nursephillyphil BSN, RN

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    Hair products

    nursephillyphil replied to Big Blondie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    or dont use any product
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    How to not get affected by pts/residents?

    nursephillyphil replied to wjxn's topic in General Nursing

    sometimes, the patient and even the family are mad at the situation. sometimes they had a detailed plan about how they wanted their lives planned out, and health issues aren't something we necessarily...
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    How to not get affected by pts/residents?

    nursephillyphil replied to wjxn's topic in General Nursing

    its takes time and exposure, but it has more so to do with how you cope with it. do you take it home with you? or do you leave it at work where it belongs? what are your coping
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    Nurses don't know the lab

    nursephillyphil replied to ezpzpizzi's topic in General Nursing

    ok i think the rant is done and we should all stop posting on this particular thread. it's like expecting someone on moviprep to stop pooping, just when you think its over "but wait! theres
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    Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    nursephillyphil replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    pls no more posts
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    graduation denied due to ATI Comprehensive Exam

    nursephillyphil replied to janlpz89's topic in School, College Programs

    but i also dont know your schools policy, maybe the fine print in your handbook states they can change at any
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    graduation denied due to ATI Comprehensive Exam

    nursephillyphil replied to janlpz89's topic in School, College Programs

    yikes, if i were in your situation id keep a copy of that handbook. unless its officially been updated with new changes then i don't see them enforcing it, otherwise they can go around stating...
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    Nurses don't know the lab

    nursephillyphil replied to ezpzpizzi's topic in General Nursing

    maybe the lab and nursing staff at your facility should have a joint meeting to go over these issues, it would solve the problems rather than stating your complaints here. no matter where you go you...
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    Is it unusual to only want to work for a particular dream hospital and hold out for it?

    nursephillyphil replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in General Nursing

    you have experience, get yourself some recommendation letters if possible from staff; docs,nurses, managers etc, see if you can stop by in person to introduce yourself and personally hand them your...
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    Looking For Advice

    nursephillyphil replied to kl616's topic in General Nursing

    like maggie and lunchbox said, there are other alternative routes which will allow you to do what you want to do MOST, which i take it is to develop rapport and a relationship with your patient. i'd...
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    Guys did you have a role model that inspired you to become a nurse?

    nursephillyphil replied to swimmingfever00's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I didn't have one, but you can look at anybody who pioneered something, or was great at something, and use their passion and drive to inspire you. You can be your own role model, visualize the type of...
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    No friend in nursing school?

    nursephillyphil replied to Student2017555's topic in General Students

    eyes on the prize, stay focused. this is a hard patch, but you'll get through it. stay
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    New Grad in California

    nursephillyphil replied to laurenharrison9's topic in General Nursing

    not to discourage you from trying, but reality is California is oversaturated with new grads. It wouldn't hurt to apply to new grad programs though. best of luck to
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    If you had a reset button, would you choose nursing again?

    nursephillyphil replied to amazingme's topic in General Nursing

    id do it again, but if only i could take the skills/knowledge i have now with me
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    Stethoscope help

    nursephillyphil replied to TitanChrissy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i use steeles.com for mine, i saved a good amount on their site vs in store, and they offer
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    Name of unit ER patients are transferred to

    nursephillyphil replied to Audricus's topic in General Nursing

    at my hospital if they are a cardiac pt and need to be monitored they go straight to one of our tele floors, otherwise theyd go to our ortho/spine or med-onc depending on med hx and admitting
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    Clinicals - What Not to Do?

    nursephillyphil replied to meganec17's topic in General Students

    make sure you brush your teeth and trim your nails before coming in early so you can ask questions and show you want to be there by helping whenever appropriate or
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    Afib: A question of nursing judgment

    nursephillyphil replied to crazycat1's topic in General Nursing

    this sounds like a community health hw assignment, if it is, we encourage you to try giving it a shot, post your answer and rationale, THEN we may help
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    Did I do the right thing?

    nursephillyphil replied to Live.Love.Nurse.♡'s topic in General Nursing

    you did the ABSOLUTE right thing, and don't let how they treated you make you fearful of responding the same way again. I recently had a similar episode with a pt, called rapid response, didn't need...
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    help please

    nursephillyphil replied to psamolmos's topic in General Students

    be confident in yourself, you know how to study and it shows. as a nurse we continue to learn, it never stops. you'll be fine, just try to get a hold of your nerves, can't think clearly if you're...
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    How to study properly?

    nursephillyphil replied to ABDinelli's topic in General Students

    sounds like me before i started clinicals, like what others said, try focusing on the topics the powerpoint went over. i used to rewrite notes, i damn near rewrote my entire microbiology book, it...
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    Nurseing Math Help.....

    nursephillyphil replied to RN_TOBE's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    we don't give answers for homework here. learn your conversions from lb to kg and from mcg to
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    Burned out on this job search

    nursephillyphil replied to maryterrell413's topic in General Nursing

    so you've had your license for a month? keep applying. you're a new nurse with no acute care experience, your best way in is knowing someone on the inside. in the mean time, brush up your resumé,...
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    Help with gowning and gloving for chemo

    nursephillyphil replied to Laura420's topic in Oncology

    inpatient. chemo gloves, gown, long sleeve nitrile chemo gloves, n95
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    I need some advice

    nursephillyphil replied to PghRN15's topic in Oncology

    she have a favorite sports team? like what littleguccipiggy said, maybe you can get her a fleece throw / hat / beanie of her favorite sports team. she have an iPad? get her an iTunes gift card so she...