AceOfHearts<3

AceOfHearts<3

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  1. Oldest practicing RN

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to emtpbill's topic in General Nursing

    A patient told me about a nurse on another unit in my hospital that is turning 80 this year. I guess she's retiring after her birthday. The patient was really impressed with the nurse. I don't think I...

  2. Meals on demand

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to tiktokrn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I like to pack fruit and a healthy choice steamer (easy to grab on the way out the door). I also keep various granola bars in my bag and I keep a pack of vitamin water in my car (lower calories than...

  3. Graduation Blues?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to whatwasithinking75's topic in General Students

    There are other threads discussing this, but yes, many people experience it. I felt it myself. I was go, go, go for a super accelerated program and then WHAM- it was all over. I volunteered with my...

  4. Pre-req help!

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to JTravelsTheWorld's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're community college should have online courses, I don't think you'll find anything cheaper than what they could offer. If they don't then I'd look at a state school. I did an online developmental...

  5. Med Surg course dilemma

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Hopeful2017's topic in General Students

    I did med surg 1, maternity, and mental health all together. Then I had med surg 2, peds, and community together the next semester. It flowed well with my program to have peds with med surg 2 due to...

  6. Prerequisites or TEAS first?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Atljamie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most schools won't even consider you if you don't have the majority, if not all of the science, prereqs completed. I didn't have to take the TEAS for my specific ABSN program, but from what I heard it...

  7. Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Looks like SMAP (See Me As a Person) needs to apply to nurses there and not just patients!! I can't tell you the number of times I go to help someone to the BSC, bedpan, bathroom, etc. and then go "oh...

  8. Epic care plans and goals

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to djamies's topic in General Nursing

    At the end of a long shift I just LOVE having to do the dots and POCs for the careplans- I get to chart again everything I've done (said no one ever). That "select all" box and "F7" become your best...

  9. electrolytes and acid base balance advice

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to czerwodl121's topic in General Students

    Check out the Simple Nursing videos on youtube that you can view for free. If you really like them, it may be worth it to pay for a subscription to the actual website. The guy has a good way of...

  10. A&P Textbook?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to danyoon1019's topic in General Students

    Personally, I bought mine and wish I had just rented it since I did the class in the summer. Take into consideration though that you will likely need it for 2 semesters. Sometimes certain rentals are...

  11. Is learning on a cheap stethoscope better?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Erythropoiesis's topic in General Students

    My nursing program included a stethoscope with a large lab fee my first semester. Everyone at the school gets the same stethoscope and it's a Littman Classic II. I heard they used to give out a...

  12. Don't judge- inspired by the FL alligator attack

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to lilk8tob's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to say what I've said to friends: I think the blame is a defense mechanism- if they can find blame then they can feel protected. As misplaced and wrong as it is, it makes them feel better...

  13. Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad who has been working less than a year. I get that students need to learn and don't show my frustration, but a lot of times it is frustrating and a lot more work to have students. I...

  14. Bump on my Spine???

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to TheLastGentleman's topic in General Nursing

    You need to visit a healthcare provider. Posting on an anonymous Internet forum is not the answer and we cannot provide medical advice per the Terms of Service, which you agreed to when posting. I'm...

  15. Do you feel safe reporting errors?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to sweetdreame's topic in General Nursing

    My manager serves on many committees and really pushes for us to file incident reports so things can be improved. I was frustrated by the lack of communication between departments after an incident (I...

  16. Used books old edition vs. newest edition

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Pdxstudent's topic in General Students

    I didn't have any issues with old editions. Most professors I found understood why students preferred them and were ok with it. I'd look into renting if there's a book you REALLY have to have the new...

  17. Small hospitals/units bigger drama hotbeds?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it probably varies a lot. I work on a small unit in a large hospital. I love my unit, especially when I hear other friends on different units complain about the drama and lack of help....

  18. should i be worried

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to leahgarca's topic in General Nursing

    What is going on? This is the third post about TB tests/shots. This violates our TOS and this thread will be closed. Go to urgent care or your

  19. What type of soap do you use?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    With my sensitive skin I use dove or Olay sensitive and scent free. I moisturize with aveeno scentless or scent free babyganics lotion everyday year round right out of the shower. If I get an allergy...

  20. Pendulum Swinging too Far on Pain Meds?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    That's exactly what my mother said after she got her hips replaced. She's had severe RA for 40 years now and had her hips done when I was in college and what a difference it made for her! On another...

  21. Tips for really strict clinical instructor?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Kiki<3's topic in General Students

    You are going to be better in the end for having this instructor. My Med-surg 1 clinical instructor was very strict and had very high expectations. I went into clinical intimidated by what I heard...

  22. Low GPA but got into ADN program, would like some advice.

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to PJishere's topic in General Students

    I completed both A&P I and II over the summer in two 6 week sessions. I later found out the Univeristy I took them at was notoriously hard for those classes, much harder than other local...

  23. Weekend Nurse

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Gabrielle1818's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 7 days a week with 2 jobs roughly 70-80 hrs a week with a total commute time of 1.5-2 hrs/day (because of traffic) during weekdays one summer during college. Blazing ball of burnout is the...

  24. Bad situation and mad coworker? What could I have done?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to missind33's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As long as you documented every conversation regarding the BP as an SBAR note I think you should be fine. You can't force the providers to place orders. Just document, document, document. I think that...

  25. Calling in for no sleep

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    PP- So your solution is to make another nurse, who has likely just worked 12+ hours and is tired him/herself, stay until the OP feels ready to come in?! Would YOU like somebody doing that to you? It's...