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  1. Catheterization? Do you remember your 1st time?

    hypnotic_nurse replied to twinbee25's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I only ever inserted one, and that was in nursing school. This poor lady weighed 400+ pounds. She was so large that it took 4 of us; one to hold each leg, and my instructor held a flashlight so I...

  2. I need to hear from single moms, like me...

    hypnotic_nurse replied to Debbie1972's topic in General Nursing

    My kids were 8 and 12 when I started nursing school right after a yucky divorce (the kind that involves victim's protective orders) and an 8 hour drive away from my family. I also worked full time...

  3. Living in Creative Poverty in nursing school or on a nurse's salary

    hypnotic_nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Angie O'Plasty suggested I start this thread...it's for all the tricks and tips and general advice for those of us one-earner families...those of us in nursing school...or those of us in a tough spot...

  4. Can you write a word "error" when correcting mistake in charting?

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

    I think "error" is just one more word to crowd in there. I don't think it draws anymore attention than the part that's lined through. I personally don't write "error" because if it's lined through and...

  5. How did you know you had the right stuff?

    hypnotic_nurse replied to AngieSC's topic in General Nursing

    If you are really worried about your ability to handle the classes, why not take just one that you will need and see how you do? If you do well and like it, then think about joining the

  6. Help Find Shoes Please

    hypnotic_nurse replied to allamericangirl's topic in Colorado Nursing

    No, Oklahoma. But would LOVE to be in Denver someday.

  7. Challenge: 25 Words or Less

    hypnotic_nurse replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    University runaround on contract, consent, & abstention letters for Thursday meeting with out-of-town bigwigs. 25 path slides. Unexpected Spanish translation. No lunch.

  8. just took it...very scared

    hypnotic_nurse replied to SpecFuz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Okay, time to do a nursing intervention... Take a deep breath. Let it out slowly...1...2...3...4. Now inhale...1...2...3...4...and exhale...1...2...3...4. Repeat as many times as necessary. Rent a...

  9. just took it...very scared

    hypnotic_nurse replied to SpecFuz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Okay, time to do a nursing intervention... Take a deep breath. Let it out slowly...1...2...3...4. Now inhale...1...2...3...4...and exhale...1...2...3...4. Repeat as many times as necessary. Rent a...

  10. Any Suggestions for a 1st time Clinical Instructor???

    hypnotic_nurse replied to nightingale's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Praise each student at least twice each day AND give them at least two things to work on each day. Sounds simple, but some instructors do all one and none of the other. Or they give so much criticism...

  11. Any Suggestions for a 1st time Clinical Instructor???

    hypnotic_nurse replied to nightingale's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Praise each student at least twice each day AND give them at least two things to work on each day. Sounds simple, but some instructors do all one and none of the other. Or they give so much criticism...

  12. Strangest question I ever received in my nsg career

    hypnotic_nurse replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    One of my friends was working on the inpatient psych unit with me. The patient: "Are you a doctor?" Nurse: "No, I'm a nurse." Patient: "Well, then are you an elf?" This is the same patient who...

  13. Strangest question I ever received in my nsg career

    hypnotic_nurse replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    One of my friends was working on the inpatient psych unit with me. The patient: "Are you a doctor?" Nurse: "No, I'm a nurse." Patient: "Well, then are you an elf?" This is the same patient who...

  14. Bi-Polar in Nursing School

    hypnotic_nurse replied to ijpetit's topic in Nursing Career

    Most of the psychiatrists I've worked with start out with one main med (and maybe prns for anxiety and sleep). When they see how well that's going to work, if the symptoms are still there, they'll add...

  15. Bi-Polar in Nursing School

    hypnotic_nurse replied to ijpetit's topic in Nursing Career

    Most of the psychiatrists I've worked with start out with one main med (and maybe prns for anxiety and sleep). When they see how well that's going to work, if the symptoms are still there, they'll add...

  16. Help Find Shoes Please

    hypnotic_nurse replied to allamericangirl's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Have you tried zappos.com? I haven't looked at their nursing shoes, but they do have a huge selection and shipping (and returns) are free. It's also very easy because if the shoes don't fit you can...

  17. help me buck the system, please! super-traditional pinning ceremony that nobody wants

    hypnotic_nurse replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    We are not in the armed forces. Last I saw, most professions which are not a part of our military don't all dress alike, including the other members of our health care teams. MDs don't all wear the...

  18. Bi-Polar in Nursing School

    hypnotic_nurse replied to ijpetit's topic in Nursing Career

    Employers don't ask that sort of thing. And I don't know that I'd let my instructor or school know except as a last resort. That's a pretty big cocktail for just being diagnosed...you should let your...

  19. Health promotion project

    hypnotic_nurse replied to linkay77's topic in General Students

    I know Boy Scouts get a badge for learning first aid; you could talk to some of the Scouts in your

  20. What do you think is a major problem in nursing?

    hypnotic_nurse replied to sweetyjen's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There are many problems, but many could be solved if we worked together instead of against each other. You get the wrong group of people -- or even 1 problem person and some wannabes -- and it can be...

  21. How necessary are episiotomies?

    hypnotic_nurse replied to WhatToDo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    With my first child, I had an evil MD who thought it was a good thing to cut and then stitch up tightly (to please the husband, he said). Very painful, for at least a year following. After that...

  22. Dating Patients

    hypnotic_nurse replied to bobnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the policies are not meant to infringe on your rights but rather to protect the rights of people who may be at an emotional disadvantage. This is especially true of the MD/patient...

  23. baaaaaahahaha!!!

    hypnotic_nurse replied to jnette's topic in Nursing Humor

    Did you see the new Mr. Potato Head? Darth Tater? I am not

  24. Phone Interview..Need your Tips

    hypnotic_nurse replied to mervat's topic in International Nursing

    I don't know what they'll ask you, but you can try these to help calm yourself. Pitch your voice slightly lower and keep reminding yourself to talk slightly slower (when people are nervous they talk...

  25. help me buck the system, please! super-traditional pinning ceremony that nobody wants

    hypnotic_nurse replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    It amazes me how so many people don't support the OP and how many posts this has generated. She presented her case in a reasonable manner and asked for other ideas -- she did not ask for criticism for...