Thought

Thought BSN, RN

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  1. Superstitious Nurses

    Thought replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    During my teenage years, I went rockfish fishing with my father, two brothers, and three of our father's coworkers. Some time after the boat took us into the water, everyone opened their grocery bags...

  2. I don't know if I should call out or not r/t snow storm

    Thought replied to SoNan's topic in General Nursing

    Something I found very helpful when I first started driving in the snow was to slow down. Leave early and drive 10-15mph below the speed limit. Give extra wiggle room for the car in front of you and...

  3. Misconceptions/truths about specialities

    Thought replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Nursing

    OR nurses aren't "real"

  4. 3 Simple Ways To Squash Compassion Fatigue

    Thought replied to Ashleigh Boyd Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    So, if hundreds of thousands of people jumped off a bridge, would you jump off a bridge,

  5. How Do You Fit In 30mins Of Exercise In Your Work Day?

    Thought replied to RegenerativeNurse's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked 10's and 12's, I got up a little over an hour early. It would give me time to take a shower afterwards, fill my lunch box, and head out the door. At first, it was difficult. After a...

  6. Women's Right to Choose

    Thought replied to River&MountainRN's topic in General Nursing

    FullGlass, I feel a couple should communicate his and her wants (marriage, kids, etc) with each other early on. If the two of them are not on the same page, it wouldn't be fair to stay and attempt to...

  7. Favorite Motivational Quote Nurses Week Contest

    Thought replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    "It's ok to cry." ~This was said in response to a patient not making

  8. Patients Say the Darnedest Things Nurses Week Contest

    Thought replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    Back when I worked as a CNA at a LTC/rehab center, I was talking to an alert resident. He always joked with the staff. As he and I talked, two elderly female residents (one confused) walked by and we...

  9. Doctors Say the Darnedest Things Nurses Week Contest

    Thought replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    Surgeon was placing an elderly woman's leg in a Hana traction boot before surgery and noticed the periwick catheter. Surgeon: "What the hell is that? I've never had a patient so bold as to bring their...

  10. Sitting down - New nurse looking for advice

    Thought replied to MgoBlue37's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there, MgoBlue37! I work in the OR as a circulating nurse. Circulating is very physically demanding. Different cases require different amount of heavy surgical instrument trays and items to be...

  11. RN's are you happy with your career, why or why not?

    Thought replied to anjoku13's topic in General Nursing

    My coworkers are great; we're like a family and help each other out. We don't let each other sink. My charge nurses and manager are absolutely fantastic and go out of their way to help everyone. As a...

  12. What in hades.

    Thought replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Does it include fancy soaps in the

  13. Night Shift & Eating

    Thought replied to iheartnursing91's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work night shift, and would meal prep to save time (and mindless snacking). Before work, I would make my superfood shake and drink it on the way. A couple of my meals included baked chicken...

  14. "My pain is about an eight and a half"

    Thought replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I recently asked a patient in the holding area to rate her pain. Her eyes were closed, and as soon as I asked, she opened them, gave me this look like I was disturbing her and rated it a 10 before...

  15. falling asleep during nightshift

    Thought replied to nightlightnurseaide's topic in General Nursing

    I worked night shift for 1+ years in the OR. Just like working on a floor or nursing home, the OR, ED, etc, all have slow and crazy times. If the OR was crazy, the time flew and my shift was over...

  16. Student loans killing me!! stressed!

    Thought replied to Nurselyfe92's topic in General Nursing

    Along with most people, I have student loan debt. Not to your extreme, however. Cut out the unnecessary or extras in your life- take out foods, mall trips, vacations, etc. Wifi can always be cut and...

  17. Cartoon Caption Contest WIN $250! Nurses Week 2018

    Thought replied to Brian S.'s topic in News, Announcements

    The results of the TB test came back

  18. Best Tips for Nurses - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    Thought replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    You can never have too many

  19. Nurses Week Giveaways - WIN Up To $4,000! Nurses Week 2018

    Thought replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    ...a disgruntled patient or family member pointing a gun at

  20. Adults who prefer wearing diapers

    Thought replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Back as a rebellious teenager, I was on an online chat site and ran across someone who had the same fetish. I learned there's a community of like-minded people out there called AB/DL's, or adult...

  21. What are Your Goals for 2018??

    Thought replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I love this thread!! :) My goals for the new year: 1. Continue developing my circulating skills/knowledge base in the OR. 2. Return to school. Possibly learn a new language. 3. Continue my health...

  22. This person outranks me?!

    Thought replied to Aunt Slappy's topic in General Nursing

    As the saying goes, "the only stupid question is a question that isn't asked." It takes humility to go to another to ask a question. I'd much rather have a person ask me a million questions where I...

  23. Harassment, Stalking, Impersonation by Psycho Ex... Name Change?

    Thought replied to HopefulVANurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hey hun, I agree with following what the pps have said. I have a few other tidbits to add. Purchase wasp spray (yes, the one you use to kill wasps outside your house) and carry it in your car, purse,...

  24. Day 2: 2016 Nurses Week Fill In The Blank Contest

    Thought replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    an explosive code

  25. Unsafe ICU staffing/ patient ratios! Please help!

    Thought replied to sophiern1's topic in Critical Care

    If hospitals could have their way, they'd have one nurse running the whole hospital. Reason? Money. Hospitals would rather sign one nursing check opposed to more. It's to save money. Hospitals do not...