HappyWife77 BSN, RN

Gerontology RN-BC and FNP MSN student

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    What's your good news?

    HappyWife77 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    You going to have a BABY!!!! And its going to be a
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    On working with LPNs in the clinical setting

    HappyWife77 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How can you even accept the cart if you didn't count the
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    Reprimanded for reporting medication errors and so much more

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

    Yes......definately resist the urge to share anything that happens to you while your feet are on a clinical site. Please channel your energy to do a thorough job into your assigned patients....
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    How to get into ICU

    HappyWife77 replied to ValerieRose2's topic in General Nursing

    You are welcome. I actually got hired on the cardiac floor I did my clinical rotations on. Try to do your clinicals were you will want to work at. Network if possible. Some programs offer...
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    How to get into ICU

    HappyWife77 replied to ValerieRose2's topic in General Nursing

    Telemetry step down, or a transitional care floor is where patients go when they are well enough to be discharged from the intensive care units you mention. Their heart rhythms continued to be...
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    I feel guilty when staffing calls me and I say no.

    HappyWife77 replied to newnurse0's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love it
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    Clinicals: How to tell edema from fat?

    HappyWife77 replied to northmississippi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You can also ask your patient if they are with it- they will know if they are swelling. After some time and experience you will be able to recognize it. It is usually measured by trace,1,2,3,4 +...
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    non accredited CNA program

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

    Once you have your certification, it should not matter to the
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    non accredited CNA program

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

    CNA class requirements are usually set by the state that licenses them. Students must get all their clinical and classroom hours and pass their exams and get checked off on their resident care...
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    am I a nurse or home maker???

    HappyWife77 replied to jack1339's topic in Private Duty

    When I did home health, I would gladly do anything that had to do with my child. That includes cleaning his room and laundry when needed. I would set the family's laundry aside to use their washer and...
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    I feel guilty when staffing calls me and I say no.

    HappyWife77 replied to newnurse0's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Stand your ground. Do not feel guilty. You will be a much better nurse when you feel good and not stretched so thin because of their lack of preparation. It sounds like its their standard staffing...
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    Worked for 2 months then got job offer elsewhere! Help!

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

    Best of Luck to you. The grass isn't always greener on the other side. I would be honest with your current employer and maybe offer to stay on PRN if you can swing it. With all the pros you listed...
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    How to get into ICU

    HappyWife77 replied to ValerieRose2's topic in General Nursing

    I started in a telemetry step down unit, after a year got into
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    My instructor said...

    HappyWife77 replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    If it wasn't documented, it wasn't done!! C.Y.A.
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    Calling in sick on 4th shift

    HappyWife77 replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    I work the three twelves a week assignment, but don't you just LOVE when our weeks go Sunday to Saturday on paper...and the days all roll together. So actually we end up working four days in a row or...
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    PLEASE HELP Before they kick me out!

    HappyWife77 replied to FutureRNKat's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree. Why is fair to those who DO show up everyday to those who miss 2-3-4 days? There is a difference and there obviously is
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    Dracula not so lucky...

    HappyWife77 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I would be definitely holding out for that job at the Blood
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    How do you deal with classmates disrespecting you?

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

    You are only responsible for your behavior.What other people say about you really is not any concern of yours. I know it sucks, but it says more about them than you. Keep your self occupied with your...
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    I didn't see the light on???

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

    You are awesome!!!! Rock
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    Going against the grain

    HappyWife77 replied to SomedayaRN's topic in General Students

    Ask your instructor. Technically they are responsible for you.....and the staff nurse is responsible for the
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    What nursing habits do you take home?

    HappyWife77 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    My bed can not have wrinkles.....when I went thru training it was all flat sheets and mitered corners- the instructor would bounce a coin. I'm OCD about it.....just ask my
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    Questions about Nursing Care plans?

    HappyWife77 replied to mcclot1993's topic in General Students

    Don't get your horse before your cart....so to speak. Also as nurses we tend to be lifelong learners. You can start with LPN and contunue on. I would follow what's in heart.
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    "A Day In the Life of Nurse Eye Roll'

    HappyWife77 replied to bigsick_littlesick's topic in Nursing Humor

    Great Nurse
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    Lazy nurses

    HappyWife77 replied to Future FNP 14's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeah we've all worked with lazy people...unfortunately not everyone is on their game as should
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    Lazy nurses

    HappyWife77 replied to Future FNP 14's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Reminds me of this