doomsayer

doomsayer specializes in hopeful ER/Surg.

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1. I failed my simulation for fundamentals today..

   doomsayer replied to stargirl018's topic in General Students

   They already know you'll be scared, fumbling, and frustrated when they give it. Why a student still in Fundamentals would be pushing Morphine is beyond me. Don't stress it. In a couple of semesters, you will see this clearly, and be more confident a...

2. Burned out and hate nursing

   doomsayer replied to RN1023's topic in Stress 101

   Work in the OR. The clients are asleep- and the atmosphere is very supportive of the staff needs :)

3. Why Do People Bully Me?

   doomsayer replied to TheCommuter's topic in Relations

   Today, in clinical rotation as a student nurse, we were approached while reviewing a chart and warned directly by the nurse who identified herself as, "being here the longest, I do a little of everything around here", that the first thing we need to ...

4. ADD Study Strategies! Go! (Or any super study strategies that are beneficial)

   doomsayer replied to Guest11/16/14's topic in General Students

   Use the power point only to help you with what to focus on in your TEXT BOOK. You'll remember when you solidly understand concepts. Although- I came here hoping someone would post something, cause I have to drag myself through these volumes of readin...

5. I need Fundamentals of Nursing HELP

   doomsayer replied to Wright88's topic in General Students

   It is never that easy :) Get NCLEX books, for sure. Saunders is great. I also recommend "Med Surg Success".

6. For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

   doomsayer replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

   Kicked total A$$ in Psych Nursing. 92 on the final.

7. Fighting Discouragement

   doomsayer replied to doomsayer's topic in General Students

   Learning styles IS bunkum- nonetheless, it is stressed in many schools and I thought it might give some perspective. I need to see a big picture for the smaller details to fall into place- and this is difficult for the novice nurse who gets buried in...

8. Helping a classmate

   doomsayer replied to TheAmazingMrsA's topic in General Students

   I know the responses seem negative. I think the wisdom to take from them is do what you can, but if you "want this more than anything in the world", you MUST be careful that you do not put your own studies aside. Apart from that- is it possible that ...

9. Fighting Discouragement

   doomsayer posted a topic in General Students

   Although I love and read AN forums for some time now, this is my first cry for help. I am in my third semester of a 2 year program, one reputed to be extensively difficult (and it is). Went through the first partial semester course- flying colors. Ha...

10. cliques in nursing school

    doomsayer replied to sunshine344's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    How can any of you find time to worry about who is cliqued up or not? I feel like I just exist from exam to exam, task to task. I don't have time for my own friends....let alone someone else's.

11. New nurse with job that is causing anxiety and depression

    doomsayer replied to nurseGi's topic in New Nurse

    I think this says a alot about her management style, honestly. Demoralizing a new grad is not any way to invest in a future employee.

12. Why should I become a Psych RN?

    doomsayer replied to bellabarbiegirl's topic in Psychiatric

    I've enjoyed this thread. I, too am drawn to psych nursing. I did a recent VA rotation in clinical and LOVED it there. I also wonder if I should get some med-surg under my belt so that my options are open if I ever needed to change jobs. However, I a...

13. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    doomsayer replied to Garethaus's topic in Relations

    Couldn't disagree more. I think I've read this forum for nearly two years- and any whiff of HIPAA violation is met with a shut-down of that post. You come across as a bit naive if this is the focus for your concerns that relate to a lack of professi...

14. Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    doomsayer replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    Nurse's cap - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The uninteresting Hx of the cap. It identifies you, assumes your modesty, and keeps your hair in place? *yawn* I understand going with the majority of your class- but I cannot understand the instructors ...

15. If I didn't pass the Final, I would fail the program

    doomsayer replied to guest042302019's topic in General Students

    Thank you for the Bloom's suggestion. I am going to check that out! I was interested in your post because I just recently had a near-miss do-or-die final. I will NEVER let myself be in that position again. I have never felt worse! Test strategy is an...