TheNGTKingRN

TheNGTKingRN

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  1. Nursing School Blues - I feel trapped!

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Students

    I think you need to realize that not everyone is as perfect as you are. Not everyone is the patron saint of nursing. Not everyone is the mighty nurse, that you are. Excuse me while I kneel before you...

  2. I LIED to a professor

    TheNGTKingRN replied to Peonies n posie's topic in General Students

    The fact you have a conscience matters. Learn and move on. If you were a sociopathic individual, this (the lying etc.) would be as casual as taking a sip of

  3. Are Nurses First Responders?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to ScrubADub12's topic in General Nursing

    Flight

  4. Is this a good OB c-section diagnosis?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to stargirl018's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would be thinking along the lines of postoperative care. Have you done medical-surgical yet? If so then you realize that most Nursing Dx for postoperative patients automatically fit her, yes? I...

  5. Feeling a bit down

    TheNGTKingRN replied to Christinajoannne's topic in General Students

    Those patients with a sense of humor though, they make my days flow

  6. Feeling a bit down

    TheNGTKingRN replied to Christinajoannne's topic in General Students

    Lol I'm an RN and still miss. It's seriously a mistake many nurses

  7. Is a six week orientation too short?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    We have a 4 to 1 ratio but I'll dc anywhere from 1 to 4 in a given day. Lol. I hate discharging and having one rolling in as one leaves with the phone ringing for report for another. SO SO SO

  8. HIPAA violation? What to do?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to Galdurnit's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sure report them for speaking too loudly, see how long you last there yourself. Lol Nursing school just get sillier and sillier with hypothetical situations. Gosh, grab your coworkers and say "hey...

  9. How to be a good preceptor

    TheNGTKingRN replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    Be mindful of space. As recently being precepted one thing I longed for was a little space the closer I got to being on my own. Know when to cut that umbilical cord. Also, know when to throw the life...

  10. Help? I regret this career choice?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to katie6126's topic in General Students

    Nursing informatics??? Yes please go create software for nurses and other health care members. Since you have experienced the trenches firsthand, you know what will increase efficiency when it comes...

  11. How do you relax after a shift?

    TheNGTKingRN posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've developed a glass of wine ritual. If I don't have to go back the next day I take the time to make a hot bubble bath and light candles and incense. A glass of Moscato relaxes me and makes me...

  12. How many of you actually enjoy your job?!

    TheNGTKingRN replied to kwerno00's topic in General Nursing

    I am so stressed and overwhelmed. I feel stretched in many directions and like a piece of machinery sometimes. That being said, I feel worse knowing I work with good coworkers, at a great teaching...

  13. How do you relax after a shift?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I finish my work haul tomorrow. Pop the

  14. Does nursing really suck that badly?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sucks sucks

  15. Does nursing really suck that badly?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It

  16. How do you relax after a shift?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    YES Moscato! I am gonna have to try that one out. Chocolate covered strawberries and moscato sounds great right. I'm currently getting a pedicure as I type this. Be jealous y'all! This male nurse has...

  17. flushing iv

    TheNGTKingRN replied to ocdstudent's topic in General Students

    Beautiful explanation! As always

  18. Ondansetron.... iv or im ..... doctor's prescription....

    TheNGTKingRN replied to 2bNurse_kinjal's topic in Patient Medications

    You can call the provider and question and suggest, you cannot change the route yourself. Never ever decide you want to change the route on your own without an order because if something goes wrong...

  19. flushing iv

    TheNGTKingRN replied to ocdstudent's topic in General Students

    Lmao. I've forgotten to swab a couple of times. If I was the OP I'd have a CVA by now. OP, hey OP ... yeah ... chilllllllll outtttt. No worries man (Jamaican accent) ... your pt will most likely not...

  20. Can you have piercings in the nursing program?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to choomtop's topic in General Students

    Yes piercings are A-OK 👌

  21. How do you relax after a shift?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yeah. I guess it's the body's reaction that'll determine what works for them. I sleep well and wake up well rested from the peaceful sleep. One glass makes me just drowsy enough. If not my mind...

  22. How do you relax after a shift?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    When I noticed I started having one glass at least 3 to 4 times a week I got a little paranoid myself. I think it is how you drink and your intentions. I like the way my moscato compliments my pastry,...

  23. Woes of a green (overwhelmed, possibly disillusioned) med-surg nurse

    TheNGTKingRN replied to loshie08's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Wow ... you took the words from me. I feel like you do. I am having so many weak moments and break downs. I'm a new grad and I just am so relieved that I am not

  24. Drowning in fluids..and electrolytes...

    TheNGTKingRN replied to ShelbyDee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    For most people memorizing and understanding concepts and being expected to apply them is pretty hard. That's pretty much nursing school. You can't know it all though! Your professors know that....

  25. How to get in the zone?

    TheNGTKingRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm sitting here on a rainy Thursday night, dreading work tomorrow. I'm not ready to be pulled in 10 directions, hold my bladder, and have my feet hurt all over again. Plus we have an unruly patient...