thenursemandy

thenursemandy

Med-Surg, LTC, Psych, Addictions.

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  1. RUE? Anyone used it?

    thenursemandy replied to bmcnurse843's topic in Excelsior College

    I used them ... before I realized that I didn't need to go through them. Payed way too much. Toward the end used Lisa Arends cds and passed just using that. Much cheaper and quicker than

  2. New Grad Job Market: A Game of Chance

    thenursemandy replied to sourapril's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have not been able (so far) to get hired at the hospital in my town. It is so close I can walk to it! I am not giving up, but will be interviewing for PRN in LTC rehab unit. Hopefully in a few...

  3. LPN-RN W/ Excelsior....Now WAITING For License in Washington State

    thenursemandy replied to thenursemandy's topic in LPN to RN

    No temporary. I think being a military spouse caused them to bypass temporary and grant the permanent license. They do grant temporary licenses

  4. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    thenursemandy replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I believe it. I had an older lady with chonic cdiff and loose stools on a rectal tube, foley catheter and gtube feedings. Our facility wont deal with rectal tuves so it got pulled. She was constantly...

  5. LPN-RN W/ Excelsior....Now WAITING For License in Washington State

    thenursemandy replied to thenursemandy's topic in LPN to RN

    Fortunately the BON went by my last paystub to verify hours. My license through endorsement was approved! Yaaay! A big weight has finally been lifted off of my shoulders. Now on with the job hunt.

  6. Excelsior BSN students? =)

    thenursemandy replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Excelsior College

    Tashs: What do you mean Zombie class? I did my ASN at Excelsior too. I'm enrolled in the BSN and working on Gen Eds right now through Straighterline. I'm digging Straighterline...affordable and...

  7. LPN-RN W/ Excelsior....Now WAITING For License in Washington State

    thenursemandy replied to thenursemandy's topic in LPN to RN

    My former employer send my hours in to the BON. Unfortunately they claimed that I worked 7 hours too few to get my license. I submitted my last paystub and hope they accept that as proof of hours...

  8. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    thenursemandy replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    This is the first one to make me gag. That is sooo disgusting! Ewe, I just belched. I think I need a break from this

  9. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    thenursemandy replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Before my hubby joined the Navy he was a CNA. All of tge staff and residents liked him. Some of the female residents liked him too much....begging him to rub them MORE and trying to hump his hand etc....

  10. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    thenursemandy replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

  11. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    thenursemandy replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

  12. Nursing in the Third World

    thenursemandy replied to rpcvVanuatu's topic in General Nursing

    I find "third-world" to be demeaning. My husband is from a developing nation, Kenya, not some other world, as if he is an alien or something. Anyway, I wish you luck in your nursing journey. Dream big...

  13. It's official, I'm a nurse!

    thenursemandy replied to TrulyBlessed13's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations! You're right about God's glory. When times get tough, keep that in mind. There will be some challenging times ahead once you start working, but PLEASE don't let it burden you. Hang in...

  14. New job!

    thenursemandy replied to LPNlisaD's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't know you sweetie, but I'm still SUPER EXCITED for you. God Bless You And Your Family. Be the best GI nurse you can

  15. "I don't want him as my nurse"

    thenursemandy replied to libran1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I hope you realize that nobodys mocking or insulting you. Its just a simple nursing discussion. P.S. I hope you're feeling

  16. Question

    thenursemandy replied to ToothFairy(5)'s topic in General Nursing

    Still

  17. "I don't want him as my nurse"

    thenursemandy replied to libran1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What a drama queen. ha ha. I had a maiden name such as the one you mentioned. In my entire life, it was never pronounced "correctly" by outsiders. Not even one time. I expected it to be butchered....

  18. "I don't want him as my nurse"

    thenursemandy replied to libran1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Monkeybug, I think I love you! As to the OP, Luckily I have never had anyone request that I not be their nurse. I've seen it happen to other nurses. I think it's usually due to a personality...

  19. RN to MD

    thenursemandy replied to kalevra's topic in General Nursing

    The title of this thread is

  20. Too young/ early in life to be in Nursing Program?

    thenursemandy replied to futuresctRN's topic in General Students

    I was 20 when I finished my LPN program. My classmates thought I was a little older, I guess in part due to my maturity. :) In the "real world', once you get a job, you will not likely experience...

  21. "I don't want him as my nurse"

    thenursemandy replied to libran1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Saying your pain was 15/10 is akin to the "ladies" on the Maury Show saying they're 200% sure he's the baby's

  22. Neglect? What would you do?

    thenursemandy replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    Neglect does not mean intentional harm. Neglect is an act or inact that causes unintentional harm. Ie. Not repositioning or padding bony prominences and an ulcer develops. P.S. it is not up to us to...

  23. Sleeping Nurse = No Agency?

    thenursemandy replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    Three strikes you're out! You did the right thing. Don't feel

  24. I want to work as a cna but im terrified of contagious diseases

    thenursemandy replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    And just so you are aware....HIV can live outside the body until it is dried up. Its a bloodborn virus. It can be spread through tiny cuts in our skin or cuticle or even the sclera of our eyes (think...

  25. I want to work as a cna but im terrified of contagious diseases

    thenursemandy replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't see why you're opposing my right to MY FEELINGS. I felt wronged and still do. I do think bloody, hiv infected exudate is a biohazard and should be treated as such. It is not 1980's hysteria....