swatch007

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1. had to change preceptor, she'll find out today, what to do when i see her next

   swatch007 replied to ltmja's topic in New Nurse

   Is that a fact or just your own opinion? What about type A, and type A+ ( "like myself")? Are they best fit? --if you know what I mean.

2. 1 year (semester) male nursing student having Doubts

   swatch007 replied to Kennyboy117's topic in General Nursing

   :nono:Pssstt... Don't yell here, Samschwinn (those caps indicated your tone). This court is in session. Yes, I agree; nursing school is sucks, but try to use those fancy words you know to replace the "sucks". So at least other people won't get the wr...

3. 1 year (semester) male nursing student having Doubts

   swatch007 replied to Kennyboy117's topic in General Nursing

   Kennyboy, listen up my friend! Nursing is just a job. Don't feel bad if you think you don't have the passion for it or if you are in doubt. The real question here is what do you want to do in your life? YOu'll have to leave your mother's nest soon ...

4. Living situation

   swatch007 replied to NellieP73's topic in General Nursing

   champagne or vodka might be able to help 'till you move to a less noisy place

5. Hurst Review

   swatch007 replied to DiEd's topic in General Nursing

   This --> https://allnurses.com/forums/f197/hurst-online-review-other-review-courses-97974.html might help you to answer your question. Also when you read this link, scroll down to see more threads related to this topic. I did not use Hurst Review...

6. New Grad...On Neuro Unit. need advise.

   swatch007 replied to jesxoxo11's topic in General Nursing

   I wish I could help, but the only thing I can think of is the standard of nursing practice. Nursing assessment that we learned in school and nursing text books is the same skill that we are expected to perform. In addition to what others' recommend...

7. In Todays New World a question or two

   swatch007 replied to teeituptom's topic in Safety

   I was a paramedic but I only carry band aid in my wallet since I live in new york city where ambulances can response in less than 5 minutes. I can do CPR and stop bleeding if I have to. No I don't carry gun, knives or any weapon other than my fighti...

8. New guy saying hello!

   swatch007 replied to CRNA2011-2b's topic in General Nursing

   Welcome aboard! Are you off today? , so here take it :beer: and let's celebrate. *hik!* --excuse me... (its coffee in a beer mug, so don't worry) LOL.

9. Accelerated Nursing Programs

   swatch007 replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Nursing

   caro3334Re: Accelerated Nursing Programs I just found out that not all ABSN programs require a previous degree Many of my fellow soldiers called the accelerated nursing program as a "Shake and Bake" program. The schools will let you in the program an...

10. Accelerated Nursing Programs

    swatch007 replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Nursing

    Processing........

11. question about getting into a nursing program

    swatch007 replied to hushpupgrl's topic in General Nursing

    No need to waste your time taking "upper level classes" because they are not going to consider these classes when judging your application in nursing school. The best action to take is to make sure your pre-req classes GPA should be 4.0 or at least a...

12. I passed!!!!

    swatch007 replied to Kristi Lee's topic in General Nursing

    clap! clap! clap! clap! impressive! welcome aboard! Now get ready to work harder and prepared a bucket for a pouring $$$ to come (just kidding, we don't really get paid enough for the hard work we have to put, but I got my bucket ready anyway).

13. What's your story? Why did you take up nursing?

    swatch007 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Reading almost all of the responses here gives me an insight that helps me to pause and understand people better which is unusual in this fast-paced society since most of us are preoccupied . Thanks to this site and to everyone who has taken time to ...

14. A message from GOD...??

    swatch007 replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Long time ago, primitive people perceived events that they could not control or things that they could not explain as God's will or acts. I think it's somehow part of human's defense mechanism to think this way when unfortunate events or things are g...

15. Student male Nurse today in L+D

    swatch007 replied to Thedreamer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You did well staying composed. It happened to me too many times, but I just moved on and stayed focused on my patients. That's just another day in the office .