VioletX

I've never had scrubs altered, but I would say to buy your current size. Its much easier to fit into something too big instead of something too small. I've had problems in the past when I purchased clothing that was the size I wanted to be instead of the size I actually was. Just my opinion.

I don't understand why you felt the need to post this.

I don't have a speech impairment, but since I was born I have had fine tremors in my hands. I was really worried about it growing up because I was always afraid I would not be able to be a nurse with this handicap. Sometimes it is barely noticeable but when I do something that requires fine motor skills or I am nervous it is more noticeable. I was really worried about being able to start IVs and such. I found my own way of doing things, for example, when I start an IV I have to balance my forearm on the beside table, this helps to steady my hands. I am able to function just fine. You will find your way. Dont worry so much! You will fine your way too.

I am about to start a new job in a LD department. We have two colors to choose from: blueberry and periwinkle. To me they look the same. I was just wondering what colors other people wore, or if you have any idea where I can order scrubs in these colors online. Our local shops don't have much of a selection in these colors.

It is a nurse's responsibility.

My sister is pregnant now and she told me the other day that she knew she was having a boy because she was on bottom during sex. I think thats the stupidest thing I have ever heard, and I told her so too.

Labor and Delivery I haven't graduated yet (05/08/04) but I have an interview on Tuesday and I can't wait!!

This was a major issue in my class. I say, worry about what you are doing only. There is no reason in college to act like you are in 3rd grade. It is not your job to be hall monitor.

I don't care that they are from a different time period, times have changed and if the person is AA&O then I do not have to and will not put up with being degraded. You can make any excuse you want about being from some other time or having a hard life, or thats what they grew up around. No matter how you try to explain it, it is still unacceptable. Sorry to rant, but this is a very touchy subject with me.

My preceptor and I were helping to bathe this older patient. I am white, my preceptor is black and the patient is black. With me standing right beside her, the patient looks at my preceptor and says, "you are the best nurse, I like you because you are my color". My jaw dropped!

I am a nursing student graduating in May from a BSN program. I felt much the same way that you feel when I was in my first year. I hated clinicals, dreaded everyday of it! I would hide from the instructors because I was terrified to perform skills. It was really ridiculous. It wasn't until I did my Maternal/Newborn rotation in L&D that I found my niche. My advice to you is ... stay with it, you may just find what you are looking for. There are so many different areas of nursing to persue that I'm sure you will find what makes you happy. After you have given it an honest attempt (after school) if you don't find what you are looking for move on. I'm sure every nurse will tell you that everyday is not tea and roses but I think you will find something that makes you happy.

I'm a female nursing student (graduating in May). Personally I find it a little ridiculous for a male nurse to only cath male patients or vice versa. I can understand if the patient completely refuses, thats one thing. But otherwise I don't see a problem. I've never heard of a male doctor only performing procedures on male patients. Why should it be any different with nurses? We are all professionals.

I've done the same thing ... twice.

Yesterday I was in one of my patients room for about 15 minutes talking so I decided it was time for me to go tend to my other patients. When I was leaving I was trying to say something like "ok, well I'll leave you alone to rest" but what actually came out of my mouth was "ok, well, I'll let you rest in peace". I almost died (no pun intended) when I realized what I said. The patient replied "I really hope you didn't mean that". LOL

Just want to reply to this from my personal experience. I am a BSN student graduating in May and until I started my preceptorship 4 weeks ago, no one had ever shown me how to answer a call bell. Not in 2 years! So next time this situation comes up, you might want to make sure that the student knows how to do this. I know it seems simple, but we all have to learn at some point. I get so frustrated during my preceptorship when I am expected to follow rules that I don't even know exist. Not saying this is the same situation, but I didn't even know that I was allowed to answer the call bell or the telephone for that matter until I asked someone. Sorry about the rant.

tehehhehe! This drives me insane too ... especially the orientated part. What's up with that?? Another thing that doesn't really qualify as a pet peeve but it does make me laugh is when in report nurses say things like "he didn't vomit on me today" ... meaning on their shift ... I always want to say "I should hope not". :rotfl:

I'm not officially a nurse yet, but I am doing my 250 hour preceptorship right now. My biggest pet peeve so far is when nurses say things to patients or family members such as "I'm sorry he is NPO". Not that I don't think patients are intellegent, but if I wasn't in this profession I would have no clue what NPO was. Most patients are so intimidated by this type of talk they won't even ask what it means.