bigsurgirl

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1. Manic patient education

   bigsurgirl replied to Jess1990's topic in Education

   Psych nurse here!!! This is a great article that has helped me deal with newly diagnosed pts. sorry its long. The 5 stages of Bipolar grief •Denial •Many people when first diagnosed are downright relived to finally have a name for what ails them. ...

2. HELP PLEASE!!!! mental health is about to ruin me!!!

   bigsurgirl replied to 9janurse's topic in Student Assist

   mental health can be challenging. It is so different from the med/surg philosophies. Where are you struggling and what are your weaknesses in the test? Do you understand the structure of the DSM and how to categorize disorders? I have a psych nur...

3. Does anyone know any open positions for new grad in Bay Area?

   bigsurgirl replied to kim129's topic in California

   Jobs are in very short supply/non existant in the south bay area also.

4. No new grad jobs now what?

   bigsurgirl replied to LOVEJRT's topic in California

   The bay area is in the same condition. No jobs around here either. Even snf jobs are hard to find. Good luck everyone.

5. Tired of NS!!

   bigsurgirl replied to ange26s's topic in General Students

   One day at a time.......breath.....one day at a time. That is what I keep telling myself. I have 88 days to graduation. So I am focusing on studying for the nclex and looking for a job which are in short supply here. Good luck.

6. Question about clinical experience

   bigsurgirl replied to hopefornursing's topic in General Students

   uhhhhhh.............this student wants to be a nurse? This is very disturbing. Obviously, there are no critical skills being employed to figure out the pump. And to leave a pt in a mess...yuck!!!! She should have at least delegated the mess to ...

7. Question about clinical experience

   bigsurgirl replied to hopefornursing's topic in General Students

   I would definitely talk with your instructor. Make sure your are able to keep things confidential. I don't mind helping out my fellow students, but the ones who have no clue what to do and just seem below par SHOULD be redirected to your instructor...

8. My professor did what?!??

   bigsurgirl replied to darthgirl's topic in General Students

   Every school has one. And it sucks. We had an instructor that would dismiss you from the floor if you did not have all facts down for your meds. Then you could not get your hours in, could not pass the semester...what a nightmare. She would also ...

9. I Have No Memory Recall!!!!

   bigsurgirl replied to rectal itch's topic in General Students

   RELAX!!! I am in the same boat as you. 46 yo. Hard to remember stuff right now. I have tried to learn conceptually throughout nursing school to really understand what is going on in patho because i don't memorize anything. I feel the same way be...

10. Question about clinical experience

    bigsurgirl replied to hopefornursing's topic in General Students

    Depends on the philosophy of the instructor on the floor. Some instructors have a "learn. do, teach," attitude, some are very controlling and want to do all of the instructing themselves. I am very concerned also that this student could not easily ...

11. considering nursing school at 45 yo

    bigsurgirl replied to turtlesrus's topic in General Students

    I am 45. I have 177 days until I graduate from nursing school. there are advantages to being older. you have life experiences on your side. you can think more critically and conceptually. can't memorize as much but that is not as important as tr...

12. Will I be too old for nursing school?

    bigsurgirl replied to nrsbetsy's topic in General Students

    YOU ARE NOT too old. I am 44 in my first semester nursing school. My life experience and confidence in myself has been a tremendous gift. The younger students look to me to answer questions and I have no more experience than they do. You can do i...

13. Who's Waiting 4 Fall 07 Acceptance?

    bigsurgirl replied to michellesrndream's topic in California

    Hi, this is my first post. I was just accepted to Ohlone College for their ASN program. They are in the bay area. First time in the lottery and I got in. Guess I am blessed. Hope you all get in soon.