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  1. Daith piercing with stethoscope?

    shenanigans_RN replied to RNSMC2592's topic in General Nursing

    I had both my tragus and my daith pierced. Originally I had a ring in my tragus and it did interfere with my stethoscope, but it was fine with a flat-backed stud. I never had any issues with the...

  2. Trivial Question: What do you usually bring for lunch?

    shenanigans_RN replied to justmehappy's topic in Nurses Rock

    I always pack my lunch box the night before. I bring either yogurt/granola or a protein shake for morning snack, fruit, veggies, and a sandwich for lunch (either homemade with coldcuts or uncrustables...

  3. Tattoos!

    shenanigans_RN replied to mmbucklerky's topic in General Students

    I have 9 tattoos, 7 of which are covered by scrubs/shoes. The remaining two are small; one on my wrist, hidden by my watch, and one on the back of my neck. Only 1 other nurse in my unit has visible...

  4. Poll: Nurse and law enforcement couples

    shenanigans_RN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    My bf is an EMT/FF, former military. We met working transport EMS. I always thought I would end up with a cop. I'm a bit of a "badge bunny". *sorry, not

  5. Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    shenanigans_RN replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    My biggest pet peeve is how (almost) everyone puts the stethoscope into their ears backwards. I've only seen it don't correctly on Royal Pains. The doctor even explained the rational to someone once!...

  6. Compression socks

    shenanigans_RN posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am a not-so-new nurse but I am new to 12 hour shifts where I am on my feet most of the shift. I wear comfortable running shoes with custom made (running) insoles. Although my feet don't actually...

  7. This week, I learned..... (6/6/15)

    shenanigans_RN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    - even though I've been working as a nurse for over 3 years, since it wasn't in "acute care" I'm still a new grad - the "10 week orientation" I was promised will now be ending after 6 weeks - paper...

  8. How do you quit a case, and do you feel guilty for it?

    shenanigans_RN replied to nekozuki's topic in Private Duty

    I left one case simply because I felt I could not provide adequate care for the child whose illness was getting worse. I was honest with my agency, and they were very understanding. I didn't tell the...

  9. You are not a nurse...

    shenanigans_RN replied to TMT_P's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I was in school, I would joke with my family that I was a "nur" since I wasn't a "nurse" yet. I would never say that I was a nurse when I wasn't. That requires a license. Also, being in nursing...

  10. College Soccer & Nursing?

    shenanigans_RN replied to meganec17's topic in General Students

    As sad as it was to actually play on the team anymore, managing was still awesome. I was more of a "bullpen catcher" than sitting and doing the books. Ask the coach if being an active but backseat...

  11. College Soccer & Nursing?

    shenanigans_RN replied to meganec17's topic in General Students

    I played D3 softball while in college/nursing school. It was doable my first two years, but once clinicals started it was almost impossible. Since all of my lectures were only offered once a semester,...

  12. Interviewing after accepting offer

    shenanigans_RN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have been working private duty for 3 years, and my dream has always been to work ER/trauma. A few weeks ago I was offered and accepted a job at a rehab hospital. I am scheduled to start mid-May....

  13. Interviewing after accepting offer

    shenanigans_RN replied to shenanigans_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks! I'm waiting to find out my orientation schedule so I can call and set up the interview. I just don't want to make myself look bad so early in my

  14. Rutgers ABSN fall 2015

    shenanigans_RN replied to Cass11's topic in School, College Programs

    Not sure if it's the same course load, but when I completed my bsn at Rutgers-Newark (not the accelerated program) we had to take organic

  15. RN and EMT recertification

    shenanigans_RN replied to KG MSN RN CCRN CEN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been an EMT since 2006. I rode voli in high school and then worked for a paid transport company while working on my bsn. I no longer ride (politics on the squad forced me out) but I keep my cert....

  16. Nurses with ear piercings

    shenanigans_RN replied to hshuang's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I also had my tragus pierced during clinicals and no one cared. I considered myself the badass in my clinical

  17. Nurses with ear piercings

    shenanigans_RN replied to hshuang's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    During my last clinical rotation, I asked my professor what she thought of tattoos because I was planning on a very visible one. She advised against it. So I would really consider that in the long run...

  18. Nurses with ear piercings

    shenanigans_RN replied to hshuang's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I had a curved barbell in my daith when I went on an interview. While talking with the nurse manager, she looked at me and said "That thing in your ear comes out, right?" So I took it out for my...

  19. Getting hired without nursing experience

    shenanigans_RN replied to claddagh's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks. I was offered a job in a rehab hospital a few weeks ago. Starting mid-May. And yes, apply for anything and everything. I used to joke with my friends whenever I got a rejection email. "What do...

  20. Getting hired without nursing experience

    shenanigans_RN replied to claddagh's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I never heard back from 2 of them, and got the standard "thanks but no thanks" email from the third. Most of the applications I filled out ask about med/surg experience, and when I put "none" I think...

  21. Getting hired without nursing experience

    shenanigans_RN replied to claddagh's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Not doing an externship was definitely a bad move on my part. I live in NJ, and all of my classmates (who did externships) immediately got jobs in either NJ or

  22. Getting hired without nursing experience

    shenanigans_RN replied to claddagh's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Here's my story/experience as a new grad who didn't do an externship. Right after graduation I worked as a nursing assistant at a summer camp for special needs kids. At the end of the summer I passed...

  23. PDN to LTC

    shenanigans_RN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been working PDN for 3 years, and honestly I'm burnt out. I have a potential new job in a LTC facility. Is this a stupid move? I'm still trying to get into a hospital, and I don't want to do...

  24. PDN to LTC

    shenanigans_RN replied to shenanigans_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks. PDN = private duty nursing, home care with fewer pts and longer shifts. My LTC opportunity fell through, since they were only looking for part time. Thanks for the help