MrsCannibal

MrsCannibal has 9 years experience and specializes in Cath Lab/Critical Care.

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1. Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

   MrsCannibal replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

   THIS is the main reason I fought my nurse mother over going to nursing school. I finished pre-med, because I wanted to be the one helping people, not like my (obviously) helpless mom, just looking...

2. What does your username mean?

   MrsCannibal replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

   I made the unfortunate choice to include my husband's name in many of my user names, years ago. The Internet was still fairly new then, and I was in love. Fast forward through a lot of years, a...

3. You Know You're A Nurse If...

   MrsCannibal replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

   When the only people who can make it through an entire Thanksgiving meal are yourself, your nurse mom, firefighter/paramedic sister, and nurse brother-in-law. We always lose the kids and spouses once...

4. amount of overtime available

   MrsCannibal replied to meaton1421's topic in General Nursing

   right now I'm working 5-6 days a week, at least 13 hours a day, and every weekend from August thru January...and it's not really a "choice" at this point since we are super short staffed! But wow!...

5. Should new grad be able to start IV at work?

   MrsCannibal replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

   Ewwwwww. That is dedication (or

6. Should new grad be able to start IV at work?

   MrsCannibal replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the above posters-jump in, follow other nurses, find out what you need to do to start IV's. I was lucky; during my OB clinicals in NS, some of the nurses decided that we needed real...

7. I am in desperate need of help, please read

   MrsCannibal replied to tiffany311's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   You might also try joining a study group...I did some of my best learning with at least one other study-buddy! Good

8. bachelor's degree question

   MrsCannibal replied to Cinnamongirl's topic in General Nursing

   That is a really great idea...a career counselor might be able to help you see a bigger picture and narrow your focus in a way that helps you feel more comfortable with your decision. Good luck in...

9. Tattoos & Nursing

   MrsCannibal replied to jadedgreeneyes's topic in General Nursing

   I think that many people would be shocked at how many LOL's have tattoos...my grandmother gave herself a gift for her 65th bday, a small bird tattood above her left breast...she said she wanted the...

10. Some parents amaze me

    MrsCannibal replied to teeituptom's topic in General Nursing

    :yelclap::w00t::icon_hug: I love me a survivor...good for you, lashawn (and your little sis,

11. What Was the DUMBEST Request Made By A Patient?

    MrsCannibal replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is more the time and place; like if you have the time, and you don't mind, go for it. If you are super busy, and the family just doesn't want to deal with poor Ol Granny that they have...

12. i feel like a horrible nurse

    MrsCannibal replied to emersushea's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is a real learning experience, and I will bet you will do things differently the next time...like nancynurse08 said, ask questions! Find someone to mentor you, someone that you feel comfortable...

13. bachelor's degree question

    MrsCannibal replied to Cinnamongirl's topic in General Nursing

    While I think it is totally your choice whether or not you want to spend more time and money to pursue the BS in psych, I can tell you that as a nurse administrator who hires and oversees nurses and...

14. Indiana State University BSN students

    MrsCannibal replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi, everyone! I can't believe I didn't think to look for this forum sooner, duh! I graduated from IU 2006 with my RN...I started the distance RN-BSN program Fall '07. So far I love ISU, and I really...

15. What Was the DUMBEST Request Made By A Patient?

    MrsCannibal replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    During nursing school, I brought in the morning bathing supplies for a patient, and asked her if she needed anything else from me...she leaned back, lifted her gown up, put her arms behind her head,...