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 I'm learning and still need to learn. This thread...

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. People do what they have to do to make it, whatev...

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 [emoji4]

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 month and have grown tired of my glasses and contacts....

5. NCLEX RN Advice

   lilnursey'15 replied to merzielynn's topic in NCLEX

   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 right). The great thing about UWorld was they gave ...

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 was offered a job on my floor way before it was time...

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 you just want a watch sans pedometer get a Timex fro...

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 I needed. I'm sure when I start I will have tons o...

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. Oily skin is so much work.

10. Which internship to take?

    lilnursey'15 replied to JulyRN80's topic in Job Hunt

    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 something feels off don't chance it. :)

11. Ever have a patient complain about you?

    lilnursey'15 replied to love lilacs's topic in 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 allnurses

13. Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

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

    For you pizza lovers Sent from my iPhone using allnurses

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 from my iPhone using allnurses

15. Hand hygiene policies

    lilnursey'15 replied to R5RN's topic in Safety

    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 using allnurses