Baubo516 RN

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    For Fun... Courage Wolf for Nurses

    I am so sad that no one else loves Courage
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    Help so down and out...

    I am in my first semester of nursing school, as well, but I used to be a teacher. The idea of studying harder sounds good, but I thought you might like some concrete suggestions. Here are my...
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    Intake and Output problems

    I'm with Don1984 - I don't like it when they use 1 qt = 1,000 mL, but that's the equivalent that makes the 2nd problem
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    Rule follower-how to survive

    I am a nursing student, but just did my first clinical experience on a Cardiac Unit, and my clinical instructor was an ICU nurse. I, too, am into following procedure, and I have a very detailed mind....
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    Math help!!

    Definitely post an example question and we can probably
  6. Does anyone on here know anything about a company called Brighter Day Health, LLC based in Houston, TX? I got a sort of recruiting letter from them today. It explains pretty well what they do, but I...
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    Three Nurses at the Pearly Gates

    HA HA
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    Student Nurse Nightmare-Help!

    I am currently a nursing student (first semester of clinical courses) and we have 3 male students in our class of 34. Two of these male students were in my first clinical group, and both were...
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    Yeah, I'm your nurse. What, I don't look like a nurse?

    There is a wonderful male nurse who works on my unit. All of the older ladies love him and I think he gets better cooperation out of some people because he is young, tall and good-looking!
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    Proof that Nurses and Nurse Aides are Angels

    @CheesePotato - Ha ha! I LOVE BBC Sherlock! And don't worry - I don't really think I am an ACTUAL angel. My intent is simply to encourage! Thanks for reading!
  11. Today is my first OFFICIAL day of nursing classes... of course, we had "orientation" last week where they assigned us a bunch of homework that is due TODAY! YEE-HAW - here we go!! I have done well in...
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    First day of nursing school! Anyone else?

    Thanks for all of your replies! I survived my first week with a good deal of anxiety, but pretty satisfactory results. I got all of my assignments in and I passed my Dosage Calc math test on the...
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    Any Other Mid-Life Students?

    I am 39 years old and a former music teacher. I started pre-reqs 1 1/2 years ago and I am starting my Associate's Degree nursing program on TUESDAY!!! I will be 41 when I finish in December 2014....
  14. I am starting my ADN nursing program in January 2013, and I am excited and scared!!! Anyone else in the same
  15. I am going to NICC in
  16. Would it be possible for you to take A&P I and Micro in different semesters? I only ask because I have a friend who is taking both at the same time and it is really wearing out her brain. If you...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    I had a little brother who died when he was just 6 weeks old. He was born with severe brain damage and was on life support the whole time. After he passed away, my mother awoke one night to see one...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    This one made me LOL!! "Like the night housekeeper is going to be able to help you."
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    There was no like button for this story, so,
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    Only male in the CNA class; feeling awkward

    somekindofstrange - First of all, I love your profile pic! I just started watching Dexter online and I am already 1/3 of the way through Season 3. I just read your latest post and I am sorry to hear...
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    For Fun... Courage Wolf for Nurses

    One more to give you the general gist - I did not create this one but I like
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    Grandmas...mean ones

    It sounds like it is related to "helicopter parent" syndrome. These grandmas aren't letting their daughters experience being mothers on their own - it's like they are trying to do it for them. Sad...
  23. "Is it common to have a policy of "Here's what you're supposed to do, but in reality here's what we do to get by. I'm not telling you to do this, I know you're going to do it because you gotta do what...
  24. My best advice is to try to keep a positive attitude at all times and to be respectful to your coworkers/classmates. During clinicals you may be a bit shocked at the behavior of some of the CNAs who...
  25. Just for fun, I am wondering if you would like to share some thoughts you have had during patient care that you did not speak out loud for whatever reason. My hubby does not enjoy my work stories,...