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  1. Is it bad that I can't work holidays?

    smartassmommy replied to alieu4's topic in General Students

    Since many nursing homes require every other holiday, see if you can get one of your jobs to schedule you around the other's holiday rotation. Thanksgiving at school job, Christmas at home job. Yes it...

  2. Hurricane Matthew Updates

    smartassmommy replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Stay safe

  3. October is National AIDS Awareness Month

    smartassmommy replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    And The Band Played On 1993 - YouTube If you have not seen this you

  4. LVN Entrance exam

    smartassmommy replied to BeginnerNursing's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Khan Academy or

  5. WILTW 9/13: Social Calls and Social Justice

    smartassmommy replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    This week I learned that I start LPN school on 10/24. I learned the color code for IV

  6. Going Back at 40 years old...

    smartassmommy replied to kjkolesar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 39 taking one class a month. I've already gotten through my first three classes with a 4.0. keep killing it

  7. Nurses with eating disorders?

    smartassmommy replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I understand completely. Plus is anyone 100% certain at what point we cross the line into an

  8. Summer Classes

    smartassmommy replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took math for allied health and lifespan human development. I got an A in both

  9. Commuting an hour to work

    smartassmommy replied to MiaLyse's topic in General Nursing

    I commute an hour for a great work team and because most of our new grad spots go to people who have been PCAs. The foot in the door is worth it to me. Plus I can't beat the the scheduling flexibility...

  10. 7/30 This week, I learned Deanna Troi sucks

    smartassmommy replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs to meanmaryjean. Great job Nalon. This week I learned how to change as leg anchor on a Foley. There's an actual term for anxiety caused by going to the. dr. It's called white coat syndrome...

  11. Doctor stole my stethoscope

    smartassmommy replied to ayejay09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a maxiscope in extremely bright colors with my name on it. Left it in the nurses' station to respond to a bed alarm. Got back and it was missing. Bright colors and engraving don't guarantee that...

  12. WILTW 7/24: Serving up specials

    smartassmommy replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Actually the nurses at work found it hilarious

  13. WILTW 7/24: Serving up specials

    smartassmommy replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    It's a girl Cheerios. This week I learned that there are studies on using psychedelic drugs to help patients accept the fact that they are dying. Double blind studies using these drugs are impossible...

  14. WILTW 7/18: I'm tired :\ (complaint department and other things)

    smartassmommy replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned how to clean up a patient for the morgue. I still haven't figured out the obsession with Pokémon Go. However I am waiting to see if the carelessness that seems to be associated with...

  15. Ultrascope

    smartassmommy posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Is anyone familiar with the ultrascope? A coworker has one and claims it is better than her Littmann. I looked at their website and Amazon. They get great reviews. One upside to them is that you...

  16. Animal Vets Sterilizing Human Females?

    smartassmommy replied to Skayda's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As recently as the early 2000s North Carolina still had laws on the books requiring the sterilization of epileptics. The law included penalties including loss of license if a doctor didn't report a...

  17. Nursing Supervisor is Inappropriate

    smartassmommy replied to Shelby, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    PM me the location of your hospital and this creep's name. A mysterious beat down by a couple of redneck boys will straighten him

  18. New Rule: No work bags allowed in ER

    smartassmommy replied to DarknTwistyERRN's topic in Emergency

    The big question is what kind of smoke is filling that little

  19. "You're too smart to be a nurse. Be a doctor"

    smartassmommy replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    Many years ago I had a professor tell me that I was too smart to be a nurse. I told him that when day came that he needed a nurse I hoped he got the dumbest one they could

  20. 7/3 WILTW: Brain Development, Standardized Patients and Female Condom

    smartassmommy replied to A&Ox6's topic in General Nursing

    This week I learned that I really like working weekends. No managers, calmer nurses, and great team work. My next class is Lifespan Human Development. Looking forward to it. I got invited to join...

  21. Using Hand Sanitizers - Is a squirt and go method enough?

    smartassmommy replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Crap, I can't

  22. stethoscope frusteration!! help!

    smartassmommy replied to Moenine9's topic in General Students

    Maxiscopes walk too. Get a clip for it so that it's always with you and potential"borrowers" might think twice about reaching below your waist. I loved my maxiscopes. Found it better than a

  23. 6/26 WILTW: Littlefinger's smirk makes me feel violated

    smartassmommy replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    With the 2 week break it's been a slow learning week. I've been reading a book on the history of nursing. I found out dear old Flo was against the registration of nurses. Clara Barton was a publicity...

  24. 6/20 WILTW Child Welfare, Confidentiality, Contraception, Commencement, Conti...

    smartassmommy replied to A&Ox6's topic in General Nursing

    This week I learned that I got an A in med math. Now I am enjoying my two week break before my next class. Trying to put into words why I want to be an RN without sounding stupid or corny is a...

  25. Is learning on a cheap stethoscope better?

    smartassmommy replied to Erythropoiesis's topic in General Students

    Never let it out of your sight. I made that mistake one shift when I let a co-worker use it. Even with my name on it someone stole