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15 THINGS NURSING STUDENTS NEVER SAY

  1. THOSE TEST QUESTIONS WERE SO STRAIGHT FORWARD.
  2. I WISH THEY HAD MORE “SELECT ALL THAT APPLY” QUESTIONS.
  3. I FEEL TOTALLY PREPARED FOR THIS EXAM!
  4. GRADUATED AND ABSOLUTELY READY FOR THE NCLEX!
  5. MY SOCIAL LIFE HAS NEVER BEEN SO GREAT!
  6. I FINISHED THAT ASSIGNMENT AS SOON AS I GOT THE SYLLABUS WEEKS AGO.
  7. I FEEL SO RESTED!
  8. MY DIET AND EXERCISE ROUTINE HAS NEVER BEEN MORE PERFECT.
  9. I KNOW ALL MY TEACHERS HAVE MY BEST INTEREST AT HEART. (WAIT, WE ACTUALLY DO – YOU DON’T BELIEVE US?)
  10. I REALLY AM ENJOYING ALL MY FREE TIME.
  11. NAILED THAT SIM LAB SCENARIO LIKE A ROCK STAR!
  12. DROP AN NG TUBE ON A REAL PERSON – NO PROBLEM!
  13. ALL THE NURSES AT THE HOSPITAL ARE ALWAYS SO NICE AND HELPFUL TO ME.
  14. OF COURSE I DON’T DIAGNOSE MYSELF WITH EVERY NEW DISEASE I LEARN ABOUT.
  15. I LOVE DOING CARE PLANS AND CONCEPT MAPS – CAN WE DO MORE, PLEASE!!

So what would you add to the list?? Would love to hear from you! Leave a comment below…. but be nice.

Most disturbing things Emergency Care Workers find when treating patients

We asked our fans on Facebook to list the most disturbing things they’ve seen while treating patients. Here are some of their disturbing (and gross) responses.

Goodrich Toenails that curl with crud under them! – Julie Poznysz

One patient we have has maggots in her coccyx ulcer…not the therapeutic ones either – Debbie Faria

The smell of infected wounds on feet. Or major burns smell – Sarah Shedeger

That loose skin when you take socks off our lovely older generation and it goes everywhere – James Stuart Dyson

Lifting up a large ladies boob to do an ecg only to find what can only be described as a thick layer of cottage cheese that smells like death!!! – Donna Hancox

COPD phlegm when it’s green/brown and has lumps in yuk yuk yuk – Elizabeth Smith

Taking of surgical stocking that have not been changed for …. Eva and it smells and the flaky skin is goin everywhere – Michelle HarkerSinclair

Ooooooo flaky skin my favourite! I love picking dry skin from legs! – Frank Bath

Leech therapy on new facial skin flaps, trying to corral the leeches is really really hard. They like escaping and would be a bbb exposure. Also when they are full of blood, you have to plonk them in saline to force them to vomit, so that they can keep sucking….. – Phillippa Weaver

“Snot!” — Aleta Mahnke

PAs (Physician Assistant) One Of The 14 Fastest-Growing Healthcare Jobs Of The Decade



U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the Healthcare occupation that will produce job openings at a percentage rate that is faster than 10.8 percent between 2012 and 2022 are consider fastest-growing jobs of the dacade.
PA(Physician Assistant) is the Seventh fastest-growing Healthcare occupation according to U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics with a growth percentage of 38.4.

Physician assistants (PAs) typically obtain medical histories, perform examinations and procedures, order treatments, diagnose diseases, prescribe medication, order and interpret diagnostic tests, refer patients to specialists as required, and first or second-assist in surgery.
Here are the expected growth rates for the other fastest-growing health care jobs between 2012 and 2022:

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You know you’re a nurse when …..

You get out of bed just as tired as you were when you went to bed…..lol

Look at strangers arms to see some good veins…

Looking at the elderly woman in front of you shopping and thinking “fall risk” extremely high.

Always wear long sleeves to work (even on hot days) to protect against skin dust!

When out shopping you can spot a person with Graves Disease by just looking at their eyes.

When you do a visual head to toe assessment on everyone you meet

You’re using therapeutic communication on the regular & using open ended questions to get everyone to explain things in details

When you wash your hands before and after using the bathroom and a squirt of hand sanitizer after throwing the paper towel away used to open the door

You can spend over an hour placing a wound vac on a stage IIIV wound and then go eat lunch with no problem

When your dreams are filled with charting

5 Reasons Why All Nurses Should Work As CNAs First

Jumping into nursing is a scary business especially when you’re starting clinical with zero experience. That’s why beginning your medical career as a CNA is a smart move. Though you’ll be starting at the bottom of the chain you’re going to get the experience and confidence to make you a great nurse. Being a CNA may be hard physical work but it’s an incredibly satisfying way to dip your toe into the medical profession.

1. Find Out If Nursing Is Really For You

Working as a CNA is a low-commitment way to see if working in the medical profession is what you really want. You have to love people plus have an iron-clad stomach; sometimes the only way to find out is to get in there and try it. Training to become a CNA is less expensive and less time consuming than for RNs. You can even do it part-time while working elsewhere or studying. If you decide a medical career isn’t for you, you’ve wasted less time and money. But we’re pretty sure that you’ll love it.

2. You’ll Be Prepared

Nursing students who’ve been CNAs first tend to be much more comfortable when it comes to clinicals. You’ll have already done all the basic tasks such as emptying catheters and colostomy bags, bathing, and changing/ turning patients plus you’ll have some knowledge of swallowing problem, oxygen, and feeding tubes. You’ll also be building the organizational and prioritization skills that are so prized in nurses. With this training under your belt you’ll be well primed to take your work to the next level.

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7 Low Stress Jobs To Consider ASAP!

Pulling your hair out at the sight of another email from the boss? The American Institute of Stress survey found that 77% of Americans routinely experience physical symptoms triggered by stress; 76% identified their professional life and their finances as leading causes of their anxiety.
When it comes to identifying low-stress jobs, the AIS points out that every individual has different needs. Each person’s ideal office environment is unique, so it’s difficult to formulate a composite of a low-stress job that is applicable to all workers. One source of tension that the institute identifies for employees has to do with their level of control on the job. The AIS found “workers who perceive they are subjected to high demands but have little control are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease.”

If you are looking to lighten your stress load, consider these roles.

  1. Speech Language Pathologist
  2. Freelance Writer
  3. Personal Trainer
  4. Baker
  5. Archivist
  6. Optometrist
  7. Barber

Demystifying Lab Values

Laboratory values reflect the overall health of an individual. They are generally used for diagnostic purposes, or for monitoring the effects of medications or other medical treatments. Having a basic understanding of laboratory values may help occupational therapists better understand changes in occupational performance, and help therapists determine when therapy should be modified or deferred.

Having a basic understanding of common laboratory values can help therapists determine when therapy is contraindicated or the therapeutic approach needs to be modified. Therapists should verify patient status with medical staff and use sound clinical judgment in weighing the risks, benefits, and appropriateness of occupational therapy interventions when lab values fall outside the normal reference range.