healthstar BSN, RN

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    Foley insertion on a male patient

    I had a few patients that had enlarged prostate and I tried and I tried and It coiled. So the doctor told me to use lots of lubricant and it
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    why the lack of baths

    Wow that's crazy. However, that is not true for all hospitals. I had clinicals in many different hospitals and the patients got a bed bath every morning either by students or PCAs. I am sorry that...
  3. Noooo keep it in your resume, it shows that you have more
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    Let's clear up some NCLEX myths!!

    I am taking nclex next year and I am already nervous but your post decreased my anxiety.
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    Why do you want to be "JUST" a nurse?

    There are so many people out there who have a gpa higher than 4 and not everybody wants to be a doctor. That's the problem w people ,they assume all smart students go to med school or should go to med...
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    Dress Code Violations?

    We are required to wear all white scrubs and I love white, makes me feel professional. Don't worry to much about the scrubs, it's not like you are in a fashion show. The uncomfortable part sucks.Btw...
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    Students cheating on tests....

    They don't write the questions during the test. For instance, once I take the test, I remember 90 percent of the questions. You don't have to know all the questions word by word. I always say, i dont...
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    How much did your nursing education cost you? Worth it?

    Over 30,000/
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    Students cheating on tests....

    You know what annoys me the most?! When We have clinicals and students tell me they guessed on blood pressure, pulse, respiration, etc. These idiots are paying thousands of dollars/year and they are...
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    Students cheating on tests....

    I agree with you 100 percent. That's how I think too, when I graduate I will be so proud of my accomplishments. Those who have cheated throughout school might be proud 2 but it's is not the same, they...
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    I got my dream job...! :)

    Congrats!
  12. Yes, I know many hospitals that do not hire
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    Students cheating on tests....

    Yes ,they might get lucky and pass nclex but they will kill or close to killing
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    Students cheating on tests....

    They'll pay for it when they take the nclex or when they start working as a nurse. It takes years of school and hours of studying to get the license but it takes 1-2errors for them to take it away. I...
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    Go figure.......

    I feel so bad for the guys in my class. We have a few girls that take advantage of them by getting test answers the night before, or by studying with them and copying their notes. The guys in my class...
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    What money can get you.

    So how do you know all the details?! Don't tell me she talks about it in
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    What money can get you.

    This is what I am thinking right now: omg I think the poster goes to my school, I swear you are describing the same person I know and she has done more than that. Some people don't use their brain to...
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    Just curious

    Creepy
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    I can't believe this! This is crazy!

    Ahahahaha cute is so 90s they say is she hot? Hahahahahah you just made my day w this
  20. It was clearly an error, in the tittle you said HiPPA and if you look at the last paragraph you said Hipaa. We all make mistakes,especially me. My iPod gives me word options and it drives me crazy. 90...
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    Just curious

    I hate it when people describe everything in details , It is so easy to find out who you are( co-workers are not dumb). It's not like everybody makes the same errors. I am 100 percent sure there are 0...
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    I can't believe this! This is crazy!

    Some people are insane and desperate for a man. Hint hint he has a wife, how the hell would you feel if your husband did that to you? Some people are heartless and
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    This can't be what it's all about, can it?

    This is one of the reasons why I don't want to be a psych nurse, they do the same thing, they spend most of the time on the computers or talking to each other. So
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    Does working L&D make you want more babies?

    I love babies but the ob rotation scared the hell out of me. I mean I loved taking care of the mother and the baby, but seeing what actually happens and the screaming
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    latex allergy or just the adhesive?

    I would ask the patient if s/he eats bananas, peaches, tomatoes ? If yes, then they are not allergic to latex. Not very professional but it's