NurseCalamity

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1. What do you think is toughest shift

   NurseCalamity replied to mcclot1993's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   As a CNA: 7-3.... lots of lifting and two meals to serve. As an LPN: 7-3 lots of labs, doctor calls, orders to put through... etc and it's the shift state comes in on!

2. Today, I am thankful for......

   NurseCalamity replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   Thankful to be a nurse! It is truly a privilege. Also, for the new job offered I

3. I got reported to HR

   NurseCalamity replied to katie92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   The way you went about it can sound offensive to someone with a different culture background, that's

4. LTC Nurses please respond

   NurseCalamity replied to crd521's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   1. 128 bed, but not filled to capacity 2. 1:25, 2 nurses per a floor which can hold 40 something residents. 3. 1:12. They're so busy I feel so bad. 4. Nope, can't provide quality care or even spend 5...

5. Becoming a nurse with a criminal record

   NurseCalamity replied to Daisyg124's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   Anything on your record when you are under 18 does not make it onto your adult record unless you were charged as an adult. I don't think you have anything to worry

6. Head to Toe Assessment

   NurseCalamity replied to erickz623's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   You start... head to toe lol. Then I chart in that fashion. Start with cognition. Your assessment should start as soon as you walk in the room. Hi, so and so I'm ____ I'll be your student nurse for...

7. First Nursing Job....

   NurseCalamity posted a topic in General Nursing

   Okay.... so, I've been at my first nursing job for about 2 months..... and I know they say you should stay for a year, but I cannot stay here for a year. I've been very depressed from this job. I feel...

8. Looking for Online Chemistry with Lab for Prereqs

   NurseCalamity replied to haruhare's topic in Online Distance Learning

   There is an online chemistry course on Nursingabc.com. Whatever school you are attending you have to make sure they will take this credit. A nursing instructor from the school I attend for pre-nursing...

9. Things you'll never forget from your nursing instructors?

   NurseCalamity replied to NurseCalamity's topic in General Nursing

   That's great advice. I'm a new nurse and we have psych patients at my current job. The one guy really frightens me, as he told me one day "I'll f*** you up." I always make sure I don't go anywhere...

10. Things you'll never forget from your nursing instructors?

    NurseCalamity posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was just thinking back to nursing school and I honestly had a hilarious instructor. She wasn't all tough, like beat you to the ground, she integrated humor into a lot of discussions which made her...

11. Calculation

    NurseCalamity replied to ghelyca27's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Would you perhaps use the calculation Volume (in mLs)×gtt (drop factor) __________________________________ Time (in

12. Wound Vac!

    NurseCalamity replied to NurseCalamity's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone is telling me different things and I just want to know the clear cut way it is done by the book. I've seen it done both ways. I thought the op over the wouND would defeat the purpose of the...

13. "My Tech" or "My Aide"

    NurseCalamity replied to dreamer30's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I always address my aides by their

14. That one nurse...

    NurseCalamity replied to addylpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yeah, this doesn't fly where I work. Whenever you are a professional, you should be able to accommodate yourself to work with anyone, like them or not. I just try to like everyone so I don't have this...

15. Wound Vac!

    NurseCalamity replied to NurseCalamity's topic in General Nursing

    So basically you can use the opsite under the foam if you choose