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    Do you prefer to contend with the smell of stool or the smell of Glade?

    quiltynurse56 replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    I use it at home and it is
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    Nurses with tattoos??

    quiltynurse56 replied to Futurenurse98's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Keep in mind that most nursing schools will have you cover up any visible tattoos for
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    What's up with all the 'failed NCLEX' posts?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    I know of some who try to memorize as much as they can. Critical thinking is important and some people just don't have that down yet and probably never will. Also, there are those with test anxiety....
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    Nurse on vacation

    quiltynurse56 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    It has happened to me while in DC and in Texas as well as other times. I usually answer calls from work so they know that I won't be able to. As one on the other end, it is frustrating to not know...
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    Supervisor nit picks again

    quiltynurse56 replied to betweenus64's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Three thoughts crossed my mind here. 1. Find a therapist to help you sort things out. 2. Quit trying to please her and do the best job you know how to do. 3. Start looking for another job. Some...
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    Why Do Computers Still Seem NEWFANGLED?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't grow up with computers either. When I took typing in high school we used these really new with great technology typewriters. They were the IBM Selectric typewriters. Yep, the were...
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    What have you learned in nursing school that was utter nonsense?

    quiltynurse56 replied to TheMiss's topic in General Nursing

    This.
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    Need advice on getting my life together.

    quiltynurse56 replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Commuter. Sounds like you have been through a lot. Anxiety amongst other things can be major stumbling blocks in moving forward. Counseling can help overcome and get you going down the...
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    Advice needed about LPN

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

    The first question is do you know how long you will be in Pensacola? That may make a difference on LPN or ADN. Or, you can do LPN and work while you work on an ADN. It does sound to me like you...
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    Has anyone gone through nursing school with depression?

    quiltynurse56 replied to trapstudent's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I went through nursing school with depression and anxiety. It is part of the reason I got so close to the ADN, but the stress level in al aspects of my life caused me to step back and made the...
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    I don't think I am caught up for nursing. med error

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

    Definitely as for a set of parameters and protocols for these medications. Make sure it is written too. That way, everyone knows what to do including future new nurses at this
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    What's the meanest thing a patient has said to you?

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

    I had a resident who told me one night that I knew nothing about medications, much less asthma medicines, that I was ignorant and knew nothing. I should call his Dr. and ask him what it is like...
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    Nursing with Depression

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

    In my area there a very few psychiatrists. I see a Psychologist for talk therapy and he recommends to my PCP prescriptions. This has worked well for me. Sounds like you need to see a therapist to...
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    newbie CNA - when to notify the nurse about vital signs

    quiltynurse56 replied to sueyahoo's topic in General Nursing

    Record the vitals as soon as you are finished taking them. Verbally report any that are out of the normal range. Also, when in doubt, report
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    3/12: what I learned this week: ALWAYS taper your SSRI

    quiltynurse56 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I will join in on that party. I am at a stable dosage now and will probably be on it for a very very long time. I have clinical
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    Do you have to be an extrovert to make it as a Nurse?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am an introvert also, I don't have to work full time so I work part time. If that part time works best for me. Different shifts factor in also as well as the facility you work in. I am always...
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    What's it like having a flexible work schedule?

    quiltynurse56 replied to LucidDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    Probably the only true flexible type schedule is to work temporary staffing, yet you usually need to have a couple of years experience before staffing agencies will hire
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    BSN student studying for NCLEX PN

    quiltynurse56 replied to Chelonophile's topic in General Students

    I would say study for the PN NCLEX with PN materials. Saunders is good as well as NCLEX Mastery app. They have both the PN and the
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    Is it possible to become an LPN through vocational school?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Hopeful Nurse112's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    How long ago was that? Were you in nursing school at the time? Different departments are different and personnel do change over time. Why not get in contact with that nursing department of the...
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    Is it possible to become an LPN through vocational school?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Hopeful Nurse112's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Are there any Community Colleges in your area? That is where many of us start out. My state has quite a network of Community
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    ixchel's 3/7/16 What Have I Learned This Week, with A Lil' Help From My Friends!

    quiltynurse56 replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I did it. I told my current facility that I am going to reduce my hours, work my scheduled weekends and PRN. I am also going with an agency. I just need flexibility that I wasn't able to get....
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    ixchel's 3/7/16 What Have I Learned This Week, with A Lil' Help From My Friends!

    quiltynurse56 replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    Some good ole' Texas BBQ sound good to you
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    ixchel's 3/7/16 What Have I Learned This Week, with A Lil' Help From My Friends!

    quiltynurse56 replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I was on vacation last week. Enjoyed sunny and warm Texas. But, while waiting for my first flight yesterday, I get a text message from my DON saying, "you know you are scheduled to work...
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    I feel like nursing school didn't prepare me for work

    quiltynurse56 replied to Gem1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As you can see, we all have felt that way. During school, we are taught about things and in clinical, we are under the direction of a clinical instructor. It is when we get that job that shows us...
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    My dream job ruined

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

    Am glad to read that this setback has worked out for you. Racism goes different