yoshiki56

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1. Any black male nurses out there?

   yoshiki56 replied to Spoiled1's topic in Men in Nursing

   There are quite a few in my area. I am in

2. Should I wash my hands before I pee????

   yoshiki56 replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, i wash my hand before i use bathroom. That's one of funny post in the bathroom wall. Nurses wash their hand before and after use of the

3. Best Shoes for Nursing

   yoshiki56 replied to mooremds's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I personally think the thickness is most important. Skacter may be stylish and comfort since it is designed to shaped with human feet. But it doesn't provide the cushion effect. The feet and legs are...

4. 1st job offer! YES!

   yoshiki56 replied to darkbeauty's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hooray! I know how it feels! I graduated in Aug. 09, obtained my license in Nov. 09. I went 3-5 places to put in application forms almost everyday since Nov. till i got hired. Finally, in Feb. I got...

5. should i give up my dream job search?

   yoshiki56 replied to lvnJenn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I am a new grad. too. My dream is to work in ER or ICU, but there aren't a place for new grad. LPNs. I am now working in a very busy rehab. center. I must say i am gracful for it and loving my job....

6. Do you admister oxygen on your floor to a pt complaing of chest pain?

   yoshiki56 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

   But, morphine uses in chest pain is for pain and dilate the vessel, not really for decreasing the respiration workload. In the matter of fact, morphine's main side effect is respiratory depression....

7. Do you admister oxygen on your floor to a pt complaing of chest pain?

   yoshiki56 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

   Chest pain is related to lack of oxgyen to the heart muscle, so what does the heart really need? O2, nitro is to dilate the vessels to increase the blood flow to the heart , blood contains many...

8. Questions for Nurses with Less than 5 Years of Experience

   yoshiki56 replied to SillyInScrubs's topic in First Year After Licensure

   - i had 15 days training and 2 weeks to wore off my fears to work on my own. -yes, i have trouble balancing my work and my personal life. I work too much, late to get out and blamed for being late...

9. Need some encouragement

   yoshiki56 replied to prinsessa's topic in General Nursing

   I am so sorry to hear you haivng such a hard time finding a RN's job, it is very discouraging and even despressing. If you haven't shaped up your resume' by someone professional, try that. ( college...

10. Too many people who think they know everything!!

    yoshiki56 replied to lovegoddess1977's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for correcting it! It is good to

11. What on earth did nursing students do before the internet and msg boards??

    yoshiki56 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    We all have the choices to ask, to help and to

12. 11 Things Your Nurse Thinks (But Will Never Tell You)

    yoshiki56 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Well said it! One thing i want to say to my so called " clients" is " Hey, look, it is not my fault you are here sick and suffering. You were out there smoking, drinking sugary pop, sleep whenever...

13. Will long term care experience be the experience enought to get into a hospital

    yoshiki56 replied to SkeesB's topic in General Nursing

    You have to start somewhere to get experience! Rehab. LTC facilities are somewhere to start your nursing

14. How do I get along with my coworkers? new grad

    yoshiki56 replied to allthesmallthings's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As i read your post, i feel they have already decided they don't like you no matter what. They are good with them two to cover their own back, do not want you to be part of them. Six months is a long...

15. Reality Shock...

    yoshiki56 replied to xoblondebananaox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated last August, took my NCLEX-PN in Nov. passed. I started to job hunting around Thanksgiving, applied in person and online to about 50 places. I went as far as 25 miles away from home to...