gsmeagle2918

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1. How would deal with these type of CNAs?

   gsmeagle2918 replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Relations

   A lot of this thread really revolves around one thing; being prepared! I am a new grad that worked as a student nurse tech while in nursing school. So, I have the privilage of seeing things from both perspectives. Ultimately, it was your responsibili...

2. 3 things you wish someone would have told you, that you had to find out on your own..

   gsmeagle2918 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

   1. If in an emergent situation and you don't know what to do...get out of the way! 2. Patient advocacy, pt advocacy, pt advocacy! 3. If you work in a teaching hospital like a do, and I'm a fairly new grad, you will be expected to teach the residents.

3. Reccomend a gender neutral title to replace "Nurse"!

   gsmeagle2918 replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

   My wife bought me a license plate that says murse on it when I passed nclex. I thought it was perfect and still do! The irony however is that I do not have a front license plate holder on my car...not that I'm picking on females just my wife's lack o...

4. Indivualized Care vs. Teamwork Care

   gsmeagle2918 replied to gsmeagle2918's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all for your input. I definitely see the value in assigned pts when it comes to important nursing acts such as medications. However, the "small" stuff like moving a pt up in bed or providing a bed bath to a total care is always faster with ...

5. Indivualized Care vs. Teamwork Care

   gsmeagle2918 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am curious to see how others perceive this debate. Should patient care be done by an individual RN, LPN, CNA? Or should patient care be performed by whomever is available? I understand the legal ramifications of assigning patients to caregivers for...

6. Is it to late for me to become a Nurse?

   gsmeagle2918 replied to louis345's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Well I am 32 years old and I am entering my 2nd semester of nursing school, and yes I am male. I left a hard physical job behind that I made really good money at to go into nursing school. It was easily one of the best decisions I've made. I love it!...

7. Being around alot of women....Pros and Cons

   gsmeagle2918 replied to GtownhoyasDC's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Ha, one more post in a slew of many, but...Live it up! You are 19 have fun. There is no reason to shackle yourself now just enjoy the attentions you will receive from the fairer sex. If you do find one that fits you i.e. the one; go for it but rememb...

8. Work part-time, Volunteer, go to Nursing school and a be class leader? Am I crazy?

   gsmeagle2918 replied to Angels_wearScrubs's topic in General Students

   I am my class president, part-time nurse tech, red cross volunteer, and new Dad to a beautiful baby girl who is only 11 days old! I am getting ready to start my second semester and I have already been planning and gearing up for less sleep as I study...

9. Pre-Clinical Fears

   gsmeagle2918 replied to student1901's topic in General Students

   This is a very interesting thread, good post! I have had a couple of instances during my life where I came face to face with things that cause most people to panic. Did you panic when the time came for you? Reading your post, I am guessing not. You l...

10. What do you wish you were told on the first day?

    gsmeagle2918 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    i was asked to write this at the end of my first semester in nursing school because many of the same negative actions portrayed above were somewhat prevalent in my class. this letter is being used as part of the welcome package for the next semester'...

11. Philosophy of Nursing

    gsmeagle2918 replied to gsmeagle2918's topic in General Nursing

    Just so you all know I wrote these words with only a few days of clinicals from my first semester of nursing school under my belt. Since then I have finally gotten some real experience as a nurse tech and those words still hold true for me. Granted I...

12. Philosophy of Nursing

    gsmeagle2918 posted a topic in General Nursing

    To develop an accurate philosophy of nursing, one must contemplate the qualities of the endeavors to which a nurse obligates their heart and soul to. A nurse commits to being the embodiment of altruism, charisma, empathy, and knowledge applied to the...