lilnursey'15

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1. Ask an OR nurse (Questions about what we do or how to become one of us)

   lilnursey'15 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

   I have been in my OR residency for about 2 weeks and I'm loving it! You never really realize how easy it is to break sterility (luckily this hasn't happened during an actual surgery). There's so much...

2. Nurses: How far is your commute?

   lilnursey'15 replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

   While in nursing school I commuted 25 miles (20mins-1hr+ depending on traffic) for my tech job. I absolutely hate traffic so for my new job as a RN, I have moved less than 2 miles (5 min drive) away....

3. Nurses who've had LASIK

   lilnursey'15 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all! I'm going to browse around for a doctor and schedule a consultation. I'm only 22 so might as well do it now and not regret it in the future

4. Nurses who've had LASIK

   lilnursey'15 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in General Nursing

   Wondering how your surgery went? I am interested in LASIK but I'm worried with all the time I'll spend charting staring at the computer screen will be a problem. I will be starting in the OR next...

5. NCLEX RN Advice

   lilnursey'15 replied to merzielynn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I recently passed the NCLEX. The majority of my test prep was using UWorld. I did 75-100 questions a day in untimed study mode and thoroughly read every single rationale (even if I got the question...

6. is a Hospital job in nursing school necessary?

   lilnursey'15 replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in General Students

   I worked as a tech for 3 semesters of nursing school. While not necessary I learned so much and got so comfortable being around patients. Some nurses would even let me practice my nursing skills. I...

7. Watches

   lilnursey'15 replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

   Look into Garmin Vivofit, I'm not sure about displaying seconds but it has everything else you mentioned above. You also don't have to charge it every couple of days since its battery operated. If...

8. Ask an OR nurse (Questions about what we do or how to become one of us)

   lilnursey'15 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

   Thank you Ruby for starting this thread, and also Spiker for her thorough responses, and anyone else who has contributed on this thread. I will be starting an OR residency soon and this was just what...

9. 12 hr shift makeup routine

   lilnursey'15 replied to RN_srs's topic in General Nursing

   Make Up Forever Primer your choice of foundation and powder NYX setting spray (this stuff works better than urban decays spray for my skin) Hope that helps, I also blot halfway through my shift....

10. Which internship to take?

    lilnursey'15 replied to JulyRN80's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would choose job 3 since you've always wanted to work NICU and this hospital has a national reputation. Try talking to people who already work there, ask to shadow. Finally listen to your gut, if...

11. Ever have a patient complain about you?

    lilnursey'15 replied to love lilacs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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12. Anyone care to share what made you fall in love with Nursing career?

    lilnursey'15 replied to Fall15NYU's topic in General Students

    I love this little analogy. I'm just a nursing student, but this explains exactly how I feel about my tech job. Hoping for more red skittle days! Sent from my iPhone using

13. Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    lilnursey'15 replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

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14. Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    lilnursey'15 replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I have tried to cut back on most bad foods, but my love for ice cream won't go down without a fight. I eat the whole pint in one sitting... at least once a week 🙈 I may need help lol Sent...

15. Hand hygiene policies

    lilnursey'15 replied to R5RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Foam in Foam out ALWAYS. That's the policy at my hospital. I think even if nothing is touched this rule is still in place (for good reason) because "better safe than sorry" :) Sent from my iPhone...