SaoirseRN

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  1. how are you repaying your student loans?

    SaoirseRN replied to mariesearcy's topic in Canada

    I think there may be some new loan forgiveness programs out there, particularly related to people practicing in under served areas. I would check out the national student loan centre website. As for...

  2. Nursing for dummies

    SaoirseRN replied to SoCal student's topic in Psychiatric

    Start by reading up on medical conditions you encounter regularly (I know you are psych, but people do have physical health concerns even in a psych setting), and also lab work you might see on your...

  3. Cringe worthy follow up Note

    SaoirseRN replied to MrChicagoRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm not sure why caring about proper English makes me a "sheeple". I care about English because it matters to me, not because somebody says I should. Bottom line is written communication is part of...

  4. First Code Pink

    SaoirseRN replied to megan005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We don't have a code pink at all. Our abduction is a code yellow or a code yellow-infant (not a yellow infant!). An infant needing resuscitation would be a code blue just like any other code

  5. Cringe worthy follow up Note

    SaoirseRN replied to MrChicagoRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

  6. Used phone on break during NCLEX test,

    SaoirseRN replied to alex5825's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I do think its kind of horrible of the lady not to at least remind you that you shouldn't touch your phone. Though I don't know if they are allowed to even talk to

  7. Terrrible first day of clincal

    SaoirseRN replied to Zelda21's topic in General Students

    If the nurses on the floor are doing all the care, then you would do everything, including the bathing and linens, toileting, feeding, as well as the more nursing specific tasks (meds, assessments,...

  8. Importance of handwriting?

    SaoirseRN replied to rldubz's topic in General Students

    Is your printing better? My handwriting is horrible and I think a third grader could do a better job. My printing is easier to read, and just generally

  9. Am I an idiot? Should I give up?

    SaoirseRN replied to mialander's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The trademark of afib is that it is irregularly irregular and your instructor very well could get a different reading. Watching a patient who is monitored and in afib, their heart rate can very...

  10. Need advice?

    SaoirseRN replied to snowwhite2002's topic in General Students

    Honestly, these incidents seem like very minor things and I would be appalled to hear of someone being removed from a program for something so...

  11. Saw a nurse yelling at a patient in ICU

    SaoirseRN replied to inspiredbynavy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    ^^ Well

  12. Nurse Scrubs for Hallowe'en

    SaoirseRN replied to Pink Tulip's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Walmart has scrubs but you can find them in second hand stores. Several coworkers I have buy second hand scrubs all the

  13. Telephone Order or Not??

    SaoirseRN replied to Jennifer_RN2013's topic in General Nursing

    Ask someone to show you the procedure for calling physicians during hours and after hours, as well as explain how your physician on-call set up works. For example, we have an online list of...

  14. RETURNING TO CANADA

    SaoirseRN replied to TNOHAZCA's topic in Canada

    Look up the health authority in the area you are returning to and see what jobs are available online for "public" availability. Even if you take a casual position, you are then eligible to apply for...

  15. Completely enraged!!!

    SaoirseRN replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Students

    I used to work in fast food as a teenager and young adult, and my employers focused greatly on delivering excellent customer service. I believe in basic courtesy and yes, I get irritated when supposed...

  16. recovering from eating disorder... eating at work

    SaoirseRN replied to nurseajrn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think you are on the right track with easy to eat snacks. What about homemade smoothies you can pack full of good things? Also one thing I always bring to work are hard boiled eggs, because they...

  17. Call Bells and IV Pumps

    SaoirseRN replied to avaloncar's topic in General Nursing

  18. Having a procedure done

    SaoirseRN replied to green34's topic in General Students

    The terms of service on this site mean we can't offer any medical advice. Best to discuss your options with your physician. I do wish you good luck with everything

  19. Are we tyrants?

    SaoirseRN replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No, actually, if you actually read what they are saying, THIS is the same. I think you've taken your idea of a "tyrant" and substituted that definition for what is actually being discussed here. I...

  20. Where do YOU sit in class?

    SaoirseRN replied to Caribbean Character's topic in General Students

    When I was a student, I was always a back-of-the-room person. Not because I didn't pay attention, but because I work best when I don't feel like somebody is looking over my

  21. Pre-operative fasting practice die hard!

    SaoirseRN replied to kikisand83's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Our slate is electronic, but it is finalized the night before, so add-ons are not included if they have been added after hours or same-day, and any delays are verbally communicated. The day surgery...

  22. Are we tyrants?

    SaoirseRN replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If my post-op hip replacement patient is having some complications, and I don't feel that it is in their best interest this day to have their full PT treatment, I am going to ask PT not to mobilize my...

  23. What do you say when calling out sick as a nurse?

    SaoirseRN replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Nursing Career

    Around here, we are not obligated to say why we are sick, even if asked (they are not actually allowed to ask) I just say who I am, then, "I'm calling in sick for days tomorrow/nights to

  24. Pre-operative fasting practice die hard!

    SaoirseRN replied to kikisand83's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Most of our scheduled pre-ops start through a different department and I am unsure, but I believe the bigger surgeries are NPO midnight, but are always occupy the earliest three spots for each OR. Day...

  25. Why more men are needed

    SaoirseRN replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think any profession benefits from the presence and perspectives of both men and women, particularly healthcare where we are working so closely with all kinds of people. One of our best GPs has a...