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  1. A patient wants to know your thoughts on frequent fliers...

    drowningdaily replied to Clusterhead's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow. Never been an ER nurse, so I can't speak to that part of your post. However, as a chronic migraine sufferer I am not sure how you would do in nursing school. My headaches are nowhere near what...

  2. There no crying in....nursing school

    drowningdaily replied to linzjane88's topic in General Students

    I promise you that by the time you pass the boards you will be able to laugh about your gaming ninja. You will be fine. I've been there and it gets better. But, in the interest of full disclosure,...

  3. Was I penalized too much for my pharmacology sim final? URGENT !

    drowningdaily replied to stargirl018's topic in General Students

    Ok. In the "real world" this is huge - could be a trip to icu, or worse, fatal. I am not downplaying the severity of this- better to learn in classroom setting than on a patient. Having said that, the...

  4. How to Become IV certified.

    drowningdaily replied to Jgun359's topic in General Nursing

    My nursing program did not permit starting iv's. Theory was taught, but it was not hands on. We were told that is how it is in NJ. I have heard of many students having the same experience. That is why...

  5. How to Become IV certified.

    drowningdaily replied to Jgun359's topic in General Nursing

    IVRUS, Nursing students tend to be anxious about actually placing the IV. The theory is basic. What I sweated was actually getting the dang thing in and hooking it up. Without torturing the patient or...

  6. Still No ATT

    drowningdaily replied to 1969's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No. Did you already pay your $? You won't get ATT until you pay. I was misinformed and waited a week for ATT. I found out and paid and had my ATT within 24

  7. Give Me Hope

    drowningdaily replied to smoup's topic in General Students

    I worked two part time jobs and raised my son. It is doable -if you aren't one if those lazy people who need to sleep a few hours a day (ha ha). You can do it. One tip - make notecards and keep them...

  8. Denied for a mistake made by the University

    drowningdaily replied to meganko27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had a similar problem many years ago. I went to the dean of the nursing program, was placed on top of the wait list and was able to get into program right away. Make some

  9. Sterile Gloving Procedure

    drowningdaily replied to Jill2Shay's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No. As long as you open package correctly, it is

  10. I keep getting different answers...HELP

    drowningdaily replied to 9#n's topic in Nursing Career

    My first job as an RN was with a cna who was a nurse in Poland for many years prior to coming to the states. I learned a lot from her and many other aides. . it is not beneath you to work as an aide,...

  11. Please Help with Incident report on myself!

    drowningdaily replied to MelissaC RN's topic in Home Health

    Just stick to the facts. You will be fine. Stick to basic info and don't give them

  12. First write up as an RN

    drowningdaily replied to Leesha's topic in General Nursing

    Patient advocacy does NOT mean getting involved in patient reindeer games. With the ever annoying motif of the customer is always right, most facilities have clearly identified ways to communicate...

  13. Funniest/strangest dementia patient stories

    drowningdaily replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    While d/c ing a foley...Had the sweetest little old guy say quite sincerely, "You seem like a nice enough whore, but I don't have any money to pay

  14. Awful Doctors

    drowningdaily replied to JKimRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Jbumgardner4, Yes. I agree with you that it was not appropriate to treat OP that way. Unfortunately, nurses are sometimes their own worst enemy. We outnumber doctors and management, yet we frequently...

  15. Awful Doctors

    drowningdaily replied to JKimRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can't speak for other posters, but I don't feel as if I reprimanded you. AN is great for nursing students. You can learn from other peoples mistakes. I am just trying to give you a glimpse of your...

  16. Awful Doctors

    drowningdaily replied to JKimRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  17. Has anyone made a medication error and *not* get fired for it?

    drowningdaily replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I made a colossal med error as a newer nurse. Thankfully, patient was fine. Just remember that terror you felt, and do everything you can do to prevent mistakes in the future. And no, I was not...

  18. Unemployment benefits - am I eligible???

    drowningdaily replied to JoyOriente's topic in Nursing Career

    When I became an RN my home health company could no longer use me as a home health aide. I applied for, and collected unemployment ( I live and worked in NJ). I think the issue is the letter. If you...

  19. Cosigning Conundrum

    drowningdaily replied to KelKelRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What I learned in school, and what is done in my floor is to verify PPINCH drugs. Pca, Potassium, Insulin (iv), Narcotics (not so much), Chemo ( we don't give) and Heparin (iv drip). Never heard of 2...

  20. Working with residents who have C.diff.

    drowningdaily replied to uniquern2015's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

  21. What would you do?

    drowningdaily replied to nurse4sale's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds familiar. Bet I know which

  22. Pt doesn't know has cancer, nursing dx help

    drowningdaily replied to RNstudent13renee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It may feel unethical to you. But, in some cultures this is common practice. Many people do not want to know there diagnosis. So, if this is the case, you are advocating for your patient by honoring...

  23. Risperdal for coumadin!

    drowningdaily replied to pinta's topic in Patient Medications

    Med errors happen. No one is perfect. Learn from this and move on. You are doing

  24. What do you all think of Galen College of Nursing?

    drowningdaily replied to bpharkins7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for the info! I learned something

  25. What do you all think of Galen College of Nursing?

    drowningdaily replied to bpharkins7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What is a troll? I have seen it used before on AN, but am confused. Any clarification would be greatly