Jack245

Jack245

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  1. Prairie State hopefuls?

    Jack245 posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Been seeing all these threads on CCs near me, but none for the one I'm hoping to get into, any of you out

  2. Any male nurses working in OB?

    Jack245 posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    So I just finished my semester of labor and delivery and was wondering how many men there are that work on OB units? I rather enjoyed my rotation there and am considering it when I graduate. Is that...

  3. Tired of kids coming to the nurse...

    Jack245 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    When I was in grade school, I used to do the same thing. I was always going to the office with random issues like that...because the office was the only place where I wasn't being bullied and beat up...

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

    Jack245 replied to mls4455's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    If he was a coworker that's terribly offensive. I'd even go so far to say it might be against regulations. Everyone's entitled to their opinion on faith, but to hand you a bible and make a statement...

  5. Any male nurses working in OB?

    Jack245 replied to Jack245's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thanks for responding! I just really enjoyed my clinical rotation there, and may pick a second up my last term for an

  6. Energy drinks and teens coming to ER with chest pain

    Jack245 replied to mt3's topic in Emergency

    I shudder every time I hear that quote. "it's all natural so it must be good for you" to which I respond, so is snakebite venom. Doesn't mean I want it in

  7. I am reading my syllabus correctly???!!!??? Foley Cath's

    Jack245 replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    I do not believe you would practice foleys on classmates. I'm pretty sure you'll use mannequins or other instruments. Foleys are a bit of a cauti risk I doubt the school would have you inserting them...

  8. Last Free Weekend

    Jack245 replied to rubato's topic in General Students

    I spent it chilling with my gaming computer and just put it in the closet. Classes start in the morning. I'm ready to rock this term and keep my 3.0 going. *fingers

  9. Hospital Beep Syndrome

    Jack245 replied to hypatiafaerie's topic in General Nursing

    I get that quite often as well. To the point that I tell friends and family if they need to get ahold of me after a shift, send an email, my cell phone goes off until the next

  10. NEW CNA: Running behind on workload! Feel awful!

    Jack245 replied to panjia's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I didn't have that, but worked with those that did. Thing is, being a CNA is a team effort. No one can do it all on their

  11. NEW CNA: Running behind on workload! Feel awful!

    Jack245 replied to panjia's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Clipboard. It will be your best friend. Get one and make out lists of your patients each shift. Turn it into a table of what you need to do and check things off as you do them. At least it worked well...

  12. Funny & Cute Things Our Demented Patients Say

    Jack245 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Had one once that insisted I should "stay in the room with her all night" and that she would never tell my mother. I was so thankful the nurse was in the room with me, along with the patients...

  13. New to nursing field - got fired after 2 months

    Jack245 replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is exactly it. In an ideal world, every new grad would get an additional 6 months to a year working along side an experienced nurse and learn the ropes. And it's just the way the system is built....

  14. What to do during the summer to enhance my nursing experience?

    Jack245 replied to laronicavan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Volunteering helps too. You network with the employees and managers and some places even offer scholarship opportunities for volunteers pursuing degrees in

  15. Hobbies that keep your soul alive?

    Jack245 replied to TrinidadStudent's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Basketball The occasional video game with friends (currently live isolated from all of them by a 2 hour drive) Running And I try to take mini vacations between

  16. Summer term students

    Jack245 replied to Jack245's topic in General Students

    I hear ya. My finals are both on Tuesday so my stress levels are at an all time

  17. Summer term students

    Jack245 posted a topic in General Students

    So, who here taking nursing classes this summer is ready for break? I know I

  18. Summer term students

    Jack245 replied to Jack245's topic in General Students

    Glad I'm not the only one! I only took one class this term, but it's proving more than enough to keep me stressed! Good luck to everyone as we approach finals

  19. "Negative dilute" drug test?

    Jack245 replied to afterseason's topic in General Students

    I tell prospective employers, the best bet for a non-dilute urine sample for me is in the morning, because I have a hx of multiple kidney stones so I drink lots of water throughout the day. It's never...

  20. Is an iPad beneficial?

    Jack245 replied to Brookelin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Rumors have it that they will be releasing an iPad mini sometime around September...that will probably be

  21. Seriously? A hospital is NOT a hotel.

    Jack245 replied to raianne's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I once had a family like that. With small children running around despite the rules that they were not permitted on the floor for infection control reasons...only to have one child nearly enter a room...

  22. Heart sounds with large breasts

    Jack245 replied to tsm007's topic in General Students

    Being a male, when I have to assess that heart sound I will either ask the patient to move it if need be, or use the back of my hand with the stethoscope in it. It can be tricky at times, but if you...

  23. ATI Fundamentals Exam

    Jack245 replied to msg88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can't comment on the test itself, but if you take the practice tests there's an option to "remediate" and it highlights parts you got wrong with corresponding chapters in the ATI book. I found that...

  24. Good jobs for Nursing Students

    Jack245 replied to feralnostalgia's topic in General Students

    Talk to a friendly instructor, some states permit you to challenge the CNA exam after a fundamentals or foundations course. Your instructors might be better knowledgeable to help you with

  25. Obstetrics Clinicals SCARE me so much im considering dropping out :(

    Jack245 replied to canadiandude's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm actually looking forward to mine. My instructor has already assured me that she wants me to have the full range of experiences as the women do, and I do not need to worry at all about that. Plus...