SapphireKitten

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  1. Acute in patient psych gowns vs street clothes

    SapphireKitten replied to sister zyprexa's topic in Psychiatric

    I also work in the ER, and we follow almost identical protocol. Our psych holds can keep on underwear (no bra though) and non-slip socks we provide. Understandably, many of these patients are hesitant...

  2. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

    SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School, College Programs

    Definitely! I think that's a good

  3. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

    SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School, College Programs

    Oh my gosh, I got my acceptance letter! I screamed and scared my cat when I saw it. To those who get a waitlisted letter, don't give up! Y'all made it this far, so clearly we're all awesome students!...

  4. failed my hesi a2 very discouraged

    SapphireKitten replied to Dweiker's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Congratulations on your other scores! Those are awesome. :) As for grammar, I suggest buying the official HESI A2 study book written by Elsevier, if you haven't already. They're the company that makes...

  5. Calling patients by "pet" names.

    SapphireKitten replied to dbabz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm from the South, so we pretty much all say "honey," "sweetie," "hun," "darlin," etc. Of course, when introducing myself and such, I call them by Mr/Mrs/Ms. I feel like using these "pet names," as...

  6. Shocking amount of past bad grades is it possible to redeem myself

    SapphireKitten replied to Sturmzie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm currently applying to the best undergrad BSN program in my state, and they stress that they only look at your nursing pre-req GPA! I was thrilled to learn this because I had a similar situation...

  7. working in the er

    SapphireKitten replied to cinderella1521's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It's okay to be nervous when you're new in the ED, but be as open as possible to new experiences and learning skills! I am an ED tech and truly love it. There is never a dull day, and I've learned so...

  8. High end vs cheap trauma shears

    SapphireKitten replied to mailenaka's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought a cheap pair of Prestige Medical shears on Amazon. They were only $10, and I haven't noticed any dulling of the blades. I avoid cutting Orthoglass with my shears because a coworker told me...

  9. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

    SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School, College Programs

    You are awesome! Thank you for

  10. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

    SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School, College Programs

    I can't wait for this week, y'all! I really wish we didn't have to wait till next month to find out the result. Good luck to all of you! Does anybody happen to know what the first semester class...

  11. Fall 2017 Chat

    SapphireKitten replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This semester I'm taking microbiology, English II, statistics, and abnormal psych. Everything is going abnormally easy so far, so I'm remaining skeptical and trying to remain ahead. I'm also in the...

  12. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

    SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School, College Programs

    I agree. I know during the info session I attended, they said are really looking for well-rounded students. Even though someone has a perfect GPA and awesome HESI score, if they really flop on either...

  13. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

    SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School, College Programs

    I finished mine! I really don't like listening to my own voice recorded, so that was kinda weird, but I feel like I did well. I tried not to overthink the questions. Of course I did, though. Haha....

  14. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

    SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School, College Programs

    If y'all have already done and submitted, what did they ask? I know they usually ask something including their core values, so I'm prepared for that. I have no idea what to expect otherwise! I think...

  15. What did you do in the ER today?

    SapphireKitten replied to Kinda Flustered's topic in Emergency

    I am a tech in the ER! My day went like this: -Sat and monitored a PEC patient for two hours. -Did an EKG that detected a STEMI which of course led to a STEMI code. -Did at least 20 more EKGs....

  16. Having issues with being a "babyfaced" nurse.

    SapphireKitten replied to Ash2016's topic in General Nursing

    I can totally relate! I get the "you look like a baby!" comments almost daily. I'm 21, so I'm one of the youngest employees in my department, too. I think it bothers me so much because it makes me...

  17. Paying for college

    SapphireKitten replied to Nurse Guy Mike's topic in General Students

    I'm assuming that you mean you plan on paying for school with newly taken-out student loans. Before you get any further, make sure that you're allowed to take out more student loans while still paying...

  18. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

    SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School, College Programs

    I have no idea! I hope at least by mid-August. I know we go do our written statements at the end of September, so they'll have to invite students for that by then. I have one pass credit from high...

  19. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

    SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School, College Programs

    I just happened to check back! I sent mine in last week. I'm totally freaking out but

  20. Nursing Student Working as PCT

    SapphireKitten replied to tonya2980's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I'm a tech, as well! I work in the ED and love it. All of my fellow techs in the ED are also nursing, PA, or med students. My boss always says how we're getting soooo much valuable experience for our...

  21. Thinking about switching to ED

    SapphireKitten replied to Koalified's topic in Emergency

    Hey there! I'm sort of late in my reply, so you might have already made your decision. I wanted to add my input though, just in case! I work as a tech in the ED since I'm still in school, but I work a...

  22. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

    SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm applying for next spring, as well! Soooo glad that you started this thread. My GPA for the first 16 hours is a 3.8. Wow, a 91% on the HESI sounds awesome! I'm aiming for at least a 90%. I take the...

  23. The inevitable: Blood draws

    SapphireKitten replied to SapphireKitten's topic in General Nursing

    So y'all, I drew blood unsupervised for the second time ever yesterday! I'm so excited. The patient was an older man, and he had surprisingly good veins for being a thin man in his 60s. On the...

  24. The inevitable: Blood draws

    SapphireKitten posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know this topic has been brought up many times before in various parts of the forum, but I didn't see any active topics for this general topic. I wanted to be able to discuss blood draws in general...

  25. "Observed" urine drug screen

    SapphireKitten replied to thisgirldrums's topic in General Nursing

    I work in occupational health with toxicology currently while I'm still in school. This is totally the norm. We mostly see workers from other non-health industries as patients, and the majority of...