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Umm, so I didn't just get off night-shift, thanks for asking. Also, in case you're wondering, the defibrillator used in ACLS class is fully functional.

You're right! It's time I learned to give myself insulin!

Nurses week activity fail -- "Retention enema holding contest! Ready, set, go.....!!"

"... with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26 New International Version (NIV)

Never stop reading, learning, keeping up with the latest developments. And find a mentor!

If it doesn't mesh with the ANA nursing code of ethics or scientific rationale, then don't go along with it. Stand up and advocate for that patient.

it' really the CNO timing how long it took for me to answer it!

If I were a man I wouldn't have to wear this darn cap!

While working at a women's health clinic an older patient needed help keeping her legs open while the doctor performed a biopsy on the labia. There were 3 or 4 of us helping position her and she looked up and said, "it feels like prom night!".

Tell the gang I'll be a little late for happy hour.

Every time I'm trying to get out on time...they pull me back in!

Can somebody call a Code Green?

Last one to grab their nose cleans out the lounge refrigerator!!

If it's a personality conflict between the nurse giving report and the patient/family I prefer not to know. It makes me anxious going in and sets up a biased attitude. I prefer going in as a blank slate, unless there is a very serious, documentable i...

The endocrinologist at my hospital uses the basal bolus method. The families are instructed to cover for the planned amount of carbs using a formula of units:grams of carbs. We tell the patients yes you can eat whatever you want, outside of concentr...

Hospital Empathy Training: "So that's what it feels like to be on the other side of the scalpel!"

You can try to find a residency that takes experienced nurses looking to change specialties. Or another option is to pay for a RN refresher course.

The rabbi at a hospital where I worked in New York City told us to not remove any equipment on Jewish patients until a religious representative has come to approve it. There are some things the family may wish to bury with the patient, or there is a ...

Have you thought about discussing the facts of this event with student services and or the dean of the program. I had something similar happen to me over 20 years ago and I just took the pain without asking any questions. But now students have a lot ...

Do you have a bachelor's in something else? Would an accelerated BSN be an option for you? I agree with the others, go the affordable route. It's worth the wait. You may get to your first job quicker but what if you don't like it and then you're stuc...

Call the midwife! and tell her to bring the forceps!

OK, take me to the ER, just not the one at my hospital!

I think it's fair for those requiring off Saturday in an every other weekend environment to work every Sunday. I've seen this strategy work.

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I told them not to put the knee replacement under the MRI suite!