TheNGTKingRN

TheNGTKingRN

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  1. Got hit on by a patient and it wasn't a granny.

    TheNGTKingRN posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    I was called forth by a coworker to assist in initiating IV access on a patient that she had unsuccessfully attempted to do so on. As I walk in to the room, the patient begins to stare at me. At this...

  2. Got hit on by a patient and it wasn't a granny.

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Haha. So do you get hit in frequently outside the patient care setting by other

  3. Septic Shower

    TheNGTKingRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    A doctor used the term "septic shower" when talking with me about a patient and their presenting symptoms. She tried to explain it as: Not "true sepsis" or bacteremia The bodies reaction...

  4. Where did you start working right after getting your RN license?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    I started in a nurse residency. Spent weeks on units like (trauma/surg ICU, medical ICU, CTCV, medicine, and postoperative). I now work at the same hospital in general surgery... hopefully...

  5. Got hit on by a patient and it wasn't a granny.

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Grannies usually enjoy a stroll down the unit with the male

  6. Job Prospects for FNP

    TheNGTKingRN replied to Karamia0x's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That is judgemental. You should explain to your boyfriend why NP matters to you and why you believe it is in your best interest. Remember that boyfriends may come and go, and it may be something you...

  7. Got hit on by a patient and it wasn't a granny.

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Lesbians enjoy cute guys such as myself? Oh

  8. How old are you?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to 1_fit_male_nurse2b's topic in Men in Nursing

    23 RN with 1.5 years of experience.

  9. Nurse Practitioner for a Surgeon

    TheNGTKingRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a registered nurse with 1.5 years experience in general surgery (I always give a quick background). I will be cross training soon a cardiothoracic surgical floor. My question is, What is it...

  10. Got hit on by a patient and it wasn't a granny.

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    A feminist

  11. Got hit on by a patient and it wasn't a granny.

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Gotcha. Just caught me off guard being a guy I wasn't expecting that but now I know to expect anything. Patient wasn't creepy, but I'm sure glad he wasn't my assignment! Those gaga eyes and stare were...

  12. What do you eat in the morning?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. They separate the protein from the carbohydrates using an enzyme. I just enjoy it in comparison to the traditional protein drinks, it's easy on my digestive

  13. What do you eat in the morning?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Usually I'll drink an ice cold rice protein mix with almond milk on the drive to work. During report I eat raw

  14. rn acceptance essay

    TheNGTKingRN replied to fallonfranqui's topic in General Nursing

    I am by NO means the king of proper English. I'm the NGTKing. Your essay needs some serious work. I am wondering what your first language is because you are making basic grammatical errors. The...

  15. rn acceptance essay

    TheNGTKingRN replied to fallonfranqui's topic in General Nursing

    Is English your second

  16. rn acceptance essay

    TheNGTKingRN replied to fallonfranqui's topic in General Nursing

    Paragraphs would help tremendously. I hope you do not submit an entire block of

  17. terminated- feeling like a failure

    TheNGTKingRN replied to sunshine539's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been in a situation as yours, while I don't feel the way you do - I can only begin to imagine and I'm sure you are feeling awful. I'm so sorry this has happened. :HUGS: The question is not...

  18. Material in NP school.

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I'm looking at different programs. Online and traditional. I feel that the greatest advantage of online is the flexibility and not having to be forced to stay in one area of my city or state...

  19. Material in NP school.

    TheNGTKingRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know it will vary vastly from NP program to NP program however, I generally get the impression that NP schools do not focus on disease and disease management the way that PA schools do, as they are...

  20. Nurse Practitioner for a Surgeon

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Out of curiosity: Do you know how often surgical NPs do locum tenens as opposed to a NP that does ER etc? I know I'm asking a lot of questions. Big thanks to

  21. Nurse Practitioner for a Surgeon

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Do you feel there is benefit to obtaining RNFA + NP? Especially if one wants to say in the surgical world as opposed to the medical world. What about OR experience? I would be open and thrilled to...

  22. Shadowing in ICU.

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much. I got my ACLS recently and I'll DEF review ACLS

  23. Shadowing in ICU.

    TheNGTKingRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I'm a nurse with 1.5 years in general surgery. I will be shadowing/cross training in the surgical ICU at my facility in December. Ultimately this experience is to obtain a true taste...

  24. Does everybody want to be a NP?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    I love being able to communicate with my trauma/gensurg NPs. They get the whole picture a lot better than the interns/1st year residents. I'll usually contact them if a resident is not cooperating or...

  25. Specialties

    TheNGTKingRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Quick introduction. I'm currently 23! Just turned 23. I've been an RN since 21 years old. Woot woot! I currently work on a postoperative floor. I feel like I'm stagnating. I see the same cases after...