Monthly Archives: April 2006

(fill name in blank) was a great student!

Posted on April 28, 2006 by

At the end of each week of clinicals, we have to fill out a self evaluation. I spent about forty-five minutes working on mine last night, and then posted it for my teacher to read and comment on. Between classes … Continue reading →

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Looking good..

Posted on April 25, 2006 by

You’re hot. You made some little change (started a new diet, switched shampoo brands, ran an extra mile at the gym), and even if no one else can see it, you know you look good. I felt more self-confident yesterday … Continue reading →

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The joy of cats

Posted on April 23, 2006 by

To prevent my cats from getting hairballs, I have been trying to comb them as often as I can tolerate it (they hate being combed but seem to enjoy biting me). Surprisingly, Skitzo was being calm today and allowing me … Continue reading →

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Check this out…

Posted on April 22, 2006 by

If a constipated patient comes into the hospital to have his impaction removed and he has been in the bathroom for a long time, politely smile and walk away quickly when he comes out of the bathroom (without flushing) and … Continue reading →

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Separated at birth?

Posted on April 21, 2006 by

Kristin Davis and Natalie Portman are two lucky women. According to MyHeritage.com, these women look 72% like me: Mike looks 73% like Freddie Prinze Jr.: Who do you look like?

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Forced volunteering

Posted on April 19, 2006 by

To graduate from my school, we have to "volunteer." I think that forced volunteering is appropriate for high school students and possibly even college students in some majors, but for a group of college graduates going back for a second … Continue reading →

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Moderation?

Posted on April 18, 2006 by

Do you ever read the fine print at the bottom of the screen during commercials? Normally, alcohol commercials have something along the lines of "enjoy responsibly" or "please drink in moderation." I expect these warnings and understand their purpose. However, … Continue reading →

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Ungrateful and difficult? Me?!

Posted on April 17, 2006 by

As many of you who read my blog know, I am not very impressed by my school. We have a high pass rate on the NCLEX, but we also probably have a high admittance rate at the local psych hospitals … Continue reading →

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My dancing needs some serious medical attention

Posted on April 15, 2006 by

When people ask me if I can dance, I always reply with the standard, "I can only dance when I am drunk." I have recently learned that this statement makes me a liar for two reasons. First of all, when … Continue reading →

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Fun with documenting

Posted on April 14, 2006 by

The hospitals we have our clinicals at use electronic documentation. While there are many advantages to this type of documenting, there are also some problems, especially for student nurses who tend to make a lot of mistakes. One section of … Continue reading →

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