NotMyProblem MSN

NotMyProblem MSN ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN

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  1. Being called a racial slur by a patient I sat?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Rayrayma's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As an African-American/Caucasian/Indian mix, the only name I've ever been called is *****. Many years ago, I had a schizophrenic nursing home resident who called me Miss ***** for the full 4 years...

  2. Georgia as a Compact State?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Lunah's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Wish I had seen this before I applied for a Florida

  3. Should I report the person who scheduled me to a patient I should not have been sitting?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Rayrayma's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Whether you get report or not, if you're sitting outside of the patient's room and the lights are off, you can expect the next IV to be pulled out, Foleys to be pulled out, restraints to be wiggled...

  4. LPN-RN schools in Memphis, TN

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to EBerrie's topic in LPN to RN

    Are you absolutely certain that ALL of your prerequisites have expired? I've only heard of the sciences having an expiration date of 5 years: A&P, microbiology, and ?chemistry?. Is this something...

  5. Foreign grad- passed nclex-rn

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to leinique16's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS on your

  6. Nursing school steps

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Kristyj_05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Absolutely! Choose an accredited ASN or accelerated BSN program and apply. With your previous credits/degree, I'd try the ABSN if I were you, although I've heard they tend to be quite expensive. It...

  7. Clinical Advice! Please help!

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Ilovenursing15's topic in General Students

    Disclaimer: I've never worked with kids, so I don't know if my described technique will work or not. Some kids are just holy terrors. But it sure did work in the

  8. Clinical Advice! Please help!

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Ilovenursing15's topic in General Students

    I saw a video once as part of some mandatory inservice class. The video discussed just this very thing. Allow the child to handle the equipment (play around with it for a few seconds) first. Tell the...

  9. Help! Sleeping too much after my shifts are over!

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to glittermoomin's topic in General Nursing

    Sleeping from 2-11 is around the recommended range of 8 hours of sleep per night. Just simply set your alarm for the time that you want to get up, and when it goes off, get up! If it's less than 8 or...

  10. Washing scrubs?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to dd131's topic in General Nursing

    I use Gain with bleach (tropical scent) and the same in dryer sheets. I, too, wear layers to work: labcoat, scrub top, and a tee (turtleneck during winter months). I also use a goes-on-dry...

  11. NCLEX incident

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Nursenyring's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It might be time to start praying a little harder now. When I read this part (in bold), I was like, ahh h***. Here's what I'm guessing the discussion with the board is going to be: If Nursenyring...

  12. Jobs (post-graduation)

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Burchilicious's topic in Excelsior College

    I've never had a problem getting a job as an EC graduate. My previous full time position which I absolutely LOVED, yet had to leave due to personal reasons, was as a nurse investigator for this state....

  13. Middle name on RN license

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to alexa1's topic in General Nursing

    You're

  14. Middle name on RN license

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to alexa1's topic in General Nursing

    It means nothing. If it was going to be a problem, it would have happened during the verification process for approval to take the nclex. The fact that you've received your license means that the BON...

  15. Finally Leaving Nursing...For Good!

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you!!! Very happy

  16. LPN to RN

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to qlady's topic in LPN to RN

    WGU is the least inexpensive route to go. Make sure you're motivated and that your state accepts online degree programs. I did Excelsior College, which also requires a high level of

  17. Nurse Progress Note About Vomit

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to qlsy76's topic in General Nursing

    Projectile vomiting can be used if the patient vomits and it spews out like a faucet or water hose. A poster above had a good suggestion when he said describe it in your primary language, then...

  18. Finally Leaving Nursing...For Good!

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    Yesterday was the day!!! Both offers came through yesterday!! I received my Florida license (so I can try the Daytona Beach or Key West travel assignment), (ooooh how I lovvvvve Florida!!!:inlove:),...

  19. Does "BSN preferred" mean "ADNs need not apply"?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to nursewall-e's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Until you hold an RN license, you'll see that your wait will be unusually longer than most. When you find the "BSN preferred" positions, it is generally implied that the minimum is a valid RN license...

  20. Switching to night shift... A good choice?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to jss1985's topic in General Nursing

    Cancer??? Really??? I've been on nightshift since 2004, except for two of those years. No cancer, no medical problems, no regrets. As for your what-ifs, what if you go to nights and discover that you...

  21. Quitting Nursing permanently

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to BurntRN1's topic in General Nursing

    So, why no just take the classes, keep the license, and just look for another job outside of healthcare? Years later, you may decide to try nursing again. Get the license back in good standing first,...

  22. Need help with nursing diagnosis

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to MaNeTri's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My first thought was what part of the scenario has ANYTHING to do with nursing...nobody is ill or seeking care or even has nursing visits. This is everyday life for an average person trying to make...

  23. Quitting Nursing permanently

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to BurntRN1's topic in General Nursing

    You mentioned "classes" that the BON suggested you do. These wouldn't be alcohol or drug-related rehabilitation-type classes, would

  24. Nursing Student From Hell

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to DWelly14's topic in General Nursing

    That should have been discussed with the faculty member. Alice had specific directions from her

  25. 3 medication-related errors in 6 months. Is this a sign I should quit?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to hnnrgh's topic in General Nursing

    Medication errors begin to occur long before they reach the patient; and I must say that your errors began with accepting, responsibility for 12-13 cases with only one person to help you. This is a...