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  1. Nurse Practitioner vs. Medical School, subjects covered?

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

    I'm going to agree with some previous posters, you need to chillax. I know that's hard to do because I was/am the same way(I would like to think that I've chilled out, too!). I have been OBSESSED with...

  2. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    kool-aide, RN replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This cracked me up!!!! Mind if I use that line at work?!

  3. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    kool-aide, RN replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just don't understand why these people cannot just be proud of the title they have earned?!!?!??! Can anyone answer me that? I am a CNA, AND DARNED PROUD OF IT!!!! The only time I ever call myself...

  4. Guilty for pursuing a nursing career

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

    If you truly can't shake these feelings of anxiety, seek

  5. A reson why nursing is a bad career choice...

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

    Sounds like you passed the buck. Not cool. I agree with several of the previous posters. Don't bash the nursing profession because of this situation. In this instance, I don't think you were...

  6. How to approach a GNA about taking long breaks....

    kool-aide, RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, talk to her first, so if possible you can salvage a work relationship with her. If not, write her up at start a paper

  7. Give up patient care - how long did you last?

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

    Does your username in any way describe what kind of nurse administrator you are? lol Just kidding, of course!

  8. I think my spirit is officially broken...

    kool-aide, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Here's the deal: The other night at work I learned that one of my friends at work(I work in a hospital) who is a CNA is in pretty deep trouble because she charted a pt's O2 flow rate via NC along...

  9. I think my spirit is officially broken...

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

    I want to thank everyone for their replies and I would like to apologize for sounding like a whiney pre-nursing student, which I did. lol I normally hate reading those whiney threads that I know we've...

  10. "They give the meds, we do the care"

    kool-aide, RN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is common in nursing homes, but def not in

  11. Anyone watch Nurse Jackie?

    kool-aide, RN replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    I love me some Nurse Jackie! I agree that it can be unrealistic, but I think it's the most realistic of the nursing dramas as compared to HawthoRNe and Mercy. I really like how gutsy she

  12. Anti-Intellectualism/Autonomy in nursing

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

    Nice

  13. Anti-Intellectualism/Autonomy in nursing

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

    Just looked up the new policy and it said that med/surg nurses are not to administer IVP Metoprolol, instead, are to call rapid response team to administer the drug IVP for emergency/one time dose...

  14. Anti-Intellectualism/Autonomy in nursing

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

    Another think I wanted to mention is that in my hospital, O2 is listed on the PRN order protocol sheet but only up to 4L can be initiated/increased by a nurse. Anything above 4L is out of their scope...

  15. Anti-Intellectualism/Autonomy in nursing

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

    I'm not sure... that may be a good reason!

  16. Anti-Intellectualism/Autonomy in nursing

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

    I have just 2 years experience as a hospital CNA and I'm a nursing school hopeful, but I see what you mean. It amazes me at the types of things nurses need "orders" to do. Recently there was a thread...

  17. how can you tell a drama queen?

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

    Kinda sounds like something I've been studying in abnormal psychology... Somatoform Disorders. Google it and see what you think. Maybe ask the MD for a psych eval since these "Sx" are disrupting her...

  18. Can you work as both? Nurse and...

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

    Even if I did attain a "higher" license than "RN," I would deff keep my RN license current. In fact, once I'm an RN I would LOVE to keep "CNA" on my badge if I could.. lol I would be proud of any and...

  19. Weirdest nursing thing you've done in "real life"?

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

    Do you really, REALLY want help?!

  20. I have to confess...

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

    I love this site. I have learned some great tips and tricks of the trade, anywhere from clinical skills, to interpersonal skills in the workplace. Support is also bountiful! I love

  21. has anyone ever asked you why or discouraged you from being a cna?

    kool-aide, RN replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have encountered this on many occasions. My family has been completely supportive of my career choices but when I meet new people and talk about what I do for a living I have more than once gotten...

  22. Unprofessional doctor

    kool-aide, RN replied to LNDRN19's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you're handling the situation well, and I do think you need to have a conversation with her. Inviting her to coffee is a great idea, don't jump on her case, ask her first if theres something...

  23. What HAVE you said to patients???

    kool-aide, RN replied to jessi1106's topic in General Nursing

    You're

  24. Full Time Nursing Student with a Full Time Job

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

    Don't count on getting a lot of studying done at work. Night shift is busy,

  25. What HAVE you said to patients???

    kool-aide, RN replied to jessi1106's topic in General Nursing

    I said this to a whiny ortho THR pt who would call myself and the nurse into his room REPEATEDLY for BS things like getting him a hot blanked and a *fresh* cup of ice after we had already taken care...