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  1. I Don't Care

    livelovelaugh22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Before anyone becomes overly concerned, I still care about my patients and my job. However, what I do not care about is that __________ Hospital pays their staff a little more for the same job. I...

  2. I Don't Care

    livelovelaugh22 replied to livelovelaugh22's topic in General Nursing

    I feel as if they look at me in such a way, as their tone of voice changes when they're discussing the pay scales of the competing hospitals. And I also love the variety of situations that I have...

  3. Back up stethoscope?

    livelovelaugh22 replied to sillymu's topic in General Students

    I should've elaborated (it's a long story)! I was gifted a Littmann Classic III, which has wonderful sound quality, but leaves something to be desired because I am hard of hearing. I can hear...

  4. Back up stethoscope?

    livelovelaugh22 replied to sillymu's topic in General Students

    I have a Littmann Classic III, a Littmann Cardiology IV (it's currently being shipped to me), and a MDF stethoscope. It is not necessary to have a backup, as hospitals have disposable stethoscopes...

  5. Nurse tech working as RN

    livelovelaugh22 replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

    I hope by this point that you have either... A) put your foot down and insisted that you will only operate within your scope B) are searching for alternate employment C) quit D) A&B E) All of the...

  6. Jahi McMath is back in the news

    livelovelaugh22 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Nursing News

    Oh dear... I understand that she is a child, but there is no recovery from brain death. I'm so glad that I know my loved one's wishes, because no matter how much it hurts, I'd rather allow them to die...

  7. Stubborn CNA in ICU

    livelovelaugh22 replied to AnnoyedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you need to stand your ground with this CNA. I understand that she is the only CNA for 18 patients (your management needs to work on getting 1-2 additional staff to assist her), but...

  8. Nurse tech working as RN

    livelovelaugh22 replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should heed the advice of the previous commenters and get the he** out of dodge! Staying at this facility is endangering your

  9. I need to vent!!!!!!

    livelovelaugh22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I hope this post finds you all well. I am a nurse aide and soon-to-be 1st semester nursing student. Although I am a nurse aide, I am a floater and usually spend most of my time as a...

  10. Dealing with frenemies

    livelovelaugh22 replied to medg's topic in General Nursing

    Forgive me if this isn't a perfect answer, but this is how I deal with workplace gossip. My mantra is "if they don't pay my bills, then their words don't affect me". Well, this is what I told a...

  11. Inappropriate CNA behavior?

    livelovelaugh22 replied to matcha-cat's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think that you're overreacting. That CNA's behavior was very inappropriate. To the poster that insinuated that only the resident's dignity would be injured, well... you're wrong. If someone...

  12. I need to vent!!!!!!

    livelovelaugh22 replied to livelovelaugh22's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to thank everyone for their helpful feedback. Since last week, I have had a different outlook about my job. I try to obtain vitals early, no matter what, because I want my patient's care...

  13. How to deal with a bully patient?

    livelovelaugh22 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    And when do you think it's okay to pair up the difficult patient with the RN from the float pool? Although I am just a nursing assistant, I am in the float pool. Some floor NAs are jealous of float...

  14. I need to vent!!!!!!

    livelovelaugh22 replied to livelovelaugh22's topic in General Nursing

    You're right. Forgive me for not understanding your point the first time (it's been a long day for me). Now when I think about it, I tend to be long-winded when I give report. I routinely place too...

  15. I need to vent!!!!!!

    livelovelaugh22 replied to livelovelaugh22's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely agree that I am somewhat a control freak. I wouldn't say that I'm always policing people though, because although I may remark on what should've been done, I don't take it upon myself to...

  16. Patients Say the Darnedest Things

    livelovelaugh22 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    When my sundowning elderly male patient asks if I'm pregnant, then proceeds to tell me that he'll "give it (to you) all night

  17. Macomb Community College 2017

    livelovelaugh22 replied to sissie618's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm in! Congratulations

  18. Macomb Community College 2017

    livelovelaugh22 replied to sissie618's topic in School, College Programs

    I hope they send out the letters soon! I know I'm probably starting this fall, but omg the wait is

  19. Macomb Community College 2017

    livelovelaugh22 replied to sissie618's topic in School, College Programs

    Good luck everyone! I'm not nervous at all, but I'm eager to have my mother finally stop bugging me about my "nursing school letter." LOL. Seriously though, MCC would never turn down a 4.000/95...

  20. Tell on yourself, if you dare...

    livelovelaugh22 replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a nurse yet, but a few months back I was doing a PVR on an adult male patient and I didn't know why I kept on seeing >200 mL. Lo and behold, I had the bladder scanner on the child setting...

  21. Macomb Community College 2017

    livelovelaugh22 replied to sissie618's topic in School, College Programs

    Don't doubt yourself! You have an excellent grade point average and your HESI score isn't bad at all. Lastly, don't compare yourself with others. Just "go with the flow" and you'll be fine

  22. Macomb Community College 2017

    livelovelaugh22 replied to sissie618's topic in School, College Programs

    Update: Today I applied to the nursing program with a 95 composite HESI score and 4.0 prerequisite GPA. I am so thankful (I promise I'm not exaggerating... I have a decent memory and love for...

  23. Macomb Community College 2017

    livelovelaugh22 replied to sissie618's topic in School, College Programs

    @bxcomfort... if you don't mind me asking, what are your stats? I'm applying with a 4.0 prerequisite GPA and I'm taking the HESI tomorrow. I wish you the best of

  24. Macomb Community College 2017

    livelovelaugh22 replied to sissie618's topic in School, College Programs

    Thanks a bunch! I'm actually taking it tomorrow. I'm truly looking forward to making the HESI a distant memory. Out of curiosity, I was wondering if the prerequisite courses and HESI composite score...

  25. Macomb Community College 2017

    livelovelaugh22 replied to sissie618's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello everyone... I am taking the HESI on Wednesday. I have a 4.0 prerequisite gpa and a 3.928 cumulative gpa. I'm nervous about taking the HESI (specifically the A&P portion), but I'm trying to...