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    Tattoos in Nursing

    quiltynurse56 replied to chiandre's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I work in LTC and most of our residents are 80s and 90s. They don't seem to care. What they care about is how well the staff treats
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    Most common meds in Hospice/Palliative care?

    quiltynurse56 replied to shellebelle212's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I know that our hospice residents get Roxanol and Ativan as the main meds. Maybe some Senna S. Most other meds are DC'd. Just stating what happens with hospice that I have seen so
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    Charging with a patient family member

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

    Around here with our small towns and our smaller hospitals, it happens a lot. A nurse can be charge nurse, but not necessarily that patient's
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    Getting over a med error, what now?

    quiltynurse56 replied to CmacD's topic in General Students

    Think about what happened that you missed it and then take that and come up with a plan on making sure you don't miss a med next time. Now that you did this, you are going to be more aware of the...
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    Just can't do nights and I am finally accepting it.

    quiltynurse56 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is true for me too. Last winter, I would go to work and it was dark, I would come home in the dark and when I woke up, it was getting dar. Didn't help my SAD or ability to get anything done....
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    Best laptop for school?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Saraela's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yeah, I purchased the Microsoft Word for Mac also. Does make the sending and receiving from the profs much
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    Transitioning from lab to clinicals!

    quiltynurse56 replied to Dd04321's topic in General Students

    When you have to do a skill in clinicals, most clinical instructors will be with you that first time. Also, go through the steps with your instructor before entering the patient's room. Once you...
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    Best laptop for school?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Saraela's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Whichever one you want. Keep in mind though that most schools use a Windows based computer. I used a Mac, but anything I turned in I needed to make sure it was saved in a Windows
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    "JUST" an Lpn

    quiltynurse56 replied to Newnurse19882010's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    People ask my what I do and I just reply that I am a nurse. I decide when to let someone know I am a
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    How was your first year?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Still in my first year and is improving. I have gone from not doing my charting until I reported off to the night nurse to having it done or almost all done by that time. I am in LTC and that means...
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    Great Apps for Great Nurses

    quiltynurse56 replied to Brian's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    At school, we had to have the Unbound Medicine one. I particularly use the Davis Drug Guide which came as part of it. You can get the Drug Guide
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    Me... Me... Me: A Sense of Entitlement

    quiltynurse56 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I work LTC and we sure do have ours who feel they should be priority. We have one who when finished eating would demand that we take her to her room. She would eventually ask "who is paying for...
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    Beginning of my journey

    quiltynurse56 replied to Seity's topic in Excelsior College

    Good to hear. I am trying to gauge how long I need to prepare for the A&P 1 class. I did purchase the practice exams but have not done one yet. Can you tell me what else you did to prepare for...
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    honeymoon during orientation

    quiltynurse56 replied to notah's topic in General Nursing

    The best way to know for sure is to ask
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    Question about holding an RN license in multiple states

    quiltynurse56 replied to NBMom1225's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Not only that, but Texas is a compact state.
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    Took my Nclex PN, stopped at 85, help!!!!

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

    You can either pass or fail no matter the number of questions. I passed with 85. Whatever you do, do not do the trick. In many states you can get quick results in 48 hours and if your state also...
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    i need advice, new lpn student

    quiltynurse56 replied to dreamer0x's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I agree with everyone else here. Also, remember that during clinical, you will have an instructor with you who will be with you when you perform something for the first time. They don't just put you...
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    "JUST" an Lpn

    quiltynurse56 replied to Newnurse19882010's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There is an idea, print out your BON's scope of practice for LPNs. I don't know some people will never get it. If you have explained it a couple of times, just let it go. You know you are a nurse...
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    Large ladies! Best scrubs?

    quiltynurse56 replied to thf6v's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I tend to get Cherokee. I like their elastic waist cargo pants. I find drawstrings don't fit me too
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    Crusty Old Bat Society

    quiltynurse56 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I am "old" age wise, but young nurse wise. I even had someone in one of my nursing classes say I shouldn't be there because I was too old. Does that count. I mean, I can get rather crusty with...
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    Help! Finding the right program

    quiltynurse56 replied to TheJoeWant's topic in School, College Programs

    My first thought was to find a school where you do your ADN, you may need a semester or so of prereqs. Then do your BSN online. Many schools have an online option for BSN and some community colleges...
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    Nursing care plan

    quiltynurse56 replied to Lexileigh95's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The AEB is something that you see in the patient. For nutrition it could be how much you see that they eat. Or it can mean the labs that show it
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    Passed Microbiology Today!

    quiltynurse56 replied to Molemedic's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats!! Thankfully I already have Micro :) I am working on A&P
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    Tattoos in Nursing

    quiltynurse56 replied to chiandre's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have one on my wrist. It can be covered by a watch or not. At work, I have no problem with people seeing it and my residents don't care. My coworkers lover it. It is a teal ribbon representing...
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    Another step forward

    quiltynurse56 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Well, I just looked and all of my transcripts have arrived at Excelsior! Now to wait and hear what the accept and what they don't accept. I hope all my sciences come in under the time limit, but one...