Philly85

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  1. Stethoscope cover for men?

    Philly85 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi everyone, Just started clinicals last week and I came to the realization pretty quickly that I'm definitely going to be a nurse that needs a stethoscope cover. I have sensitive skin and the rubber...

  2. How much a CRNA really makes ?

    Philly85 replied to superking's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    What is an "AA"

  3. How much a CRNA really makes ?

    Philly85 replied to superking's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just curious as to why you say CRNA's are doomed from now

  4. I can't get "poop" taste out of my mouth?

    Philly85 replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. The smell has been gone for several days now, it only stayed with me for about a

  5. "Is it OK if I" vs "I just need to" vs "Could you please"

    Philly85 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nursing student here...just wondering how you all personally approach the situation of needing to touch someone intimately. For example, if I'm a man assessing a woman in a sensitive area, would I say...

  6. I can't get "poop" taste out of my mouth?

    Philly85 replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    So just because I'm brand new, I'm not allowed to call out an experienced nurse for a legitimate reason? Maybe me saying "I wanted to slap the nurse" was a poor choice of wording, I was just annoyed...

  7. I can't get "poop" taste out of my mouth?

    Philly85 replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone, me saying "I wanted to slap the nurse", didn't mean I actually REALLY wanted to slap her. It's an expression! I just meant that I was annoyed with her for basically flapping all the debris...

  8. I can't get "poop" taste out of my mouth?

    Philly85 replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, seriously you guys with all the hate? I was asking a serious question and NO IT'S NOT A DENTAL ISSUE. I floss every night and have perfect teeth and gums and have never had a cavity. And YES, I...

  9. Drexel ACE Fall 2017

    Philly85 replied to NecrotizingFasciitis's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi Penny94, it's my pleasure. As far as class schedule, for quarter 1, we had 3 classes total, Nursing Pathophysiology, Relationship Based Nursing Care, and Contemporary Health Care. Patho was Tues...

  10. "Is it OK if I" vs "I just need to" vs "Could you please"

    Philly85 replied to Philly85's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a male nurse, don't you feel like this is setting things back a bit, stereotype-wise? It's almost as if you are saying, "Yep, you have a reason to be potentially be worried that I am going to...

  11. "Is it OK if I" vs "I just need to" vs "Could you please"

    Philly85 replied to Philly85's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you. I feel like this answer best encompasses my feelings about things and will probably be the way I will approach things in my practice as a

  12. "Is it OK if I" vs "I just need to" vs "Could you please"

    Philly85 replied to Philly85's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I really highly resent the "always have a female present" thing...I know some people just want to cover their a**, but seriously, I feel like this attitude only STRENGTHENS the negative stereotype....

  13. Drexel ACE Fall 2017

    Philly85 replied to NecrotizingFasciitis's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi all, congrats on your acceptances. I'm a current 24-monther currently in quarter 2, started in Fall 2016. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask :) P.S. Make sure you start your...

  14. "Is it OK if I" vs "I just need to" vs "Could you please"

    Philly85 replied to Philly85's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for the tip about using the back of the hand, I agree that is a good

  15. "Is it OK if I" vs "I just need to" vs "Could you please"

    Philly85 replied to Philly85's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good point, I definitely agree with taking out

  16. "Is it OK if I" vs "I just need to" vs "Could you please"

    Philly85 replied to Philly85's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My one lab instructor has been saying to not approach it that way b/c it comes off as you potentially being uncomfortable about doing xyz and thus making pt uncomfortable. She always says, "Be the...

  17. Good wrist-watch w/ second hand?

    Philly85 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, First clinical day coming up next Sunday (ahhhh), and I need to have a wrist-watch with a second hand. Anyone have any good recommendations? I'd want it to be a little loose to accommodate...

  18. How much above your base pay do you generally make?

    Philly85 posted a topic in General Nursing

    The title says it all. How much above your base pay do you generally make, taking into account shift differentials? Do you work days/nights/weekends,

  19. I can't WAIT to say "Oh, me, I'm a nurse"

    Philly85 posted a topic in General Nursing

    When someone asks me what I do. For all of my 20's, I've dreaded the "So what do you do?" question. Mainly because I graduated with a useless degree (Kinesiology) that wasn't good for anything on it's...

  20. Salary/Wage of New Grads Nurses in PA, specifically Philadelphia Area

    Philly85 replied to StuffedBear's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm also interested in clinical nurse I salary @ Penn if anyone is willing to

  21. UPenn Second Degree/ABSN Fall 2016

    Philly85 replied to Guest757702's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Just one question for you all..... How the heck are you planning on paying for the crazy ridiculous 106k

  22. Nursing Programs with Night Class in Philadelphia?

    Philly85 replied to southphillywoman's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Drexel ACE also has a 20 month program that is class at night and clinicals on weekends. Their 11 month full time program is more popular, but they started the 2 yr one last year, I

  23. Are the pts in the ICU mostly unconscious?

    Philly85 posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hi everyone...sorry for the strange question in advance (though I've definitely seen some strange ones reading through the archives lately!) Anyway, I'm finishing up my last pre-req right now and am...

  24. Do differentials make up for working 36 hrs vs 40 hrs per week?

    Philly85 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I've tried searching old threads for the answer to this question, to no avail, so I apologize if it's been discussed before. Basically, working 3 12's (36 hrs) per week gives you a total of...

  25. Do differentials make up for working 36 hrs vs 40 hrs per week?

    Philly85 replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the explanation