NaKcl

NaKcl BSN, RN

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  1. Do you think nursing has aged you?

    NaKcl replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    "...Would I go back and do differently? Heck NO! I AM A NURSE...." yeah!!! you are right!!! we are nurses!!! The back bone of this society's health system. "... My antidote was becoming an...

  2. help with iv starts

    NaKcl replied to PCU_RN9's topic in General Nursing

    you need to "feel" the bouncing vein that is long enough for the IV catheter tips. Do not choose the vein appears to be blue under the skin. I am not that great either, but I insert my share of IV's...

  3. Do you think nursing has aged you?

    NaKcl replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    Do you mix egg white with the wrinkle cream? I like to try it. My skin changed so much since the nursing school and working in the hospital. used to have normal to oily skin, now it is very dry. I...

  4. Visitors chasing you down the hallway....

    NaKcl replied to KSU-SN's topic in General Nursing

    it is so frustrating when the patients' family think their sick ones are the only one we are caring for them. your hospital sounds like where I work. I do not like those family members standing at...

  5. Grad Nurse to LPN

    NaKcl replied to xnim's topic in General Nursing

    I believe you need to take the test for LPN too. My suggestion is to go buy/ rent some NCLEX books and practice tons of test questions, then take it again. You can do it. You made through BSN...

  6. Breaking Contract Question

    NaKcl replied to JulsRN's topic in General Nursing

    If the residency program has not started yet, and there is enought time before that starts, then requesting some time to think about will be ok. It is better than you start the program and drop it in...

  7. HH or Kidney Center? Need advice, please!!!!

    NaKcl replied to Burlshoe114's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have neither HH or dialysis nursing experience, but dialysis nuring sounds better to me. My main reason is that it is closer to home, and it is a specialized area of nursing that you can...

  8. Vertical Violence on the floor

    NaKcl replied to lobianm's topic in General Nursing

    As pedicurn said, documenting is very important. Sometimes this type of situation happens. I hate those malfunctioning machines!! Personally, I don't think this type of situation need to be...

  9. Getting the first job.

    NaKcl replied to cna23's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on getting a job! you sound like a very enthusiastic person . Good luck with your new journey of nursing

  10. Update on LTC job

    NaKcl replied to namazonian's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with ObtundedRN. I will be easier to find a job with a current employment. I understand your frustration because I have been in your shoes when I started nursing job. Whenever I get...

  11. giving report

    NaKcl replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    Let them roll their eyes all they want, do not pay attention to what they do. They are trying to get some sort of stupid satisfaction that they irritated someone with their stupid action. you cannot...

  12. How many....

    NaKcl replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    2 Littman stathoscope, I keep one at home because I don't want to contaminate? my new one 7 to 8 scrup tops and pants, but I usually wear 3 to 4 sets frequently. 3 pair shoes. scissors, stop watch,...

  13. giving report

    NaKcl replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    I too had those type nurses during the beginning of my nursing career. I hated them. They acted as if they were born with nursing experiences. Do not be hard on yourself. it will get better as...

  14. Just want to share the news; I got a JOB

    NaKcl replied to cna to crna2b's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!!

  15. How long did you stay?!

    NaKcl replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a med-surg nurse on a same floor for about 2 years. I wanted to move to a specialized area but I began to start liking this med-surg nursing. I probably specialized in this med-surg...

  16. HELP! - Phlebotomy tips needed!!

    NaKcl replied to kat620's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :nurse:As everyone said, practice is the answer. Sometime I volunteer to start an IV or blood draw on other nurses' patients. Some nurses think they are getting away with their jobs, but I see them...

  17. Snow Days....

    NaKcl replied to Kareylea's topic in General Nursing

    Weather is something you cannot control, and no such job is worth more than your life and your family. Be confident! let them know your situation. I don't think they will fire you because of this...

  18. Who else loves their job

    NaKcl replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    I do too! I love my profession although I do not like some people I work

  19. I have my first interview ever! Any advice?

    NaKcl replied to Loux's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!! Above advices are very good ones! my advice is to have a full stomach before the interview. Empty stomach can make you more nervous. Smile and a firm hand shake give them a good...

  20. Will a Doctor help ya out??

    NaKcl replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    "During a code is not the time to ask about work, as you can imagine."

  21. Can someone explain this job requirement for hospital?

    NaKcl replied to swtchariot's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the interview and be yourself. If this job is meant to be yours, then it will be. like someone mentioned earlier, those listed requirements are the hospitals' "wish list." Good luck in your...

  22. having a boyfriend vs. nursing studies

    NaKcl replied to TamTam23's topic in General Nursing

    My advice is,,, You need to focus on one thing, either the nursing school or your boyfriend. It is hard, but you need to make the priority. Let him figure out his future and you focus on your...

  23. how do you fit in working out with working?

    NaKcl replied to missdeevah's topic in General Nursing

    great suggestions! I have tried wii, squating, push ups, and zumba too!! Unfortunately I wasn't successful This year I am sticking to the old walking. Wish me a good luck, I really want to lose...

  24. getting "gifts" from patient every other day

    NaKcl replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Common~~.... have to refuse a beautiful house too? I can give up on candies, but... LOL ... just

  25. should I talk to HR?

    NaKcl replied to raygun354's topic in General Nursing

    "...No one year of your career will make or break it, decide where you want to be in 10years, and start working toward that now, it will make it a lot easier to be happy in your present situation...