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SweetseRN

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

    SweetseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Every time I build up my confidence and feel like I am getting somewhere and really making a breakthrough...Stuff happens and kills my mo-jo...(Yes, I am a new grad, about 2 months working, 1 and a...

  2. Isolation mnemonics??

    SweetseRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would add...My STUPID chicken hez TB... Measles, SARS, Chicken pox, Herpes Zoster or shingles but only if disseminated!! And Tb. This was so helpful on NCLEX, it saved my

  3. associates degree school

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

    Plan on about 3 years of full time study. Nursing generally requires more credits than other programs, my program was 72 VS about 60 something for other AS degrees. Good

  4. New and not so new nurses..

    SweetseRN replied to UpinawayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Love it "Be advised I will not tolerate it." Perfectly stated and added to my personal defense orificenal.

  5. send another thank you card for second interview?

    SweetseRN replied to sf415's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yup, but I think the handwritten note or card would be a nice touch especially if you can manage to get in into her personal mailbox. So glad that more people are realizing the importance of the thank...

  6. Was asked if I was bisexual?!?!?

    SweetseRN replied to caregiver1977's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would rather they ask and open the door for someone to talk about it who otherwise might just avoid the topic. Maybe could have been asked with a bit more tact but I think it was a valid question. I...

  7. Is there anything good that being a nurse has taught you???

    SweetseRN replied to juzme's topic in General Nursing

    Love

  8. crap...am I in huge trouble???

    SweetseRN replied to Rnis's topic in General Nursing

    Oh it's so hard to be new sometimes! Stuff happens. You and your job will be fine. No

  9. Orientation...blechhh

    SweetseRN replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    You totally did the right thing. You were professional and didn't sacrifice safety just to try to please someone. I am proud of you for speaking up and I hope I can be more like you in the future....

  10. Vodka tampons?!?

    SweetseRN replied to Christy1019's topic in Emergency

    This is totally real. I have seen it multiple times on news and other shows. It can not only cause fistulas but can also cause alcohol poisoning. Scary stuff but as nurses we need to be aware that...

  11. my nclex story :)

    SweetseRN replied to pinaynurse28's topic in General Students

    Yay! Always makes me happy when a new nurse makes it through that dreadful exam. You earned it,

  12. HELP please!!!!

    SweetseRN replied to pediatricsismything's topic in General Students

    I was unsure all through school. I am still somewhat unsure even now that I have entered the profession. There is a LOT of pain in nursing but I can't imagine doing anything else. In fact, I have done...

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

    SweetseRN posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Do I have any grounds for being annoyed with this? I arrive at work at 630 to prepare for my 7A shift (I do not punch in until 5 of 7)...Once 7 PM rolls around, I am exhausted. We do nurse to nurse...

  14. Case Study Confusion! Please Help

    SweetseRN replied to jaymay588's topic in General Students

    Osteoarthritis is also known as DJD...Degenerative Joint Disease. That should lead you in the right direction.

  15. "Near passing standard" results straight through?!?

    SweetseRN replied to GEfresno07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used NCSBN and found a lot of the questions and information to be outdated and I found it didn't do much to get me thinking the way you need to for NCLEX. I quickly realized this and started using...

  16. What classes to take when waiting for admission status?

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

    How about 2 courses and a part time hospital job? That is what I would have done while waiting if I could go back. Any job will help you get a feel for the profession, meet lots of interesting people,...

  17. pradaxa question

    SweetseRN replied to shaunamarslan's topic in Patient Medications

    Whoa, thank goodness once again for AN, so glad I spend so much time on here. Once again some very valuable info. So glad this question was asked and answered

  18. Have you ever seen this before?

    SweetseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever seen a patient receive 80 of lasix IV push and not make one drop of urine? The patient did have renal failure but still...I always thought lasix worked no matter what. I am a new nurse...

  19. Have you ever seen this before?

    SweetseRN replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I really appreciate all of the kind words, links and information provided. This patient is one sick puppy. She has all of the comorbidities you might imagine and then some, CHF, uncontrolled diabetes,...

  20. 5 consecutive 12hr shifts

    SweetseRN replied to wishiwereanurse's topic in California Nursing

    After 3 I am worthless...I will not EVER do more than 3 in a row, period unless it was the worst disaster emergency situation ever. I think it is unsafe for most people (some can handle it just fine,...

  21. Giving Report...Please help.

    SweetseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone have some quick tips on giving a really good report? I am getting better but I still struggle a lot with this. Some nurses want every detail and some just want the basics. I would appreciate SO...

  22. Have you ever seen this before?

    SweetseRN replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is why this is still bothering me. I am a new nurse. The patient was in end stage chronic renal failure. The charge nurse literally told me this was not possible and that I must have neglected to...

  23. To Study Group or To Study Solo? ...That is the question...

    SweetseRN replied to BeachsideNic's topic in General Students

    I always liked to study on my own but I found that I could learn a lot from a good study group. Only study with those who are serious. Someone needs to be a leader and keep everyone on track. But for...

  24. Giving Report...Please help.

    SweetseRN replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Right now my report is kinda all over the place. I hit as much important info as I can but its not in any really organized format, it's basically just my assessment and notes from the day. It's really...

  25. Giving Report...Please help.

    SweetseRN replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have SBAR and no one uses it unless we get a pt from another floor or when they come back from a major procedure. The way it's set up wouldn't really work for report. I do like what you said here...