Megsd

Megsd BSN, RN

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  1. Nursing Clipboards? Are they a go or a no?

    Megsd replied to Syncere's topic in General Students

    I think it really depends on what type of unit you're on and how much reference stuff they expect you to keep with you. I have a PDA with drugs and labs and whatnot, but for my OB clinical my...

  2. Pay Rates In Ohio For New Grads.

    Megsd replied to dark10gable's topic in Ohio Nursing

    The last new grad rate in Dayton I was quoted was

  3. Nursing Dreams (or Nightmares)

    Megsd replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a student and already have these dreams. I'm in OB now and had a dream I was in the nursery with about 10 babies. I assessed each and charted, fed each and charted... and by the time I was done, I...

  4. What are the best BLACK PENS

    Megsd replied to dark10gable's topic in General Students

    My BF's sister got me hooked on the SRX pen by Roseart. It has a nice grip, consistent ink, and pretty colors! :) What more could you want in a

  5. Student loan repayment from hospitals in SW Ohio???

    Megsd replied to Deb123j's topic in Ohio Nursing

    FYI, you may want to check and see what program that person was enrolled in. MVH has a deal with Wright State's accelerated program (BEACON) and offers large stipends (I guess you could call it a...

  6. Weird question @ nursing school: assessments

    Megsd replied to neenja's topic in General Students

    When we did assessment in my class, we stripped to a tank top/sports bra and shorts. For assessment of genitals we verbalized what to do to our instructor, and verbalized how to teach breast...

  7. "The Jesus Factor"

    Megsd replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    But my job isn't to "save" Mr. Jones. My job is to educate Mr. Jones about the course of action recommended by his doctor in order for him to make educated decisions about his treatment. I had a...

  8. "The Jesus Factor"

    Megsd replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    The thing is, you say that the nurse should meet the patient's spiritual needs, but then you automatically assume that the patient's spiritual needs include Jesus and Christianity. I believe Leslie...

  9. I failed my driving test! Venting...

    Megsd replied to Sammygrll's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My dad told me this story when I was learning to drive: When he was a teenager, he was very very excited about getting his license. After practicing with his mom, she decided he was ready to test....

  10. Anyone faint their first day of clinical?

    Megsd replied to thyme39's topic in General Students

    I've *almost* fainted twice in clinicals. I think it was mostly stress and nerves. I try to carry a snack like cheese and crackers in my pocket to munch on throughout the day (I'm hypoglycemic anyway)...

  11. Is the ERI test full of CR**?

    Megsd replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I hate ERIs. We take specific subjects at the end of every quarter. My (accelerated) program only gets to take them once, proctored in the computer lab on campus, and then if you fail you have to go...

  12. Gastric bypass - psycho

    Megsd replied to brax881's topic in General Nursing

    I feel that gastric bypass surgery can be a good tool for people who have honestly tried to lose weight naturally and need a kickstart. People who have the surgery and return to old eating habits are...

  13. I'm sure I'll get 10,000 replies saying to run, run, run from this place!

    Megsd replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    On the pt abandonment issue, since she said she's now on call 24/7, is she considered always on duty and so could it be abandonment? (Just curious on how that works). I agree with running. That...

  14. Nurses, Policemen and Firemen

    Megsd replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My BF is a firefighter and most (at least 2/3) of his coworkers are married to nurses, EMTs or firefighters. There is definitely a close bond. The fire service is like one big family. I know I trust...

  15. The price of healthcare

    Megsd replied to Nightcrawler's topic in General Nursing

    I've been fortunate enough to have medical insurance continuously, but I haven't had vision insurance for a while, and regularly get a discount on visits because my doctor's office is glad they don't...

  16. Should I???

    Megsd replied to SweetGrL397's topic in General Nursing

    Not to nitpick, but it's Health Insurance, not Health Information. :chair: I think it's a good idea to know some medical terminology going into nursing school but I wouldn't want to take the class...

  17. What color Stethoscope to buy?

    Megsd replied to 09RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My current one is black, but it was a surprise birthday present so I didn't get to pick a color. I am planning on buying myself one for graduation and will maybe get a purple or green

  18. Grey's Anatomy star designs scrubs

    Megsd replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think so. I think those are to mimic what they currently wear on the show (like the scrub caps, especially). I'd have to see what they look like, but I think it's kind of sweet (or something.....

  19. Which is the best Stethoscope for nursing school?

    Megsd replied to stpauligirl's topic in General Students

    I have the Classic II SE and I like it. My BF is a paramedic and uses it at work as well. He bought me mine as a birthday present. I have heard good things about the cardiology stethoscope but at this...

  20. Nursing-student Malpractice Insurance

    Megsd replied to Jenny67's topic in General Students

    I am insured through NSO for the $29 rate. I don't know if being a NSNA member is mandatory, though. My school has a SNA chapter, technically, but it's inactive. So it's possible that any nursing...

  21. Hard Time Finding Brachial Artery

    Megsd replied to zooz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good suggestion! I just found it on myself that way. Found it about an inch above my elbow and then kind of traced it down to the crook, where I'd put the

  22. Violating a Code Status...

    Megsd replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    I took care of a pt in LTC a few years ago. I forget all the exact details, but he had a severe stroke while on vacation in another state. He was taken to the hospital in an unconscious or...

  23. What to do?!

    Megsd replied to EstOyLista's topic in General Nursing

    On making more than her husband per hour, the key is "per hour." My BF is a firefighter and works 24 hour shifts, 2-3 days a week. Per hour, I will make at least 4 dollars more than him when I finish...

  24. Cincinnati Hospitals

    Megsd replied to harley_fan's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I think it's cost of living. In Dayton almost all hospitals I've talked to start at roughly $21. My BF's sister is an OR nurse with 3 yrs nursing experience and at Cincinnati Children's was making...

  25. Flip, Turn, Crush & Smear

    Megsd replied to sam027000's topic in General Nursing

    We could always try what we do with the dog -- stick the pill in the mouth, clamp mouth shut, and blow on her nose till she swallows it. What would JCAHO think about that?