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    9-11 - Where were You? What were You Doing?

    quiltynurse56 replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    I was on my way to breakfast while attending a conference with my husband when I learned of it. An hour or so later, they ended the conference. This was a pastoral conference and they ended early...
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    Confused

    quiltynurse56 replied to misscheerful's topic in General Students

    What was it about nursing that drew you to it? What were you expecting? I do know that I found clinical experiences to be anxiety producing to
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    "I work in the medical field"

    quiltynurse56 replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I did have a friend who's job was a highly specialized position in the OR during certain types of spinal surgery monitoring the patient for a certain thing. I can't even remember what the position is...
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    Critical Thinking

    quiltynurse56 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Glad you add the sarcasm note there.
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    What does this mean? The Pearson vue trick didn't work for me..did I pass?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Ozzombie88's topic in Nurse Registration

    What month is your birthday? Looks like you passed, you need to decide when you want them to issue your license. What state is
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    Please help me find a book that includes long term care scenarios with answers

    quiltynurse56 replied to Patrick Villamor's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You should have a med surg text book that can help getting those answers. As well as maybe a geriatrics care
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    Toxic Workplace?

    quiltynurse56 replied to ESpeed15's topic in General Nursing

    You are right, in that speaking to the staff member who you are not happy with first. Now, I have to say, we introverts are not shy. We can and do speak up about situations that need to be brought to...
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    is the med error my fault?

    quiltynurse56 replied to WatermelonW's topic in General Nursing

    Go back to the order to find the doctor's order. If he ordered for evening, then the MAR needs correcting and the pack needs to be relabeled. Where I work, we are able to put the correct sticker on...
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    Recycled topics (vent)

    quiltynurse56 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Another one is about "how can I handle being a nurse (or in nursing school) when I have children. My thought is, it is the same no matter the job. You have to be prepared. Single moms I can see the...
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    nclex best review material

    quiltynurse56 replied to herbie07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the NCLEX Mastery app. Best thing to do is to practice lots of questions. This is where that app came in handy. Whenever I had a chance, I could pull my phone out and do a few questions....
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    Mental health breaks

    quiltynurse56 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Health, Stress Management

    This summer, we took a relaxing vacation to the Rockies and the Tetons. In about 10 days, I leave for a 10 day trip to Germany. I travel a few times a year and each trip is great for my mental...
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    What about living in a winnebago to help pay down loans?

    quiltynurse56 replied to globalkimSRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That would be a great way to do travel nursing. I have heard of people doing it this way. You have everything you need with you that will always feel like home. Find places to park it that aren't...
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    Crushing meds

    quiltynurse56 replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I would say that if the crushed BP meds are not keeping the BP where the doctor wants it, the dosage will be upped or there will be a change in the med. What I find difficult is making sure that I...
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    Is adequate rest the most important factor in enjoying night shift?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Hmfog's topic in General Nursing

    I have always been a night owl. I usually work 1400 to 2200 or 2200 to 0600. I am also an introvert so love the time that all the daytime people are not there. I am also one, that thinks anything...
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    Are your incontinent patients truely incontinent?

    quiltynurse56 replied to jm_emt's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    While staffing is often short in LTC, I can tell you that people are not put in briefs and then only changed in bed. Residents are taken to the toilet throughout the day, whether or not they...
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    Sundowning and the risk of a patient fall

    quiltynurse56 replied to jm_emt's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Answer: We base how the transfer is done based on moods and skills that vary based on the time of day, LOC and recent meds. We assess what is going on with the person and base our decision on that....
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    Toxic Workplace?

    quiltynurse56 replied to ESpeed15's topic in General Nursing

    I work LTC so it is some different than a hospital. I can tell you that a patient may be checked, changed and cleaned up and by the time the day nurses and CNAs check them, they can be soaking wet....
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    Racist surgeon?

    quiltynurse56 replied to tech22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My big question is what is the approximate age of this surgeon and chief of surgery. Yes, there still are people who act this way. Part of it has to do with age. During the time I have been alive,...
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    Homeless patient with pneumonia

    quiltynurse56 replied to tori-alba's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know, but the idea that tori-alba lists BSN, RN after her name and then the information at the bottom states that she has 6 years experience did not lead me to think she was asking a homework...
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    Chemistry

    quiltynurse56 replied to Bookbag22's topic in General Nursing

    Find a tutor. Check with your school to find a tutor. Helped me a
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    med error on first shift

    quiltynurse56 replied to patcheslatches's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As has been said, we all have made med errors. The fact that you recognized it right away and asked for help says a lot. You are going to learn from this and become a great nurse. First thing is to...
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    False reporting to BON

    quiltynurse56 replied to whatwasithinking75's topic in General Nursing

    Yet, sometimes you just don't know how unstable they are until you get to know them
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    Something new...

    quiltynurse56 replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing

    Do I assume correctly that you work in a hospital and probably on a med/surg unit? If so, I can see how you feel that way. Not sure how long you have been in your position, but it may be time for a...
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    Does prayer help people pass tests, succeed at jobs?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Emergent's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I would pray before my tests and the NCLEX. At the very least, it centered me and relaxed me. Helped reduce the stress level. It allowed me to focus on who I am and that whatever the results, God...
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    Have been told LPN BAD idea

    quiltynurse56 replied to vspaniel's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My personal opinion would be to do the LPN program first, get a job as an LPN and work there while you work on your ADN/BSN. You will get the basis of nursing and be able to work as a nurse while...