buytheshoes11 MSN, RN

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    Select all that apply...??

    buytheshoes11 replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior College

    Ah, these were the bane of my existence in nursing school. Then when I took the NCLEX I almost died when about half of my questions were SATA. In the end though, the fact that we practiced with SATA...
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    What if we had to tell the real truth when asked about our weaknesses?

    buytheshoes11 replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    I have used the delegating example in an interview. This was the most constructive (but true) thing I could come up with for a
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    I got fired today, how will that affect my chances?

    buytheshoes11 replied to Nurseadam's topic in General Nursing

    Always be honest with potential employers and try to network as much as you can. It may be tough to find something else right now - but don't give
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    The Faces Behind the Scene at allnurses.com!

    buytheshoes11 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    It's nice to put names and personalities together. Thank
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    Bed alarms don't work and won't reduce patient falls

    buytheshoes11 replied to herring_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We switched from the physical alarm unit that is on the patient's bed (usually the strip) to beds that have the alarms built in with three different sensitivities. These are so much better, in my...
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    Bedside report

    buytheshoes11 replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    We have private rooms on my floor, but I always do report outside of the room before going in with the AM nurse. If the patient is awake I like to say bye and introduce the on-coming nurse, and to ask...
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    1st Job Interview ...Discouraged

    buytheshoes11 replied to thisdoll's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm sorry to hear about this, and I hope you interview for another great position soon! A good thing about this situation is that you can take your interview experience and use it as a learning...
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    Infected Needlestick

    buytheshoes11 replied to blessedRN29's topic in General Nursing

    I will certainly keep you in my prayers. It is very, very rare to contract anything from one stick though. I've looked up stats regarding this after my own
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    What is the environment like at your workplace? Do you like your co-workers?

    buytheshoes11 replied to KayyyT's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My coworkers are amazing. We can chat not only about work things but our personal lives as well (within reason, of course). I like how we are from different backgrounds, ages, and levels of work...
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    CNAs no longer doing vitals on our floor

    buytheshoes11 replied to new_grad_RN's topic in General Nursing

    At the M/S floor where I work the nurses obtain their own vitals. It's usually done with the physical assessments and as needed (before BP meds, changes in condition, etc.). I don't mind doing this,...
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    NCLEX Books - Which one worked for you?

    buytheshoes11 replied to TheAmazingMrsA's topic in General Students

    I used Kaplan for their NCLEX test taking tips and NCLEX-RN Q&A's Made Incredibly Easy because it was just questions and answers on any nursing topic that you could be tested on. These are...
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    Do nurses have a responsibility to keep their Facebook professional?

    buytheshoes11 replied to Bortaz's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My account is private but I still don't risk posting ridiculous things on my account. I like Facebook for keeping in touch with friends. Some things are better left to phone conversations and...
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    Is it "5 rights" or "6 rights"?

    buytheshoes11 replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In school I was taught about the standard five, but where I work now we include "documentation" as well. It varies depending on your school/teachers and your work place. But always remember to check...
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    Really sad :(

    buytheshoes11 replied to NOLAmommy3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Since your hospital has the option of changing units after those six months, I would try and stay on your floor for that experience. Trust me, six months will fly by. I stayed in LTC/SNF nursing for...
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    Misogyny in Nursing

    buytheshoes11 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe this is silly, but I don't think society in general will start to value women more until we start treating ourselves better. Just my two
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    stupid errors with no known harm/want to quit

    buytheshoes11 replied to luellamae's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think that it is important to learn from our mistakes, when they do happen. No one is perfect and there is always chance for a human error. I won't say to stop feeling bad, because I know that most...
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    Fifty-four and I start school on Monday

    buytheshoes11 replied to cindyjo's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations and best of luck! My mom was in her fifties when she started nursing school - she recently graduated and is now working at a nice hospital near where she and my dad live. It is truly...
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    Nerves are shot, Took NCLEX Stopped at 85

    buytheshoes11 replied to nowdistracted's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the PVT about 4 hours after taking the test (then several times after that initial time, haha!) and it wouldn't let me register. Everyone that I have talked to that has done the trick has never...
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    Work in LTC ? - Does this nurse to patient ratio sound right ?

    buytheshoes11 replied to RN-UMB's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is typical for most facilities. When I worked NOCs I had anywhere from 35 - 45 residents. It is manageable though! You'll come up with a system that works for
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    What exactly is so bad about LTC??

    buytheshoes11 replied to MaybeaNurse7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I truly disliked management where I worked. It was so disorganized, we had absolutely no support, and we would be constantly threatened (i.e. "I'm turning you in to the State", "Why did you become a...
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    Washing those scrubs?

    buytheshoes11 replied to johnny depp23's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wash after each shift. I feel gross when I come home, haha! I bought a new pair this past week, to celebrate a new job.
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    You look too young to be a nurse

    buytheshoes11 replied to SwansonRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I get this a lot as well...I know I look young but that's okay! I tell people that I plan on aging well, like a fine
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    Ever get the urge to release a horde of flying monkeys?

    buytheshoes11 replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    May I borrow your pack of
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    State is coming, random medication questions

    buytheshoes11 replied to WorkinMama's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know in our facility, for PEG meds you must crush each one (if the med is crushable, of course) and mix it with water with a water flush in between each medication. No "cocktails" are allowed per...
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    There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    buytheshoes11 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    Congrats on your weight loss! :yelclap: Don't let anyone bring you down. There are plenty of overweight and obese doctors too. My mom used to work for a highly obese