Gator,SN

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1. Deflating Moment for a Soon to be New Grad

   Gator,SN replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

   I think that DH should make good money. I'm not sure it should be so much more than nursing BUT, teeth just gross me out. I could never work in a job where I had to scrape people's teeth and the smell....(where's that puking smiley?) Just doing oral...

2. re: something to consider...

   Gator,SN replied to Granted Fal's topic in Psychiatric

   Very interesting post. I have often thought that a majority of nurses are trying to heal something in their own past while in the profession of helping others.

3. VIP Patients

   Gator,SN replied to k_cole21's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the majority on this one. It makes me mad when management expects you to treat one person better than another and on top of that, the pt gets the idea that everyone is going to wait on them hand and foot. I especially love it when I foll...

4. I start on Tuesday!!!!

   Gator,SN replied to youknowho's topic in General Students

   Congratulations and Best Wishes to you! :balloons: You are in for one heck of a ride and in the end it will all be worth it! Keep us posted about your progress and good luck!

5. male CNA fired for "I love YOU"

   Gator,SN replied to edgreen's topic in Men

   Get a lawyer. Fast.

6. What if I do not have enough time to do 3000 ques. before my exam???

   Gator,SN replied to pie123's topic in NCLEX

   I reviewed my class notes and the text books before the NCLEX and I finished about 1000-1500 questions from two different review books concentrating on my areas of weakness (pharm, peds). I had 75 questions and passed the first time. You should use y...

7. What is your specialty, and why do you like it?

   Gator,SN replied to secondfiddle's topic in General Nursing

   I work in ICU and I love it. I like the fact that I can spend time with my patients and help educate them about their condition. Once in a while I will take care of a terminal patient and the family and the feeling that I might have helped in some sm...

8. I am so HAPPY!

   Gator,SN replied to MNgal's topic in LPN/LVN

   Congratulations!

9. What did you learn about yourself in Nursing School??

   Gator,SN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

   I learned a lot about myself during nursing school. I was always pretty patient but sometimes that translated into being a doormat. Now I am more self confident and I know how to set limits and say no. I have also learned not to take everything so pe...

10. Do you learn a lot about yourself in nursing school??

    Gator,SN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Students

    To answer your question, YES! I learned a lot about myself during nursing school. I was always pretty patient but sometimes that translated into being a doormat. Now I am more self confident and I know how to set limits and say no. I have also learne...

11. Our Own Misconceptions

    Gator,SN replied to kmchugh's topic in General Nursing

    Kevin, I am so sorry to hear that you and your mom have had to go through so much. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

12. Survived my first day in the ER

    Gator,SN replied to nursejennie76's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations! I hope things continue to go well for you! Keep us updated!

13. I Passed! I'm a Nurse!!!

    Gator,SN replied to Aneroo's topic in NCLEX

    Congratulations!!!!!!!

14. How long was new grad orientation?

    Gator,SN replied to DUCKGIRL's topic in Med-Surg

    I went straight into ICU/CCU and my orientation was 12 months. My first preceptor thought that it was "unfortunate" that I missed out on M/S experience so she put me in PCU for the first 4 weeks. I had 6 pts each day and and a massive headache at the...

15. Reality TV : Nurses

    Gator,SN replied to goodknight's topic in General Nursing

    Cassinia, I was going to write a post very similar to yours, I totally agree! Unless its a documentary made by another nurse, this is another jab at nurses/nursing. When these types of shows are made the intention is to get ratings, so its hard to t...