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  1. Ouch! Glass stuck in foot - What to do?

    nurse_wannabe posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all. I know many of you don't like giving medical advice here, but I'm in a lot of pain so I'm going to take my chances. A few weeks ago I stepped on a tiny piece of glass, about the size of a...

  2. Tell me about your "brain" or "cheat sheet"

    nurse_wannabe posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    In the book "Training Wheels for Nurses," the author mentions "brains" or "cheat sheets" of experienced nurses. When I was in school, I always wondered how nurses managed to organize their shift and...

  3. Hospice vs. In-home. What's the difference?

    nurse_wannabe posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi. I am an in-home LPN & have a question about hospice nursing. What care do hospice nurses provide that cannot be provided by an in-home nurse? The reason I am asking is that I currently have a...

  4. First aid supplies & meds checklist

    nurse_wannabe posted a topic in Camp

    Howdy all! Today I was offered a position as camp nurse at a science camp here in Missouri. I am so happy, excited, and yes, anxious! I will be the only nurse there (80 kids), and in the few days...

  5. Camp nursing: where to find opportunities?

    nurse_wannabe posted a topic in Camp

    Hello all! I have just given 2 weeks notice at the LTC facility I work at. I was thinking that this would be a perfect time to try out summer camp nursing! It sounds so fun. Does anyone know where I...

  6. Any tips for starting IVs?

    nurse_wannabe posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all. Tomorrow I am doing a clinical rotation with an IV therapist. I am scared to death because I've only started one IV - and that was on a very cooperative classmate! Does anyone have any...

  7. Can LPNs trim a diabetics toenails in MO?

    nurse_wannabe posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am almost positive that in school we were taught that a podiatrist must trim toenails of DM patients. However, at my new in-home care job, I have several clients who are monthly visits for nail care...

  8. Can LPNs trim a diabetics toenails in MO?

    nurse_wannabe replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the reply. I will have to call 1st thing in the a.m. and see exactly what they expect in the way of "nail care," and express my concerns. On my very 1st assignment I had to trim...

  9. summer volunteer??

    nurse_wannabe replied to lilmisslee84's topic in Camp

    You can most certainly contact the individual camps directly. I can only imagine that they would be thrilled to have you! Personally, I would try emailing first. This site would be a good place to...

  10. Our baby was stillborn... Please help me understand

    nurse_wannabe posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Some of you may recall me mentioning that I was pregnant and scheduled for C-section on June 23rd. Well, I visited the hospital for an NST on the 18th because I hadn't felt the baby move that morning,...

  11. How can I check out a doctor's reputation?

    nurse_wannabe posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, all. It has been quite some time since I posted last! I just found out that I'm pregnant ! :w00t: I'm searching for a new OB. I'm considered "high-risk," so I need the best care possible! How can...

  12. How can I check out a doctor's reputation?

    nurse_wannabe replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    I think asking OB nurses is a fantastic idea. If only I knew some to ask! I've only worked LTC & summer camp so far. I'm thinking I may visit the L&D dept. of my preferred hospital and bug the...

  13. continence management

    nurse_wannabe replied to knockandhello's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our 3-11 nurse always gives suppositories and enemas at the very end of her shift so MY night staff has to deal with the aftermath.

  14. That ain't my resident! I am dumbfounded...

    nurse_wannabe replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: Unfortunately, the attitude the OP has described is the norm, not the exception, based on what I have personally seen. I have enough trouble getting the CNAs at my LTC to take care of...

  15. Please be nice to medical students

    nurse_wannabe replied to cantor2537's topic in General Nursing

    The CNAs I work with (lol!) call me "their nurse,"

  16. Please be nice to medical students

    nurse_wannabe replied to cantor2537's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly didn't mean to offend you. I never considered that anyone would take that phrase personally. In fact, I have referred to my staff as "my CNAs." So now I will know to stop doing that!

  17. Please be nice to medical students

    nurse_wannabe replied to cantor2537's topic in General Nursing

    The entire original post just smacks of narcissism and a holier-than-thou attitude. "laid down the law" "put up with" "would've let this pass" And then the whole implication that med students are...

  18. To Do or Not to do???

    nurse_wannabe replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and you should def. put your army stuff if you have room, esp. if it pertains to nursing at all. If you don't have room, just leave it off. But, make sure you mention it in your interview as many...

  19. To Do or Not to do???

    nurse_wannabe replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is all I put on mine: Personal info: name, address, ph#, email address. No SSN, license #, or d.o.b. Objective - one sentence Qualified by: this is where you'll describe your experiences as a...

  20. need your advice before I quit nursing?

    nurse_wannabe replied to RNcool's topic in General Nursing

    Go up to the very top and click on forums. Then go down to "General Nursing Forums," and click. Next, click on the forum you would like to post your thread in, such as "General nursing discussion."...

  21. need your advice before I quit nursing?

    nurse_wannabe replied to RNcool's topic in General Nursing

    No, that is not possible. If it were, no new grad would *ever* find a job, and we would all be stuck in the same position for our entire careers. The wonderful thing about nursing *is* all of the...

  22. To Do or Not to do???

    nurse_wannabe replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    I personally do not put my license # on there. It never really occurred to me to do it. They shouldn't be doing a background check without meeting with you first, anyway. And how awful would it be for...

  23. need your advice before I quit nursing?

    nurse_wannabe replied to RNcool's topic in General Nursing

    Why in the world would you quit nursing altogether after only trying one thing? Just think of all the time and effort, not to mention $$$, that you put into your schooling. There are tons of...

  24. How do you know?

    nurse_wannabe replied to Typhoid Mary's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: When I dread going in every, single day & am miserable the entire time I'm there, it's time to move on. I don't think you are to that point yet! Best of luck whatever you

  25. LTC Orientation

    nurse_wannabe replied to jat_phil's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a brand new nurse, I was given 3 nights. Since I started at my facility, I have seen nurses come in with absolutely no orientation. Kind of scary, isn't