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    Little boy reading

    missmollie replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    My 11 year old wants an iphone for Christmas, which all his friends own and has been strictly forbidden by me. I told him that, and he responded "I'll just buy one when I have a job at 16". "It'll...
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    If the government legalizes marijuana in the US...

    missmollie replied to GlenwoodUSN's topic in General Nursing

    If the government legalizes marijuana in the U.S.... Then my pot stocks are going to go sky high. No pun
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    Night Shift & Eating

    missmollie replied to iheartnursing91's topic in General Nursing

    Everything, I eat everything. Night shift makes me ravenous. Pack a protein and a piece of fruit to get you through that 3:30-4:30 time slot. You don't want to put your body into starvation
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    Very scared, reported to board of nursing, trying to land new employment

    missmollie replied to ILRN23's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you are going through this. Wondering what the complaint was and if anything you did was perceived differently by the patient. Contact your lawyer and I hope everything goes smoothly for...
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    Least "demanding" nursing Jobs?

    missmollie replied to carti's topic in General Students

    Every job as a new grad is going to be difficult, but difficult is a subjective term. I don't believe there is an "easy" job in a hospital setting. Are you going to work day shift or night shift?...
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    Least "demanding" nursing Jobs?

    missmollie replied to carti's topic in General Students

    Alright cowboy, calm down. You're obviously super smart, going into nursing before going into med school. Loans flowing freely, interest rates so good! No. You can't make your own schedule. No....
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    "My doctor told me..."

    missmollie replied to angeloublue22's topic in General Nursing

    Patient: My doctor told me everything would be done for my pain. Me: Yes, you've had your Fiorcet, which is all you can have because you have a head injury and we have to make sure your brain is...
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    What Does A Graduate Nurse Do?

    missmollie replied to Future-NurseRedHeart's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I didn't know that, thanks for sharing. I was a GN for exactly 10 days before I took my NCLEX. My preceptor constantly told me that she was responsible for any mistakes I made, and that it was on...
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    What Does A Graduate Nurse Do?

    missmollie replied to Future-NurseRedHeart's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduate nurse is just a nurse who hasn't gotten her license. Generally speaking, the organization you're working for will give you a set amount of time to sit for your boards. You will have to have...
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    Blew a vein during clinical

    missmollie replied to KitKat2019's topic in General Students

    It's okay not to get the stick. I'm the go-to person on the floor for IVs, and there are times I can't get one. Anytime someone can't get a stick, they've probably blown the vein. I didn't even...
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    "You made a mistake."

    missmollie replied to CharleeFoxtrot's topic in General Nursing

    That'll do, Davey, That'll
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    "You made a mistake."

    missmollie replied to CharleeFoxtrot's topic in General Nursing

    I was expecting a comic for this one Davey! I still have the dream where I forget that I had a patient, and I don't check on them all
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    need advice: new RN with doubts

    missmollie replied to newRN02's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are new and these feelings are common for new nurses. I didn't ever think I would get it, but at the one year mark things started looking better. As for the night shift, that is the shift I work...
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    Best department for CNA 2?

    missmollie replied to chilll92's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think it's great that you are going to work in a hospital, even if you have to get another certification. I work overtime on different floors at a level I university trauma center, and I can break...
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    Best department for CNA 2?

    missmollie replied to chilll92's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So quick google search and there are a handful of states that require a CNA 2 license, which most of the websites stress that a CNA 1 takes orders from a nurse. No mention of a CNA 2 taking orders...
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    Best department for CNA 2?

    missmollie replied to chilll92's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What in the world is a CNA 2? Is it something just for your state, or why are you taking a CNA 2
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    First clinical nightmare

    missmollie replied to Flylik3abr1's topic in General Students

    No one knows everything going into their first clinical. You knew enough to check the respiration and notice a significant change, which is great! The next nurse you are assigned, ask to watch them...
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    Nurses Eat Their Young

    missmollie replied to Dairian's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When I was a green nurse, I thought co-workers were bullying me. I thought the advice they gave was going to lead to the loss of my license. Tonight I asked one of those same co-workers a question...
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    I don't like my unit, what should I do?

    missmollie replied to HKRN18's topic in Nursing Career

    There are a few things you need to do before giving up on this job. First, look at every day as a new opportunity to learn. "I have absolutely no interest in furthering my knowledge on dialysis...
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    Is this a fair holiday schedule

    missmollie replied to sweet sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    We do our holidays in blocks. So Thanksgiving is the day before, the day of, and the day after. All our nurses only work one holiday, some volunteer for two. I work Thanksgiving. I have Christmas...
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    Rant. Questions are killing me!

    missmollie replied to broughden's topic in General Students

    If the question states that you ask about Native American customs or practices, then assume the family is there. Why would you assume the question is asking if you would sit down, call the family or...
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    OB class makes me depressed...

    missmollie replied to erikathered's topic in General Students

    I had a hysterectomy four weeks before my OB class started and I too was surprised at my feelings. I always volunteered to rock any baby, no matter how fussy, and it really helped to provide that kind...
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    Am I overreacting?

    missmollie replied to Jvn11's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can always ask for help from a co-worker, and they can explain how it works on your floor. Also look up policy. If epidurals are allowed, then don't pull it out, ensure the medication is for...
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    I can't do it all (mom rant)

    missmollie posted a topic in General Nursing

    I try to wear many hats as a nurse, as an income provider for my family, and as a mom. I cannot get my son to understand that school is important, I can't get my husband to understand that homework...
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    Drinking water for low BP or blood loss

    missmollie replied to thoughtful21's topic in General Nursing

    If I have to obtain IV access and the veins are flat, I will encourage them to drink two cups of water (400 mLs) and try again in an hour. Works like a