MrazFan

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1. Starting Clinicals

   MrazFan replied to edenson's topic in General Nursing

   I disagree with the person who said there wouldn't be any WOW stuff going on. I had my last clinical rotation on an ortho/neuro unit and it was a great experience. A lot of my patients were there for ortho stuff, but the neuro ones tended to be rea...

2. No wonder we are getting nursing students who are only in it for $

   MrazFan replied to JDougRN's topic in General Nursing

   What irks me the most about this whole subject is that nurses have fought for a very long time to be recognized as a PROFESSION and not a "calling". How many doctors do you suppose go into the healthcare field because they were "called" to it? How ...

3. "if you weren't so obese, you probably wouldn't have 1/2 the illnesses you do"

   MrazFan replied to SNB1014's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the previous person- this comes across as very hateful. And no, not every person who is overweight/obese and/or has health issues is that way because of choice. And even if they are, they are probably VERY aware of their condition, and...

4. New Grad with no experience feels like being discriminated

   MrazFan replied to strawberrypie's topic in General Nursing

   Geez- some of you people are pretty harsh. Note that the OP said it FEELS like they are being discriminated against. To those of you who have jobs, that is great, good for you. But for those of us who do not, who are either new grads or about to be n...

5. Inept New Grads?

   MrazFan replied to imanedrn's topic in Emergency

   I agree with what Moogie has said. As a (hopefully) soon to be new grad, I certainly hope that I am able to work with nurses who are willing to give me the tools and training that I need to be successful, rather than the "thank god I don't have to w...

6. Need some help from Ortho/ Neuro Nurses Please!

   MrazFan replied to MrazFan's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the great input! I appreciate your help.

7. Need some help from Ortho/ Neuro Nurses Please!

   MrazFan posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello all! I will be doing my 4th semester clinical rotation in an ortho/neuro department. I wanted to ask you experienced ortho/neuro nurses- what conditions do you see a lot of in these areas? I want to try to brush up on some of the more common co...

8. NTC Wausau Nursing Program?

   MrazFan replied to hoofs2118's topic in General Students

   Hello- I will be going into the 4th semester of NTC's ADN program this fall. I know when I was on the wait list, it only took a year, though I was told 2. I also know that NTC isn't doing a true wait list any more, they have changed to a petition p...

9. When you have students on the floor...

   MrazFan replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

   While there may have been some lack of communication or maybe even a misunderstanding on the part of the students, they should know better. I'm a third semester student and I always, always, ALWAYS have my instructor or the nurse that I'm working wi...

10. nursing student discouraged

    MrazFan replied to Tsatalstrana's topic in General Students

    Don't quit! You've worked too hard to just give up. In clinical, speak up to your nurses and ask for opportunities to do things. Tell them what you can and can't do and even if you can't do something, ask that they let you observe them doing it. ...

11. Concept map for med/surg...help

    MrazFan replied to icechick's topic in General Students

    First of all, I will say that I hate concept maps with a passion, and am totally no good at them, but... Could you maybe use your patient as the "middle" and then branch off with s&s and then branch off further with possible differential diagnose...

12. Words of Encouragement?

    MrazFan replied to ReneelsLoved's topic in General Students

    So if you need to get 290 out of 350, that leaves 60 points of leeway... which is a lot if you ask me! Don't stress- study and prepare yourself for your exams and when they're done, you will wonder why you worried so much to begin with! Good luck!

13. Oh MY GOD!!! I WANT TO WORK HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    MrazFan replied to cicatrixx15's topic in General Nursing

    Made me smile just watching it! I want to work with people like that when I graduate!!:monkeydance:

14. I feel burned out on nursing school

    MrazFan replied to srleslie's topic in General Students

    Oh my- I could have written this post today. In fact, I was ranting to a friend earlier today about how I am sick to death of school! I know I will love being a nurse, but school is just SO hectic and they throw SO much at you all at once and expec...

15. Whats the difference between leadership and management?

    MrazFan replied to rachellepowell's topic in General Nursing

    Can't really help with the ER visit question, but one of my instructors stated the difference between leadership and management is that leaders have a vision, ideas of how things should be done and managers put the vision into practice. Don't know ...