Raven Sierra BSN, RN

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 marijuana appeared. OP, nurses are held to a higher s...

Do not mimic Evel Knievel.

That doesn't go in there.

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 bleaching will make them turn yellow....

All white. Top to bottom. White does NOT flatter me...ugh.

"No glove? No love."

Never underestimate a toddler. Children + medicine cabinet = bad

My job is thwarting Darwin.

Karma is really a comedian sometimes...

Well, it may have seemed like an emergency, depending on his plans for the night/weekend!

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 still a heck of a drug. (3) I miss the ER. (4) C...

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 buying a house. I know that area, and it's really not...

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 pull me aside and explain that those patients were...

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?" Yahhh, I'll get right on that....

That was my thought, too, NursesRmofun. Holy cow.

Whoa boy...this app idea is a hot mess in so many ways...

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 lectures online. That way, if I don't understand s...

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 make it harder to link real-life you and on-camer...

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 amazed what I can find about a person on the Interne...

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 program in Virginia with an excellent pass rate. ...

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

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 it makes you stand out from the crowd. If you dec...

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. It doesn't mean you're not a compassionate person ...

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

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 good impression. However, I need help on the clothi...