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  1. Should patients be allowed to refuse LPNs and CNAs?

    nurse_wannabe replied to flashpoint's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is the most ridiculous thing I've heard in a long time. In my opinion, I believe her request should've been honored to the highest extent possible, but the line should have been drawn at filling...

  2. Shoes...omg my feet are in heaven!!

    nurse_wannabe replied to RainEdayWoman's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I came so close to buying a pair of Crocs last week when I saw them in a shoe store! They look and feel like they would be sooooooo comfortable. The only reason that I did not buy a pair is that...

  3. I'm thinking about trying to get pregnant and start nursing school? Yes or No?

    nurse_wannabe replied to rayofsunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Maria! In your case, I would say start that family! It sounds to me like you have put a lot of thought into it and I agree with your plan. Remember, you can go to nursing school at any age! I...

  4. I'm thinking about trying to get pregnant and start nursing school? Yes or No?

    nurse_wannabe replied to rayofsunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, they sound tough! I have to say that my instructors have been great at not expecting me to lift anything/anyone by myself and not assigning me patients with RSV or anything else that might harm...

  5. C/S as a birth option vs need

    nurse_wannabe replied to valene's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you so much for the well wishes, steph! It is very comforting to know that I might recuperate quicker from this 2nd c/s. Maybe my slow recovery had something to do with the fact that I wasn't...

  6. Birkenstocks turning yellow!

    nurse_wannabe posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I was wondering if anyone else has had the problem of their Birkenstock Super Birki clogs turning from white to yellow? I have had mine for 3 months and worn them only about 3 times and when I...

  7. C/S as a birth option vs need

    nurse_wannabe replied to valene's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have heard many women comment that they would prefer a c-section to a lady partsl delivery anyday, and I have to say, it baffles me! I can't even imagine why anyone would want a c-section if it was...

  8. Birkenstocks turning yellow!

    nurse_wannabe replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    That could very well be the problem, Rj. I still think they should tell people that before they purchase them if it happens a lot! Then maybe I could have prevented it with bleach like you said....

  9. Birkenstocks turning yellow!

    nurse_wannabe replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    She *said* she was the

  10. Birkenstocks turning yellow!

    nurse_wannabe replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    I'll certainly let you know. I plan on calling the company within the next few days. Oh, and I might add: When I entered the store and showed her what had happened, she bluntly said, "yeah, the white...

  11. Birkenstocks turning yellow!

    nurse_wannabe replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    No, they are polyurethane. This woman did not even try to remedy the situation, just said that I had had them for 3 months and that she had no way of telling how many times I had worn them. When I...

  12. Nurses and smoking......

    nurse_wannabe replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Many people here are comparing smokers to those who are overweight. I would just like to point out that there are many reasons people are overweight. Granted, eating too much of the wrong food and...

  13. Any tips for starting IVs?

    nurse_wannabe replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to thank everyone so much for the wonderful tips!! :) As an update, I was only able to attempt 1 measly IV start with the tech the other day. It was a real disappointment. Now I still...

  14. CBC values in 2yo with pneumonia?

    nurse_wannabe posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure which category would be the best to post this in, so I'm just going to stick it in with general nursing... I am a student assigned to a 2 y.o. male diagnosed with pneumonia. I was...

  15. help me buck the system, please! super-traditional pinning ceremony that nobody wants

    nurse_wannabe replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital here, the chapel is down a relatively empty hallway. I'm not sure what else is even down that same hall. Okay, if buildings and religious symbols shouldn't threaten anyone, why don't...

  16. help me buck the system, please! super-traditional pinning ceremony that nobody wants

    nurse_wannabe replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    The first time a daily prayer is said in any facility that I am employed at will be my cue to leave. It is just fine for patients to pray. It is fine for nurses to get together and pray in a group if...

  17. help me buck the system, please! super-traditional pinning ceremony that nobody wants

    nurse_wannabe replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I would refuse a job with a Catholic, Baptist, or any other religiously affiliated facility. Actually, I wouldn't have to worry about refusing because I would never apply for a position there to...

  18. help me buck the system, please! super-traditional pinning ceremony that nobody wants

    nurse_wannabe replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    The point is that there was no reason for the ceremony to be held in a church. We have plenty of other community buildings that are much more appropriate for a graduation or a pinning ceremony. Right...

  19. I'm thinking about trying to get pregnant and start nursing school? Yes or No?

    nurse_wannabe replied to rayofsunshine's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to cast my vote in the "NO" ballot box as well. I am pregnant (oops!) and due exactly one week after graduation in June! Although I'm barely 4 mos. along, I am already having a couple of...

  20. Okay OB nurses All about a cesearean?

    nurse_wannabe replied to xmaxiex's topic in Ob/Gyn

    :chuckle I know how you feel! I am due in June and will be having my 2nd C-section. As far as the fecal incontinence goes, for my 1st one I received a cleansing enema before the surgery. I'm sure...

  21. help me buck the system, please! super-traditional pinning ceremony that nobody wants

    nurse_wannabe replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    My gosh! This post sounds like it could have been written by ME! I just missed my pinning/capping ceremony Thursday night because of the same reasons that you have addressed. Like you, Rachel, the...

  22. Scared to start an IV

    nurse_wannabe replied to shortsteph12's topic in General Students

    I am also afraid to do IVs. The only time I have done one is with my lab partner for a check-off. Although she had a great vein and I did get blood, it didn't go as smoothly as I'd hoped. However, as...

  23. Forcing nurses to work as aides

    nurse_wannabe replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I agree with the poster who recommended you approach your supervisor about your pregnancy. I am pregnant as well, and I would hesitate to lift anyone unless it was by machine, especially someone...

  24. It's official...I'm now a pre-nursing student, Lord help me!

    nurse_wannabe replied to RDH2RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations! The only advice I have to give that hasn't been covered is get yourself a sturdy backpack and make sure it has wheels so you can roll it. You will kill yourself walking to the...

  25. Am I crazy? Divorced/single mom, going LPN to RN...

    nurse_wannabe replied to BAtoLPN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi. I am a current LPN student. I think you are making a wonderful decision! You will be so happy when you are able to follow your heart and enjoy your career every day of your life! I would...