eatmysoxRN ASN, RN

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    Well, now I've heard it all!

    eatmysoxRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I probably wouldn't have known what to say. I have run into patients who hug and thank me publicly. Usually it's when I'm in pajamas (close atleast) with messy hair and smeared make up. I'll have to...
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    What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    eatmysoxRN replied to aboucherrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Crazy stuff. The primary reason I hear complaints about foreign doctors is because patients have a hard time understanding them sometimes (I'm from the south where there isn't much cultural...
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    Would you take a pay cut to work days?

    eatmysoxRN replied to dienne's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wish days had a
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    Avoiding inadvertent IV injection of oral liquids

    eatmysoxRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My jaw literally dropped. Wow. No wonder nurses get such a bad
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    Med Rec sheet

    eatmysoxRN replied to lockheart678's topic in Patient Medications

    I wouldn't feel comfortable with that either. That seems like if the nurse did change something or hold it, it would be practicing medicine as well. Maybe talk to your manager about this? It sounds...
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    LVNs say they are equal to RNs...how true is this? much more schooling...

    eatmysoxRN replied to jewelspassion's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think it is really dependent on where you are. In LTC, for example, LPNs run the show usually. I think it's similar in many clinics. Hospital settings seem to lean more toward RNs, probably because...
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    Grumpy Docs

    eatmysoxRN replied to NewLPN11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think it's related to the unnecessary calls. Unfortunately nurses aren't granted enough autonomy even though it's the same orders each time. I bet I'd be frustrated too if I had to give the same...
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    Nurse with potty mouth.

    eatmysoxRN replied to Born2BWild's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Where is the set list of cuss words anyhow? I've never understood why one shouldn't use a word that's considered a curse word if it's true. Calling me the b word would probably hurt my feelings less...
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    Discrimination Against Ethnic/Minority Names

    eatmysoxRN replied to biomimetical's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I feel this probably exists and it's terrible. Unfortunately it probably works both ways though. I remember when I graduated high school and was searching for scholarships, most of the ones I found...
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    What are you really good at?

    eatmysoxRN replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm good at IVs on (most) days. I guess it's obvious when I'm called on to float to ER just for that purpose. I'm pretty sure I'm the queen of asking questions. I love asking my patients questions...
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    Stupid q's: Has smoking cigarettes kept you from getting a job?

    eatmysoxRN replied to mls4455's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I've seen that employers won't hire smokers. Next they'll do a FLP and set limits for your
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    Working in a christian place while being an atheist?

    eatmysoxRN replied to mls4455's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'm thinking that places of employment aren't allowed to discriminate but I wouldn't advertise that you are an atheist. I don't feel it's important to share your religious beliefs, or lack thereof,...
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    How to say no when someone asks for your stethoscope?

    eatmysoxRN replied to emt... rn student's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Make sure it's engraved if it's something that would be hard to replace. You don't have to let someone borrow it. If you choose to, clean the ear pieces and know who you are lending it to. I've loaned...
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    What patients/behaviors/illnesses/injuries do you HATE the most?

    eatmysoxRN replied to JZ_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Seekers of pain
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    Personal opinions Lpn vs Rn Roles!!!

    eatmysoxRN replied to scameron's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think it is very dependent on the state. In my previous state of work, the LPN could do almost everything I could. I handled admissions because of the assessment. I did all patient assessments. I...
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    Double usage of saline flush? (flush and reconstitution of drugs)

    eatmysoxRN replied to pineau's topic in Oncology

    Why can't you give Lopressor IVP? My unit does all the
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    Need advice on buying scrubs at thrift stores

    eatmysoxRN replied to ProudNeWRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My local Goodwill has a scrub section they label as uniforms. Near jogging pants. The last top I bought fit really well. Super cute. However, midshift the top split from the bottom to the armpit!...
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    fort duncan medical hospital VS northeast baptist hospital

    eatmysoxRN replied to HAPPYSMILE-RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Not to be rude, but it's difficult to read your post since it's in all caps. In addition, your spelling and grammar aren't impressive. From what I could understand, I'd take the job depending on the...
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    Do you enjoy med surg clinicals? Vent...

    eatmysoxRN replied to Bouncyball's topic in General Students

    I always felt like that in school as well. Although due to policy at my college, we couldn't know anything about our actual patients until the day of clinical. We would have to do a generic care plan...
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    Too Firm on Diaphram of Stethoscope

    eatmysoxRN replied to Dlugi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It's important to be gentle, but stethoscopes are built pretty sturdily. I doubt she damaged it, especially if you can still hear through it. I'd say test it, but if you are a nursing student, you may...
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    Missed the First Lab!

    eatmysoxRN replied to blurredyearning's topic in General Students

    I'd suggest you speak with your advisor regarding anything that you may need clarification of. In the future, be sure you know when and where you should be. Nursing school is hard enough without...
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    Do you keep your personal life private while in nursing school?

    eatmysoxRN replied to Kadambari's topic in General Students

    I ended up being great friends with my classmates. We studied together. Went out together. Ate meals together. Vented to one another. I wouldn't share that you drink regularly. I'd steer clear of...
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    Soooo, I quit

    eatmysoxRN replied to TX911's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have to do what is best for you. If you felt uncomfortable (who could help but feel uncomfortable in the situation you described?), then you did the best thing. Being able to handle 3 ICU...
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    Misdemeanors in past, finally an RN, can't get a job :(

    eatmysoxRN replied to MegzRNSTL's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It's unfair how life works sometimes. That mistakes you make can follow you around for years and years. I feel for you, and it sounds like you have a true passion for nursing. That being said, you...
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    Health Teaching Topic for Boys and Girls Club

    eatmysoxRN replied to WantAccel.BSN's topic in General Students

    What about a nutrition class? Bring snacks that are healthy and teach them why. Let them be interactive. Let them decorate healthy snacks like faces on celery with peanut butter. Or apple slices and...