Wrench Party

Wrench Party

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  1. cost of healthy meals

    Wrench Party replied to kidzcare's topic in General Nursing

    1) Farmers' markets, you could can or freeze most of the vegetables if you buy in season. Requires an extra storage freezer. 2) For some things like berries, frozen is often cheaper and the food is...

  2. do you think a degree/ education is ever a waste?

    Wrench Party replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    There are many different kinds of education. My formal education has served me well in better communication, research and critical thinking skills. It's allowed me to absorb information for more...

  3. The FIT Nurse

    Wrench Party replied to NN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Everything in moderation, folks. I'm sitting here drinking a beer and eating some popcorn. Does anyone want me to pop some more for this thread? FWIW, I exercise a bunch, and I still need to come...

  4. Wear gloves during assessment?

    Wrench Party replied to future_nurse11's topic in General Nursing

    When working with potential body fluids; always. When doing paperwork and routine VS in post-op, not likely. Not unless the patient is vomiting or nauseous. I do wash my hands a lot though and use...

  5. Any hospital units that DON'T use telemetry?

    Wrench Party replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    The large hospital I left had the better Phillips monitors on the cardiac, surgical and CT stepdown floors, and all ICUs. Central tele was used on patients with cardiac issues, but admitted to other...

  6. Bedside Report

    Wrench Party replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    It's not so bad when implemented- I've worked on units that utilize it. You can get about half of your assessment done through a quick visual (VS, dressings, IV drips, problem areas on the patient),...

  7. if you graduated in the last 5 years

    Wrench Party replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated May 2013, took boards in July 2013, hired by late August at big trauma center. Jumped ship to clinic nursing in September 2014. Been here since. Will probably stay here a few years before...

  8. FLAME ON!

    Wrench Party replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    My (insert relative: mother/grandmother/5th cousin twice removed) has (insert symptoms here). Do you think it

  9. What is a Nurses Calling?

    Wrench Party replied to hopepedersen87's topic in General Nursing

    Reasons: 1) Wanted to get into the healthcare field. Wasn't interested in 4 years of med school. 2) Didn't mind body fluids. 3) Didn't want to work the back breaking hours of a large animal vet. 4)...

  10. Do Nursing Students Have a Life?

    Wrench Party replied to BellaInScrubs's topic in General Students

    Sure did! My now-husband and I went into my nursing school with a game plan- I cut back to 20 hrs/week at work, prioritized domestic duties (laundry, pet care and meals became priorities, everything...

  11. What do you think about managers and employees being friends on Facebook?

    Wrench Party replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I'm friends with co-workers, never management. I am friends with my one boss's wife, but that's because I knew her before and outside of work. I keep my politics and work-related issues off FB (unless...

  12. Should I let my manager beat me at Trivia Crack

    Wrench Party replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I do not know what Trivia Crack is, but I wouldn't hesitate to try to win. What's the point of playing a game if you're not going to put honest effort into

  13. RN training pay at 10$/hr??

    Wrench Party replied to gotchills's topic in Private Duty

    Go be a bartender. You'll make way more, especially if you're friendly and have good service. That RN wage is insulting. I started off a few years back at low 20s before shift differential, and have...

  14. Students asking for free money

    Wrench Party replied to l.a.m.b's topic in General Students

    Agree with some of the PPs- it's really hard for a lot of kids to get scholarships these days for college, or even to know about the financial aid office in the first place. I must have counseled at...

  15. "hard science" requirements for RN's

    Wrench Party replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm...I had to take bio, 2 semesters of chemistry, pre-calc, A & P I and II, before my nursing courses for my BSN. My school seemed to have a random method of what credits they would and would not...

  16. Area of nursing with the least amount of vomit?

    Wrench Party replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    Vomit? Don't go into pediatrics, surgical, ortho, ER, medical, etc. Patients get sick all the time from medications, pain, flu bugs, food poisoning, etc. I've held vomit bags for patients, washed my...

  17. BSN rant/inquire

    Wrench Party replied to mw1179's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It's a pain in the tookus, but just consider those classes to be easy As for your GPA. I took classes like nutrition and psych online. We had online busywork, discussion boards, and some short papers....

  18. My sisters wedding is when I'm in my 1st year of nursing school?

    Wrench Party replied to ateka's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Although I somewhat feel we're all getting trolled... Congratulations, you'll be an adult soon! Even in college, you will be responsible for your own learning and the direction your life takes. Your...

  19. Do you get sick alot working as a nurse?

    Wrench Party replied to Healthcare102's topic in General Nursing

    My vote is it's increased my immune response. I rarely got sick before, now I don't even get struck down by the occasional cold. Food poisoning will get me about once a year,

  20. Prestige in Employment

    Wrench Party replied to InfantryVet2014's topic in General Nursing

    Was asked once for my very first interview, besides that, they were more interested in my experience and ability to learn the new job. I went for my BSN and that has helped me more than the name of...

  21. do you wash your hair every day?

    Wrench Party replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wash nearly every day with a natural tea tree shampoo- I only condition my ends every few days or if I've been rough on it- lots of outside time in the wind, working out, pool time. Once I figured...

  22. I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    Wrench Party replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    Welcome to nursing school, my dear! Now is not the time to be an individual- no artificially colored hair, no outlandish nail polish, no visible tattoos, stud earrings, neat clothing, polished shoes....

  23. Loans and job

    Wrench Party replied to mgandy87's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure why this hasn't been mentioned before. Can you pick up an agency job in addition to your full time? You'll probably get paid more per hour since your benefits are coming from your main...

  24. Becoming a Working Nurse Mom

    Wrench Party replied to NatalieBridges's topic in General Nursing

    Do you remember the old adage? "God laughs when you make plans." :) Just take to heart that life rarely works out the way it's expected. You can still achieve your bucket list of dreams, but they may...

  25. Nurses, how do you keep track of your schedule

    Wrench Party replied to kelseykelsey4's topic in Nursing Career

    I had Google calendar in school, but I favor paper planners now. I can write crap down from my