MedChica

MedChica

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  1. New Nurses

    MedChica replied to Anoetos's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can identify...well - somewhat. Everyone's been supportive. I ask stupid questions and no one shames me for it. The older nurses actually ask for my input. It makes me feel like a part of the...

  2. The flu shot making people sick

    MedChica replied to psu_213's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I work on the w/ends. So, I just rec'vd my shot on Sunday. That way, I've a week to recuperate from soreness and whatnot. Anyway, this is interesting because I've a cousin who rec'vd her shot and...

  3. Can I swap brains with you?

    MedChica replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    They already have the knowledge + experience. Give them 1-3 weeks to familiarize themselves with NCLEX-style questioning and I'm pretty sure that the vast majority of these experienced/veteran nurses...

  4. What do you think about nurses and PA's being called "Doctor"?

    MedChica replied to PalmHarborMom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm not familiar with PAs, but if the NP has a doctorate? I really don't see the big deal. I've 1 or 2 friends with doctorate degrees. In education and I forget the other's field. Something...

  5. Do you HAVE to study for NCLEX?

    MedChica replied to FutureCRNA?'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's up to you. I don't know your abilities. If you understand the material, maybe not or not as much. Depending on how far everything's spaced out in your program, you're likely to forget some of...

  6. ATI

    MedChica replied to susiejnh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I studied with ATI and my textbooks, btw. I don't believe that it's good practice to study from 10 different sources. Info varies from book to book, sometimes. Especially where lab values come into...

  7. ATI

    MedChica replied to susiejnh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did ATI. With my school, we had to have scored a '90% chance' of passing before we could rec'v ATT and sit for the exam. That's a score of about 60 or 62. Do the modules. Do the tests, crit...

  8. Working in a christian place while being an atheist?

    MedChica replied to mls4455's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'm an atheist. It's not a big deal. I've prayed with pts. Read the psalms. I've jammed out with one of my clients to Amy Grant. Not a big deal. It was about giving the individual a degree of peace....

  9. Stop Whining and Go Away!

    MedChica replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    LOL That's what I used to say when I was caught in a Storm o' Pooh Talk with the 'gossip crowd'. I'd just 'Mm Hmmm' and 'Mmm' and inch my way out of there. It works. I've never really had a clingy...

  10. First week in classes. Mental meltdown.

    MedChica replied to mustlovemars's topic in General Students

    I used to kind of 'wig out' on my Med Surg and Pharm exams...because my school decided to put MED Surge 1 and 2 and Pharm 1 and 2...TOGETHER! It would take a good 10 minutes for me to simmer down and...

  11. Rant: I already hate my job

    MedChica replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Get on weekends. Work 6-2 or pull a double and be done with it. While you're doing your time...apply for homehealth, PRN Apply for the hospitals, PRN. 2 aides : 50 pts? Sounds like my facility....

  12. Nursing intervention for schizophrenic patient having sex?

    MedChica replied to robinslapsRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Schizophrenics? The sex would be stopped in our facility. They have the right to have sex, but their ability to consent is impaired. We have one little lady who is a total wild-cat. Women...men?...

  13. Are nurses allowed to have their nails painted?

    MedChica replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I've been looking into 'shellacing'. It's a type of polish, I thought. Either way - I'm at an LTC. I just asked the DON about it 2 days ago and it's allowed. Regular nail polish will not stand up...

  14. Future Shortage in Bedside Nurses

    MedChica replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You shouldn't feel too put off. Only a handful in my class wanted to go the APN route. Most wanted to do things like: Wound Care, Dialysis, Corrections, LTC, Child Psych, Adult Psych, ER, etc......

  15. Please quit wasting my time: Interview Advice from Hiring Manager

    MedChica replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Jeans and shorts, really? I tend to develop a weird case of stage fright during my interviews. I can't think. The answers just don't come as quickly. I appear nervous. One interviewer actually gave...

  16. Why does every job say you need to have experience?

    MedChica replied to FaithGurl93's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1. You wouldn't have passed Boards or made it through school if you hadnt' known the material. You could've prayed all you wanted and that school would've tossed your prayin' and failin' butt...

  17. Ooops, I told off a doctor

    MedChica replied to catladynurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've said far worse, but that was a different dept. ...and rad personnel are allowed to be more 'flippant'. Well, maybe not 'allowed'. We just ...are. LOL I completely dressed down a doc about...

  18. Patient with the bowel problem...

    MedChica replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Last month! I forget what happened, but I think it was an 'explosive diarrhea' situation. There was just a 'trail of doo' from the front tv area...to the nurse's station to the back women's hall....

  19. Do Not Work Off The Clock, Nurses!

    MedChica replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I noticed that, too...on occasion. The nurses being late with charting and all. They don't clock out until done, though. I know. In fact, they were ranting at the nurse's station some days back...

  20. ATI Levels?

    MedChica replied to aachavez's topic in General Students

    Depends on the course. ATI just changed their values. If it's Fundamentals? 65% might be a level 2. Doesn't it tell you what level you rec'vd on the scoresheet

  21. Being an ugly nurse

    MedChica replied to mofomeat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There's a positive and negative to every situation. IMO, when you're goodlooking...you get the breaks. BUT - you're harrassed more. You rec'v way more unwanted attn and sometimes? You kind of have...

  22. Becoming antsy!

    MedChica replied to LeeLeeTheGPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats! It felt like the start of somehting wonderful for me. If you're strong in sci that will help when it comes to pathos. You have no children? Even better. Some looked at the working...

  23. Attempting the 2nd degree BSN route with a <3.0

    MedChica replied to txchelle's topic in Texas Nursing

    Will it hurt you? I don't think so. I had a competitive gpa though I hadn't finished my pre-reqs and was wait-listed...how insulting. LOL I was on the Dean's List...d*mn it! LOL BUT -- water under the...

  24. New Grad Pay in Texas?

    MedChica replied to born2circulateRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    TheCOMMUTER'S stats are dead on, I think. Well, my GVN pay will be $20/hr. I'm not sure what my new grad nurse pay will be. I don't even know if I'll rec'v extra pay for nightshift, either. Hadn't...

  25. Thank goodness for CNA's!!!

    MedChica replied to mindlor's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, Ijust stopped my CNA work. It was a good run, but -- boy, it's rough work. I became a CNA because I thought that it'd make a better nurse of me. That remains to be seen but I did learn the...