HappyWife77 BSN, RN

Gerontology RN-BC and FNP MSN student

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    Why do you Love LTC?

    HappyWife77 replied to HappyWife77's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes....we enter their world don't we? :) It's an honor to get to know them at this part of their journey of
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    Too much snow! Getting to work late again.

    HappyWife77 replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

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    Too much snow! Getting to work late again.

    HappyWife77 replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Just sayin.....
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    Charge nurse hates me? and overall nasty attitude of coworkers

    HappyWife77 replied to Tooimpatient's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How do you guys make any money going home all the time? Who cares if the charge doesn't like you....your there for your
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    Shy nurses

    HappyWife77 replied to Tesfanurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Shyness and out right loudness and outspokeness are most definately defects. Something in between the two would be desirable. It's affecting her wanting to apply for a job. It is interefering with her...
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    Why does a dialysis machine turn yellow?

    HappyWife77 replied to HappyWife77's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thank
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    Why does a dialysis machine turn yellow?

    HappyWife77 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi Allnurses, I was wondering what this could mean. I know it has to do with possible liver damage but thats all I know. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in
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    Shy nurses

    HappyWife77 replied to Tesfanurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The trait itself is what I was addressing. Noone said she was
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    Is your DON allowed to pass meds?

    HappyWife77 replied to brandiking's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The DNS has took a shift where I worked at. She was a floor nurse for 3-4 years and can do about anything. She was super stressed out all the time though. Where I work now...um no we know it would...
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    Shy nurses

    HappyWife77 replied to Tesfanurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Shyness really equals self centeredness. It's a defect that can be overcome thru recognizing it and doing the opposite. Instead of thinking about how you are feeling...redirect your thoughts to the...
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    Need information about gauze/drain sponges combine pad

    HappyWife77 replied to mugs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Where I work, all dressings are specific to how the orders are written. The orders come from the wound center and we follow them to the letter. Sometimes if it's a routine skin issue, we will have...
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    What time do you leave work?

    HappyWife77 replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

    7:10 -7:30 Ocassionally 7:45-8:00 Once in a blue moon 9:00. When someone calls out
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    Is it a good idea to work 5 days straight (12 hours shifts/day)?

    HappyWife77 replied to happyface27's topic in General Nursing

    No it is not a good idea. I get "work hangovers" when I do 3 in a row.... Occasionally I'll get 40 hours in three days if someone calls out and I have to work a 16 with two 12s. Talk about burning...
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    failed med surg

    HappyWife77 replied to snowybee's topic in LPN to RN

    I would suggest staying where you are at and retaking the class. You already know the lay out and the work. Also....please capitalize your "I"s when you write....speaking for myself and probably some...
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    Lpn & Cna skills

    HappyWife77 replied to deetrain's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    CNA skills would include: Learning the different positions, what activites can be done in each positions (example: fowlers for eating, semi-fowlers for reading and watching tv), showering patients and...
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    Too much snow! Getting to work late again.

    HappyWife77 replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    When there are 4 foot snow drifts and higher for over 20 miles of country roads from 30-55mph squals lasting for more than sixteen hours. I missed my shift. I felt horrible....because call outs bite!...
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    Things you'd love to tell a fellow nursing student or faculty.....

    HappyWife77 replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    Relax people....we all are in the program...from here on out, it is not a competition!
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    Trying to decide....

    HappyWife77 replied to pphs2000's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    The nurse educator role would be awesome! I am also interested in that. Best
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    Need opinions on new grad BSN RN with 3 years as LPN pay increase

    HappyWife77 replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can always go somewhere else, or could look at it like this: At least you already know the facility,and the residents, that is a great advantage for you starting out as an RN. Also, in my...
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    "Just" a CNA?!

    HappyWife77 replied to AliceTrout's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We are all special in our own right, each role really does matter! And let me tell you, I cherish a good CNA, they really make the difference in how my shift will go. As far as an LPN working cardiac...
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    Trying to decide....

    HappyWife77 replied to pphs2000's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Go for
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    As a nursing student I'm afraid of _____. (fill in the blank)

    HappyWife77 replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I am afraid this semester can not GET OVER fast enough...so I dont have to spend 6 hours a week with a very annoying ( I am being nice)
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    what grad degree are you guys going to pursue?

    HappyWife77 replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in Men in Nursing

    I three ideas/goals for nurse educator, endocrinology NP or
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    Catheter care

    HappyWife77 replied to deetrain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Taco cat spelled backwards is Taco cat. lady parts is lady parts....labia major is the outter labia, labia minor is the inner lips. That is all....carry
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    Can't we all just get along??

    HappyWife77 replied to Cal-Neva's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And yes, we can get along...and actually we do get along.