GiantJerk

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  1. Recs for NON-Littmann stethoscopes...?

    GiantJerk replied to witchy_grrl's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a MDF 777 and I love it. I've had a few Littmans and some others and they were all fine, but I don't think I'll ever switch back from the MDF. They are superb quality for their lower

  2. What specific duties does a Licensed nurses Aide do?

    GiantJerk replied to lumbarpain's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think it depends on the state BON's scope of practice for nurse's aids. In Texas, I'm pretty sure they aren't legally allowed to give medications. If it IS allowed in your state, then it would be a...

  3. Does anybody use sterile technique anymore?

    GiantJerk replied to bookwormom's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught in school to use sterile technique on a new incision or wound, and then clean technique on one that's a few days old. The rationale for switching to clean technique is that the incision /...

  4. Night shifters, a few questions

    GiantJerk replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    1. I pretty much keep the same schedule. I work 7pm to 7am so I usually sleep from around 1000 to 1800 on work days. On days off I keep the same sleep schedule give or take an hour or two. I try to be...

  5. Epic (Nursing) FAILS!

    GiantJerk replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I was a brand new nurse, just off orientation (not that long ago), I had a patient who was a really difficult stick. I tried to draw her blood several times, another nurse tried to no avail....

  6. Nursing Superstitions?

    GiantJerk replied to JustEnuff2BDangerous's topic in Nursing Humor

    I learned the hard way not to say the "Q" word. For some reason, when I'm on my way up to the floor, I have to press one specific elevator button, or I feel like something bad will happen. Lately...

  7. Saying "Goodnight" to patients

    GiantJerk replied to deemalt's topic in General Nursing

    I work 7p to 7a so sometimes the patients are still asleep when I leave. If they are awake I always make it a point to say good bye and thank them for letting me take care of

  8. What have you found in your pockets at the end of your shift?

    GiantJerk replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Every day I end up with a pocket full of alcohol wipes, cotton balls, band-aids, empty blood tubes, butterfly needles, and stuff like that. I keep a box in my locker to put it in to use at my next...

  9. First day of Nursing school..What should I expect?

    GiantJerk replied to Valery0725's topic in General Students

    The first day of every semester for me was always very confusing and disorienting. None of us (in my class) ever felt like we knew what all was expected of us. We all felt very much like we had no...

  10. Best way to unclog a PEG?

    GiantJerk replied to BrazoriaLVN's topic in General Nursing

    I always use Coca-Cola and it works

  11. Underarm Sweating

    GiantJerk replied to ScrubMan0416's topic in Men in Nursing

    When I am at work I can never stop sweating. I have to go stand in front of a fan every once in a while to cool off. My cousin had a sweating disorder and had botox injected into his arm pits and now...

  12. Nursing School versus the work field

    GiantJerk replied to nurseonmission's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school sucked! It was crazy and stressful. But you need to figure out what it was about it that you didn't like. If you are like me, and hated the stressful tests, but loved being at the...

  13. Did you hate your life in nursing school??

    GiantJerk replied to Laurenslovely's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hated it while I was there, but looking back it was one of the best times of my life. I made great friends, and learned so much. Those few years SUCKED. I had no life, I didn't get to read...

  14. What is your sleep routine the night before a night-shift?

    GiantJerk replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    On my work days I sleep from 9am til 6pm and go to work from 7 to 7... days off I stay about the same... sometimes I sleep later sometimes I get up

  15. Comfortable shoes? Do they exist?

    GiantJerk replied to Double-Helix's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I recently bought a pair of Glaglas and they are super comfy. They're light weight, antibacterial, and very comfortable for walking around at work in....

  16. What color is your uniform?

    GiantJerk replied to MILOBRI's topic in General Students

    We had to wear Hunter green tops with Khaki bottoms and white lab coats if we weren't on the floor. They were awful. A lot of people burned the uniforms after graduation

  17. General questions...lots!

    GiantJerk replied to derekfitness's topic in General Nursing

    Starting salary was 20.65 an hour plus differentials depending on if you work nights and weekends. I usually make 27ish depending. My NCLEX was 75 questions long and took me half an hour, but it can...

  18. Tattoos and nursing

    GiantJerk replied to ryanna112's topic in General Nursing

    Doomsayer would be a good metal band name. I work with a bunch of nurses with tattoos... I wouldn't

  19. Tattoos and nursing

    GiantJerk replied to ryanna112's topic in General Nursing

    It's under your collar bone too, so it shouldn't show

  20. Religion in the Room

    GiantJerk replied to SeeTheMoon's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I think it depends on you, your patients, the situation, and the facility. I work at a faith based hospital and praying with patients is encouraged. I am Agnostic, but I'll jump right in with a...

  21. language barrier- weird situation

    GiantJerk replied to JSlovex2's topic in General Nursing

    If English is her second language it might actually have been easier for her and better for her to have someone interpret. Also, it might comfort her daughter to feel like she's helping. Just go with...

  22. Tattoos and nursing

    GiantJerk replied to ryanna112's topic in General Nursing

    You don't need to get it removed. Just figure out a way to cover it up. No

  23. How long should it take to pass meds to 44 to 45 residents

    GiantJerk replied to djsugar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't think I could simply walk in and out of 80 rooms and just say hi in an hour and a half. lol must've been a

  24. How long should it take to pass meds to 44 to 45 residents

    GiantJerk replied to djsugar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's crazy... that's way too many patients in my opinion, but I'm still new. At my hospital they are working out a system so that any nurse who is in the process of passing meds cannot be disturbed...

  25. Experience

    GiantJerk replied to gohogs's topic in General Nursing

    When I was applying for jobs, my instructors (I was still in school) told me to apply for any job I wanted, even if it listed that it required experience. Then it's up to you to wow them at your...