sunshiny

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1. Uniforms

   sunshiny replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

   I've worked in places with all levels of uniforms. All white for everyone, specific colors for departments, ceil for CNA's and nurses in patterned or solid scrubs, white coat for Supervisors and above, street clothes for everyone. I think every fac...

2. "My doctor told me..."

   sunshiny replied to angeloublue22's topic in General Nursing

   Once I answered the call bell for a very obese patient was in our Med-Surg for uncontrolled DM2. They wanted me to go to the vending machine to get a few bottles of (full sugar) Pepsi. I then noticed that there were at least a dozen empty 20 ounce ...

3. Does nursing ever get easier?

   sunshiny replied to Red_Diamond's topic in New Nurse

   Yes, it gets easier! Every experienced nurse has been where you are today, and you will be where they are soon enough. My tips: 1. Always CYA (cover your patootie). That means never just accepting what another nurse/staff member has said. You alw...

4. Urgent question

   sunshiny replied to Name9335's topic in General Nursing

   Some shifts in some facilities are very sensitive to call-outs or short staffing. Not fair, but obviously yours is one of them. Ususally, the solution is for a facility to staff nurses who take extra hours whenever possible and happily stay for a do...

5. took NCLEX-RN today... lots of SATA, but got good pop-up!!

   sunshiny posted a topic in NCLEX

   OMG it's over!! Shut off at 75, good pop-up when I got home. :yelclap: Question breakdown: 2 drag-n-drop, 2 math, 5 meds... 33 SATA. I have never heard of anyone getting so many SATA. Trust me, I was freaking out and wanted to cry from the press...

6. Do you guys see a lot of people saying they are nursing students....

   sunshiny replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

   I am not offended at all . It would be a lot easier if pre-clinical phase had the major of "PRE-NURSING", the way medical and law students do. However... pre-clinical student = "Nursing student" clinical phase student = "Nursing 1,2,3 or 4 student" A...

7. Accepted... should I get books and read ahead?

   sunshiny replied to sarahmizzou's topic in General Students

   It would be a month or so after I was accepted before they gave us the list of textbooks we would need. As soon as I was accepted I went to my library and borrowed a nursing fundamentals textbook. It was an edition behind, and the "other" textbook ...

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

   sunshiny replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

   I can't believe you have the nerve to sit in class everyday with your super-huge-and-expensive laptop open, acting like you are all super-high-techy taking notes an all... when you are really on Facebook the whole time. If you haven't figured this o...

9. what class kicked your backside?

   sunshiny replied to glitterygirl's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Microbiology (due to the professor, not the subject matter). Got an 81 on the first exam (!), but I fought back and got a 98 on the final... and got an A for the course. It was an ordeal, but thanks to that class, I definitely possess some seriou...

10. Was your nursing school like this?

    sunshiny replied to TheSmilingToast's topic in Student Assist

    I see the same situation happening to others in my class. A few students (of all ages) have approached me for help, which I am happy to give! I've noticed that making the transition to nursing courses has been especially hard for the 19-year olds, I...

11. med

    sunshiny replied to idahostudent2011's topic in General Students

    I thought of what I would do if I were in this situation... and I would call the instructor (remember, your were working under their license). Sure, I could gamble that the RN didn't say anything and therefore I wouldn't get caught, but that sets up ...

12. Phi Theta Kappa - Haven't we all been invited?

    sunshiny replied to SDChargersGirl#31's topic in New Nurse

    I was pleasantly surprised to see my school has listed it on my official school transcript, along with coursework. That could help (and won't hurt!) when I apply for BSN programs. When I joined, and was surprised there was no one else from Nursing...

13. What are the smallest brand scrubs?

    sunshiny replied to mkgigi's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I noticed the cutest scrubs are always "Juniors sizing" or "slim fit". Even Cherokee has a line like that. But google "petite scrubs" and plenty comes up.

14. Please help? First test results ...

    sunshiny replied to Pinky16's topic in General Students

    Plain and simple, the more time you spend with the material, the more it will become familiar to you. Read, study, copy your notes, outline the chapters, make flashcards, google things. Each time you see the information in a new format, your brain c...