Wave Watcher

Wave Watcher

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  1. where is good to study ADN Nursing

    Wave Watcher replied to Justin123's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Yes, TSU is really that disorganized. Their nursing program has suffered for many years and I believe has been revamped multiple times. I don't know why they seem to have a hard time. Try Aquinas...

  2. LTC...Is not my thing. But I'm stuck!

    Wave Watcher replied to TXNurse77's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm assuming you have checked out clinics and doctor's offices, correctional,school nursing? This too shall pass. I always said when I worked floor nursing that all I want to do is work my 12 hrs and...

  3. write-up for insubordination because I turned my back to cry...

    Wave Watcher replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I go through Maxim Staffing. They have tons of locations. Check them out in your area. They are very new grad friendly from what I

  4. How many patients do you typically have (day/night)??

    Wave Watcher replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked Ortho/Neuro I had 6-7 pts....when I worked rehab at night we had 10-11 pts. Either way it was too

  5. I want to become a nurse, but I am afraid of what lies ahead...

    Wave Watcher replied to futurenurse100's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Figure out which college(s) you want to apply for and find out what their pre-reqs are. You may be taking courses that are not required and will not apply to your nursing degree. Do you want to be a...

  6. Have you ever seen this before?

    Wave Watcher replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yay me! I haven't worked with renal patients in a long time but my pea brain pulled

  7. write-up for insubordination because I turned my back to cry...

    Wave Watcher replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You're a new grad...only been there for 3 days. Not 3 years. Start over. Don't use them as a job reference. Go into another position as a new grad again. Some people may not agree about not using them...

  8. write-up for insubordination because I turned my back to cry...

    Wave Watcher replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow. This person decided to write you up because you turned your back due to crying?? Apparently, you are suppose to also kneel down and kiss his a** while your at it and call him God. Oh please!!!...

  9. Have you ever seen this before?

    Wave Watcher replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    The way I have understood Lasix has the potential to make kidney issues worse. It produces large amounts of urine but if you already have an isssue of actually passing the urine then that's where the...

  10. medication to dry up breast milk?

    Wave Watcher replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in Ob/Gyn

    They gave me pills to dry up my breast milk and I had a child in 1990. Can't remember if it worked or

  11. How to help wife do better in nursing school

    Wave Watcher replied to medicchris's topic in General Students

    The best thing you can do for your wife is encourage her and give her the free time to study. Such as...(and you may do this anyway), fix supper, clean house, wash dishes, run errands, take care of...

  12. Urgent! Case study of the child with a burn

    Wave Watcher replied to vague111's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When working with children you can find out what they like to watch on tv....distraction can work well when they are in pain....it takes their mind off what is going on and focuses on what brings them...

  13. Should I keep trying?

    Wave Watcher replied to sckooshy1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am really just a C student. I have been all of my life. I have to work hard at everything I do. It took me 3yrs to get to the point where I could apply for nursing school. I was turned down by 2 and...

  14. Answer these questions

    Wave Watcher replied to Thumbalina's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would choose D. If you have a patient who is reluctant to share how they feel/whats hurting/any health issues then it affects the ability of the nurse to adequately care for the

  15. After my 12, I just want to go home! RANT

    Wave Watcher replied to SweetseRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Okay, I have to laugh. Do you realize you just said, "Night Shiters"? (typo oopsie!) lol I was one when I worked nights on the floor in Ortho/Neuro.....I felt like sh** after my shift. lol 12hr...

  16. Feeling anxious

    Wave Watcher replied to brokenroads27's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's all we can ever do is try our best. When we feel that our best isn't good enough for where we work then it's time to move on! I eventually came off floor nursing. I was making myself sick with...

  17. Feeling anxious

    Wave Watcher replied to brokenroads27's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes! Very normal! There are still nurses who have been doing this for years who say they still feel the same as you. It seems to be the "norm" especially with floor nursing. I worked for a year on the...

  18. Need help..don't know if i should continue nursing

    Wave Watcher replied to sweetpumpernickel's topic in General Nursing

    "I do not like stress (from dealing with bs) and want to come home from work in peace. I want to make good money doing what i love in medicine." So, what your saying is that you want a job where you...

  19. why is med/surg a hard class to pass??

    Wave Watcher replied to 2bmalenurse23's topic in General Students

    Everything you just said has to do with "Critical Thinking". Some are good at it and others just never really get the hang of it. You are exactly right.....you have to know not only facts/book...

  20. Need some advice on how to start an IV on pt with severe edema

    Wave Watcher replied to heparinized's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Sweetie, the veins will take you anywhere you want to

  21. What hurt worse back or feet

    Wave Watcher replied to tishluvnc's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked the hospital floor (RN) I didn't stop for 12 hrs. I ate standing up and pretty much peed standing up so I could get out of the bathroom quicker! Even as a nurse you still get...

  22. Correctional Nursing

    Wave Watcher replied to Wave Watcher's topic in Correctional

    Thank you for the great advice on the book! :) I love to read and will check it out for sure! I am still waiting on my background check to come through. My agency said they have to run a level 2...

  23. Correctional Nursing

    Wave Watcher replied to Wave Watcher's topic in Correctional

    Thank you for your response! Very helpful! I work well under pressure. I have been told I communicate very well with all age groups. I have had many opportunities in my past jobs to be an advocate. I...

  24. Why are some nurses not grateful for my job?

    Wave Watcher replied to leogirl8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love sitters!! I find many of my patients really need them since family can not or will not stay. I can walk away from that patient who has a sitter and know if they go to get up or need something I...

  25. Aquinas---need advice

    Wave Watcher replied to yankeesfan55's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Graduated May 09'. I had a job before I graduated BECAUSE I was a nursing student at Aquinas and they know they are getting excellent nurses. The Sisters are strict but if ya can't cut it then you'll...