S.T.A.C.E.Y

S.T.A.C.E.Y LPN

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  1. Fainting in Surgery Clinical...

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to TsavarenaRN's topic in General Students

    Agreed with the above post. I've been close to fainting a couple of times, but I honestly feel it was because I was wearing a mask, and/or was incredibly hot. Seeing the stuff doesn't really bother...

  2. So Nursing ISN'T a Science????

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    I'd fight it, especially because there could be some money in it for you. Have you thought about trying to get a letter from the director of the nsg program to explain that nursing is a Science based...

  3. So you thought your ER experience was bad? - this is long but certainly ices the cake

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to SK-222's topic in General Nursing

    SK-222 I'm very sorry to read your story, and I really hope you begin to get better soon. I cannot comment on the care you recieved at the ER, however I can comment on the care you recieved at the ski...

  4. Medicine: Have we gone too far? And, is our system ethical as a whole?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I just did a big project on euthanasia, and end of life issues. I read alot of comments/posts talking about how assisting someone to have a peaceful death on their own terms was "playing God", but...

  5. Help me please...I need help from an experienced nurse

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to 3gnursemommy's topic in General Nursing

    I'd suggest that if you cant figure out how to solve the problem on your own very quickly, you bring it up one-on-one with the clinical instructor in post conference. Express your concerns, and how...

  6. What's your favorite type of patient?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle Now theres thinking about the big picture!

  7. What's your favorite type of patient?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Young (mid 20s ish), able to give straight-up answers to my questions, polite & appreciative--even if they are needy, confident enough to ask questions, and trusting enough to take my answer's...

  8. American nurses working in Ontario... i have a question

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to nursemama2be's topic in International Nursing

    Have you contacted the CNO to ask them directly? I'd be concerned if someone says yes the CNO did accept their ADN, so you get yours, then find out that they no longer do accept it. From the CNO...

  9. Acls

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to StillBelieveRN's topic in Emergency

    The hospital I am doing my clinicals at requires that all new ER nurses obtain ACLS within 6-12 months of

  10. Three c's

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to MissRainy's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl:

  11. Stupid Nurse Trick... Don't try this at home... or work!

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to TXRN02's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I got my new Littmann stethoscope I was SOOOO excited to get to use it, but I wasn't going to be in clinical for almost a week. So, I decided to try it out on myself. Listened to my heart, my...

  12. Full day CPR course--what to expect

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious ChayaN, but is there any particular reason why u don't do slacks? I don't mind skirts, but personally I couldn't imagine wearing them everyday. While I would recommend slacks too, its...

  13. Full day CPR course--what to expect

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    When are you taking your class

  14. Vaccines and side effects

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Just keep telling yourself that being tired for a couple of days sure beats actually getting Tetorifice or

  15. Three c's

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to MissRainy's topic in General Nursing

    My guesses: Three C's -> Clear, Concise, Comprehensive Six Char. -> clear, concise, comprenhensive, prompt, legible, and accurate. But those are just

  16. Post Mortem Movement

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to Shadelyn's topic in General Nursing

    I saw a TV show about this a few months ago. They featured a lady in the UK, who had some type of disease that made people think she was dead. She said she woke up several times in the morgue....

  17. Gag Me, The Hospital's Food's Rank ! ! !

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Eww! I remember once last fall I was feeding a pt who was on a pureed diet. I opened up the tray and there were three perfect rows of food. One neon green, one neon yellow, one gross brown. It...

  18. What is your weakness?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to StrwbryblndRN's topic in General Nursing

    For me its the sight of a doc/nurse digging into the body with something sharp. Watching this big neede-thingy get jabbed under the layers of skin for Norplant, saw digging with instruments a couple...

  19. Full day CPR course--what to expect

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in agreement with you

  20. did anyone fail their first rpn exam?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to rpn_exam's topic in International Nursing

    Fiona59: Someone can continue to work as a grad PN AFTER they've already failed once? I thought once someone failed, their temp licence was revoked and they had to wait until a pass to get their...

  21. Full day CPR course--what to expect

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    Basic First Aid/CPR is just that --> BASIC! - Basic burns treatment - Basic laceration/bleeding treatment - Basic splinting - When to call 911 & what to say - How to roll someone over w/...

  22. Need help W/Difficult, complicated Pt.

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to Cattitude's topic in Home Health

    You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. If you have honestly put in every effort to help this lady understand what's best for her health, and her depression/pain is adequately...

  23. Need help with Vital Signs Scenario ASAP!

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to TiffanyA's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'd do vitals more frequently to ensure the pt doesn't drop off or something. I'd also reassess the drain in place or the wound dressing, look at urine output, and check the IV fluid hanging. If the...

  24. Oh the joy of papers...Need help with topic..

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to April1986's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think thats an awesome

  25. If they are so worried about my health....

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to jo272wv's topic in General Nursing

    I think a gym in the hospital would be a GREAT idea. Have you considered asking your dpt manager or group of overweight coworkers if they would be interested in trying to get a group deal at the...