skittles08

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1. Cruise Nurse Great job

   skittles08 replied to phdr's topic in Career Support

   I've been on quite a few cruises, and we usually have about 15 family members with us at a time, and my family has had to go to the medical ward for alot of different things - allergic reactions, wounds, sea sickness, food poisoning, severe sunburns....

2. What books helped you prepare for Nursing School?

   skittles08 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

   I graduate next month, and NCLEX review books are a good thing, but I don't recommend trying to answer NCLEX questions -before- nursing school. How would you have the knowledge base to know the answers? If you want a headstart on something that woul...

3. What is a REAL Nurse?????

   skittles08 replied to lvnjden4ever, R.N.'s topic in General Nursing

   Quick answer: A REAL nurse is anyone who passes the NCLEX-RN. Don't get discouraged. There are so many different options with nursing which is what makes it so special. What other profession could someone work in a spa, a school as a nurse or a nu...

4. LIttman Brass/Black stethoscope Stand out?

   skittles08 replied to cicatrixx15's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I like the copper & brown, but I think I'm gonna get an all black one for myself as a graduation present. =)

5. Bachelor's RN or Masters?

   skittles08 replied to NursieN's topic in General Nursing

   I had wondered about the same thing, but I have decided to go the RN-BSN route. The only difference in progression I have seen between going RN-MSN and RN-BSN then applying for MSN is that you are granted admission into the MSN program before startin...

6. To take a break or not take a break

   skittles08 replied to ellee1977's topic in General Nursing

   I graduate in May and I also have the same dilemma. I have a scholarship that will cover my tuition for up to 4 years. I've used 2 years on my ASN & it will transfer to my RN-BSN, but I lose it if I take a year off. I plan to work also. I'm curio...

7. Under 21 student nurse before graduation

   skittles08 replied to leekun2010's topic in General Students

   I'm 20, and I graduate in May. I won't be 21 until September either. :)

8. A totally different career path please

   skittles08 replied to spp2423's topic in New Nurse

   There are so many different nursing specialties. Maybe you need to shop around for the one that is right for you. If you like patient interaction, but just not on the med-surg, maybe you could look into Dr.'s offices or clinic work. You may even like...

9. Surviving nursing school & keeping friendships possible?

   skittles08 replied to laceface24's topic in General Nursing

   Keeping my friendships hasn't been much of a problem for me because my best friend is in my nursing class, and my other friends are understanding. I try to remember to always make time to call my friends every once in a while & catch up even thou...

10. Scary story I heard from some nursing students

    skittles08 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I am a nursing student, and my only experience with FSBS in clinicals was in a LTC facility. We also had to use the nurses passcode and scan the patient's ID bracelet to log results. We usually assigned 2 students to do all of the FSBS each day, and ...