MisterArnold

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1. fumbling in clinicals

   MisterArnold replied to time4mydream's topic in General Students

   I'm in my third semester of clinicals and it's still a challenge. The other day my patient would not cooperate getting the vital signs. I had to take his temp axilliary and he would yell every time I placed the probe under his arm. I went and got ...

2. Recent college grad B.S.- Psych, needs advice.

   MisterArnold replied to B.S.Psych's topic in CRNA

   Sorry if I sounded discouraging. 2.4 is a low GPA to enter into nursing school. Perhaps if you got some of the science prereqs done and had excellent grades in those they might consider you for the nursing program. Once you are in the nursing prog...

3. Recent college grad B.S.- Psych, needs advice.

   MisterArnold replied to B.S.Psych's topic in CRNA

   Grad school for CRNA is highly competitive and top grades are a must. As earlier post mentioned they are looking for nurses who have a minimum of one year of critical care nursing.

4. Insecure About Clinicals

   MisterArnold replied to Carleigh's topic in General Students

   There's nothing like clinicals to make you feel insecure and useless. I too wish my assessing skills were sharper. I disagree that working as patient care tech will help that much. If you feel comfortable working with patients but are concerned wi...

5. Acc. BSN Students: What's your typical daily schedule?

   MisterArnold replied to Toby's mum's topic in General Students

   I am in a traditional BSN program. I would not want to do an accelerated program. On Monday and Wedneday I have my nursing classes. Usually 3 or 4 hours of class time. Each Monday and Wedn. I have to go to the local hospital and find out who my p...

6. nursing student ages....

   MisterArnold replied to carz's topic in General Students

   I will graduate with a BSN at the ripe old age of 53. Better late than never. I still should have a few good years left before they wheel me into a nursing home! One nice thing about being an older student - I think the patients relate better to m...

7. Future RN with LD in math

   MisterArnold replied to Louisepug's topic in General Nursing

   I stunk in math too during my grade school and high school years. When I took college algebra I spent many nights crying over concepts. Then I started nursing classes and was introduced to nursing math. For someone math challenged, I have absolute...

8. What part of the country uses RNFA's

   MisterArnold replied to MisterArnold's topic in Operating Room

   A RNFA is a Registered Nurse First Assistant. They assist the surgeon with surgery. I would think it's comparable to a 1st year resident in a teaching hospital. They help open up the tissue, retract, suction, and then usually close the incision. ...

9. What part of the country uses RNFA's

   MisterArnold posted a topic in Operating Room

   Does anyone know how to find out which cities use RNFA's? I live in eastern Arkansas and they don't use them. I was wondering if Little Rock uses them. I saw on a thread that they are popular in San Franciso, I wonder what other areas use them. ...

10. Your first clinical

    MisterArnold replied to Kora0880's topic in General Students

    My first clinical was in OB. I remember I had to draw up some medication and my hands shook so bad I had to stop! I enjoy working with the patients - what's killing me is all the work I have to do the night before in preparing a care plan. I HATE ...

11. What field of nursing would you NEVER consider working?

    MisterArnold replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Why do some many nurses and other people think that OR nurses stand in one position the whole day. They don't. Most of the scrub nurses I know are LPN's. They do alot of standing by the patient but remember the doctor is standing there also. Regi...

12. ADN/BSN Debate on the Floors?

    MisterArnold replied to KristinWW's topic in General Nursing

    Here's how I see it. We all have something to offer the healthcare profession. Our main job is helping the patient recover from whatever illness or injury they are suffering. The patient care tech, LPN, ADN, BSN, MD, PT, RT, dietician, housekeepin...

13. HealthSouth

    MisterArnold replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it will depend on the individual reputation of each Healthsouth facility. The one here in Jonesboro, AR has a very good reputation. Staff enjoys working there. If you take the job you'll know soon enough if the people are happy working the...

14. is the NCLEX-RN examination difficult?

    MisterArnold replied to apexsw20trd's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in a BSN program and I started taking nursing courses my sophmore year. It seems to me there is not much difference between the BSN and the ADN degrees except for the chemistry classes and a few other courses. From reading other posts it looks ...

15. Quick Question about comfort measures

    MisterArnold replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure if I agree with above answers. My mother died at home and for a few days before she died she had nothing to drink or eat. Her death was very restless - she did not look comfortable - her legs were constantly moving. It was probably connec...