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  1. Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    nursegirl75 replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    If it's such a big issue for you, just don't go to the ceremony. Everyone

  2. Win CASH! Christmas Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    nursegirl75 replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    Just wanted to let you know I'll be here after Christmas. Annnnnnndd I'll be here with my own list of demands, as

  3. Unforgettable moments at work

    nursegirl75 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    @cassiemassey: WHy would anyone be willing to take that huge risk? Mental illness is a disease that can trigger at anytime especially when you least expect it. I've had many psych patients who will...

  4. Orthopedic Surgeon Office Advice

    nursegirl75 replied to yadi87's topic in Nursing Career

    what do you have to lose?! Go for it! Its something you can add to your resume showing how you were able to balance nursing school and still took the time to volunteer. And its exactly what you've...

  5. Cheating in Pre-Reqs

    nursegirl75 replied to xxyyzz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You could write or type an anonymous note to your professor about your classmate's cheating, thus protecting your own identity and doing the right thing. In the end, she won't last long in nursing...

  6. Advise from an ER doctor to drug seekers

    nursegirl75 replied to danisweetcheeks's topic in Nursing Humor

    honesty, the best laugh i've had in a while! Thanks for posting!

  7. Friday the 13th - Any madness?

    nursegirl75 replied to canned_bread's topic in General Nursing

    Fri the 13th: All the nut-heads came out in full force. ER never seen a more stressful night when the weird-o(s)

  8. A day in the life of an Air Force flight nurse

    nursegirl75 replied to nurse2033's topic in Government, Military

    wow, that was perfectly articulated. Its so amazing to hear your experiences as an air force flight nurse. I can't imagine what you go through on a daily basis. Thank you so much for your service...

  9. What should I do? Interview after acceptance of another offer

    nursegirl75 replied to jamie.glaze's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    From experiences, you should still go to the urgent care interview. 1. Until the hospital gave you paperwork to sign officially offering you the job, you technically haven't secure the job yet. 2....

  10. Right or wrong? Need some advice

    nursegirl75 replied to Miknsha's topic in Patient Medications

    Like the other posting said, better late than never. I know of a nurse who didn't give the medication because she thought it was late, and she definitely received a rude call from the doctor. Things...

  11. Frustrated!!!!!!! Am I alone on this?

    nursegirl75 replied to JenniferS_CNA's topic in General Students

    DOn't worry about someone else..it will burn you out. Concentrate on yourself. If you want it bad, you will finish too with hard work. Passion alone will not be enough for nursing school. You...

  12. How long are Panel Interviews?

    nursegirl75 replied to Inori's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    sorry for the late reply. try googling nursing interview questions and practice with someone. Always always have a story to back-up everything you say...any experiences from nursing school,...

  13. Is a nurse in the ER joking to a patient like this appropriate?!?

    nursegirl75 replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Emergency

    oh boy, another story about a nursing student who thinks they know what it takes to be a real nurse. This nurse actually did a great thing by educating your sick father, but heck let's report him for...

  14. How long are Panel Interviews?

    nursegirl75 replied to Inori's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    its usually 30minutes to 1 hour. Mine was suppose to be only 30 minutes but with 6 people asking me questions and explaining the unit to me, it took 1 hour for me... :/ on the plus side, I did get...

  15. Ruptured Appendix

    nursegirl75 replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    Same thing happened at the hospital I worked at. THe OR doctor refused to do surgery because the appendix had ruptured about 4 days ago. Instead we treated the patient with aggressive antibiotics....

  16. Career Change and need SERIOUS help

    nursegirl75 replied to TrynafindmyCalling's topic in Nursing Career

    BEfore you make this change, you really need to either volunteer, shadow a nurse, or work in the health industry. IF you think teaching is not for you, nursing is a huge culture shock. Nursing is...

  17. Lazy techs!!!!!

    nursegirl75 replied to Wantoknow-rn's topic in Emergency

    The only thing I usually ask my tech's to do is get vital signs and even they can't do that! I do almost everything for my pt from taking them to CT, collecting urine, and even taking my pt's to the...

  18. BRN denied my application for NCLEX

    nursegirl75 replied to duko1993's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I don't believe in feeling sorry for people who give up so easily. In life, we are always faced with adversity. And as nurses, we are always faced with adversity especially in our field of work. If...

  19. BRN denied my application for NCLEX

    nursegirl75 replied to duko1993's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    really? A bit dramatic don't you

  20. Going to start applying for jobs soon, and I'm scared out of my mind!

    nursegirl75 replied to vvittitoe's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    here's my 2 cent: i think your clinical instructor has had her head in the ground for the past 3 years because it is very difficult for New Grads to get 'the job' they want nowadays. Its would also...

  21. New Grad Nurse Dilemma. Please help.

    nursegirl75 replied to peacelives10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't know if the OP realizes how lucky she/he is of getting this job offer especially on a tele unit. I know soooo many people who would be so grateful and happy to take that job in a heart beat...

  22. The dumbest thing I ever said to a patient.

    nursegirl75 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Nursing Humor

    Me: "Sir, have you had a bowel movement today?" Patient: pauses, stares at me, and then points to his colostomy bag that I had just emptied 10 minutes ago Me: "Right. I'm just going to leave so you...

  23. 4th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    nursegirl75 replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    *revised* I just told her that I pay her salary and so she'll have to hand feed me and clean my behind. I swear that's all I told

  24. 4th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    nursegirl75 replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    I just told her that I pay her salary and will have her job if she didn't hand feed me and clean my lazy

  25. Career Change needed due health reasons....please help

    nursegirl75 replied to Elizabeth138's topic in Nursing Career

    Kaiser has call centers where nurses answer the phone and give nursing advice to patients or set up dr. appointment for pt when they need further assessment. This is to prevent unnecessary trips to...