FORTHELOVEOF!!!!

FORTHELOVEOF!!!!

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  1. What are you really good at?

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    IV's, urinary caths, and staying

  2. Most difficult nursing pre req?

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to kjohnson1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Micro

  3. Curious Question

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to CallieNM's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our class also has a private group only for us, we post useful info, study guides, ask questions, ect..... Yes I have heard of people getting in trouble for posting things on facebook. There is a...

  4. How many of you here wear ted/support hose to work?

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to violet_violet's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear them all the time, leg pain hasn't been a problem since. When people see them I just tell them why I'm wearing them and a lot of the guys and girls I talk to usually want to try them out

  5. Nobody told me that after graduation...

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to smclean27's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing homes pay more where I'm at, like 5 bucks an hour more. I hope you find something, good

  6. Nursing student weight

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    Gained.

  7. So confused-What to do?

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to daytontires's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You said you are taking all the classes EXCEPT the nursing courses. I think what others are trying to tell you is that you will not be allowed to enroll in those nursing courses until you are...

  8. The Elderly Are Devalued

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So I will be completely honest and please give me some feedback as well. I love geriatrics and would love to ONLY work with geriatrics come December when I graduate. That being said I feel torn...

  9. How did you *know* your specialty and when?

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    I won't graduate until December but I have it down to 3 specialties. I plan on starting on Neuroscience, I work there now as an Intern and love it but I don't see myself staying there too long. I...

  10. Quitting during Orientation!!?? Help!!

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to Roskarin's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow you don't hear about new grads trying to get OUT of OB everyday! I don't think you would lose skills, maybe not have a chance to perfect some of them but bein in PP, wouldn't that open doors to...

  11. Clinical research coordinator

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to Akeos's topic in Research

    I worked as a CRC several years ago in a smaller company, I'm not an RN, many weren't, some were registered dieticians too. This company would train the right people after putting you in an...

  12. How clean is a "bathed" patient?

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to tiredtech's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    That is just nasty! We don't allow ANY powders in our

  13. How clean is a "bathed" patient?

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to tiredtech's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    We are taught to clean under foreskin during baths and after an incontinent BM, if time is a problem for getting a full bath in, I'm sure it could be done while you are already cleaning up the

  14. Dealing with grumpy physicians

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sure every case is different but I'm willing to bet the RN wanted action taken earlier and the doc declined and later found out the patient actually needed an intervention and now required ICU...

  15. Dealing with grumpy physicians

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am never over friendly with ******* docs. If they are being *******s I keeps a neutral tone of voice or stone face (depending on the setting) and only deal with facts, if he refuses one of my...

  16. Casual workers: How many hours do you put in?

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    I have also worked PRN for 2 years, I have to wait until all full and part time people get their schedules then I am sent a copy of all open shifts and I just pick what I can work. Typically PRN...

  17. Can't find local hands on CPR anywhere, would love suggestion please.

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to Hairstylingnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the American Heart Association website and type in your location. Where I live the AHA certification is referred over red

  18. Height/CNA- Any short nurses ?

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to SoapFan's topic in General Nursing

    I think you will be able to lift 50lbs. You don't pick patients up and move them around unless you want a short career and back problems by the time you're 40. Facilities have lifts and tecniques...

  19. New Nursing Student Books- Help?!

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to Jennifergracex's topic in General Students

    It's Fundamentals, I would think not. Anything that may be missing I'm sure you will get in lecture. To be perfectly honest I don't use any of my nursing textbooks, I gave up on them and started...

  20. I need reassurance, or reality check?

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to studentinchicago's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know if the OP's school is similar to mine but our admission requirement GPA is only based on the 3 pre-req classes and nothing else. So I can get a B in A&P and decide I could do better...

  21. New Nursing Student Books- Help?!

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to Jennifergracex's topic in General Students

    Good point, don't buy older drug books, this info changes too often, you need the most up to date drug book you can

  22. New Nursing Student Books- Help?!

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to Jennifergracex's topic in General Students

    Buy the cheaper book, we had half the class using older editions for the sake of finances, the only issue was the content was on different pages, no biggie, just look for the info you need. Save...

  23. Need to work to afford RN program, advice appreciated

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to samrusrn's topic in General Students

    It's a status that gets no benefits and no paid time off. Some hospitals will pay you more per hour some won't. Scheduling depends on the company for example at my hospital I am required to work 3...

  24. Need to work to afford RN program, advice appreciated

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to samrusrn's topic in General Students

    I have been a PRN employee for 2 years now and it works out great for my school schedule. I get to pick what days I can work and can pick up full time hours whenever I choose. If you don't need...

  25. How are your grades posted?

    FORTHELOVEOF!!!! replied to poog's topic in General Students

    I know, we had several students dealing with just that issue 2nd semester and we lost 2 students who were within that one