DorkyStudentNurse

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  1. What is my role in this situation?

    DorkyStudentNurse posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi everyone :) I'm in my second year of a four year BN program. I'm doing a rotation in the community at the moment, doing home visits (mostly respite care) to a family with a chronically ill child. I...

  2. How scary is anatomy class

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to new_mom2005's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It can be a bit intimidating but it's definitely do-able. I was scared to death and I ended up getting an A. The muscles were the worst part for me but I spent an entire day making up flash cards and...

  3. Where are you from?

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to noworries's topic in Canada

    I'm going to school in Fredericton, NB (four year BN program). I'm not sure whether I'll stay here when I graduate or not. I'd really hate to leave the Maritimes, I love it here

  4. Did you lose weight?

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to H2O Sprite's topic in General Nursing

    I gained a bunch of weight in my first year of nursing school. I was so busy and stressed out, I'd just eat what was quickest (usually fast food from on-campus). I also have hypothyroidism, so I'm...

  5. "YOU'RE my Nurse?!?!?"

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad this thread is around. I'm 18 and going into my second year of a four year program. I'll be a 21 year old RN with a bachelor's degree (assuming everything goes as planned). I've already...

  6. How about your favorite Old Wives Tales related to health?

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to NurseyTonyaLPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was watching a birth show the other day and as per family beliefs, the mother didn't bathe the baby for a month (I think it was a month?) and instead rubbed olive oil on his body. I forget the...

  7. Are you graded on your clinicals?

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to Bonny619's topic in General Students

    Ditto at my

  8. Dealing with the loss of fellow nurse

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to brokenheartrn's topic in Emergency

    I'm only a nursing student but I was in a similar situation this year. A good friend and fellow nursing student was killed in a car accident on March 2nd. It hit everyone really hard. We put up a...

  9. Best and worst Nursing School Experience

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to cdk001's topic in General Nursing

    I've only had a year of schooling so far (out of four) so I've only done one clinical rotation and had one pt. But my best moment was when I was done my last shift. My pt was sleeping so I wrote him a...

  10. Wearing scrubs home??

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to Rn2bKatie's topic in General Nursing

    I wear my scrubs home but I strip down as soon as I get in the door and wash them right away. I don't wear my nursing shoes home or wear them anywhere besides the hospital. I was a new nursing student...

  11. What is engraved on your stethoscope?

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to labcat01's topic in General Nursing

    I've just got C.L.D. engraved on mine. Those are my initals. My full name would be waaay too

  12. Taking a child off life support

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like the boy's mother is in denial ("I'm very hopeful he'll walk right out of here"). Although I think it's sad to keep this child alive, I also think it's up to the family. It's still fresh...

  13. Once a nurse, it is in you!

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    You did the best you could, I'm sure he appreciated the kindness and care you gave to him. Sorry to hear that he didn't make

  14. Bashful Nurses?

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to moosie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone else. I was very bashful and shy before starting nursing school. I was scared I would fail because I couldn't speak up or communicate effectively with patients and families. But...

  15. WHat Text books did you use for A&P 1n2

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to tookewlandy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We were given the choice between the Marieb and the Tortora & Grabowski textbooks. I used Marieb (over $100) and I found it to be helpful. However, our professor made a wonderful lecture book that...

  16. Really, how is it?

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to chill65's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I heard all the horror stories before starting nursing school and it terrified me. I've just finished my first year though and I was pleasantly surprised at how it went. I didn't have any unreasonable...

  17. A&P study tools

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to tookewlandy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A study tool that I found helpful for A&P was the coloring book. Some people never used it, some people loved it. I was one of the people who loved it. I'm a visual learner and quite frankly...

  18. Students... hobbies?

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to tutusandfrogs's topic in General Students

    I wish I had more time for hobbies When I do find time, I like to read, knit or watch cheesy movies. I mostly can only do these things on the weekend (and even then, I sometimes don't have the time)...

  19. Woman that received now face speaks!

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to VeryPlainJane's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a picture of what she looked like before the transplant: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/dorkyme/capt.jpg It's the picture in the

  20. Squeamish folks

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    I think I would be hurt if I were that client. I imagine it's not very good for their self esteem if even their nurse can't be near them without nose plugs. That said, I'm a gagger. If I think too...

  21. Holy cow - what are people thinking

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to Nurse Ratched's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I absolutely hate to hear things like that It's so sad. No one deserves to die that way...alone, freezing, and probably very confused. I hope justice is

  22. Taking an infant's temp.

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to kbclary4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't start my first clinical placement until next week but when we learned temperatures, they told us it was normal to take the infant's temperature rectally initially and then any subsequent...

  23. The Magic of Touch: What's Happened to the PM Care Backrub?

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    We were taught back rubs in clinicals last week. We were basically told, use it when you can. It's certainly not an every-night sort of deal, but I think it's a nice thing to do if you've got the...

  24. pushing a $400 flu shot

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow That's scary. My flu shots are free because I have allergies and asthma. They would still only cost me $20 otherwise. I live in Canada though. Here I was freaking out because insurance no longer...

  25. Artificial Nails Anyone

    DorkyStudentNurse replied to hGooding's topic in General Nursing

    No artificial, long, or painted nails allowed here. I'm used to having long nails, so it's sort of an adjustment for me, but I agree with the