kool-aide, RN

kool-aide, RN

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  1. Annoying female coworker conversations

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

    I did have to look that one up, I thought it was some kind of shoes.....wow....who spends money on something like

  2. Annoying female coworker conversations

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

  3. Do male nurses wear scrub jackets???

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

    Maybe try a long sleeve shirt or underarmor? I've seen a guy wear a scrub jacket once and it looked

  4. Older professional just starting out

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

    Good for you! I just finished my psych rotation in school and really enjoyed it! I could see myself working in psych at some point, although cardiac is my first

  5. Mistakes to avoid in clinicals..

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

    Be mindful of the number of chairs in the nurses' station. If a staff nurse is looking for a seat, give it to them. Be

  6. Need assistance w/IV Fluid & Angina

    kool-aide, RN replied to joaniekay's topic in Cardiac

  7. TWIN male nurses

    kool-aide, RN replied to twinner05's topic in General Nursing

    I know twins who work on the same unit, both are

  8. Does anyone else plan to stay in bedside?

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

    I'm a CNA and in nursing school. I love bedside nursing, and plan to be at the bedside for several years, but I know I will leave bedside eventually. Not because I think I'm too good to or dislike...

  9. Clinical Decision Unit??

    kool-aide, RN replied to ashley119's topic in Nursing Career

    The CDU at my hospital is new and they don't have set standards to pt population quite yet.....I think it's a great idea,

  10. Foley Catheter Lubrication

    kool-aide, RN replied to Twinmom06's topic in General Nursing

    I was just taught last semester in nursing school to squirt lube in tray and dip the cath tip into

  11. Oldest patient

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

    Took care of a 102 y/o F in acute care - she broke her hip doing aerobics! Super

  12. 2 EKG strip questions

    kool-aide, RN replied to LaceyRN12's topic in General Nursing

    Strip 1 looks like SR with PACs Strip 2 looks like PSVT into

  13. Sleeping for an occasional night shift

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

    Wake up early in the am so you'll need an afternoon nap. Try

  14. Question about isolation precautions...

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

    In my hospital, pts on contact prec. are to wear gown and gloves before leaving g their room, and on droplet prec. are to wear a mask. Airborne prec. pts are not permitted to leave their

  15. Low census

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

    I'm in Indy as well and low census is UGLY right now! It's all this nice weather we've been

  16. Question about patient complaints?

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

    I agree, people ARE

  17. Help understanding reason for meds

    kool-aide, RN replied to <3_RN's topic in Cardiac

    Just learned this in school, something about the insulin...helps the K rush into the cells out of the blood while it's taking the glucose with

  18. The most gruesome situation you've encountered?

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

    It's on

  19. Young Male CNA discussion!

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

    This barely happens to me. I work in the hospital and most pts are fine with me caring for

  20. The Patient I Failed

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

    This makes my heart

  21. Student Nurse Nightmare-Help!

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

    As a student nurse, I would be thrilled to pieces to have a preceptor from my clinical site take so much interest in finding learning opportunities for me! Also, I would love to just follow the nurses...

  22. I am an artist.

    kool-aide, RN replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    Daisy, you sound like a beautifully creative person. Please don't ever feel down on yourself, art is in the eye of the

  23. Help with solving a Patient Sitter Staffing problem

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

    If you're not getting breaks, you need to make yourself heard. Continue to fill out the time slips saying you didn't get a lunch if you didn't. This is the only way things will change. The squeaky...

  24. Guys, I need your advice

    kool-aide, RN replied to LatinRN1's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm 5'9" and 340lb and I'm a CNA. I run my butt off(figuratively speaking) on medsurg floors and it's INSANE. I think I could definitely hold my own in ER! I say you go for your dreams and be happy!...

  25. How many Nurses had their CNAs before Nursing School?

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

    I'm currently in an ASN program, and have been a CNA for 4 years this June. I think it's not necessary, but is QUITE helpful. Being a CNA before nursing school was the best decision I've ever