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    Brian Short News

    cocoa_puff replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I am so shocked and saddened to hear this... My thoughts and prayers go out to their family/friends during this difficult
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    Why did you want to be a nurse?

    cocoa_puff replied to cantgowrongwithjwong's topic in General Nursing

    I love science and learning about pathophysiology. I wanted a career where I can continue to learn something new everyday. I wanted something flexible/stable that would give me the opportunity to...
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    Clinicals - What Not to Do?

    cocoa_puff replied to meganec17's topic in General Students

    This should be laminated and placed in the front of every nursing student's binder. Great advice, GrnTea! :) I would also like to add that if your patient is complaining of pain (or anything), do a...
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    patient to tech rations

    cocoa_puff replied to johsonmichelle's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Med-Surg/Obs/Oncology/Tele floors, usually have 12-14 patients. On a good day, I have 10 with lots of discharges. Once at shift change, I had 3 patients left (started with 12) :) On step-down, I've...
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    Ethics: Does knowledge of a patient's blood borne pathogen change your care?

    cocoa_puff replied to JMed18's topic in General Nursing

    No, I treat all my patients the same (aka Universal Precautions), regardless if they have HIV, AIDS, Hep C....Unless it's told to me in report by the nurse, I won't know if the patient has a...
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    Trivial Question: What do you usually bring for lunch?

    cocoa_puff replied to justmehappy's topic in Nurses Rock

    I bring something like pasta salad with tuna, chicken/rice/vegetables; with yogurt, cheese, fruit, protein shakes, pop tarts (lol), and PB crackers. I like to bring a packed lunch (with snacks!)...
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    Timeline for graduation, NCLEX, and 1st RN Job

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

    Thanks again to everyone for commenting! I noticed that many of you were hired before graduating/NCLEX. I graduate this May. When would be the best time to start applying for new grad residencies?...
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    Is there a test to determine which area of nursing you are best for?

    cocoa_puff replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    Here's my results: https://www.discovernursing.com/diagnostic-results/6618,4839,14/?primary=6613#.Vec2yflViko Not bad at all!! According to the flowchart, I should be an OR nurse
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    THAT lady should be in a nursing home!

    cocoa_puff replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Awwww! :) Those types of residents are the best! Thanks for
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    I paid 200 dollars for pvt

    cocoa_puff replied to jancarlocastaneda's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Need I say
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    Nurses and their pens

    cocoa_puff replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I start the shift with 6 pens, leave with 1 (if I'm even that
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    Scrubs for the slim

    cocoa_puff replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't think I'm petite (5'5", 115lb), but Grey's Anatomy scrubs fit me really well. However, they are expensive (for me personally) so the only ones I have I got from a thrift store I thought...
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    Fundamentals of Nursing Clinicals

    cocoa_puff replied to Samm06's topic in General Students

    I think my clinical rotation was 7 hours twice a week, like Tues/Wed from
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    Fundamentals of Nursing Clinicals

    cocoa_puff replied to Samm06's topic in General Students

    Our fundamentals clinical was at a short term rehab facility. We basically did assessments, bed baths, toileting, helped the residents, took vitals, gave meds, worked on care plans, helped the...
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    That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    cocoa_puff replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    Phenazpyridine turns pee orange and is NOT an antibiotic!! It was continually drilled into our heads every week of lecture! Yet we could have an easy question like this (exaggerated): Which of the...
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    "How are we doing today?"

    cocoa_puff replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I was just thinking about this the other day! Although I try not to, I occasionally will say, "We're just going to check your blood pressure," or "We'll get you ready to go in just a minute!" I...
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    Do you talk to your coworkers alot on your lunch break?

    cocoa_puff replied to Soliloquy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, I prefer to eat alone. With 12 hours of talking with patients/family members/co-workers, smiling, doing endless rounding and Q4 vitals, I need to be by myself for 30 min to eat my lunch in peace...
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    Side business ideas for nurses

    cocoa_puff replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    What?!? You mean I would actually have to work? Isn't that what minions are for? In my dream world, I'll take Wednesday off to prepare the batter and cookie dough ahead of time. Then the next...
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    Side business ideas for nurses

    cocoa_puff replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I've always wanted to start my own bakery business!! It would be awesome to open the bakery 3 days a week (Thurs and Fri from 10a-5p, and Sat 10a-2p), and work Monday and Tuesday from 7a-3p in an...
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    Classes to take while waiting

    cocoa_puff replied to bridgegeisler's topic in General Students

    You could also take foreign language courses (whatever foreign language is common in your area). Sign language may also be beneficial, depending if you have a large deaf population in your area. See...
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    Classes to take while waiting

    cocoa_puff replied to bridgegeisler's topic in General Students

    Is it an ADN program? If so, maybe you could take prerequisites for RN-BSN programs (usually literature, history, chemistry...) ahead of time while you're waiting. Also, could you take phlebotomy,...
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    Timeline for graduation, NCLEX, and 1st RN Job

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

    By the way, thank you all for your comments! It's been great reading them! Congrats to you all on passing the NCLEX and getting your first nursing jobs!
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    Are you really not a "real nurse" unless you work in acute care?

    cocoa_puff replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in General Nursing

    When I eventually have a ton of nursing experience, I would like to work in a clinic, outpatient, GI lab, or ambulatory surgery full time (something 8-4 or 9-5), and continue to work PRN in the...
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    Your worst nightmare (Part deux)

    cocoa_puff replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    I had a nightmare where I was working on a new unit, and it was the size of a neighborhood. Literally. Along the street were houses, and each house was filled with sick patients. I was working with...
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    Take NCLEX While on Vacation?

    cocoa_puff posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did anyone take the NCLEX while on vacation (in another state)? How did it work out for you? Going back, would you have done it the same way? Where you able to enjoy your vacation at all, or...