topazann

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1. Do you ever feel guilty on your days off (not sick days)?

   topazann replied to Ele_phant's topic in General Nursing

   It's my day off. I can do what I want. I work all week, and my weekends usually involve running errands or seeing friends/family, so having a day to be lazy is wonderful. Once or twice a month my SO and I 'plan' a lazy day. Mostly in which we go...

2. Favorite Gear for a Gift?

   topazann replied to gagrl's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Get her a massage! Or a chiropractor visit... you can really mess up your back as a nurse it’s good to start habits of self care like this, especially since I’m sure she is stressed to the max. Plus who doesn’t enjoy a massage? Scrubs, name tag for...

3. Digital/ Hardcover Books

   topazann replied to Tam Nguyen's topic in General Students

   Maybe try purchasing one e-book and then a few physical books and see which you prefer. I use both, personally. For instance, I have physical ATI books but I love the digital versions because it makes remediation for every proctored exam so easy plus...

4. Finishing Nursing School w/ Depression

   topazann replied to SNgirl21's topic in General Students

   All totally normal. Just remember, this is a sacrifice you are making in the short term that will pay off in the long term. It's an investment really, and he payoff happens when you finally graduate and pass your boards and start working in a place y...

5. Happy Valentine's Day!!

   topazann replied to Eleven011's topic in School

   Happy Valentine's Day!! I’m happy as can be that my wedding invitations arrived yesterday! I’m scurrying to get them all ready to mail out tomorrow. I originally intended to DIY my invitations. I had a killer design but decided I’d rather save it fo...

6. Gear for new (overnight) LTC nurse?

   topazann replied to Lynker's topic in Uniform/Gear

   What makes my job easier is a good clipboard (plastic so I can clean it), pocket planner such as https://onplanners.com/notebooks/best-pocket-notebooks and a well organized report sheet that has everything I want at a glance. The two things you need ...

7. Recording Lectures?

   topazann replied to FashionablyL8's topic in General Students

   I'm focusing on staying organized and keeping up the readings. For note taking I'm in love with my Five Star Flex 1.5 inch Hybrid NoteBinder. True to its description being "like a notebook and works like a binder" I've used it my first week for each ...

8. What pocket guides does everyone use?

   topazann replied to WinterWolf90's topic in NP

   Make your own. Get a little book like notepad (nonspiral bound like https://onplanners.com/notebooks/8-best-notebooks-bullet-journaling) and write down the tricks of the trade (how to prep meds, what people call things, equipment for procedures, nece...

9. Patient Sitter Interview

   topazann replied to hhaide1123's topic in CNA/MA

   One of the most important things you can do to prepare for your first interview is to know yourself: Why did you choose a career in nursing? What do you like most and least about it? Where do you see yourself in the future? How do you usually handle...

10. Will green skin hurt my career?

    topazann replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Professionalism

    I to tend to purple, I saw so gorgeous ideas of hairstylezz I have a friend who works for a big bank and has worked there for years and she changes her hair color and style almost every month, and I'm not talking tame styles/color . No matter how f...

11. Long hair unrestrained at work

    topazann replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    How you present yourself to the world is how most people perceive you. Once I had an ER doctor who wore dreadlocks and immediately I made the assumption that she wasn't cut from the same cloth as many of her colleagues. I was right, and as it turned ...

12. Are hair accessories unprofessional?

    topazann replied to silhouettedreams's topic in Professionalism

    I used to work at a pediatric office prior to working in the hospital and one day, when my "big girl scrub" were all in the laundry, I had to wear my Mr. Potato Head scrub top. That top made more patients smile than anything else, especially the elde...

13. Gel polish

    topazann replied to BmoreOrioles's topic in Uniform/Gear

    Each hospital has their own regs and standards. Some won't allow a nurse to wear anything, while others will. But [personally I think If you are part of any kind of patient care at all (housekeepers, aides, lab, radiology, therapy, etc.), our town h...

14. My hair is dyed.. Job interview

    topazann replied to mallerina87's topic in General Nursing

    I just googled Fuchsia and found that it last trend 2017 http://newaylook.com/best-purple-and-blue-hair-ideas/ By the way my sister has navy blue hair for a while last summer. She also has an asymmetrical cut, and the sides of her head shaved, with a...

15. The Blue Hair Nurse

    topazann replied to rosomebody007's topic in General Nursing

    Just saw I like colors, I like rainbow hair but just look on I saw really gorgeous variants in neway look But now it's going with me ! My mentor has pink stripes in her hair. I can't image it will be too much of an issue, but might vary trust to t...