MissJulie

MissJulie

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  1. Pain meds & VS

    MissJulie replied to solneeshka's topic in Patient Medications

    Opiates (ie pain meds) are CNS depressants, therefore checking respirations is vital (I always check pulse, too). Also, we've been taught to assess bowel sounds because opiates can cause...

  2. Im confused when you inject air into the vials

    MissJulie replied to Lululi's topic in Patient Medications

    The reason that you inject air is because the vial is basically a vaccum sealed space, so you need to replace the liquid with air. (And, no, it won't blow up.) The reason that you don't inject air...

  3. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    MissJulie replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Huh! And just when I was beginning to think I was the only one having these urges to scream at my fellow students... My biggest one is to the students in the back row: "Shut-up already! This program...

  4. Attending class on pain meds

    MissJulie replied to cmonkey's topic in General Students

    If you would drive with this medication in your system and not give it a second thought, I'd say take the meds and good luck on your check-off! But, if you're one to get loopy on just a little bit...

  5. Giving injections question....

    MissJulie replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    We've been taught that you always change the needle, except with insulin of course, even with TB (the syringes we use have detachable needles). The biggest reason is that once the needle has been...

  6. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    MissJulie replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Now, I'm only a first semester student nurse, but the first day of clinicals, I was in the middle of my physical assessment, trying to remember what came next, when an NP with the cancer center came...

  7. I need two people to respond to this question about nurses and attire.

    MissJulie replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I don't think street clothes are appropriate for any professional position, especially in the medical field, even if there is a lab coat over them. Anyway, I think the starched white...

  8. Was your nursing school like this?

    MissJulie replied to TheSmilingToast's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Are your feelings normal? I'd have to say "NO!" Personally, I'd say that you're not prepared for nursing school, not prepared for the school I attend anyway. The college that I attend requires you...

  9. Looking for the PERFECT ink pen ;)

    MissJulie replied to nkochrn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm obsessed with Sharpie pens right now. They're great, and come in a few different styles and colors now. I use them for pretty much anything, class notes, clinical assignments, even things not...

  10. Jewelry

    MissJulie replied to Sparkle850's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I attend a community college in Kentucky, we're only allowed to wear a watch with a second hand and if married, you are allowed to wear your smooth (no stones) wedding band. However, it gets pretty...

  11. KY nurses and students STAND UP. What part of KY are you from.

    MissJulie replied to dark10gable's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently going to nursing school at Big Sandy (used to be Prestonsburg Community College) in Prestonsburg, but I got my CNA at Mayo in Paintsville last year. I work for a private doctor's office...

  12. Our role in clinical?

    MissJulie replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Students

    So far we've done physical assessments, bed baths, and assisted in dressing changes. After we check-off on medications, we'll be doing meds, and this is an ADN program... Oh, and there is going to...

  13. New Student Rant!!!

    MissJulie replied to mater44's topic in General Students

    You get/got a choice? We are in clinical groups of 8 and all go to the same floor on that day. Right now, I'm on a med/surg floor, and I don't know where I'll be during the next round. The goal of...

  14. Ideal response in certain situations?

    MissJulie replied to meganp's topic in General Students

    1. It's hard to say what I would do, but I think that the best option would be to just be as honest as possible while still showing support for the parents. 2. I would tell the mother that it is too...

  15. How do you stay sexy in nursing school

    MissJulie replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Students

    At the school I go to, we can't have nail polish, and nails have to be trimmed to the finger tips, but for good reason (nails harbor bacteria). We can't wear massive amounts of make-up, either, but...

  16. So, we're covering 15 chapters worth of info. for test #1...

    MissJulie replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Students

    Our first test was over 17 chapters, and two days later we had our first check-off! I studied as we went and then crammed for the weekend before. It was insane! The second test is over 13 chapters,...

  17. drug testing

    MissJulie replied to wanna b's topic in General Students

    I work at a pain management office that also does weight loss, and yes, phentermine does cause a positive on a drug screen. However, it tests positive for an amphetamine, the same thing that Adderal...

  18. Finally realizing why you want to be a nurse...

    MissJulie replied to msanders2006's topic in General Students

    When I was doing my clinicals for CNA, I was doing a bed bath on a female resident. The facility we were with always used "peri-wipes," which, for those who don't know, are basically baby wipes....

  19. icky question....but

    MissJulie replied to glitterygirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't recieve financial aid anymore (too many credits for a ADN since I already have a AS in Biology) so I'm using my savings and I'm working too. Luckily, I still live at home, which equals no...

  20. ADN or BSN

    MissJulie replied to futurenurse1978's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In Kentucky, the ADN is equal to the BSN except for some small things, like being a nurse manager, etc. But, my advisor got her ADN from the same college I attend now, and went through the University...

  21. Everyone wears scrubs!

    MissJulie replied to calidonrnstudent's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Although I am a nursing student, I do have some experience as a CNA, so I think that I've "earned" my scrubs (doing medical/health fairs at school, clinicals, etc.) and working at my current job where...

  22. What is your favorite scrub brand and why?

    MissJulie replied to Patrick Brooks's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Personally, I love Cherokee scrubs! My school requires "royal blue" and I find the Cherokee's don't fade in the wash. Also, they are incredibly affordable. My favorite website, not just for scrubs...

  23. Do you keep your rn shoes in the car after a shift?

    MissJulie replied to fsv1024's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I keep wet ones in my car anyway, so if there's something particularly disgusting, I'll give my shoes the once over. Although I must say there have been a couple of times that it took a clorox wipe...

  24. Which pre-nursing classes did you find the most useful?

    MissJulie replied to Copperismydog's topic in General Students

    I'd recommend retaking anatomy and physiology, as well as microbiology for sure. My school requires two seperate English/writing credits, as well as a communications class, but not chemistry,...

  25. Stethoscope question

    MissJulie replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Students

    My school doesn't require a specific stethoscope, but does require one with a bell and diaphram, not a combo. Also, we didn't have to purchase our scrubs from them, we can buy them from wherever we...