PghRN15

PghRN15

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  1. Why do nurses seem to have a bad reputation?

    PghRN15 replied to unbrokenx3's topic in General Nursing

    TV is just fiction. Nursing is one of the most respected professions. When I tell people I am a nurse I never get any negative

  2. What kind of stethoscope should I get for nursing school?

    PghRN15 replied to FLhusker's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am not a fan of the double tubing. I like the

  3. This week, I learned..... (6/6/15)

    PghRN15 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    This week I learned that keeping my mouth shut in some situations truly is the best

  4. On-call hospice nurse

    PghRN15 replied to lwheatley's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I work for a hospice with a census of about 425. We actually employ "extended hours nursing staff". They are hired for various 12 or 8 hours shifts on evenings and weekends. 8a-8p, 9a-9p, 12p-12a,...

  5. What am I getting myself into?

    PghRN15 replied to k8e_97's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a second career for me. I became an LPN at 48 and an RN at 50. I love nursing. I am proud to be called a nurse. I work in Hospice. There are good days and there are bad days. You will help...

  6. This week, I have learned... (5/30/15)

    PghRN15 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that there I times when I cannot say anything to make it better when my patient is afraid. All I can do is sit, hold their hand and be a quiet but supportive presence in the room. I learned...

  7. If you work nights, what are your days off like?

    PghRN15 replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Same

  8. Flushing JP Drain

    PghRN15 replied to mugs's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous post. I have never heard of flushing a JP. Check your facility

  9. How to eat on night shift

    PghRN15 replied to Birdy2's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like I am in the same boat as you are. It is a struggle. I try to bring healthy snacks like veggies or fruit sometimes a

  10. LPN in Hospice nursing?

    PghRN15 replied to NurseDirtyBird's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I started as an LPN in

  11. Graduating LVN August 2015. Work as LVN for a few yrs or straight to LVN-RN bridge??

    PghRN15 replied to cantwait2beanurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked as an LPN for 1 year before going back for a bridge program. I continued to work full time during the bridge program as well. I work 3 12 hours shifts so I pushed them to Friday, Saturday...