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  1. Any good books/literature on how to deal with psych pts on a medical floor?

    tbbtpeach posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Does anyone have any good books or literature that they would recommend concerning dealing with psych patients on the medical floor? I try to rely on my therapeutic communication skills when I have a...

  2. Sometimes, it just Stinks

    tbbtpeach replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Just came off a three day stretch where I had a patient who just downright stunk! When the night shift nurse and I did a safety check my first day, I was greeted with a wall of odor as soon as I...

  3. Weird email after second interview

    tbbtpeach replied to Kay_Ray's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Your snide comment may make you feel better about yourself, but I'm not sure how helpful it is to this forum. This is the crap that made me stop utilizing AN for a while. Fortunately, the majority of...

  4. Helping patients kill themselves

    tbbtpeach replied to Cwoods's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    @offlabel Yes, yes and yes. ❤️ Thank you. You're

  5. Tips for New Nursing Students

    tbbtpeach posted a topic in General Students

    Hey, ya'll! I just finished up my first year of nursing school today! Last year at this time, I was looking on this site for guidance and encouragement about the nursing program (about which I knew...

  6. Ivytech 2015 Fall Admission

    tbbtpeach replied to sierracherise's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hey! Y'all are close to me! I'm in the program at IPFW! Hope Y'all get

  7. Cultural Diversity and Tattoos

    tbbtpeach replied to OwlieO.O's topic in General Students

    I believe this is a tricky situation. On one hand, I can totally see how you feel about having to cover up your tattoos. You're not going to spread anything by them; they're a part of you and how you...

  8. 3/4 of the way done with First Semester

    tbbtpeach posted a topic in General Students

    Wow. Okay! So, I'm basically 3/4 of the way through my first semester of nursing school. It's crazy to look back just about 11 weeks ago at the beginning. I really have learned so much...but, I also...

  9. 3/4 of the way done with First Semester

    tbbtpeach replied to tbbtpeach's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the update, Heather! What type of program are you in? We had some issues with next semester scheduling. I'm apparently taking psychiatric nursing in the summer since there wasn't enough...

  10. Summer Employment for Nursing Student, No CNA

    tbbtpeach posted a topic in General Students

    Hello! I just had a quick question. I am about to enter the nursing program in the fall. It's a BSN program and I've already finished pre-reqs, been admitted, yada, yada, yada. :) I really don't have...

  11. Clinical Socks/Stockings Question!

    tbbtpeach posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, all! Okay, my student handbook states that I need: "Stockings:White for men and women. No textured hose, footies, or tennis socks." I'm not very familiar with "stockings". Are those the ones that...

  12. Clinical Socks/Stockings Question!

    tbbtpeach replied to tbbtpeach's topic in General Students

    Wow, @elkpark, thanks so much for your info! (I can't imagine wearing thigh-highs O_o haha). So, I'll be purchasing some high, white "socks" then! haha Thanks

  13. Help!

    tbbtpeach replied to Tiffaniebush's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Even though I did not take my Micro class online, I almost wished that I had! (I don't think my school offers it anyway, though). 1. The lecture portion should not be that bad online. Our professor...

  14. Lazy coworkers

    tbbtpeach replied to SU2013's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Cmon, everyone. Let's keep a positive environment on here. No need for the right-fighting and bickering. If you don't want to answer a question or thread, just don't. It helps with the atmosphere.

  15. Lazy coworkers

    tbbtpeach replied to SU2013's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would say that when dealing with lazy coworkers (nursing field or not) it's important to make sure all of your jobs are done to the best of your ability. Then, you could pick up the loose ends and...

  16. I need a 90% or better on my HESI!!!

    tbbtpeach replied to lharley132010's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Sorry, random question passing through. Is the HESI like the

  17. Coming To the Dark Side

    tbbtpeach replied to Stephalump's topic in Psychiatric

    That's very interesting!! Best wishes for your career! Just goes to show how versatile nursing really can be! Can you elaborate a bit more about what you'll be doing? I'm a student just exploring...

  18. 10 Things You Should Know About the First Semester of Nursing School

    tbbtpeach replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    Thanks for this, Lori! I'm just about to jump in to my nursing classes this fall ('14) and I'm excited/nervous/apprehensive you name it! But, I'm feeling more and more

  19. Just curious..what color is your stethoscope?

    tbbtpeach replied to Bubbly26's topic in General Students

    I'm starting Nursing classes this fall too! I just ordered my stethoscope off allheart.com. A light blue Littman Classic II S.E. (Because it was in the middle between cheap and pricey, and apparently,...

  20. There is no such thing as a dumb question. But seriously, there is.

    tbbtpeach replied to AliceTrout's topic in Nursing Humor

    Jello pushers, I swear... This made me laugh, OP! Thanks for sharing! There may be no such thing as a stupid question, but there is a time and a place for everything

  21. When Should I Start Studying for NCLEX?

    tbbtpeach posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello!! I am just about start my sophomore year in college (Fall 2014). My freshman year, I got all my pre-reqs out of the way and was accepted into my University's nursing program (BSN). So, now that...

  22. When Should I Start Studying for NCLEX?

    tbbtpeach replied to tbbtpeach's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow! Thank you all for your answers! (This is why I love allnurses). So, in general, wait until I'm in my last year/semester to start studying for General NCLEX. And NightCrow...I really love your...

  23. Dealing with well-meaning but stupid questions?

    tbbtpeach replied to feelslikefire's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can relate to this. All throughout my life, I knew that I had wanted to do something medical (I loved Health/A&P/Bio, any science or human development classes, you name it, I aced it.) But I...

  24. This made me chuckle..

    tbbtpeach replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "Well, the good news, ma'am, is that, although you don't have any FSH, you don't have any follicles to stimulate

  25. Summer Employment for Nursing Student, No CNA

    tbbtpeach replied to tbbtpeach's topic in General Students

    Wow, thank you everyone! This is why I love allnurses. I would have never known any of these opportunities existed! I'm definitely interested in sitting for my CNA exam after the first semester or...