SNB1014

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  1. You Know You're A *Pediatric* Nurse When

    SNB1014 replied to slbull07's topic in Pediatric

    i remember a peds nurse helping my parents and i brainstorm "code words" to use for catheters after my vesicostomy/urinary diversion in first grade. she came up with "straws" and somehow weasled my...

  2. 1-1-13 starting to prepare for NCLEX ....Join me and lets encourage each other!

    SNB1014 replied to BSN2biam's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hmmm. interesting. why do you say that? harder/easier/not even

  3. Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    SNB1014 replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    Quote.....are you my former critical care instructor lurking? urgh

  4. Things pts say that make you scratch your head.

    SNB1014 replied to Mommy&RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well my dad was born in '57, so I'm assuming he was to blame for their downfall, if you will

  5. Things pts say that make you scratch your head.

    SNB1014 replied to Mommy&RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  6. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    SNB1014 replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    forgive me if this was answered, but what would the religious exemption be, exactly? perhaps i'm an ignorant catholic if i was to play devils advocate i can see that perhaps she is ethically opposed...

  7. Starting Pay for New Nurses in Texas...need help!!!

    SNB1014 replied to juleslevesQ86's topic in Texas Nursing

    i will start at an hca facility in houston in progressive care and its $24/hr days and will be able to pick up extra shifts after

  8. People think I am stupid

    SNB1014 replied to nikkole318's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ouch. firstly, i think you are confusing absentminded with stupid and different personalities with work enemies. i think also at this point you are broken down enough to be tricked into thinking...

  9. 1-1-13 starting to prepare for NCLEX ....Join me and lets encourage each other!

    SNB1014 replied to BSN2biam's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    lets do this!!!! i should get my ATT any moment now for my nclex rn and i've started studying already now that xmas has passed :-)

  10. New Grads that have Jobs: what do you advise for the rest of us

    SNB1014 replied to estrellaCR's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    THIS. i interviewed for one unit but i said if they thought i would be more suitable or there was a greater need in a different unit, to please consider me. I also said (when they asked for a...

  11. New Grads that have Jobs: what do you advise for the rest of us

    SNB1014 replied to estrellaCR's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    your experience and certs sound incredible! i just got hired for a progressive care unit with a sister facility to the hospital i worked at as a nurse tech/intern for the last year or so. this may...

  12. Money Management

    SNB1014 replied to jlamarev's topic in Nursing Career

    Also search out coupons...print them out from online, Google, your mailbox, sign up for free member saving programs for stores, etc. Be a smart

  13. Money Management

    SNB1014 replied to jlamarev's topic in Nursing Career

    I think if you are getting paid on fridays and by Monday you are barely scraping by you need to honestly reevaluate whether or not you're actually living within your means. It doesn't seem so....

  14. Do you use a rolling backpack? What one?

    SNB1014 replied to bellafsu89's topic in General Students

    Better on your back ,yes, but everyone always looks like a dorky elementary school kid, imo

  15. Unsupportive fiance'

    SNB1014 replied to Kdrenee's topic in Texas Nursing

    I just graduated from alvin and we have a partnership with utmb that you can start their BSN classes in your second year ,sorta like a trade for I believe management and ethics. And you can get a job...

  16. ADN's trouble finding jobs?

    SNB1014 replied to My Rose's topic in Texas Nursing

    agreed! i just graduated on 12/13 and my school has a very good reputation in the greater houston/houston area. our program director made it no secret she "expects" us to continue our education,...

  17. We need to advocate for better mental health

    SNB1014 replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    most likely the diabetic who didn't take their insulin will not be a contributing factor to mass violence. there ARE very real dangers, most often to the patient themselves, in not adhering to their...

  18. MICU nurse becomes Trauma Pt.

    SNB1014 replied to L&DWannaB's topic in MICU, SICU

    I just wonder if any of you have experienced being a trauma patient and how did it make you feel. trauma, no. but i was born with VATER syndrome (may be called "association now, but yeah) and have...

  19. The new person is a germaphobe.

    SNB1014 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    sexy!!!

  20. masters degrees without ever working at the bedside?!

    SNB1014 replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Post Graduate Students

    i think of this as a similar story line to many of my (relatively) new graduates from my undergrad college....many of my friends who couldn't get jobs upon graduation or at graduation still didn't...

  21. Stephen Colbert recognizes nurses as Heroes

    SNB1014 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    i have always had a crush on stephen, and now i know

  22. Wrote up a CNA, but I was the one who got the boot!

    SNB1014 replied to MotherRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ......are they the freshman in highschool??? who even does that.

  23. Nursing: Then and Now

    SNB1014 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    nowadays, dp the MD apreciate the RN trying to round on their patient together? or it is more, im Meds, your Nursing, lets do our own

  24. Nursing: Then and Now

    SNB1014 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    may i create a sub-post within this post??? what are the old school nursing things you WISH you could still use? and "what EBP nursing care that you gave tonight, do you predict will be out of touch...

  25. Nursing: Then and Now

    SNB1014 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    *middle school giggles*!!!!!/ thats what she said!!!!!! ok ok, im done now, time to appreciate how my profession has grown, evolved and of course, gone back to basics!