MatRNstudent

MatRNstudent specializes in Post-Interventional Cardiology.

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1. NIHSS With a Spanish Speaking Patient

   MatRNstudent replied to MatRNstudent's topic in Neurological

   I am practicing in the U.S., so your advice is appreciated. I am also in communication with the hospital's stroke coordinator, so I will be sure that I'm in line with organizational policies. I have rudimentary spanish communication skills that I u...

2. CNA to RN: Used & Abused?

   MatRNstudent replied to NurseLyssie's topic in ADN/BSN

   I have to agree with Chuckster...I wouldn't flip out or get into a "deathmatch" over it. Just tough it out until you get your year in. Then, they have no leverage over you whatsoever and you can go where you want. I know the post is getting a litt...

3. NIHSS With a Spanish Speaking Patient

   MatRNstudent posted a topic in Neurological

   Hello All, I'm an RN on a floor that is becoming designated our hospital's stroke floor. We have received extensive training in preparation for the transition however there is something that I believe would be of great benefit to us. I was hoping t...

4. I think my professor is making up stuff.......not sure what to do.

   MatRNstudent replied to katmarieRN's topic in General Students

   At my school students are allowed to run a digital recorder up at the instructor's podium as a supplement to written lecture notes. I believe this instructor knows when she is making skewed, possibly inaccurate, statements. With that said, I believ...

5. Nursing considerations for patients taking OTC drugs and herbal supplements

   MatRNstudent replied to MatRNstudent's topic in General Students

   I was looking for general nursing considerations such as the need for patient teaching due to the common misconception, "natural remedies aren't really drugs so I don't need to mention them to my nurse/physician." I was also looking for specific exa...

6. Nursing considerations for patients taking OTC drugs and herbal supplements

   MatRNstudent posted a topic in General Students

   Hey Everyone, I'm taking a pharm course this summer and I was hoping to pick some brains for my first project. We are discussing the nursing considerations for patients taking over the counter (OTC) drugs and herbal supplements at the same time. No s...

7. New RN Student.

   MatRNstudent replied to Linznow's topic in General Students

   One thing that has helped me a great deal so far is speaking with upperclassmen at the school I'm attending. If you can find out who is in student government, library club, or student curriculum clubs these will likely be the over-achievers that wil...

8. Reamed for ordering an ethics consult

   MatRNstudent replied to WalkieTalkie's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a student right now learning how advocacy of the patient is paramount, and I wondered how that would pan out when push comes to shove. Thank you very much for taking the time to share. You are awesome...Good Luck!

9. Why coffee with every meal?

   MatRNstudent replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

   Mmmm, coffee:rollI love coffee, but it is addictive so I only have a few cups a day at most. I prefer dunkin donuts blueberry coffee with cream and splenda, but I will drink it black if I have to. It really helps me get through the day, but more th...

10. So, tell me again why you suddenly want to be a nurse...?

    MatRNstudent replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear you were put off or offended by the responses you got anxiouslywaiting. I don't come on this site to tear anyone down. I only meant to disagree and have open dialogue.

11. So, tell me again why you suddenly want to be a nurse...?

    MatRNstudent replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to respectfully disagree with you djc about women not asking/demanding higher pay and being stuck in a handmaiden/Florence Nightengale attitude. I believe the pay discrepancy is an issue intertwined with the gender biased social structure in ...

12. So, tell me again why you suddenly want to be a nurse...?

    MatRNstudent replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    there is a huge nursing shortage if you weren't aware, so if you are as driven by the humanitarian aspect of nursing as you claim to be, you should be overwhelmed with joy over the influx of new nursing students. i must say, i am glad this thread wa...

13. Staff female nurses flirting and much more...

    MatRNstudent replied to Age1's topic in Male Students

    Dude, if you're attractive like you say you are then girls coming onto you shouldn't be anything new, so enjoy the ego boost and behave. Four years is a long time to flush for a fling. I keep out of trouble by thinking about some of the crazy wome...

14. The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

    MatRNstudent replied to agent's topic in Male Students

    Hey fellas (and the occasional lady popping through), I am starting my nursing I clinicals this Tuesday. I am so amped up to be in this field. I was in the rat race since I was 16 (27 now) always hitting a ceiling wherever I worked. I am no slouch...

15. Writeatermpaper.com

    MatRNstudent replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Students

    If you have poor writing skills, this is an opportunity to refine them and get critique from a professional (this is by no means the last paper you'll be writing in your lifetime). Not to mention, if not cheating turns out to be the reason you are u...