ICU_RN_BSN

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  1. I don't want your reality... (Vent)

    ICU_RN_BSN replied to savnlivzPRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow...well props to both of you! I am lucky to have such a supportive and understanding family..they went through the whole process with me and now see how competitive it is. But to the general...

  2. Love being a nurse - Hate being a nurse.

    ICU_RN_BSN replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    I am a nursing student so all of this was so inspirational to me...those are the things that keep me going and make it all worth it. I can't wait to experience some of these things. Though I am not...

  3. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    ICU_RN_BSN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    This is rediculous because it is so shocking...not because it's dumb to come in if this happened but... and I'm not a nurse yet but my aunt who is a nurse in the ER shared.. A man came in with a cell...

  4. Working w/ Home Health Agency

    ICU_RN_BSN replied to frogkicker's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    wow you've been through it too for sure! Do you pass meds to

  5. Stealing stethescopes

    ICU_RN_BSN replied to ICU_RN_BSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thank you everyone!! I decided the get the raspberry colored one..and I would get a cheaper one but we have to order it from our nursing school as they are donating 15% to NSNA...also I really...

  6. I had an 89 yr old patient curse out the doctor today.

    ICU_RN_BSN replied to my.toys's topic in General Nursing

    Come on everyone...What are the first two stages of dying???? Denial...Anger...Are you that surprised at

  7. To the nurses on the floor at my clinical site

    ICU_RN_BSN replied to DolceVita's topic in General Students

    aahahahahahahaha...this scares me for clinicals but inspires me to be a better nurse someday...MUCh

  8. Graduating from 'Pre-Nursing' Student Forum!

    ICU_RN_BSN replied to iPink's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ha yes yay men nurses too! Of course

  9. shed some info HOMEHEALTH

    ICU_RN_BSN replied to proudpops's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Most agencies do 12 hr shifts for 24/7 care patients..some have sporadic hours. I love it usually..really easy and laid back...easy to study. I sleep at night and listen for them needing help through...

  10. Working w/ Home Health Agency

    ICU_RN_BSN replied to frogkicker's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    And wow a lot of this is happening to me too. We have a do-gooder on our crew...she volunteered to steam clean the whole upstairs so then my boss expected me to steam clean the basement...so not in my...

  11. Working w/ Home Health Agency

    ICU_RN_BSN replied to frogkicker's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    this so often happens its scary...its even scarier when your own boss has you doing things youre not licensed to do....Anyone....does yor boss make you pass meds (already set out in med tray) but...

  12. bookstore = constant PAIN

    ICU_RN_BSN replied to anonymousstudent's topic in General Students

    AMAZON.com!!!!! I have saved hundreds every semester with them. They have it all for such great

  13. Which topics in microbiology are the most useful in nursing?

    ICU_RN_BSN replied to Copperismydog's topic in General Students

    Immunology, the importance of taking full RX of antibiotics and how we need to patient educate that stuff, bacteria and anti-bactrerials. Noscomial infections and

  14. To the nurses on the floor at my clinical site

    ICU_RN_BSN replied to DolceVita's topic in General Students

    I only hope that I have the same experience...after all the clinical horror stories, that was a breathe of fresh

  15. Keep or change jobs for NS...please help

    ICU_RN_BSN posted a topic in General Students

    [YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE]okay so here is my situation...I am starting nursing school this January. I need to work at least PT so I can cover my few bills and not have to dip into my savings. My current job...

  16. Keep or change jobs for NS...please help

    ICU_RN_BSN replied to ICU_RN_BSN's topic in General Students

    But now that I did my duty by reporting her or that if I find out I am still safe working for her, which is the better job for

  17. Keep or change jobs for NS...please help

    ICU_RN_BSN replied to ICU_RN_BSN's topic in General Students

    Thanks..I think you guys are right, unfortunately. I did an anonymous report so we will see if anyone investigates or anything. I read online somewhere that CNA home health aides were aloud to pass...

  18. to be a nurse or not to be a nurse?

    ICU_RN_BSN replied to RR910's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are so many oppurtunities in nursing outside of the ER. There are so many different wings of hospitals, there is administration (especially for BSN grads), there is long-term care at nursing...

  19. Graduating from 'Pre-Nursing' Student Forum!

    ICU_RN_BSN replied to iPink's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im at that same place right now. We start in January and all this stuff is coming in and I have a huge to do list, including ordering my first stethescope! Its lots of money and very stressful but I...

  20. Graduating from 'Pre-Nursing' Student Forum!

    ICU_RN_BSN replied to iPink's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    YAYAYYYY Ladies!! yaayyy US!!! I got my acceptance letter last month...but WOW I was a nervous trainwreck for months waiting! 280 applied and only 40 got in. It hardly feels real. I cried too. OH yes...

  21. Keep or change jobs for NS...please help

    ICU_RN_BSN replied to ICU_RN_BSN's topic in General Students

    Thanks.. it

  22. Keep or change jobs for NS...please help

    ICU_RN_BSN replied to ICU_RN_BSN's topic in General Students

    The client loves me but it isn't her decision to make what agency she goes to...both husband and wife have dementia..and their children probably won't deal with changing agencies...they aren't...

  23. Dating while in NS?

    ICU_RN_BSN replied to ErinJane's topic in General Students

    good advice on the no dating anyone at the hospital your clinicals are at or anyone in NS with you...if that doesn't work out you're stuck with them for awhile..and it looks really unprofessional....

  24. Cum Laude..graduating with honors...

    ICU_RN_BSN posted a topic in General Students

    I was reading into graduating with honors on my NS's website. It says that they decide after grades come out at the end of the 3rd semester. It is determined based on "the cumulative GPA at the School...

  25. Scrubs for curvy girls

    ICU_RN_BSN posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My body type just doesn't fit well with scrubs and cant seem to find the right ones. I have a real small waist but big hips and a big butt. Scrubs tops arent a problem for me but the bottoms are...