TrevyRN BSN, RN

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    How old were you when you started nursing school?

    TrevyRN replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    25 years old when I started my BSN program. Ages at our school ranged from 20 to mid 60's. I think personality, stress management, and study habits were a bigger factor than age when it came to...
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    Feed me, Seymour! When patients want forbidden food...

    TrevyRN replied to TrevyRN's topic in Emergency

    Oh I knew it would be legit thirst! Maybe how that's how he gets into these messes... it's like the runaway Venus effect! Blood Sugar up... "Gee I'm thirsty"... *Guzzles coke*... "Gee I'm still...
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    Feed me, Seymour! When patients want forbidden food...

    TrevyRN replied to TrevyRN's topic in Emergency

    Did you have security shake him down... Could of had something like this... LoL
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    Anyone knows any OR training programs for NON new graduates?

    TrevyRN replied to iToniai's topic in Operating Room

    My honey bunches wanted to work in the OR and I wanted to work in the ER. Neither of us had experience. We moved to and worked at a hospital in SE OK. it was tough to be away from family and yummy...
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    Distraught over hospitalized friend

    TrevyRN replied to NurseNightOwl's topic in Neurological

    My heart goes out to you, your friend, and their family. Medical knowledge is a blessing and a curse at times because we are faced with reality earlier on than laypeople. You are already mourning...
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    Pierced ears; need advice

    TrevyRN replied to Burno's topic in Male Nursing Students

    People just have ideas about what is 'professional' and 'clean'...and it is not uniformly applied. As many have mentioned, it may have to do with appeasing or abiding by the rules of clinical sites....
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    Feed me, Seymour! When patients want forbidden food...

    TrevyRN replied to TrevyRN's topic in Emergency

    : ) Mission
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    Feed me, Seymour! When patients want forbidden food...

    TrevyRN replied to TrevyRN's topic in Emergency

    I always document the juxtaposition if I have time. We had a triage nurse that was excellent at this. "Pt c/o of 10/10 aching, abdominal pain and 'extreme nausea'. Sitting calmly in waiting room...
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    Frequent Fliers...seeking ENEMAS!

    TrevyRN replied to 1fastRN's topic in Emergency

    Hey, I'll administer an enema any day. Beats digital
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    student nurse precepting in ED...advice?

    TrevyRN replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in Emergency

    I've tutored lots of RN students that still didn't know their vital signs going into NCLEX! Know those! I know one nurse that still carries around a small laminated card of all pediatric vital signs...
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    Feed me, Seymour! When patients want forbidden food...

    TrevyRN replied to TrevyRN's topic in Emergency

    Maybe you could get a dolly and wheel him around like Hannibal
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    TrevyRN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    It's the middle of the night, and your entire family might have a cold (mom, dad, and two kids). QUICK! CALL 9-1-1 ! FOUR AMBULANCES respond to their home. Two leave and two take the family into the...
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    Starting an ER job with no orientation?

    TrevyRN replied to LostnNakedNursing's topic in Emergency

    ... justified? Of course! Accepting the job and declining the job both had risks and benefits, and you weighed them and made an informed and intelligent decision. :-D If you really want to be an ER...
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    Humor me

    TrevyRN replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    Diverticulosis is has the potential to become diverticulitis, which is the infection of the diverticulae (the outpouchings in the colon). It's kind of like having diabetes vs diabetic ketoacidosis....
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    Bad Day, How do you get over it?

    TrevyRN replied to crystalNC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Golden ... customer service communication skills
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    What are some examples of physiological nursing diagnosis?

    TrevyRN replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Physiological ones are addressing the physical functioning of the body. One good way to break this down is to look at the NANDAs and how they relate to Gordon's Functional Healthcare patterns. If...
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    help me

    TrevyRN replied to khatem's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It sounds like you're just going out on a leisurely stroll, carrying your blood pressure cuff for no reason, when you come across this gentleman. I feel like I'm missing some pieces of the puzzle...
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    help me

    TrevyRN replied to khatem's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    LoL calm down
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    help me

    TrevyRN replied to khatem's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    ABCs are always a good way to start ( I like DR ABC better) if you're out of the hospital or clinic setting. Where does this scenario take place? Outside the healthcare setting? Safety - is the...
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    Care Plans

    TrevyRN replied to sarahmac09's topic in General Students

    I didn't mind them ... WHEN I HAD TIME TO DO THEM (in other words, never during school LOL). Even though I received decent grades, I felt there was a lot of arbitrariness in how they were graded. Each...
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    What are you thankful for?

    TrevyRN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I'm glad I got into school... DONE with nursing school ... AND... that I found a job a registered nurse. Most frustrating and rewarding things ever... THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS
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    Stupid, I know, but more bad representations of NURSES on tv!

    TrevyRN replied to uRNmyway's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    At least you're not a lawyer or a car saleman or fast food worker LOL We have it pretty good. Time for a cliche! Be the change you want to see in the world. Show people you're an awesome nurse....
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    Things are not as bad as you think...

    TrevyRN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I found school to be more emotionally exhausting and working to be more physically exhausting. I think it depends on your school and your work environment. Positive attitude helps ... to an extent...
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    Hospital Marketing FAIL

    TrevyRN replied to tom's topic in Emergency

    What The HECK at the broken arm kid campaign!? Why doesn't it just go a horrible step furthur and say "Too bad I didn't have a traumatic arrest! Then I could miss even more school!" or "I Geez
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    My Awesome Experience!

    TrevyRN replied to poppycat's topic in General Nursing

    Yaaaay! So glad the surgery was so successful. Sounds like you were a great candidate, both physically and emotionally :-D Hope it continues to work out so well for