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  1. which stethoscope would fit me best in your opinion?

    kool-aide, RN replied to meghan91's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Littmann classic II SE is a good steth. If you're looking for professional colors, I would go with black, navy blue, or gray. Those are power colors! lol Or anything that matches your scrubs is good,...

  2. Why do docs do this?

    kool-aide, RN replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    As long as these docs are nice/respectful, I would have no problem with it. Of course, then nursing staff should also have access to the MD lounge! lol (Like that would

  3. When do you stop feeling dumb and feel like a confident Nurse??

    kool-aide, RN replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like you're doing a great job! Confidence comes with time and experience! Keep up the good

  4. How comfortable would you be...

    kool-aide, RN replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    SBAR, Situation, Background, Assessment, RECOMMENDATION! I say go for

  5. Cna's view of nursing

    kool-aide, RN replied to evolvingrn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    These CNAs wouldn't think that if they worked in a hospital! At my hospital, the nurses are in the rooms with the pts just as much as the CNAs! And especially on nights, there aren't always CNAs on...

  6. Just finished my first interview--feeling not so great

    kool-aide, RN replied to nulife4good's topic in General Nursing

    This made me laugh

  7. When is a nurse considered experienced?

    kool-aide, RN replied to MKS8806's topic in General Nursing

    When said nurse can snap a gown around the pts arm that has 3 different lines running to it without a second

  8. How well does misogyny work out in your facility?

    kool-aide, RN replied to UserG's topic in General Nursing

    He doesn't seem like he could be a nursing student... surely a nursing student wouldn't be so ignorant to legit medical situations and the role of a general

  9. Great Nursing/Work Bag!

    kool-aide, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to pass this on to my fellow AN brothers and sisters! Just bought a Timbuk2 messenger bag for my work/nursing bag and it's superb! I bought a medium sized custom made messenger bag and I...

  10. How do you cope with work and co-workers:(

    kool-aide, RN replied to lifein08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my opinion, I think that most of the people that say "I just show up to work to make a paycheck, I don't need friends there, I don't want to make friends…blah blah blah…" #1 work dayshift, and...

  11. Great Nursing/Work Bag!

    kool-aide, RN replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Like I said I have a medium sized bag, but they sell large and extra large. I can fit all kinds of stuff in my medium! 2 text books, a MacBook, a clipboard, stethoscope, gait belt, and various other...

  12. Great Nursing/Work Bag!

    kool-aide, RN replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I made mine custom and it's green, black, and silver! Very

  13. A story of respect CNAs may like :)

    kool-aide, RN replied to ctmed's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's so

  14. First interview went great...and then this happened.

    kool-aide, RN replied to HelpMeNewGradRN's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt it, that could happen to

  15. Sticky poop...I need some tips!

    kool-aide, RN replied to bwenzrn's topic in General Nursing

    What I meant was that using a safety razor would essentially take off a thin layer of skin which could lead to a greater risk of bed sores.... not to mention if he actually got a cut on his bottom...

  16. Most important thing to know in LTC

    kool-aide, RN replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Be NICE to the

  17. Sticky poop...I need some tips!

    kool-aide, RN replied to bwenzrn's topic in General Nursing

    If this pt is incontinent, which he probably is, I think shaving his butt(at least with a safety razor, electric razor may be a different story) would be a horrible horrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrible idea. I...

  18. I LOVE nursing, and I LOVE allnurses

    kool-aide, RN replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Being a hospital CNA for 2 years, I still love my job to pieces but you will have some bad days. The bad comes with the good and don't think any less of yourself when you lose patience with your...

  19. Good opportunity...so why the teacher backlash?

    kool-aide, RN replied to RKRobbins's topic in General Nursing

    control freak with a bad attitude! Plain and

  20. Become a successful Nurse if you hate A&P?

    kool-aide, RN replied to Enmc412's topic in General Nursing

    Give it another chance. If you've only studied micro-anatomy and micro-physiology (cell and tissues and how they work) it gets more interesting.. When learning about the body systems and pathophys and...

  21. what are some tips for med-surg clinicals?

    kool-aide, RN replied to onlyj's topic in General Nursing

    Expect the unexpected. Don't let the pts see you

  22. partial bed bath/gathering supplies

    kool-aide, RN replied to deetrain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh jeesh… I've been doing this for 2 years and I can't believe I've forgotten how ridiculous these "procedures" are.

  23. nurses VS doctors

    kool-aide, RN replied to iamann's topic in General Nursing

    That's some sound advice from Canes and

  24. AM nurses, tell me what I can do to make your shift start easier.

    kool-aide, RN replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    I always try to make sure that everyone has a fresh pitcher of ice water for morning medpass, and that all my pts have been toileted so they are not calling right at shift change. Try to clean up...

  25. My Nursing Career In Six Words

    kool-aide, RN replied to No Stars In My Eyes's topic in Nursing Humor

    My shift is over; serenity