurse?

    tokebi replied to CAPPYBARA BREAKFAST's topic in General Nursing

    Right out of high school, I studied to become an animator, but then went to military, and then met a very skilled civilian LVN working at the base clinic who inspired me, so went to nursing school...

  14. Accelerated BSN, how much did it cost you

    tokebi replied to Sophiamez's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not ABSN, but a direct-entry MSN (2-year program) in California: about 15k a year for the tuition. That's state

  15. What are MS patients like?

    tokebi replied to tokebi's topic in General Nursing

    Since this guy is my only experience with MS, everyone's replies help a lot in gaining more insight. So, thank you all. From the varied experiences of people, I guess the obvious is that MS patients...

  16. What are MS patients like?

    tokebi replied to tokebi's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the reply. I'm happy to hear that it's more the exception. (Although it does not change the fact that I'm still stuck with this guy...) Haha, definitely that's possible, but I don't...

  17. Master's in nursing with low GPA of 2.4

    tokebi replied to savotina's topic in General Nursing

    If your heart is set on nursing, you might consider community colleges or other non-traditional route. Dedicated students I've seen even worked their way up from starting as CNA, regardless of their...

  18. Struggling to get Assertive

    tokebi replied to bunnyRGN's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like when you're intimidated, you go blank. I have similar problems, mainly with talking to doctors. I often end up like a blabbering idiot when answering doctors who I know have quick...

  19. Eating and bathing

    tokebi replied to ERsn's topic in General Nursing

    Physiologically speaking... A good portion of the blood will be diverted to the digestive system right after a meal. A bath or a shower is usually done with hot water, which will dilate peripheral...

  20. crossing out MD orders??

    tokebi replied to RNinSoCal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'd be horrified if such practice is common. I've never seen such a thing at my LTC. We always write a new order if d/c'ed or changed. We do not mess with the orders that have been written. Sometimes...

  21. Fall 2010 UCLA MECN applicants share your comments/concerns

    tokebi replied to Amy2020's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you musictonurse. I really like the idea of progressing together as a class through the entire program. As for working, yeah, I will keep my focus on studies first before tacking on more work...

  22. Fall 2010 UCLA MECN applicants share your comments/concerns

    tokebi replied to Amy2020's topic in California Nursing

    Hi musictonurse, thanks for the warm welcome. Can I ask you some questions about the program? 1. I've been looking at the "Sample Course Sequence" over and over... that's how excited I am! :) My...

  23. military and nursing school

    tokebi replied to aflac381's topic in General Nursing

    There's also the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences) where you can get top notch education for free in exchange for your...

  24. Effective communication at work

    tokebi replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly... I actually prefer being asked "what the hell are you doing?!" This new trend of starting every freaking sentence with "I appreciate..." along with many other invented scripts... I can't...

  25. The Suicide Tourist

    tokebi replied to JRD2002's topic in General Nursing

    This really is a refreshingly thought-provoking and complex topic. While I have conflicting opinions on assisted suicide, sometimes I wondered why it must become a matter of policy, bringing about so...