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  1. Indwelling Catheters

    msygrnbw posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is somewhat of a rant, and a discussion. So if I offend, I apologize, and those that get me, I'm glad we can relate. I work on a post-surgical unit where mobility is almost always an issue. And...

  2. Indwelling Catheters

    msygrnbw replied to msygrnbw's topic in General Nursing

    I think I was just ranting a little bit coming off a frustrating shift where I couldn't keep my head on straight running people back and forth to the bathroom. I feel better, just needed to get it out...

  3. SO sick

    msygrnbw replied to RookieRoo's topic in General Students

    Glad you're feeling better...Hope you didn't get all your classmates sick in the process

  4. First Clinical Jitters

    msygrnbw replied to ellaballet's topic in General Students

    You will do it! While in clinical 1) Be early! If assignments are made, look up your patient early as possible! 2) Develop rapport with your nurses. I know it's important to develop with your pt as...

  5. Difficult resident and charged nurse

    msygrnbw replied to mineSgold's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No one said you didn't use clean gloves. We said wearing gloves in the hall creates the appearance that you may not have. If that's the case, just explain it and it won't be a big deal

  6. Indwelling Catheters

    msygrnbw replied to msygrnbw's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I miscommunicated. I didn't mean JUST for my convenience. The pt had a long history of issues, and even night of surgery had no catheter. Difficulty ambulating, but managed, I got them up a...

  7. Difficult resident and charged nurse

    msygrnbw replied to mineSgold's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Honestly, I think you're just being a bit touchy. In our hospital there is a rule not to wear gloves in the hall. She probably just mistook your new gloves for old ones since you were out in the hall....

  8. What reality show do you follow?

    msygrnbw replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I am addicted to the cooking ones, but the only thing they are adding to is my pants line! I have been cooking a bit more though in the past few years, and they help inspire me to try new things, so I...

  9. Proper undergarments under WHITE PANTS

    msygrnbw replied to Purple Lady's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The only thing that comes to mind is that some people aren't the brightest bulbs in the pack. Personally, I would be horrified to realize people could see my underwear. With that said, I think white...

  10. SO sick

    msygrnbw replied to RookieRoo's topic in General Students

    Fever, strep throat, stay home! For the sake of yourself and your classmates. I hate when people come in when they're really sick and then everyone else ends up getting what they had. Once your fever...

  11. What was the path that led you to choose nursing?

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

    I couldn't decide what I wanted to do. I started in psychology, dropped out of university and worked at a dry cleaner for a year, went back to community college and tried computer science and criminal...

  12. Mistakes to avoid in clinicals..

    msygrnbw replied to clarinets's topic in General Students

    - Ask if you can help. Ask anyone, ask everyone! If you are always helping out they will be more likely to bring you in on something interesting. That being said, also do not spend all your time...

  13. PCT to RN

    msygrnbw replied to crossfitnurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was a PCT before RN and so were 3 of the other nurses in my clinical group. All of us were hired for the hospitals we worked for as PCTs. All hired by the floor we worked on. Tips/Tricks It's still...

  14. Should I or shouldn't I

    msygrnbw replied to TryingNotToFreakOut's topic in General Students

    Yes! It's a great way to get some hospital experience, get your foot in the door, and get to see some stuff. The students with PCT jobs in our group were way quicker/progressed faster in clinicals...

  15. How to not be rude AKA how to quiet a patient

    msygrnbw posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a new nurse on orientation the one thing I have really ever enjoyed is getting to connect with my patients. With a 5+ patient load, I realize that this cannot always happen, but I am wondering how...

  16. SICK of BSN Pedestal

    msygrnbw replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Since when is it the nurses acting like they are 'better'? You wanna complain - it's not BSNs that make these goals, it's the facilities. So start saying this to the people actual talking about it -...

  17. Many foreign nurses attempting NCLEX??

    msygrnbw replied to jennemeg1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can do it! I honestly felt like the NCLEX was not even really representative of how I am as a nurse. It focuses in on your weaknesses though - so take the time to see what you're missing questions...

  18. May 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    "Thanks for seeing me on such short notice, I think Dr. Smith managed to walk away with my last

  19. May 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    "I don't know doc, I know my heart is in the right place, but I feel like you've heard this all

  20. May 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    "You're a good listener but you never say

  21. May 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    "You look a bit familiar...Are you sure we haven't met

  22. Uniform Inspection

    msygrnbw replied to saraCOS's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure what other schools do, but we never had any kind of inspection like you describe. I have a number of tattoos (at least 3 visible at times to patients - on the back of my neck, behind my...

  23. Disillusioned, stressed, regretting nursing?

    msygrnbw posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I try and be a pretty optimistic about my life and career, but as I go into the last couple weeks of my orientation as a new nurse I am having trouble keeping up my morale. I know that new nursing...

  24. Paper Topic

    msygrnbw replied to nursinggirl11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Think about all of the ways medication errors can happen - Each medication right is there because it's a place an error could happen. Even when scanning medications errors still happen. Things off the...

  25. PCT position while in nursing school

    msygrnbw replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in General Students

    My PCT hospital position was beyond valuable both in experience and in getting me my first RN job. It was around the same pay I was already making, so it wasn't a step down like it would be for you....