StudentNurse2011

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1. How do experienced nurses do it to memorize everything?

   StudentNurse2011 replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I depend on my brain sheet too, but it helps to only concentrate on the abnormals. If a pt has a CBC and CMP, I don't waste brain cells worrying about a WNL CBC when I have a K+ of 2.9. The exception...

2. When Nurses Cry

   StudentNurse2011 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality, Religion

   Thank you for this article; the story, writing, and emotions were beautiful. Yes, it brought tears to my eyes as well. I've had a patient for the past two days that is going downhill very quickly....

3. Nurse Call button misused once again

   StudentNurse2011 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

   My husband isn't a nurse, but he still knows better than to pull a stunt like that. LOL He gets front row center seats to my frequent rants about what I'd love to do to the inventor of the call...

4. Does your supervisor call & text you at all hours?

   StudentNurse2011 replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in General Nursing

   I'd probably get their phone number from my caller ID and call them in the middle of the night the next time I worked night shift. LOL But I'm just mean like

5. Does your supervisor call & text you at all hours?

   StudentNurse2011 replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in General Nursing

   NOBODY at work has my cell phone number, and I never answer the landline phone if it's from the hospital. I listen to the voice mail after they hang up. I am not on call for this hospital, and I...

6. Do You Wear a Lab coat?

   StudentNurse2011 replied to L3Janit0r37's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Lab coat - never. Warm-up jacket, maybe but doubtful. I'm too hot-natured anyway. I burn up just wearing regular scrubs and doing my job. If I wore anything extra, I'd positively melt. LOL I wear...

7. Can Anyone help me??

   StudentNurse2011 replied to MaryDeeLVN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Honestly, at this point, if I were you, I'd put all the books, study guides, websites, and anything else NCLEX related away. Take some time to relax, and don't even allow yourself to THINK about...

8. Accused by a patient's family member of not assessing

   StudentNurse2011 replied to rcsprauer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Ugh, RC, I feel for you. This is one of the (many) reasons I can't wait to finish my year of med-surg and get back to the procedure room. Here's what our hospital does: We have rounding sheets...

9. Finally a Nurse Manager That Does NOT Tolerate Nurses Eating Their Young

   StudentNurse2011 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I think we've worked for the same

10. What motivates you to go to work every day?

    StudentNurse2011 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I go to work for the sheer joy of helping people. :rotfl: OK, now that I can breathe again after that laughing spell, honestly, I go to work to pay the bills. Once in a great while, I have an...

11. How To Survive (and Thrive) In Nursing School

    StudentNurse2011 replied to 86toronado's topic in General Students

    Awesome article; thanks for the tips! May I add an addendum to Academic Tip #3? One of my nurse friends suggested that for the 1st 2 semesters of nursing school, I should study from an NCLEX-PN book....

12. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    StudentNurse2011 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm not a nurse yet; I'm still a surg tech. Can I please play along? To the nurses in my department, I love you guys. I couldn't have gotten through nursing school without you. Thanks for the...

13. Is this cheating?

    StudentNurse2011 replied to BluegrassRN's topic in General Students

    In my school, self-plagiarism is still plagiarism. You might want to check with your professors and your school

14. Mom thinking about going back to nursing school... NEEDS ENCOURAGEMENT!!!

    StudentNurse2011 replied to JenInSchool's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 45, in my 3rd semester of nursing school, and work a part time job. My daughter is a senior in high school, so I'm not quite in the same position you're in. Most of my classmates are in your...

15. Which pre-nursing classes did you find the most useful?

    StudentNurse2011 replied to Copperismydog's topic in General Students

    Definitely math for meds. You might want to consider medical terminology as well if you haven't had it yet. Since your school offers pathophys, it would give you a huge advantage - especially when...