dd131

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1. What is the grossest thing that's happened to you???

   dd131 replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

   Dentures are my kryptonite. There was a patient who was a post-op exploratory lap. She had started to vomit into the trashcan, then made it to the toilet. Her wound had dehisced during her vomiting. As she was being taken back to the OR, she infor...

2. Patients Say the Darnedest Things

   dd131 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   80 year old woman in ED came in via ambulance from a senior activity center with a broken arm. We asked how she broke her arm. She said "We were having a ho-down at the senior center. And I was the ho that went down."

3. CNA or not to CNA

   dd131 replied to willvz's topic in General Students

   I'd say no. I wouldn't take a significant pay cut, which would probably mean working more. I'd rather focus on my studies. Clinicals are great for networking, so are your professors. Definitely let them know your career goals or desired specialty.

4. Washing scrubs?

   dd131 replied to dd131's topic in General Nursing

   The vinegar worked quite well. No puff of sweaty steam while ironing! But I also took another's advice and have been spraying the pits with Spray&Wash before placing in the hamper. If that works, I'll just put some vinegar in the wash instead o...

5. How often are you tested on your skills from clinical?

   dd131 replied to Skippy97's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'd say that's probably program specific. In my program, after we are taught a skill or procedure, it is expected that we practice in the lab. Then there is a due date for being tested on that skill. You must schedule an appointment with an instruct...

6. Washing scrubs?

   dd131 replied to dd131's topic in General Nursing

   I like creases! I iron every day of my life, sometimes twice.

7. Washing scrubs?

   dd131 replied to dd131's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the suggestions! I have my scrub tops soaking in vinegar as we speak! I'm thinking it's because I'm putting on too much deodorant.... I'm terrified of the dreaded sweat stains, and ceil blue isn't very forgiving! And it's strange, I can s...

8. Washing scrubs?

   dd131 posted a topic in General Nursing

   So, maybe this is an embarrassing question, but.... I've noticed when ironing scrubs, that there seems to be a lingering odor of perspiration and deodorant in the armpit area. I don't seem to have this problem with any other of my clothes. I always...

9. LPN vs RN

   dd131 replied to Rachic's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm was in the same situation. I missed the application deadlines for the ADN/ABSN programs in my area, but wanted to switch careers ASAP. I decided to sign up for an LPN program at a vocational school. I truly regret it. I wish I would have continu...