Idontknowbetter

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1. Possible ethical question about Clinical experience...

   Idontknowbetter replied to Studying24.7's topic in General Students

   There is nothing wrong with a nurse text messaging in THIS situation. Her patients' needs were met. As a floor nurse, let me tell you students all something: we live in a world where nurses text messages ALL OF THE TIME. That doesn't make someone a ...

2. clinical anxiety and want to give up

   Idontknowbetter replied to worriedSPN's topic in General Students

   I had ther same problem and my doctor gave me an Rx for Propranolol 20mg. It works wonders. No bad side effects like there are with benzodiazepines, either.

3. Failed Lab today...

   Idontknowbetter replied to morningland's topic in General Students

   You didn't mention you were failing theory. It seems to me like you should have to repeat the semester. "Neglecting" your class isn't a valid excuse. I am sorry for being so direct about this. I wish you well in your future endeavors.

4. Co-worker eats like a cave woman...

   Idontknowbetter replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

   since nurses are treated like dirt and often times lunch goes overlooked, she's probably scarffing down the food as quickly as possible. on a serious side, if that's the way she wants to eat, then so be it. i wouldn't find another place/time to eat. ...

5. Can RNs really make this much?

   Idontknowbetter replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

   Oh it's possible. I think you can only get that wage in the San Francisco area and in Hawaii. I'm almost there - I am $44 an hour currently. Our union contract is up this year and we will most definitely be striking so that our pay increases demands ...

6. Is it just me?

   Idontknowbetter replied to >--stethoscope--o's topic in General Students

   I studied alone. Professors TRIED to encourage group work but I was always distracted by the loud breathers, the stomach gurggles, and the talking. I work much better alone.

7. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

   Idontknowbetter replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

   I've been working as an RN for a couple of years and I miss school! Enjoy (OK, maybe this isn't the best word) while it lasts!

8. Failed Lab today...

   Idontknowbetter replied to morningland's topic in General Students

   Does that mean you fail the the entire semester? That doesn't seem fair. Lots of people failed lab procedures in my class, but they were all given a chance to redeem themselves. And let me tell you something... I've been an RN for a whilw now and I S...

9. What to do about pay?

   Idontknowbetter replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

   It seems to me that whatever you were quoted by the DON while he was employed by the hospital is something that the hospital should/has to honor. Whether they will or not is totally different. P.S. Mrs. Katie, I've seen your other posts so I'm not ev...

10. RN babysiting gig gone south

    Idontknowbetter replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    well, from a babysitter point of a view, you never leave a young child alone. it only takes a second. from a nursing license point of view, she was not putting her license at risk. that's some heavy paranoia that we've all been brainwashed with

11. Is this OK, or is it too much?

    Idontknowbetter replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    1 year mark sounds more appropriate. 6 months sounds too soon

12. Fired!!

    Idontknowbetter replied to cjveronica's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry to hear that. Maybe down the road you'll see this as a blessing in disguise? Focus on your schooling. Look for a job elsewhere. Quite frankily, I was sick of nursing when I wasn't in school so having a non-nursing job was a blessing. It...

13. I feel burned out on nursing school

    Idontknowbetter replied to srleslie's topic in General Students

    Every student in every type of school goes through a burn-out phase. Keep on trucking.

14. Keeping experienced nurses at the bedside

    Idontknowbetter replied to sassyrn333's topic in General Nursing

    More money. But honestly, after a few years of being a floor nurse, not many nurses want to stay. It's not worth it.

15. Scape Goat

    Idontknowbetter replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    Consult a lawyer. I don't know if you actually need to hire a lawyer, but you can talk with one and he or she will tell you what needs to be done.