Raven Sierra

Raven Sierra BSN, RN

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  1. Underage drinking question? please help

    Raven Sierra replied to xjay22's topic in General Students

    The OP made 3 very poor decisions: drinking under age, accepting an open drink from a stranger, and sitting behind the wheel after drinking. She also made one good decision: leaving the party when...

  2. Valuable life lessons from an ER nurse....

    Raven Sierra replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    Do not mimic Evel

  3. Valuable life lessons from an ER nurse....

    Raven Sierra replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    That doesn't go in

  4. Keeping scrubs white - tips?

    Raven Sierra posted a topic in General Students

    So we wear all-white scrubs (down to the shoes and jacket) for clinicals. Anyone have tips or suggestions on how to keep these things looking nice? Complicating factor: the supplier has warned us that...

  5. color of clinical scrubs?

    Raven Sierra replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Students

    All white. Top to bottom. White does NOT flatter

  6. Valuable life lessons from an ER nurse....

    Raven Sierra replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    "No glove? No

  7. Valuable life lessons from an ER nurse....

    Raven Sierra replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    Never underestimate a toddler. Children + medicine cabinet =

  8. Valuable life lessons from an ER nurse....

    Raven Sierra replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    My job is thwarting

  9. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Raven Sierra replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Karma is really a comedian

  10. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Raven Sierra replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Well, it may have seemed like an emergency, depending on his plans for the

  11. This week, I learned..... (6/6/15)

    Raven Sierra replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned: (1) You can snort morphine. Maybe I'm just naive, or maybe I worked in the wrong areas (most of my past patients preferred heroin, meth, and/or crack) but this was new to me. (2) Heroin is...

  12. Procedure on this? Nurse and her abuser

    Raven Sierra replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    OP - I'm from Arkansas, although I'm no longer there. Woo Pig! (1) Remove the town name in your previous post. Delete any references to where you're planning to look for employment or where you're...

  13. What's the meanest thing a patient has said to you?

    Raven Sierra replied to fangirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I remember being a newbie in the ER and having some guys suddenly need help peeing...I was naive and had just been through the "patient satisfaction" training for new hires. Thankfully, I had a nurse...

  14. What's the meanest thing a patient has said to you?

    Raven Sierra replied to fangirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Had one patient the other night tell me "Why should I listen to you? You make minimum wage." And then in the next sentence, "How about you take off these [restraints] and I take you out to dinner?"...

  15. What's the meanest thing a patient has said to you?

    Raven Sierra replied to fangirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That was my thought, too, NursesRmofun. Holy

  16. Always the Instructor's Fault......

    Raven Sierra replied to MFaf's topic in General Students

    I have noticed that many professors at my school are starting to offer audio presentations for those who are not visual learners. This is a positive step, in my opinion. I love it when professors put...

  17. HELP: How Extensive Are Hiring Background Checks?

    Raven Sierra replied to khaleesikitten's topic in General Students

    Ok, I'm having trouble editing my above comment, so here's my other thought: If you decide to continue camming, can you disguise your face in some way? Perhaps make it part of your routine? That would...

  18. HELP: How Extensive Are Hiring Background Checks?

    Raven Sierra replied to khaleesikitten's topic in General Students

    OP - I'm not in any way shaming you or making a judgment on your work. So please read this understanding I'm trying to help you. I used to be a news reporter; I did it for a long time. You would be...

  19. Article: Paramedics equal to RNs

    Raven Sierra replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm not going to get into the debate about paramedic v. RN... But I will say this: at the community college where I trained for my EMT-B, they offer a 6-month paramedic course. It is a very well-rated...

  20. NP scope of practice in ER (FNP, ACNP, ER subspecialty)

    Raven Sierra replied to KG MSN RN CCRN CEN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Off topic but, HikingNinja, I just had to say I love your signature about the Jerk

  21. Jobs: Nursing Tutor or PCA

    Raven Sierra replied to Christinajoannne's topic in General Students

    I agree with GrnTea. There are many nursing students who become CNA/PCTs; only a very few will be asked to be a tutor because of outstanding academic performance. This is good when applying to jobs as...

  22. I'm too sensitive, says my husband

    Raven Sierra replied to mbtsab's topic in General Students

    I was once an easy crier as well. Working in journalism and healthcare grew a thick skin for me. Compartmentalizing is key, and it's a learned skill, just like starting an IV or inserting a NG tube....

  23. Esme Needs Your Prayers

    Raven Sierra replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry to hear that she's been ill! Esme is a kind soul. Thoughts and prayers for your recovery,

  24. Nursing assistant interview - clothing advice

    Raven Sierra posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have an interview for a nursing assistant/PCT job at a world-class hospital coming up. It would be ideal, as this is the place I hope to work as a RN after nursing school. So I want to make a VERY...

  25. Bodily fluid and open cuts

    Raven Sierra replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Ditto on the sweat in the gloves. I've actually seen it pooling in the fingers on mine. Ugh... But, OP, if you feel that you're being exposed to bodily fluids (not your own sweat), seek the advice of...