OnlinePersona

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  1. What Supplies Should I Get for School?

    OnlinePersona replied to SKay226's topic in General Students

    Nursing shoes that is skid resistant. I'm going to buy a new hematite ring to block negative energy and a new quartz for

  2. BP on elderly patient--?

    OnlinePersona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Anyone have any tips on how to take BP on a elderly patient with a frail frame without hurting them? It makes me so uncomfortable when I have to take one on someone who is frail.

  3. BP on elderly patient--?

    OnlinePersona replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!

  4. Are you Tanning?

    OnlinePersona replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Are you sleepy that the coffee

  5. Ready to start my nursing program..

    OnlinePersona replied to hardworkinmom's topic in General Students

    I know how you feel.... now I'm actually worried cause my store is losing one person..... that means its only me and my boss. Working fulltime AND try and hit our sales goal each month AND nursing...

  6. whats your plan B

    OnlinePersona replied to mbtsab's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't have a plan b. Nursing is what I wanted to do since I was 18. First year I could qualify for

  7. tired cna first shift

    OnlinePersona replied to smmctowelie69's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    second shift is a piece of cake. ONE meal(not including snack) and when you are done with your showers, you just get the patient into his/her gown right out the shower. If you time yourself right,...

  8. Throwing away briefs in the trash

    OnlinePersona replied to fischerjene's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The second option for infection control. The places I've worked at thrown them on the

  9. Taking that first step

    OnlinePersona replied to SurpriseMysteryGue's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So excited for you! Let us know if you need any

  10. Are you Tanning?

    OnlinePersona replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Lol I used to drink at 7 in the

  11. Love my job....No really. I am serious.

    OnlinePersona replied to AnnaleaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's awesome! Is working in a corrections type setting quite busy? Is it like psych? I would be quite interested in

  12. Don't You Just Love It?

    OnlinePersona replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. However I don't take this forum as what it SHOULD be(open communication between nursing personnel)----- I take it as every other internet forum. I tend to not value any of the "regular...

  13. Coworker is Innappropriate

    OnlinePersona replied to missnurse89's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thank you Suzy and Dudette. I feel your conclusions may have helped the OP and anyone else in the same situation. Always nice to see when peer communication actually

  14. Coworker is Innappropriate

    OnlinePersona replied to missnurse89's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Have you tried talking to a trusted friend or family member about this? I find asking advice to people on the internet = counterproductive. Whilst you will get advice that is meaningful, more than...

  15. I made it!

    OnlinePersona replied to Still Standing's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yaaaaaass!!!!!

  16. At my wit's end...

    OnlinePersona replied to jasonsgirl4eves's topic in General Students

    Hi, Be the defining factor in this situation. I want you to get a mirror and recall your overall goal, or possibly write a letter to yourself and discuss why you are in this class. Reinvent your focus...

  17. It's Finally Hitting Me

    OnlinePersona replied to TCloud25's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am actually more excited than nervous. I have a full support system around me. My pastor is a ER physician who tutored me for my teas (and will tutor me once a week for nursing school)--- my best...

  18. Does anyone else have nursing nightmares while sleeping?

    OnlinePersona replied to jrbl77's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Oh gosh YES. For some reason I have these dreams about me coming in for my shift and looking at the assignment sheet with me vs 100 patients. I used to wake up frightened like no

  19. Co-Workers' Harsh Words

    OnlinePersona replied to laKrugRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi, One thing I am learning about myself is to accept not taking the negativity from others. I was super reactive to people. Now because of therapy I am able to have GREAT days by realizing their...

  20. redirecting to old threads

    OnlinePersona posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am probably the minority..... but I find it rude where someone post a question , the first response is "have you searched for this yet? Many topics already". In my opinion this is a forum and I want...

  21. redirecting to old threads

    OnlinePersona replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Nursing

    With all due respect, this isn't a medical facility. It is however a place to connect with those on a level of civility and to converse. Certain guards are let down in relation to our peers. As well...

  22. redirecting to old threads

    OnlinePersona replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Nursing

    After reading all the previous replies, I do realize some of the intent was from a place of peace. However I do not feel that is the case all the time. In fact, more times than I would like to say...

  23. Coming To the Dark Side

    OnlinePersona replied to Stephalump's topic in Psychiatric

    SOOOO excited for

  24. redirecting to old threads

    OnlinePersona replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is user specific. Meaning the perceived intent of the responder by redirecting. I may be overtly sensitive and no one was being rude. I do however think when the thread poster obviously is...

  25. New CNA *vent*

    OnlinePersona replied to sonji1229's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I just turned 24 and been a CNA since I was 18. I am also starting school in October for nursing. I totally see my story in what you just wrote and can sympathize. I can tell you it DOES get...