mysticalwaters1

mysticalwaters1

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  1. My skin keeps breaking out!!!!

    mysticalwaters1 replied to Super_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes there is one and like 20$. Unfortunately which sucks for me as a couple others have mentioned I am allergic to the benzyl peroxide. I'm so ticked b/c all the products lately it's this benzyl...

  2. Why Are 12 hour shifts the standard?

    mysticalwaters1 replied to Alpha13's topic in General Nursing

    Do many hospitals with 12 hours shifts, usually do it with 3 shifts a week and then one week 4 shifts a week? I'd hate to do a 4th shift even if it's only 1 week. I'd just prefer the 36 hours/week...

  3. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    mysticalwaters1 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I allways enjoyed biology and a+p. I also adored my cats and dog so I thought naturally I would want to be a veterinarian. My mother worked at various nursing homes while I grew up and at the time...

  4. What are your thoughts on unions?

    mysticalwaters1 replied to jkaee's topic in General Nursing

    I think there may be others posts on this if you search it but I just started nursing been on my floor for 2 years and the hospital is unionized. I really don't know if it helps or not. I think...

  5. Add 20 Meq KCL

    mysticalwaters1 replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    Well if they are going for surgery are they not usually npo anyway so maybe contemplating some electrolyte imbalance and prevent problems later? I don't know specifically about surgery but for ex I...

  6. Why are healthcare profession pts the WORST to take care of???

    mysticalwaters1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Something I have noticed the last 2 years that allways amazes me is: Why are healthcare profession pts the WORST to take care of??? It boggles me! Almost every time I want to jump out a window with...

  7. Why are healthcare profession pts the WORST to take care of???

    mysticalwaters1 replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    When my mother was in the hospital she did the same, courteous and let the nurses do their job. To the point when her call light wasn't working and the nurses had opened the door with a blanket then...

  8. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

    mysticalwaters1 replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've only been a nurse for 2 years and had 2 managers. The first one catered ONLY to the pt's and family reguardles. She'd reflect EVERY concern i had back onto me as a way not to deal with...

  9. My mom does not want me to become a nurse

    mysticalwaters1 replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    While my mother never said no to me entering nursing she did express concern if I would burn out. she knew I could accomplish the schooling and suceed but being an LPN she liked her job but I think...

  10. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

    mysticalwaters1 replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know maybe i should tell him that but afraid of his rath! He's kindof stubborn. I mean you are there to serve but in a medical necesity and education

  11. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

    mysticalwaters1 replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One pt i took care of asked my coworker before she came to work the next day to pick her up some stuff from the grocery store like some paper towels and other things!!!!!! Oh and for mother baby...

  12. ICU Position

    mysticalwaters1 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Well I've finally made up my mind to go into ICU nursing. I really need a change from my med surg unit. I like the idea of doing a great deal of work with just a few pts that I can be very detailed...

  13. 3-11 FT to 7p-7a FT?

    mysticalwaters1 replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks I'll check that all out. unfortunately I'm finding I need at least 8 hours of sleep. And I find if it's broken I'm dead tired! Thanks for the food bit advice. I'm unhealthy as it is! I...

  14. 3-11 FT to 7p-7a FT?

    mysticalwaters1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I originally inserted this in the ICU/MICU forum but does not get a lot of feed back and can pertain to all nursing as well: Well I've finally made up my mind to go into ICU nursing. I really need a...

  15. ICU Position

    mysticalwaters1 replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks sounds

  16. Has your definition of a nurse changed?

    mysticalwaters1 replied to Carolyn_61's topic in General Nursing

    I never realized how many judgment calls occur with nursing care. Infact someone on these boards mentioned part of the daily ritual of nursing was cleaning the sheets, watering flowers, dusting!!! I...

  17. To tattle tale or not tattle tale... that is the question.

    mysticalwaters1 replied to bluesky's topic in General Nursing

    See WHY is everyone CATTY!!!! I don't understand! There is a difference whining about an assignment and being dumped on or given an assignment when you are relatively new. Yes you don't allways get...

  18. To tattle tale or not tattle tale... that is the question.

    mysticalwaters1 replied to bluesky's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly!

  19. To tattle tale or not tattle tale... that is the question.

    mysticalwaters1 replied to bluesky's topic in General Nursing

    Geeze. I remember being shocked about all the bullying I heard in Highschool, the gossip, the making fun of others and mabye because I was a bandgeek and other than being shy never really experienced...

  20. Should BSNs be paid more?

    mysticalwaters1 replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    I would think wanting to further establish nursing as a profession we should strive to make a BSN degree for nursing a requirment. However right now it is so unrealistic since we need staff. So...

  21. Advise for dealing with coworker

    mysticalwaters1 replied to Nella's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly she reminds me of myself! But I've noticed and try to tone it down. I don't really cause trouble perse but I complain a lot. I try to joke but sometimes I think i annoy one coworker so i've...

  22. Mentor Goodie Bags

    mysticalwaters1 replied to Nursebaby23's topic in General Nursing

    I gave that book to a student intern and she really liked

  23. What do patients say that irks you?

    mysticalwaters1 replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This happened in my first year of nursing. I one time had a pt needed a ct scan of the chest with contrast. So as i'm waiting i'm like where is the oral contrast to drink?! Finally I call ct scan...

  24. What do patients say that irks you?

    mysticalwaters1 replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm 24 and get that too. And one time one manipulative pt is like how long have you been a nurse? I tell him 2 years and he's like i can tell you still have that intense look about yourself! What...

  25. What do patients say that irks you?

    mysticalwaters1 replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    And the same family preceded to hound me as soon as they knew the pt's blood sugar was taken another time. And I usually don't pull this out but i told them "after I see my other pt's I will cover...