schnookimz

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  1. CAREER CNA'S/PCT' S

    schnookimz replied to taylynnfree's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

  2. Fitbit Force Band - good for ICU environment

    schnookimz replied to Alana R.'s topic in MICU, SICU

    I saw a ton of reviews for this watch that say it pops off very easily. You might want to look into

  3. How likely is termination?

    schnookimz replied to bbcfan's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would say like 0 percent chance of termination. He didn't abandon. The shift ended and they knew he was leaving. His replacement was there and you said there was a misunderstanding so he obviously...

  4. Open Letter to Incoming Students

    schnookimz replied to smoup's topic in General Students

    I worked full time, never, or very very rarely, opened a textbook, definitely cried, always got sleep, and always had a social life. What works is different for

  5. conscious pt terminal wean

    schnookimz replied to taylynnfree's topic in MICU, SICU

    She left a legacy. You'll never forget her and what she taught you and made you think about. She's more comfortable and you learned something! I think that's a good way to leave this place

  6. Just need to put this out there. (venting)

    schnookimz replied to AtomicxKitten's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

  7. Don't go into nursing school if_____

    schnookimz replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    ......if you cannot let everything/anything roll off your back without bothering

  8. Don't go into nursing school if_____

    schnookimz replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    Don't go to nursing school if you treat it like a full time job! You'll walk away without any sanity!!! You need time for you

  9. Drug Cards - Can't fit it all...

    schnookimz replied to bamboowoo's topic in General Students

    Just download an app for your

  10. Working during Nursing School

    schnookimz replied to storxusmc's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I highly doubt it will get you more money after graduation. You can read loads of threads on here from people who worked part time or full time on different units during nursing school and didn't even...

  11. Just need to put this out there. (venting)

    schnookimz replied to AtomicxKitten's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

  12. Leaving a job too soon?

    schnookimz replied to veriteblesse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I see nothing wrong with looking for new positions, especially if you are transferring within your hospital. They'll still get their monies worth. If you want to experience burn out, then keep on...

  13. Dialysis Nurse Survey-MSN Capstone

    schnookimz replied to marycnellis's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I did the survey but you may want to gear this toward chronic dialysis nurses. As an acute dialysis nurse, I may provide education but then they're discharged from the hospital and I never see them...

  14. My patient had HIV and the flu but wore mask incorrectly

    schnookimz replied to ssoxford's topic in Patient Safety Issues

  15. How is nursing competitive exactly?

    schnookimz replied to Autumn.Olive's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The schools in my area have hundreds applying for 20-100 spots or a 2-5 year wait list. It may not be like trying to get into Harvard but it is

  16. How do you respond to rude patients?

    schnookimz replied to MILOBRI's topic in Emergency

  17. How long did you wait to take the nclex?

    schnookimz replied to anonymous09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    5

  18. What do Dialysis Nurses exactly do?

    schnookimz replied to jadabraxton96's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Lol you're both so right. I didn't want to scare

  19. Nurse jobs that allow modifications?

    schnookimz replied to hayleyyelyah's topic in General Students

    Actually I worked at a very nice hospital that couldn't have cared less. They may not have allowed tons of piercings and tattoos. But I had my nose pierced with no problem and many people had 2-3...

  20. What do Dialysis Nurses exactly do?

    schnookimz replied to jadabraxton96's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I do acute dialysis in the hospital. So here we go.... Arrive in the morning, usually between 7-8am and get info on my first patient. For the most part, we do the treatment in the patients hospital...

  21. How do you respond to rude patients?

    schnookimz replied to MILOBRI's topic in Emergency

  22. What do we learn in Micro?

    schnookimz replied to vettechtoRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I suggest reading the course description for your school or contacting the instructor for a syllabus. We really have no idea what is taught at your

  23. Taken for granted by nurses...

    schnookimz replied to PD82's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    God I remember when my sister in law had her baby. She got up for the first time to go to the bathroom and had bled on the sheets so they needed to be changed. The RN was in the room with us as were...

  24. How long did you wait to take the nclex?

    schnookimz replied to anonymous09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got my authorization to test on a Monday and tested two days later on a

  25. Holding Antihypertiensives

    schnookimz replied to jamiejohnson2007's topic in Patient Medications

    It needs to be weaned when discontinuing. I would have called the doctor. That bp is kind of low to just do nothing at all. This would also be an opportunity to ask the doctor about the coreg and get...