kim47

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1. Starting lpn school advice

   kim47 replied to Sammiegurl87's topic in General Students

   I was a CNA before becoming an RN. I feel it helped me with being comfortable with hands on patient care, and the environment in general. That being said, I don't know if I'd recommend becoming a CNA...

2. Transition to night shift

   kim47 replied to Nurse J's topic in General Nursing

   When I first began working nights I would often get nauseous around 3am. Then I began to have a cup of tea and a snack around 2am. The nausea stopped occurring after awhile. I always take 50 mg of...

3. Changing Careers At 42

   kim47 replied to Zakando Z's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I received my ADN a few weeks shy of age 50. I went to an inexpensive community college part time, while working. I didn't choose to go on to a BSN, but there are many options these days. At this...

4. Possibly moving north

   kim47 replied to FL RN's topic in General Nursing

   I can tell you that you need to live in a compact state to apply for that states compact license. I live in RI, which is not a compact state. If I apply to a compact state, I would only receive a...

5. Ageism in Nursing

   kim47 replied to Wetsuweten Cynthia's topic in General Nursing

   Healthcare needs to recognize and value what we all bring to the table. Older nurses have a wealth of experience, including things not learned in books. Younger nurses will have a broader scope of...

6. Cancer patient and professional relationship

   kim47 replied to Susan Lawson's topic in General Nursing

   Does he have a case manager? Maybe they would have some

7. Why do the younger generations have less empathy? And how can we stop them from going into nursing?

   kim47 replied to RitzyCinnamonRoll's topic in General Nursing

   I really dislike when people make generalizations about older people, so I wouldn't do that to the younger generalizations either. Some people are compassionate and some aren't. It's not age

8. What is something you never thought you'd have to say to a coworker?

   kim47 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

   How about, " Please turn down your music, the patients are trying to

9. Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

   kim47 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

   Rule#2 Make it a black

10. Verbally abusive patient, worried I could have handled the situation better

    kim47 replied to NurseMom2016's topic in General Nursing

    You say your patient has a history of etoh and drug use. Addicts typically have maladaptive ways of dealing with reality as evidenced by their substance abuse. He's probably functioning at the...

11. how hard is it to break into addiction nursing?

    kim47 replied to heynow1313's topic in Addictions

    Addictions positions would be easier to obtain than straight psych nursing, at least in my area of New England. One thing to consider is that it may be hard to transition out if you don't care for it...

12. My first night shift... help!

    kim47 replied to Kwells29's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Protein helps. I usually bring some string cheese and crackers along with some grapes. Stay hydrated too. Some shifts can be so busy you forget to drink or pee for 12 hours. I work over night...

13. Opportunity Arisen

    kim47 replied to popcrnlvr's topic in Addictions

    Yes, this population is very manipulative. That's how they get drugs! I work in inpatient detox. I would say that the skills I see most lacking in new nurses for this type of work are...