n.igmatic1

n.igmatic1

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  1. COB rollcall

    n.igmatic1 replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    I like that! Can I be a BIT too? Of course some people who know me would add 'CH' to the

  2. This week, I have learned... (8/8)

    n.igmatic1 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    1.That I love sitting with a patient, holding their hand as I explain pre-op prep, what will happen day of the surgery and then what happens afterward, answering questions they have regarding the...

  3. Second degree and nursing

    n.igmatic1 replied to WCSU1987's topic in General Students

    I would like this ten gazillion times if I were

  4. Overweight

    n.igmatic1 replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    A couple of years ago I had a hysterectomy and right oophorectomy. Lefty is still kicking out estrogen, so I haven't gone into menopause (yet). Since then, I have been steadily gaining weight, and...

  5. Finally got into the OR

    n.igmatic1 replied to desertstar6's topic in Operating Room

    I just received an offer to join the OR and I am beyond thrilled! I have been working on a step down unit for almost 7 months, and though I know there is much to learn about nursing care on the floor...

  6. This week, I have learned..... (8/1)

    n.igmatic1 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!!!!

  7. This week, I have learned..... (8/1)

    n.igmatic1 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I guess this could go into the upcoming "What I learned", but I am too darned excited! I got an offer for the OR position for which I interviewed last week!!

  8. This week, I have learned..... (8/1)

    n.igmatic1 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    This is more along the lines of "What my son learned this week": That sending a txt that says, "Hey Momma, the lawnmower is out of gas, and there is no gas in the gas can, so I didn't cut the back...

  9. Tattoos!

    n.igmatic1 replied to mmbucklerky's topic in General Students

    I love my 2 tattoos, and they are easily covered by my scrubs. People are surprised when they learn I have ink. I guess I still give off the good little catholic girl vibe.

  10. 9 Tips for New Operating Room Nurses

    n.igmatic1 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you for the tips Rose_Queen! I hope to be using them

  11. This week, I learned.... (7/25)

    n.igmatic1 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    So do soldiers returning from deployment in the Middle East. We picked my brother up from base, and stupidly had the A/C on in the car as it is summertime in the deep South. He kept turning it off...

  12. This week, I learned.... (7/25)

    n.igmatic1 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    That I had (what felt to me) a very good interview for a periop RN position. Oh I hope, I hope, I hope!! And Farawyn, though I am not there yet, I understand the thought of having your Big Boy go off...

  13. Poll: Nurse and law enforcement couples

    n.igmatic1 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I have family members that are LEOs. At the moment, I don't have a SO, but I have recently gone on a couple of dates. Would that make him an insignificant

  14. This week, I learned (7/18).....

    n.igmatic1 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    That I missed my kiddo lots and lots while he was away, and that in 2 years when he graduates high school I am really gonna be a

  15. days off- a rant

    n.igmatic1 replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Nursing

    I just had this happen to me today. I rarely answer the phone if it shows the exchange belonging to my workplace unless it is my scheduled day to work. No guilt, no shame. My time is my time to...

  16. What I learned this week (7/11/15)

    n.igmatic1 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    That working 3; off 2; working 3; off 2; working 3; off 2... freakin' sucks. I am eagerly anticipating my 8 day stretch off-- in 2 more

  17. I give in, I'm a COB

    n.igmatic1 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Though I am admittedly a new nurse, I have nothing but respect for the nurses and techs who have been doing their jobs much longer than I have. I actively seek their suggestions and advice. The...

  18. I give in, I'm a COB

    n.igmatic1 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I may have only 6 months experience working on the floor, but I already feel a little crisp around the edges. This is a second career for me, and I was raised by a nurse and a toxicologist, so an...

  19. Jefferson State Community College Fall 2015 Applicants

    n.igmatic1 replied to tara1986's topic in Alabama Nursing

    If you are N/W, don't get BLS until you get closer to 2nd semester. You won't do clinicals 1st semester. Again,this is only for n/w

  20. Another Case Study For Your Learning Pleasure

    n.igmatic1 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    This was fantastic! Thanks Blondie. I am a new nurse and the recent case studies that have been presented really make me realize to not take things at face value, and to try to look at the whole. You...

  21. Nurses, how do you view your job?

    n.igmatic1 replied to 8*P23J's topic in General Nursing

    Every person on this board chose their profession for a reason. Whether it was a calling or out of practicality, that impetus was right for them. The various reasons do not make one right or wrong....

  22. Jefferson State Community College Fall 2015 Applicants

    n.igmatic1 replied to tara1986's topic in Alabama Nursing

    @feeneishia, look at the codes you bought as additional study resourses. Ergo, not a waste! Good luck, and God

  23. How do you leave it at work?

    n.igmatic1 replied to Newbie_RN17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I sometimes wish I had some of the idealism some of the newer nurses have. I technically am a new nurse too, but this is a second career for me, and my mom is a nurse. I say that I feel like I grew...

  24. Jefferson State Community College Fall 2015 Applicants

    n.igmatic1 replied to tara1986's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I can only speak for the N/W program, but I bought all of my books from Amazon, through student Prime. All my books were fine. We didn't have to use the codes. And amazon was a better deal....

  25. What I learned this week (6/27)...

    n.igmatic1 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    That my teenager would rather eat an entire sleeve of saltines topped with peanut butter than-Heaven forbid- actually cook himself dinner. But, he was willing to bake caramel turtle brownies. At least...