SleeepyRN

SleeepyRN

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  1. What are some personality traits needed to be a great nurse?

    SleeepyRN replied to KayyyT's topic in General Nursing

    I'm new but I have a few. I know it's been said, but I don't think it can be said too much: thick skin. Also....- Balance of self confidence and humility (you want to come off confident but not cocky)...

  2. oxygen sTaturations

    SleeepyRN replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and I know it's not medical, but "alot" is used so frequently even on this site by intelligent

  3. oxygen sTaturations

    SleeepyRN replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    Its dil-uh-tation. I heard it the most from my pharmacology instructor when referring to cardiac

  4. oxygen sTaturations

    SleeepyRN replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. dilAtation is a word and perfectly

  5. oxygen sTaturations

    SleeepyRN replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    Finally! Someone else who properly uses

  6. Did I get a false positive on my drug test?

    SleeepyRN replied to WantAccel.BSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I understand. I'm a worry wart sometimes. Good luck, I hope nothing is significantly delayed. I agree, that would

  7. Not falling for that old trick

    SleeepyRN replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep. I turn the conversation to patient safety. "Im sorry, my illness prevents me from practicing safely today." If they try to argue that, THEY sound like the bad ones for willing to risk patient...

  8. Preparing for my first day as a Nurse!!

    SleeepyRN replied to NurseGLC's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats! I would look up "brain sheets" on this site and tailor them to your needs. It will help you organize your day. As someone mentioned, sharpies! For labeling IV lines, dressings, feeding tubes...

  9. Did I get a false positive on my drug test?

    SleeepyRN replied to WantAccel.BSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you know you have not taken anything, then there is no problem. If your prescription drugs are controlled substances, then you will have to wait for them to call you to give them a script number....

  10. I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

    SleeepyRN replied to hershdawg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Cheryl, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for your mindset. We would be nowhere without nurses like

  11. I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

    SleeepyRN replied to hershdawg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    1. I did say you have to give to get. You have to take responsibility for your own learning. 2. I said nothing of mentoring. Mentoring is a different definition.3. Nowhere did I say anything about...

  12. RN-BSN in 6 months is DOABLE!

    SleeepyRN replied to RN*mommy's topic in Western Governors University

    Biochemistry? The pre-reqs for that are inorganic chem I, inorganic chem II, Organic Chem I, and most often Organic chem II. Thats FOUR semesters of chemistry before you can even start biochem. That's...

  13. I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

    SleeepyRN replied to hershdawg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel an obligation to the nursing profession's future to make sure that new grads gain the expertice of experienced nurses. I'm a new grad and have already taught newer employees than myself what...

  14. What a great time to be an LPN

    SleeepyRN replied to libran1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Way to go on the IV! And awesome job on your ASSESSMENT (yeah, yeah, I know , legally "data collection, but Ill call it as I see it.) I'm glad you had a good day :) Good luck on your interview. That...

  15. I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

    SleeepyRN replied to hershdawg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you, thank you, thank you. I love be watching the reality show Tia and Tamera, and Tamera just said "You can be real without being rude." and "You can be conversational without being...

  16. SICK of BSN Pedestal

    SleeepyRN replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I feel the same towards the LPN/RN debate. I don't look down on LPNs but I'm sure as heck proud of my RN! HOWEVER. I am with the OP on this one. Maybe I wouldn't be if I didn't already have 94 credits...

  17. I'm just... I don't know.

    SleeepyRN replied to germjunkie's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like quoting it as "the bottom rung", but if you want to gain experience at the bedside, and the hospitals are not hiring new grads, then LTC it is. It is a very stressful job, so keep that in...

  18. I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

    SleeepyRN replied to hershdawg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It just didn't come off as your main point. The initial statement came off a bit offensive "you need to realize that...." as if when someone posts, their initial thougth needs to be, "how is this...

  19. I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

    SleeepyRN replied to hershdawg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Looking past the obvious palpable anger in the post, I do understand and actually agree with one point. We all agree that you don't really learn nursing until you are a nurse right? Well, who do we...

  20. where to find classroom certification locations: Chicagoland

    SleeepyRN posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hi everyone. I'm a new grad looking for as many certifications as possible. I found where I can do ACLS and PALS and am now looking for the AHA ECG and Pharmacology course. I'm also looking for an IV...

  21. So I get a call from the lab.....

    SleeepyRN replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    Every parameter I now see is 3.5 to 5. However, in my first nursing course, our book stated 3.5 to 5.5. Yes, 4.8 is a little "up there" but critical? No way. The only issue I would have with the phone...

  22. Question of about indweling foley catheter procedure

    SleeepyRN replied to Christylky's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Dont we still include it in the allergy list? I honestly don't know. I'm a new

  23. Funny/embarassing situations with the DR.

    SleeepyRN replied to Anna-s's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ohhh that totally made me laugh. It sounds like he had a sense of humor about it.

  24. Future Shortage in Bedside Nurses

    SleeepyRN replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have considered that a great deal and am willing to relocate to pursue my dreams. However, everything I have read on this site matches what seams to be going on in my area (chicagoland). Not enough...

  25. Future Shortage in Bedside Nurses

    SleeepyRN replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thousands of new nurses are spit out of schools a year with hospitals not even giving us the time of day for bedside nursing because there are just too darn many of us. Give me an opportunity to work...