Wrench Party

Wrench Party

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  1. I want to work as a cna but im terrified of contagious diseases

    Wrench Party replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Realistically, with standard precautions and good hygiene (handwashing + alcohol sanitizer), you're highly likely not to catch anything from LTC residents. Assuming you have a healthy immune system,...

  2. Constant Vein Blowing?

    Wrench Party replied to JVoEDrn's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm...I would think the risk of continuously starting IVs in someone (infiltration, infection, blown veins for when he does have an emergency) would far outweigh the potential benefits to this...

  3. latex allergy holding me back

    Wrench Party replied to horse_des's topic in General Nursing

    What? You can wear nitrile gloves or those PVC-type gloves and should be fine. I worked with 2 co-workers who had latex allergies and did this. As long as they had the gloves on they seemed to be...

  4. Ideas on ways to stay busy during your job search

    Wrench Party replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm going in on Monday to a local clinic to volunteer under an NP, and I'm going to be giving flu shots when that season starts. Any experience is good experience, and at least if I'm not learning on...

  5. Why the heck do I have to be assertive???

    Wrench Party replied to JaRoJoCT's topic in General Students

    Remember that "assertive" does not mean necessarily mean "aggressive". I was as assertive as I needed to be in nursing school, and when confronted by a clinical instructor and several classmates for...

  6. Extremely Overweight Nurses

    Wrench Party replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Nursing Career

    Dang, I wish we had a smiley face eating popcorn on AN, because this thread seriously needs

  7. Is The PVT still working as of june 2013???

    Wrench Party replied to Nikkiaurelie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yep. Test July 2nd, results say pass on the 4th, license active on the

  8. Failed NCLEX 6 times :(

    Wrench Party replied to MyiaKelli's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hurst Live Review and PrepU, check those out. My school d/c'd ATI because students weren't doing well with that

  9. Passed with 75 questions, how my nursing class did it

    Wrench Party posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So I've been hearing great news from my BSN classmates about their NCLEX results. All of us so far are passing on 75-100 questions! Here's how they prepared us: 1) Made us do PrepU with all topics in...

  10. Anyone get 75 questions and good pop up fail?

    Wrench Party replied to Jayden8139's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it today and it cut off after 75. Had like half SATA questions, and lots of priority and delegation. Did the PVT and got the 'good pop up', so hoping I

  11. Duke New Grad / SNIP 2013

    Wrench Party replied to ExploreDreamDiscover's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Got an interview at Duke Main on their cardiac stepdown unit. That was my preceptorship at DRH, so I'm pretty pumped about it. Anyone else in this upcoming round next

  12. Ortho, Adult Surgical or Rehab (stroke/TBI)?

    Wrench Party posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi all, I have the option of interviewing on one of these units for a new grad program. Where would I gain the most useful experience? I'd eventually like to work in critical

  13. Cry for help: I don't think I can do this.

    Wrench Party replied to -MissTake-'s topic in General Students

    Mclennan's totally got it: hang in there, girl! I just graduated from a BSN program as well, and spent most of this school year feeling like a blubbering, burned out failure from the sleep...

  14. nursing clinicals and glorified cna work

    Wrench Party replied to kkanady's topic in General Students

    I turn patient care into a detective game in my head and use it as an opportunity to gather as much information as possible. Doing a bed bath? Skin integrity, circulatory and possible incontinence...

  15. Tips for Surviving the 1st Semester of Nursing School

    Wrench Party replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    My reflective advice ( I graduate tomorrow): 1) Coffeecoffeecoffee. My travel mug was my security blanket and my best friend. 2) Figure out a study method that works for you. I used the companion...

  16. why do good students get beaten down in nursing school

    Wrench Party replied to kvyates's topic in General Students

    I had a 4.0 average until I started clinicals, and then the lack of sleep, coursework, and the rest of nursing school 'reality' struck. I found myself busting my butt for Bs and Cs and don't regret...

  17. Inability to make a decision..is this what depression and anxiety do?

    Wrench Party replied to Marshall1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'd stay where you are, based purely on the practical cons stated: the time spent driving and the lack of significant pay increase would deter me from taking the new job. And boring isn't always a...

  18. What do you like about being a research nurse?

    Wrench Party replied to AwayWeGo's topic in Research

    I've decided I'm going into research nursing, (I like bedside, but I don't feel 'wired' for it). I hope it shouldn't be too difficult in my area as a new grad with research experience. Thanks for all...

  19. Super Obese

    Wrench Party replied to anotherone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Grumble. I can empathize with the mental disorders that cause obesity, and how much it must suck to be that obese. However, my empathy starts to go out the window when it's my back and knees that end...

  20. Duke New Grad / SNIP 2013

    Wrench Party replied to ExploreDreamDiscover's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Medicine Track. Still...haven't heard anything. The search

  21. Duke New Grad / SNIP 2013

    Wrench Party replied to ExploreDreamDiscover's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I haven't heard back from the unit manager, HR, or anybody since the interview. Not even a generic email saying 'sorry, we went with better applicants'. Did you hear by phone or by email? Aghhhh! In...

  22. End of clinical presents

    Wrench Party replied to paratroopa's topic in General Students

    We've done different things- we've bought breakfast for the floor, cooked them breakfast, bought a gift basket for the instructor, flowers, cards, houseplants, etc. The objective is to demonstrate...

  23. Sexual Orientation Question

    Wrench Party replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can think of a few. LGBTQ adolescents and young people are more at risk for depression, homelessness, bullying and suicide due to the problems associated with being closeted, family kicking them...

  24. Duke New Grad / SNIP 2013

    Wrench Party replied to ExploreDreamDiscover's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Anyone hear back from their interview? At least point I'm just like, ​I need to

  25. Nursing School Patient Loads

    Wrench Party replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Last semester here in a BSN program. In my practicum, our patient assignments depend on our units and how the preceptor wants to shape the experience. I started off with 1 patient at the beginning...