Madras

Madras

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  1. Sanford Brown Nursing Graduates?

    Madras replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in New York Nursing

    From what I've heard the first class graduated this past fall. I did have a patient who went through the program. She was a PN, but wasn't doing a bridge. But only took her a year to get through the...

  2. Night shift and networking

    Madras replied to jaratarRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with The Commuter. I work weekend warrior nights. I don't see anyone except other weekend warriors. We're a great little team. I haven't seen my manager or the even higher ups in at least six...

  3. NSLIJ Pediatric ICU Fellowship 2014

    Madras replied to rellman's topic in New York Nursing

    They usually hire for the fellowships pretty quickly. Just relax and keep your phone volume turned up. Also if your not familiar with performance based questions get familiar with them. I wouldn't be...

  4. Nursing Hunger Games

    Madras replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm picturing start of shift. Stage is set, nurses in their places, sound goes off! BAM everyone run towards the cornucopia for the needed supplies, but wait there's scraping and fighting for the best...

  5. Things you'd like to say to....

    Madras replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

    The box of tissues is to your left, we knew you were coming

  6. Things you'd like to say to....

    Madras replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

    Well of course you were arrested for blowing a .16 while also having oxycodone in a ZIPLOCK baggy in your purse. This just reeks innocence to the police! No I won't call in the five day supply for...

  7. Things you'd like to say to....

    Madras replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

    Haha I went to high school with one. Lets just say she was...............

  8. BG- 74, would you give or held insulin?

    Madras replied to Hope2017's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I always use PacMan! He likes to eat big numbers. Still works 20 years after learning

  9. How to be excused from clinicals

    Madras replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Students

    Lol I can deal with anything that comes through the OR on a typical Friday night...... but man the first time I ever smelled C-Diff was my first semester clinicals, I was a

  10. Is this typical of a nursing school? Arbitrary failings, and discrimination

    Madras replied to Capp's topic in General Students

    Yes llg, I recall your post. I thought it was very valid and appropriate to the conversation and question. I was actually quite surprised when OP totally dismissed you, I really thought that was the...

  11. Is this typical of a nursing school? Arbitrary failings, and discrimination

    Madras replied to Capp's topic in General Students

    But I guess the original question of "Is this common" can't really be answered. most of us have been to only one nursing school so we only have our own experiences and opinions to contribute. and of...

  12. Is this typical of a nursing school? Arbitrary failings, and discrimination

    Madras replied to Capp's topic in General Students

    Hey morte. I do feel that personal attacks can be quite subjective. Especially here on AN. But the OP also feels I personally attacked him in my first post which I didn't nor did I intend to. But I...

  13. Is this typical of a nursing school? Arbitrary failings, and discrimination

    Madras replied to Capp's topic in General Students

    Perception is 9/10 of the law! Or is it possession. Haha

  14. Gotta work on my nurse face

    Madras replied to Malorymug's topic in General Students

    Lol!! I always ask my students, "Do you play poker?" its the same

  15. Is this typical of a nursing school? Arbitrary failings, and discrimination

    Madras replied to Capp's topic in General Students

    Ahhh here we go. ^this, Capp, would be considered both passive aggressive and a personal attack. Sheesh say what you really wanted to say why don't you. What does my post say about me, really? (That...

  16. Is this typical of a nursing school? Arbitrary failings, and discrimination

    Madras replied to Capp's topic in General Students

    Actually I am not "pretending it is about one situation", precisely why I asked for more information or other events that you state happened along the way. But we're not talking about you, right? So...

  17. Is this typical of a nursing school? Arbitrary failings, and discrimination

    Madras replied to Capp's topic in General Students

    Ok so you want us all to say yes poor thing you were wrongly dropped from your program. Your instructor is the big bad wolf out to get you because your a guy/black/blue/orange or whatever else your...

  18. BG- 74, would you give or held insulin?

    Madras replied to Hope2017's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Agreed. BG of 74 looks NOTHING like BG >140 maybe OP made a

  19. Student nurse/patient relationship boundaries

    Madras replied to maria00's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    While its apparent you mean well the best thing to do in nursing is remain professional. It is hard to learn the techniques but there is a certain point in your conversations with this patient where...

  20. Weather Policy

    Madras replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    I so could've written this post, my first single mom crud car was a Saturn SC1 3 door thang. I made that baby run in this Northeast

  21. Weather Policy

    Madras replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    Ahhh I get home from an 18 hour snowy shift to this gem of a thread that reeks of familiarity! Didn't we talk about this the first snow of the season ....

  22. Calling all nurses: Enough with the high-velocity urination contest!

    Madras replied to CheesePotato's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ohhhhh I really hope the snickers pie!!!

  23. Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    Madras replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

  24. Accidentally brought home a medication!

    Madras replied to finallyaFLRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Call them and bring it back. And Adderall is a schedule

  25. Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    Madras replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard that if you feed them enough they will EXPLODE!!! I'm somewhat