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  1. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    al586 replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    A critical care nurse I know claims her theme song is "Flirting with Disaster" by Molly

  2. Advise for upcoming clinical

    al586 replied to nethmzd's topic in General Students

    Ahh, clinicals. I'm a recent grad, and they are quite fresh in my mind. Hope this helps! This may seem obvious, but don't forget to bring your own necessary equipment, such as a stethoscope, watch,...

  3. wearing makeup to work?

    al586 replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I took a bit of a different tack regarding makeup. I don't have the time to spend on applying makeup, but need (IMO) a bit of help to look my best. I invested in permanent (tattooed) eyeliner and...

  4. they say there's a nursing shortage, ha

    al586 replied to lpn.sarah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm probably going to get lynched for this, being a LPN, but I can see why a RN would find the OP's statement offensive. They did the extra work to be RN's, and deserve the kudos that go with it....

  5. What's your nursing kryptonite?

    al586 replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

  6. Is this the norm?!?

    al586 replied to al586's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, I gave my two weeks notice! When asked, I told the DON about the things I'd seen in my time there...she was pretty upset. Apparently, she had no idea about some of the things going on there. The...

  7. Is this the norm?!?

    al586 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I recently began a job in LTC as a new graduate, and am more than a bit concerned...I know LTC is demanding, but is it the norm to skip (what I consider to be essential) assessments, like vital signs?...

  8. Is this the norm?!?

    al586 replied to al586's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you to all posted replies! It's good to know not all facilities operate this way. I took the advice of looking into the most recent state inspection of the facility -- it is operating on a...

  9. Pulse Ox Recommendation?

    al586 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone recommend a good fingertip pulse oximeter? I need a decent one for my LTC job...the pulse oximeters provided by the facility are

  10. Pulse Ox Recommendation?

    al586 replied to al586's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you!! I didn't think about the

  11. Need Advice!!! Home health job

    al586 replied to moni777's topic in Home Health

    I worked for a home health agency while in nursing school. I can't tell you what you will need as a nurse in home health, but I would encourage you to bring only what you need. In some homes, you can...

  12. Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    al586 replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    While on orientation with a seasoned nurse, we had an abusive patient who was particularly nasty, both verbally & physically, to the nursing staff, even after 2 months at he facility. As we were...

  13. I Wish I Could Get Away with It...

    al586 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully, she won't kill anyone while it catches up to

  14. pantyhose/socks

    al586 replied to cat-cat's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I agree with your mother! I always wear light support hose & socks under my scrubs. Not only does it provide coverage when wearing light scrub pants, but it helps cut down friction between shoes...

  15. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    al586 replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

  16. Favorite bumper stickers

    al586 replied to beachmom's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had this on my old toyota.. "My Other Car Is A

  17. Describe the Ugliest Scrubs You Have Seen!

    al586 replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    Chili pepper printed bikini underwear under white scrub pants..on a guy.

  18. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    al586 replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have a patient who uses the call bell to have us watch her have a BM...she insists we stay for "the whole experience." She thinks it's fascinating, and apparently, thinks we find it fascinating as...

  19. What grosses YOU out?

    al586 replied to JenTheRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Emptying, cleaning, & flushing ileostomies...definitely an occasion to breathe through the

  20. OMG! Why??!!

    al586 replied to cna23's topic in General Nursing

    You would think so, wouldn't you? In reality, many of my patients don't sleep at night and/or experience sundowners, we have less staff, Doc calls to make (ever interrupt a Doc at home during their...

  21. Objective Documentation on Demanding Patient?

    al586 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Please, I need some help with proper documentation. I am a new LPN studying for my RN, and have been fortunate enough to have obtained a job in a large nursing home while I am in school. I have a...

  22. Objective Documentation on Demanding Patient?

    al586 replied to al586's topic in General Nursing

    You have all been an extraordinary help! Thank you so

  23. Objective Documentation on Demanding Patient?

    al586 replied to al586's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, everyone! You've all been a tremendous