AmyRN303 BSN, RN

RadioJenn, do we work at the same hospital? That sounds very familiar, unfortunately. I'd honestly push the case as far as you could. No one has the right to treat anyone that way. It sounds as though his behavior continues because it goes unchalleng...

No, no, no. Women are not "happy to let it all out". People who are sick bypass the modesty issue because they are used to providers of all genders displaying professionalism, even in awkward or discreet procedures. This is getting beyond weird.

Nursing school is demanding, yes. Like some of the others have said, it's nothing compared to your first year on the job. I was a single mom of four during nursing school, and everything still got done, and my gpa was a 3.8. Easy? No, but totally doa...

Sometimes the most technically "easy" patient is actually the most "share the love with others" patient, as Ixchel said. I've often had that situation happen. I don't think there's any standardization possible, though I agree that sometimes, you need...

Many hospitals here have training/skills labs which have hours available....don't know if this is a possibility for you, but it's a great resource.

Mine as well...just shows how common the problem is!

You may have to resize or reformat your proof of nursing photo. I did mine on mobile, tapped "page back" and re-entered my .jpeg and it went through!

Sometimes you'll get a little fibrin flap on the end of the lumen....kind of flaps over on one side so you can flush, but when you go to draw back, it occludes the lumen so you get no return. Try vigorously pumping the flush, maybe a few if fluid sta...

We do too, though there are rumors of mandated uniforms. I've yet to see a patient misidentify their nurse/NA/RT...as we are part of the critical care line, we float to several other critical care floors, and get to know who's who there too. I find m...

I think I want one....practical question: does the clasp stretch out over time? I lost my Fitbit early in my orientation because the clasp (which looks similar to the apple watch) stretched out and it must have fallen off my wrist unnoticed. I think ...

Any gentleman with white hair and a beard= Santa guy. I've had a few Santa guys. I often refer to patients "buying themselves xyz", as in, "Santa guy freaked out, ripped off all his leads, and ran down the hallway naked. He bought himself some haldol...

I'm still a little curious as to how you've experienced several preceptors in a few weeks' time, but I'll bite on your initial question: sometimes what initially seems criticism or negativity may not, in fact, be criticism or negativity. Without spec...

And I usually hit 11k during a shift. Usually a couple of transfers, couple of walks down for diagnostics.

I have a walkingspree inspire, comes with a wristband and a clip, about $40 if I remember correctly. I got it right after my Fitbit fell off my wrist, never to be seen again. I prefer the clip, and often I just leave it in my pocket. The band is like...

I was hoping it was "lion". :) Be careful about getting in over your head as far as loans. It can be done, but be careful about the rates and the amount borrowed over time. I had to borrow some additional funds while going to school, but you don't wa...

*****standing up, applauding*****

You are, though you say you don't feel like one. Is that because it's still so new? There are so many different capacities for nurses....even big male alpha murses :) you'll find your niche!

You can expect to see anything, and everything! It sounds simplistic, but you really will have the opportunity to see a wide variety of problems (which makes those review of systems cramming you may have done for NCLEX very much worth it). We see a l...

Always remember your rights of medication, and double check. As for lookalike, soundalike meds, this is a great reference. https://www.ismp.org/tools/confuseddrugnames.pdf

Business or business casual, though if you're unsure of what constitutes business casual in the setting, go business. A nice blouse and pants or a suit is always appreciated, even if the position you're applying for necessitates scrubs.

On 8/14, OP asked how easy it was to get into Columbia. Apparently she was accepted quickly, as on 8/27 she states she is a nursing student at Columbia.

Actually, you should have already read the terms of service before posting, so they have corrected you. Coming in here disregarding the established rules is an easy way to have yourself disregarded entirely.

Me too....I'm all about "heloping" people, Nanik.

"Industry"....oh, yeah, you found it I posted several times about the value of all team members, but that "nurse" was a protected title....I think I'm done now. The "heck yeah" replies boggle me.

Sorry, the Show Me your Stethoscope Facebook page.