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  1. Can you prick a diabetic too hard?

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

    Don't stress out about the finger sticks.. The lancets my hospital uses have 3 different settings for the depth of the stick. Before you stick the pt, feel the finger that you're using... if the skin...

  2. If only somebody could help me to find the right school

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

    There are thousands upon thousands of BSN programs in those countries. You're going to have to narrow it down a little! lol

  3. All-Time Toileting Record!

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

    Can anyone say PSYCH EVAL?!?!?!?! lol I was going to say maybe just take a few minutes to sit and chat with her(crazy, I know) because maybe she just wants some attention, but if she's afraid to leave...

  4. Does anybody really care?

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

    Having 2 CNAs for a group of LTC pts would be awesome! You'd always have a buddy to help lift, answer lights, etc! That's a great

  5. Does anybody really care?

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

    I work in a hospital, so it's a little different than a LTCF, BUT here are my grains of wisdom: 1. You may not always have time to do a lot of little extra things for your residents. Make sure...

  6. I have to wait three months to get a CNA job? What should I do?

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

    I'm PRETTY sure you can't have ACLS and PALS as a CNA. Quit stressing, it'll all work out. 3 months is not long at

  7. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    kool-aide, RN replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    (post op heart pt) Me: How can I help you? pt: Yes, I think I've had a wet fart... Me: Let's take a peek! hahaha He turned out to be clean, but it was just so funny!

  8. Med Surg experience a must?

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

    I think it completely depends on you. It depends on how many years experience you have before becoming a nurse (student/CNA), what type of areas you've worked it, how comfortable you are with new...

  9. Taking good body mechanics too far?

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

    My thoughts

  10. Ok, this one hasn't been done in a while....

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

    PS--I think your user name is hilarious. haha It reminds me of the Spongebob Squarepants episode where he rips his pants… hahaha There's a whole musical number and everything…

  11. Ok, this one hasn't been done in a while....

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

    "Kool-Aide." Cool Aide (CNA) Given to me by my best RN buddy! I thought it was hilarious.

  12. Nursing Diagnosis...the sacred cow that needs to go.

    kool-aide, RN replied to Idaho4me's topic in General Nursing

    Here's how it goes: "Nurse, our pt in room 356874 looks kind of funny... they're kinda blue looking and they're not making any noise... can you come look at them?"

  13. Public Service Announcement

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

    Try the bipolar weather and scorching heat of the American Midwest! Road trip to Indiana

  14. Will I like being a nurse?

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

    I agree with everyone else. I did CNA training in LTC and then immediately landed a job at my hospital and have never looked back! Try to find a hospital job before you give up on nursing all...

  15. Great First Day!!!

    kool-aide, RN replied to seamang2's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome! Sounds like you had a successful first

  16. Need words of encouragment

    kool-aide, RN replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

    You need more clinical education and mentoring/preceptorship. Good luck, I'm sure you'll be great once you get some more practice, but it takes awhile to get comfortable while working in a hospital...

  17. Ever had a patient refuse you based on your gender?

    kool-aide, RN replied to JG_0311's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have never been COMPLETELY refused, for peri care/BR trips, yes. I had a pts husband practically yelling at me and said that I would NOT be providing peri care to his wife who was on BR post...

  18. white scrub tops and males

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

    I see what you're saying. At my hospital the nurses are to wear all white or navy, or a combo of the two. Most of the male nurses wear solid navy. I have only seen 2 male nurses wear a white...

  19. How do you politely walk away or say no?

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

    When I'm turning pts who are incontinent or who for whatever reason have compromised skin integrity, I rub their backs with lotion just enough to rub in the lotion… that's as far as it goes, unless...

  20. Is it ok to take a break??

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

    ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just kidding, of course. Relax and find your

  21. im selfish? hmmm

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

    will you please share some of your "raunchy" answers?

  22. im selfish? hmmm

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

    That's super frustrating. I have no desire to work with kids/babies either. I haven't decided if I want any of my own yet…. but I have a few years to mull that over…

  23. Nursing Diagnosis...the sacred cow that needs to go.

    kool-aide, RN replied to Idaho4me's topic in General Nursing

    When I report potential pt problems to my nurses, I usually follow up with "and that's my CNA Dx." hahahaha Usually gets a good

  24. Preceptor from hell- no more killing with kindness

    kool-aide, RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you should set her straight. Let us know what goes

  25. Math!!!!! Urgent....

    kool-aide, RN replied to Cari Turner21's topic in General Students

    I googled Harold Camping.....very