Mukfay

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1. JCAHO, how you annoy me.

   Mukfay replied to brainkandy87's topic in Safety

   Even if we agree that those are important reasons, we still have to justify that JACHO is the appropriate entity to regulate things like that. Regards, Mukfay

2. Studying long hours

   Mukfay replied to Brian's topic in General Students

   "Yeah I know I will N-E-V-E-R do it again and I haven't even started yet. Thankfully my class schedule worked out so well that I will have loads of study time :-) I found that recording lectures worked well in my case because I had a 95-minute commut...

3. Whew! First full week of classes done!

   Mukfay replied to micronurse2b12's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Don't forget to take good care of yourself. Eat well and rest as often as you can. We're all rooting for you! Regards, Mukfay

4. Nervous about last level

   Mukfay replied to mwc1230's topic in General Students

   I have one you might try. It worked for me anyway. If you get the reading assignments now, you could get yourself a couple of weeks ahead in the reading (or more). That should provide some cushion. I understand your children are at home, but just...

5. "Loosing" my license

   Mukfay replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   Well put TiddlDwink. I think this speaks to the point that people are different, locations are different, supervisors are different, and boards are different. It simply doesn't make sense to speak with derision about people who are afraid of losing...

6. "Loosing" my license

   Mukfay replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with many of the above posts. I recall an experience as our class attended a Nursing Board meeting. An RN was defending her license. She had been placed in a diversion program. She was required to work without exposure to narcotics and re...

7. If your 1st career/background isn't nursing, share your thoughts please!

   Mukfay replied to yuna_cry's topic in Career Support

   I think that your talent for art will manifest itself in the way you connect with people, and the way you understand them. Having children, and demonstrating some success with them provided me with confidence because I was able to take on a complex, ...

8. "Loosing" my license

   Mukfay replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   I would agree that the reason for the paranoia is the message many hear in nursing school. If this is the case, we can treat the concern with compassion and educate (as you have done here). As to the misspelling of lose, I've noticed that common e...

9. If your 1st career/background isn't nursing, share your thoughts please!

   Mukfay replied to yuna_cry's topic in Career Support

   High school math teacher. I always wanted to try nursing, but didn't have the guts until I had children. By the way, your art will apply in nursing. You'll be surprised how much.

10. BioEthical Dilemna: to whom will you give the organ?

    Mukfay replied to chocoberry's topic in Student Assist

    I think it depends on who the president is at the time (I'm kidding. I'm kidding!) Actually, I think what the instructor wants is a demonstration of your knowledge of various ethical principles. Check with your instructor on what he/she wants, but...

11. How in the freaking world are you a nurse???

    Mukfay replied to Daisy_08's topic in Relations

    What shocks me is that, although you're a nurse, it hasn't occurred to you that there might be some pathology here. Does this lack of judgement and knowledge seem normal to you? Why is the first response (and apparently later responses too) anger a...

12. How in the freaking world are you a nurse???

    Mukfay replied to Daisy_08's topic in Relations

    Originally Posted by Rob72 Perhaps making NCLEX a 1, or not more than 2, time pass affair? Raising the entry GPA to a 3.4 or 3.8? I think that is a more credibly realistic measure of potential and performance than paying 3 times as much for a...

13. Can you please school me?

    Mukfay replied to trauma_lama's topic in General Students

    All the latest research points to doing rather than "running through it in your head." Do it over and over and over - oh, and over. If you can do it on a person, go for it. And don't beat yourself up when you forget something. That creates a neura...

14. Can a licensed nurse still work as a nursing assistant in New Jersey?

    Mukfay replied to Stefanie2011's topic in New Jersey

    I can't for the life of me understand why they would have such a rule. If you're smart enough to get through nursing school, then you'd be smart enough to know not to overstep your duties as a CNA. Many nurses support the CNA's when things get hect...

15. Hospital nurses - is it really that bad?

    Mukfay replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    "I hate when nurses say I'm so busy I can't take a break, I can't eat, I can't pee, I can't get out on time 12hrs becomes 14+, I'm stressed and frustrated; but I LOVE my job!" I think what this poster may have meant is that he or she loves the pati...