Girlafraid13

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  1. Order for Assessment?

    Girlafraid13 replied to James613's topic in Private Duty

    I bought my own peds bp cuff. And check every patients BP every shift, there's a few that don't have an order for it. But I always like to check

  2. Made a child with cancer cry.

    Girlafraid13 replied to Girlafraid13's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hey everyone thanks for all the comments. I had posted this back when I was still a fresh nurse. I still think about this kid and since then learned so much. I still work with children and have...

  3. Made a child with cancer cry.

    Girlafraid13 posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I had an 8 yo pediatric patient who happened to be a cancer patient. He was a bit moody so asked him if he wanted to play with some lego-like toys he had. So I proceed to take his Legos to him so he...

  4. LVN BRIDGE Cerritos College

    Girlafraid13 replied to Megruca15's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey I sent you a direct message. I'm an lvn that just started at Cerritos. I probably saw you at

  5. Cerritos college 2017 fall cycle

    Girlafraid13 replied to Jsanchezr6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    still waiting for that letter. Applied last year for the bridge program was told I would hear from them for an orientation this summer. Goodluck

  6. Nursing school instructor made me cry today

    Girlafraid13 replied to nutterbutter34's topic in General Nursing

    In third semester you are expected to be able to perform routine procedures, but saying comments in front of a patient was uncalled for. She could have pulled you off to the side and said these...

  7. Anyone else a planner nerd?

    Girlafraid13 replied to AshBuggin's topic in General Students

    Yeah, I even plan my

  8. How do you keep from falling apart at work?

    Girlafraid13 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey guys, Really need some tips right now. Currently in the bathroom at work trying to keep calm and not breakdown at work. I just caught my partner of 10 years in so many lies.. including drug use...

  9. How do you keep from falling apart at work?

    Girlafraid13 replied to Girlafraid13's topic in General Nursing

    That's amazing advice.. honestly thank you. I'm sealing it all away for the next 5 hours. Nothing will be different in 5 hours so it can

  10. Do you stalk anyone here?

    Girlafraid13 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    One time I stalked so hard that I found their mom on facebook. True

  11. Alcohol consumption (in nursing school)

    Girlafraid13 replied to Joe_Dignasio's topic in General Students

    Nope not forbidden. I used to drink on the weekends while in nursing school. Never ever go hungover to school or clinicals. I have a rule for myself not to have a drink 24 hours before being with a...

  12. Just took nclex-pn

    Girlafraid13 replied to NurseBetty_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I thought I failed! It shut off on minimum questions and I was only there for less than an hour. When my sister picked me up my eyes got full of tears, so we went out for drinks right

  13. College books are the biggest scams ever

    Girlafraid13 replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Bigwords.com lists all the websites where you can purchase the book for

  14. One Atheist FAQ Answered

    Girlafraid13 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Yes!! I get the "worship satan" all the time. And when people say they'll pray for me(but in a disrespectful way) it's really nasty. I have a nice older coworker who always tells me god bless you, I...

  15. What do you do for money during nursing school?

    Girlafraid13 replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Students

    Start saving for expenses like rent/foo/bills and you might end up having to take out a loan to pay for

  16. Trach suctioning without gloves??

    Girlafraid13 replied to HopefulRN7's topic in Home Health

    I've only done in an emergent situation. (Ex:Pt starts coughing formula through trach) I've seen nurses and parents do it I've seen nurses leave the cath hanging on the suction machine touching...

  17. Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    Girlafraid13 replied to P-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Lock them up. And make sure kids don't see where the key

  18. Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    Girlafraid13 replied to P-RN's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of people can be so careless. I knew someone who would have loaded guns out in the open with a baby crawling around, that's no longer the case after everyone told him how mindless he was. Ugh...

  19. IV and phlebotomy course practice on each other?

    Girlafraid13 replied to timmac98's topic in Canada

    Did it less than a year

  20. IV and phlebotomy course practice on each other?

    Girlafraid13 replied to timmac98's topic in Canada

    For my iv/blood withdrawal class we had to practice on each other. We needed to do 3 successful punctures in order to get

  21. Your Patient

    Girlafraid13 replied to Danielia95's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I do this

  22. Your Patient

    Girlafraid13 replied to Danielia95's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I love this question. I usually don't go up to strangers and take their baby's vitals. I don't turn strangers every 2 hours. I don't listen to strangers lungs. I usually have a drink with people in...

  23. How would you interpet this order?

    Girlafraid13 replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I actually have a patient with a similar order. Polyeth glycol 1/2 cap "may give twice prn" usually AM nurse gives it with morning meds and holds if pt has diarrhea. And PM nurse only gives it if pt...

  24. How long does it take?

    Girlafraid13 replied to Breh_118's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Depends what route you take, it

  25. FAILED Lpn 3rd time

    Girlafraid13 replied to mariafromcali's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the ATI tutor it cost around $200 about 4 years ago. I found it very helpful. Passed my nclex on the first try, minimum questions and in less than an