MouseMichelle

MouseMichelle

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  1. Losing motivation to study, any tips??

    MouseMichelle replied to Newbiestudent18's topic in General Nursing

    I would skim over the chapter first, look at the pics etc, then sat down and read and tried to grasp the concept. you don't have to remember everything you read. As i would read I would write down...

  2. bi-polar and terminated

    MouseMichelle replied to democrat's topic in General Nursing

    I with the Commuter in terms of interpersonal communication. Everything that post had to say was true. Also I would not ever tell anyone at the work place that I was bipolar, if you're stable then...

  3. Nurses who steal narcotics....

    MouseMichelle replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    This is becoming an interesting thread. I have empathy for addicts but I will say that I have empathy for a nurse who pops the vicodin themselves meant for an elderly patient who is in a lot of pain,...

  4. Nurses who steal narcotics....

    MouseMichelle replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    \yes the pharmacy they suck by the way, and maybe like you said it's just dispensed as blue, and yes it would be stupid to take a drug at work and speak and someone notices a blue tongue I...

  5. How about a reality show about Nurses....like "COPS"

    MouseMichelle replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Great post, finally I get some insight on COPS from a real life cop...thanks

  6. How about a reality show about Nurses....like "COPS"

    MouseMichelle replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Uh but what if the producer was a nurse with many years of

  7. How about a reality show about Nurses....like "COPS"

    MouseMichelle replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    I'm loving you responses.....wonderful and excellent points. It's too bad that we as nurses can't even make it on reality

  8. D5W 1/2 NS in pulmonary embolism

    MouseMichelle replied to equinas82's topic in General Nursing

    Funny when I had PE's ten on one lung 12 in the other I did not get that

  9. Warning Nurses! Holding It All In Can Kill You!

    MouseMichelle replied to Nurse_Advocate's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Oh how I love your posts, shows reality and such. I talk to my husband about my job and althoug he's so lovely and understands does he? Nurses find a hobby you have to. Mind is swimming 3-4 miles a...

  10. Life as a Nurse

    MouseMichelle replied to mushymash's topic in General Nursing

    Your article made me laugh. Espciaclly the part about scrubs being formal wear at a restuarant, sad to say I've done that. You dont sound burnt out here, just a great sense of humor. Yeah I've missed...

  11. Night Shift For Newbies

    MouseMichelle replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I used to do full time nights and it was in a very small town of 400 people, needless to say I could do nothing on my days off, and I got very depressed. I now work part time nights, four off and two...

  12. How about a reality show about Nurses....like "COPS"

    MouseMichelle replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Now that cracks me up yeah pt. privacy is an issue, but there are plenty of great nurses who are professional and do have the intellect

  13. Nurses who steal narcotics....

    MouseMichelle replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    I know there have been studies but I dont' really know how to google a good one. That's an interesting question comparing

  14. Very nervous.. can I lose my license for this?

    MouseMichelle replied to glitterness's topic in General Nursing

    Wow I'm appalled at the unfairness of your situation. My jaw literally dropped to the floor. And yes in the past few years I'm also concerned about quality of healthcare in this country. My father...

  15. self study for certification?

    MouseMichelle replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    Cert books are fine, however I'm shocked that with ONE years notice your boss almost had a heart

  16. Nurses who steal narcotics....

    MouseMichelle replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Like I said my coworker I think had signs just my gut feeling she was stealing but then again I would say Nah she's not the type at all, but you never know. I'm sure she's feeling guilty and I'm...

  17. Nurses who steal narcotics....

    MouseMichelle replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    They also dye it blue so that if you take it your tongue turns blue and staff notices it. This is oral morphine by the

  18. Nurses who steal narcotics....

    MouseMichelle replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    And I just want to say I have a brother who is addicted to alchohol and I know how the mind works. I'm sorry again if I sounded judgmental but I just want people's opinions and stories about nurses...

  19. Nurses who steal narcotics....

    MouseMichelle replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    LIke I said I hope my posts don't read as me judging I know there are two sides to the story, and yes I have empathy for a nurse with a drug addiction, anyone with a drug

  20. Nurses who steal narcotics....

    MouseMichelle replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    I hope I didn't sound mean about addicted nurses. I do feel empathy for them and yes they did not say hey I'm going to get addicted. It is very sad, for the nurse, but I feel moreso for the patient....

  21. how do you study AFTER you get your license?

    MouseMichelle replied to smilesmilesmile's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would subscribe to nursing magazines, in my speciality. However, after being in nursing for many years you learn new things all the time......so now I learn on the

  22. I hate nursing..

    MouseMichelle replied to flygirls2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is it the wrong field of nursing for you? Or are you just not into it? If you're just not into it I say find another

  23. I am a nurse....Now what?

    MouseMichelle replied to ticklemenita's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Never be afraid to ask questions. Make sure you get a good orientation if after your orientation you feel you need more orientation speak to your nurse manager. Ask you fellow nurses that you work...

  24. Shift report

    MouseMichelle replied to jjmath215's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I write down EVERYTHING I am told, then I have a to do list that's on my clipboard so if during report I'm told I need to get a UA I write that down, or that I need to follow up with a doc, I write it...

  25. New RN, New Job! HELP!

    MouseMichelle replied to PrynsezNing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How long will you be with the nurse preceptor. And by the way no question or advice or help with technique is "stupid" or embarrasing don't feel embarrased, if the preceptor is one who makes you feel...