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SweetseRN

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  1. Scared Of Poop!!!!!!!!! Help!!!!!!!

    SweetseRN replied to nursingstudent424's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's funny because poop used to be my worst fear. I have found that there are much worse things than a lil poopy

  2. Have you ever seen this before?

    SweetseRN replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    The pt had been in the hospital for a week before I had her as a patient. Now I wonder how long this had gone unnoticed. My charge nurse literally thought I was crazy when I told her I was getting no...

  3. pradaxa question

    SweetseRN replied to shaunamarslan's topic in Patient Medications

    The outer gel cap dissolves almost immediately when it hits the stomach. I can't possibly see any problem as long as you do not crush the beads. If I am wrong, please correct

  4. should i reschedule my exam

    SweetseRN replied to juh_lee_suh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just do it. Don't reschedule you will only be delaying the inevitable. If you are unsuccessful you will at least know what to expect next time. The longer you wait the harder it will be. Good

  5. Kaplan nclex review - online

    SweetseRN replied to Pblessed's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kaplan is great, totally worth the money and the only NCLEX review that I would recommend 100%. As long as you do what they tell you to do, you WILL

  6. can i still pass?

    SweetseRN replied to mscheer89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What percentage of your grade is lab? Can you get extra credit? Talk to your instructors and find out what you can

  7. Accuracy and Patient Safety vs Time Management

    SweetseRN replied to Goldenhare's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I try to always keep in mind that I am only one person and there is only so much that is humanly possible to do in a day. That said, I take the time to get a good assessment no matter what. My next...

  8. self mutilating patients

    SweetseRN replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you had to experience that. It sounds awful. Big hugs to

  9. Feeling sick but don't want to call out on first day of orientation

    SweetseRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I am surprised by how many people are telling this poor nurse to suck it up and go to work "sick as a dog." It's unsafe to go in that sick. Not only are you putting your patients and coworkers at risk...

  10. Involuntary Psych Ward Commitment

    SweetseRN replied to SugarBabe99's topic in General Nursing

    I know someone *ahem* that is very close to me that had this happen. That person now works at the same hospital they were involuntarily admitted to. This person worried and worried that this would...

  11. Sooo many crushed meds...

    SweetseRN replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Noooo, don't do it just because everyone else does. You can really hurt someone if you crush the wrong med (potassium comes to mind, eep!) There is always some other alternative. Call the pharmacy or...

  12. Just got the call...I'll be an ER nurse!

    SweetseRN replied to Prettyladie's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations!!! WOOO

  13. Trouble with lung sounds

    SweetseRN replied to cherryblossom88's topic in General Nursing

    if you pinch the hair by your ears and rub with your fingers, that is similar to the sound of crackles. Crackles generally cannot be cleared by coughing (usually fluid in the lung(s). Ronchi is is...

  14. After my 12, I just want to go home! RANT

    SweetseRN replied to SweetseRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    lol oops on my typo, sorry!!! I honestly cannot understand why this is happening. It's not just about people showing up late either...Even when everyone is on time if I have, say a 6 patient run, it...

  15. After my 12, I just want to go home! RANT

    SweetseRN replied to SweetseRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is in no way an attack on night shiters. In my hospital, the night nurses report off to the charge in the AM and go right home on time. I totally respect all of you night nurses, I think we have...

  16. Nurse to Patient Ratio

    SweetseRN replied to flg2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Ugh I work a heavy med surge floor and even 6-7 is too much. I am a new nurse but it's crazy. 5 patients, no problem. Add on that #6 or #7 and the level of care I can provide suffers

  17. two Qs about administering insulin

    SweetseRN replied to neurontin's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I thought that since insulin is now made by recombinant DNA technology, and no longer comes from pork or beef, there is no longer much concern about lipidatrophy. I would still rotate sites just...

  18. should i be concerned? suppose to meet with nm

    SweetseRN replied to Rnis's topic in General Nursing

    Probably just touching base...I wish someone did that with me, I got booted off orientation 4 weeks early and thrown to the wolves...It's not that bad but it can be stressful. I am sure you are fine!...

  19. Hiring without a License?

    SweetseRN replied to msAnneRN11's topic in General Nursing

    Try to get hired for a tech job and explain to them reasons why you were not fully prepared for NCLEX the first time and your plans to nail it this time. In my state, once you fail NCLEX you lose any...

  20. Today I'm thankful for...

    SweetseRN replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    My husband to be, getting married on 10/16 My amazing Mom, Dad, sister and brother in law... Having the power and the means to comfort some really sick people today. Having a good job in this sh**ty...

  21. When nursing gets icky but you still love your job...How to deal?

    SweetseRN replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I knew I would find what I needed here. A lot of truth for me to soak in...It is true, right now nursing is my primary identity and I need to learn to detach a little. Also true that non nurses, as...

  22. Can I just tell you

    SweetseRN replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in General Students

    There will be tough times, just be prepared. But even through the worst of it, my nursing friends are still like family...Keep your enthusiasm safe and never let anyone take it from you. It's a...

  23. When nursing gets icky but you still love your job...How to deal?

    SweetseRN replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    And I must add, it's funny to think that in nursing school my worst fear was poop! Now I love when my patients poop, even if it's a mess because it's so much better than the

  24. criminal background

    SweetseRN replied to rap0713's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    That sucks and of course we can't give legal advice here but as far as I know...You MAY be allowed to go to school but licensing and pre employment background checks may be a real problem for

  25. New grad and I love my job!

    SweetseRN replied to 1968cowgirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    New grad here too and LOVING it...The bad days are HORRIBLE but they (luckily and so far) are seriously out numbered by the GREAT days. I love being a nurse! Congrats to