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  1. Rant

    msygrnbw replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that the statement you provided about colace is not appropriate for anyone other than possibly a young peds patient, but I do not disagree with explaining medication intended effects and/or...

  2. Driving me crazy!

    msygrnbw replied to I♥Scrubs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would just keep on doing what you have been. It sounds like they have all just fallen into the routine of ignoring the policy and procedures in place. Eventually if you keep reminding them they will...

  3. Disillusioned, stressed, regretting nursing?

    msygrnbw replied to msygrnbw's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah, for quite a while now I have known that bedside is not my final goal, but I'm trying to put my time in so that I can have the experience to go elsewhere. I'm just trying to keep in mind that I...

  4. Other Side of the "Clinicals" Coin

    msygrnbw replied to krisiepoo's topic in General Students

    Is it really a rule that you can't answer the call light and let the appropriate staff member know what the patient needs? Often our patients will call because they can't reach something, they want...

  5. Other Side of the "Clinicals" Coin

    msygrnbw replied to krisiepoo's topic in General Students

    It is SO different when you're on the other side. As a student I felt like I annoyed the nurses, but now I understand WHY! I agree with so many things you have said, and I wish I had heeded them...

  6. Job offer rescinded? What did I do wrong?

    msygrnbw replied to Pandora6212's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm sorry they left you hanging like that. They should have at least followed up with you to let you know it wasn't a good fit. I haven't had this happen, but I wonder if for some reason your...

  7. Transportation Safety Question

    msygrnbw replied to fitzfan82's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have seen many a transporter use a disposable tourniquet to attach the iv pole to the end of the bed that they are pushing. It seems to work pretty well and they hold up

  8. April 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    msygrnbw replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    How many mls of sauce comes on

  9. So exams are here and ive got a couple questions can anybody help me answer them ?!

    msygrnbw replied to Rebeccaanngrace's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    These both look like things you could look up on google. But I will answer at least part of it, when you make any error, what would you do? First and foremost - How can you help the patient? Is it a...

  10. 265 questions, what to do next?

    msygrnbw replied to feofeo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good pop-up worked for me. What do you do...You keep your head up, get busy for a few days til you can get results and you positive self talk! I had two classmates who both got all the questions and...

  11. I cried in front of my instructor!?

    msygrnbw replied to AllyMichelle's topic in General Students

    I haven't cried in front of a clinical instructor, but I have cried in front of classmates and on the phone to classmates and in front of customers (at an old job). It is a normal release of emotion,...

  12. Is it really that bad?

    msygrnbw replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in General Students

    I won't lie, I cried a number of times before clinical. Now that I have graduated and am precepting (which you think would be MORE stressful) I have found that it was a lack of structure that stressed...

  13. Did you get to choose your Clinicals site/schedule?

    msygrnbw replied to Stacilator's topic in General Students

    We had no say in our clinical placement/schedule until our last semester, which was kind of silly. I liked not having a choice, but I was a full time student and chose my work schedule around school,...

  14. "Saunameters"

    msygrnbw replied to Pachinko's topic in General Nursing

    I had an instructor who pronounced it Saunt-ih-meters and it drove me crazy. I never understood it either! I still call it sent-uh-meters, but that's what everyone I have ever known other than her has...

  15. Can nurses have artifical nails?

    msygrnbw replied to MissMiniPink's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    No, they harbor bacteria. And nail polish depends on the facility, but for the benefit of your patients it may be better to avoid it (cracks or chipping may harbor bacteria as well). Per my facility's...

  16. Am I doing something wrong?

    msygrnbw replied to x19amanda's topic in Psychiatric

    I am not sure about this particular injection, but I learned you use the Z track method for IM and do not pinch the skin. Pinching the skin in an SQ shot helps make sure you are not going into the...

  17. Did you feel 100% ready??!!

    msygrnbw replied to LegsMcgeeRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No, I did not feel ready. None of my classmates felt ready either. We all passed =) I don't think many people feel truly ready going into an exam like this, but you just have to trust yourself. You...

  18. Passed my NCLEX today!!!

    msygrnbw replied to pnkgirl25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Woohoo!!

  19. ATI NCLEX predictor

    msygrnbw replied to RunBabyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got a 90 something on the NCLEX ATI predictor and passed my NCLEX first time. I was not a big fan of ATI though. I liked Kaplan tests and Q bank better and thought it prepared me

  20. New Grad, New Mom, & ICU Offer?

    msygrnbw replied to cp2012's topic in Nursing Career

    If you can afford to not work right now, I think you should appreciate the ability to take that time with your child. However, I do not think that isn't something that can go along with working. I'm...

  21. Is getting a NA before graduation worth it for me?

    msygrnbw replied to mevsmom's topic in Nursing Career

    I would probably look for a paid internship instead if they are available in your area. Most managers are not looking for someone looking for a year or less of experience. That being said, I worked...

  22. Smokers need not apply?

    msygrnbw replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have mixed feelings about this. I have a glass of red wine once in a while and wouldn't appreciate if someone told me not to, but then again, I HATE that our campus is non smoking and I find nurses...

  23. Holy smokes! How time flies!

    msygrnbw replied to MizMaverick's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is a great post! I'm glad that you're doing so well. Years seem long when you're looking at getting in school, but looking back, they really fly! By the time you turn around you'll already be...

  24. Test taking tips.

    msygrnbw replied to ZinnyNurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am copying this from another response I posted because I'm lazy and don't feel like typing it out again but: - Using powerpoints as a guide, not as my only study material. Most major subjects go...

  25. Are all nurses overworked and underpaid?

    msygrnbw replied to bluebird2010's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you might have your anger misdirecteda little. I don't think it has to do with the field being dominated by women, I think staffing ratios and whatnot are high because of a number of factors,...