One of the nurses on our unit inserts the lubricant directly into the meatus then inserts the catheter. We have had males who have had a previous foley say that lubricant directly was more comfortable...
I work 3 12's in a row on nights and this is how I do it...Day of 1st shift I go about my normal business and try to nap around 3 and wake up at 5:15 to get ready. I always sleep late (10 or 11ish...
Yes! There are a lot of RN's in my hospital with their ADN. I do remember management saying that by 2016 they would like to be 80% BSN and 20% ADN. Just remember that having a BSN gives you a little...
I am so nervous you guys! I was literally the first set of interviews to go through so I feel like I have been waiting a long, long time. In regards to a second interview with someone from the nursing...
Yes I interviewed in April! The LATEST that the letters will be sent on is June 15th, which is Saturday. The anticipation is literally killing me. I can't focus on anything else. Please let me know...
I think if it is happening consistently, then maybe you should print out the comments made and slip them to your NM. With that being said, almost all of us have made a comment on AN about "What's the...
I have Hashimoto's as well! Never had an issue with my weight until I started taking my synthyroid. Since I felt better, I was able to finally eat again. Now I've gone from around 125 to 150 and that...
I start in August as well and need to lose a good 20 lbs then I will be happy. It is SO hard though. I love food so much and hate exercise. I already work in the ICU so I'm on my feet for 3 12's in a...
Your not alone! ThoughI don't have any children and I am 22 currently. I am just finishing my pre reqs (in stats, a humanities class, and then one just for extra credit hours). I'm HOPING to be...
I think what you said is perfectly ok! Very rarely but occasionally I get a patient who will just lay there cussing up a storm. I quickly remind them that this is a hospital, not a bar and that there...
Gosh this thread read my mind! Some of the nurses on my floor are just plain depressing or nasty. I can't stand the way they interact with patients let alone coworkers. I have adopted the policy to go...
Alright guys...I've tried wearing these darn socks but they make my legs sweat like crazy!!! Are they really worth it as far as keeping spider veins away and keeping leg/foot soreness to a minimum? I...
DenRoll4, I will let you know how it goes. I go in TODAY in about 2 hours. I am so nervous. I have also heard that the interview and essay are a huge part of the process so I am hoping that's true. I...