Stormyskier

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1. Scrub caps

   Stormyskier replied to jessterns's topic in Operating Room

   We now have to wear the bouffant cap over our linen hats. To me it is no big deal, as you can see through the bouffant hat to see my personal

2. How do you respond to rude patients?

   Stormyskier replied to MILOBRI's topic in Emergency

   I find that some pt's do think it says "Hilton". I agree with poster schookimz, letting the pt know that the doctor is saving a life, is NOT an intimidating tact. Just reminding the pt know that they...

3. Can nurses refuse to perform/assist circumcisions and abortions?

   Stormyskier replied to crunchymama91's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   When I was working out in Ca. 10 years ago, if your belief was not to be in abortions or TAB you just asked to switch. It was not a big deal but that was 10 years

4. Am I Too Old?

   Stormyskier replied to rdl48's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I will graduate with my ASN at 49 and my BSN at 50-51. It has always been my goal but I raised my children first. I don't care what age I end up being, it is my dream goal. Who cares what age you are...

5. Have you ever had an accident driving to work in a snow storm?

   Stormyskier replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

   I am a nurse and my job is taking care of others, no matter what. I have staying in hospitals during storms and went in during storms because I was scheduled. I chose this career and all that comes...

6. It finally happened to me..

   Stormyskier replied to Nurseamanda00's topic in Nurses Rock

   Like other have said in previous posts, never underestimate the power of touch!!!!! It is very important!!!

7. Any final year students finishing this year?

   Stormyskier replied to brainsandbeauty's topic in General Students

   Congrats!!! I am in my last semester and graduate in May!!! I started taking my pre-req's 1 class at a time back in 2000. I became a Surgical Technician back in 1987 so it had been a while since I had...

8. Am I doing the right thing? New nurse getting butt kicked

   Stormyskier replied to j_tay1981's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I haven't finished school yet, I graduate in May 2013. I have friends who graduated last year and are just coming off orientation and are having the same problem with gastric upset and dread. I have...

9. I think I'm done with nursing.

   Stormyskier replied to MBrickle's topic in General Nursing

   I spent 20+ years as a Surgical Tech and finally got up the nerve to go back to Nursing School. While in Nursing school had a motorcycle accident that resulted in a bad fx to my ankle. I recovered and...

10. Any older students??

    Stormyskier replied to KristinaW's topic in General Students

    I started in my 30's taking one class at a time because I was full-time mom and worked full-time. I graduate this year at 47 with my ASN and will be working on my BSN right away. I was a Surgical...

11. I cannot believe a nurse did this......

    Stormyskier replied to shellybsn's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like the nurse was just trying to be nice to your kids and this is what happens, you want to report her to the BON?!? I say

12. Win CASH! Christmas Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    Stormyskier replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    "I know I am small. I AM AN

13. Is this cheating?

    Stormyskier replied to antrara's topic in Nursing Career

    At my school, if we even "discuss" the questions among a group of us students, it is academic dishonesty! Some students may have not taken the test yet or were absent. The policy states, "Any...

14. Dear Nursing Students/Orientees: A Love Note from the Preceptor from Hell

    Stormyskier replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Students

    Thank you Cheesepotato, awesome post!!! I WANT a preceptor JUST LIKE THIS!!!! I am going to graduating in May and you are just what I love in a preceptor. In nursing school I have gotten a few...