RNfaith331

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1. RN Dialysis Career Change?

   RNfaith331 posted a topic in Urology

   1). Can someone tell me what it's like to be a dialysis RN? 2). What are the positives and negatives of this profession? I am considering a change.

2. Acute Inpatient Dialysis Patient-to-Nurse Ratios

   RNfaith331 replied to MrMango's topic in Urology

   Can someone tell me what it's like to be a dialysis RN? What are the positives and negatives of this profession? I am considering a change.

3. Is this typical of a nursing school? Arbitrary failings, and discrimination

   RNfaith331 replied to Capp's topic in General Students

   Yes, unfortunately there are some of these types of nursing instructors out there. My school had one of these. She would pick out a person at the beginning of clinical and would fabricate or embellish scenarios to fail them. The school was very we...

4. Why are new nurses treated poorly?

   RNfaith331 replied to rnckr's topic in New Nurse

   I agree Jenn1229. I love getting both newer RN grads (they won't assign the really new RN grads) and I especially love the nurses who have seen and experienced so much and want to teach. I try to enter these situations like a sponge. I do whatever...

5. Why are new nurses treated poorly?

   RNfaith331 replied to rnckr's topic in New Nurse

   AtivanIM, I love your response. While I do agree "to a point" that all moments can be teaching moments, unfortunately, some of the teaching moments are an example of how to NOT handle a situation. I don't think seniority gives anyone the right to ...

6. Why are new nurses treated poorly?

   RNfaith331 replied to rnckr's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you for posting these Brain Sheets, they are excellent. I am always grateful to experienced RN's who willingly share and help educate the students and new RN grads coming into the field. Your kindness and knowledge are so appreciated.

7. Advise for new Maternity Clinical Rotation

   RNfaith331 replied to RNfaith331's topic in Student Assist

   All good advise thanks so much. I am an older student and do work through lunches/breaks, participate in everything I can, ask to see and participate in everything they will let me. I am really looking forward to this rotation. I looked up 1/2 lif...

8. Advise for new Maternity Clinical Rotation

   RNfaith331 posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hi, I'm starting my Maternity Clinical Rotation and was wondering if you could tell me what kinds of things experienced RN's wish new nursing students knew before starting this rotation. I'd like to feel as though I was hindering my buddy nurse. Ar...

9. Has anyone failed nursing and came back again?

   RNfaith331 replied to 2007rndmkt's topic in Arkansas

   i have taken the year to gain my cna, acls, and iv certifications. i held my head up and attended my friends pinning, graduation ceremony and parties. you have to reflect when this happens to you and be peaceful in the knowledge that we do not alwa...

10. How to survive clinical instructor from hell?

    RNfaith331 replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Students

    I just found out I didn't pass the ICU Clinical portion even though I was holding a good grade in the theory. I have been through a the semester from hell with my clinical instructor. I was feeling so beaten down. No matter how much I prepared it was...

11. Auscultating for Bowel Sounds After Surgery

    RNfaith331 replied to jo716's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient 1 day post op who was listed as "hypoactive bowel sounds" prior to my shift. (I am a nursing student). My instructor asked how many bowel sounds are considered hypoactive and hyperactive. Couldn't recall exact numbers. Can someone...

12. ADM?

    RNfaith331 replied to RNfaith331's topic in ADN/BSN

    I'm a nursing student who would love to volunteer to give immunizations this fall. Any ideas of how to find an opportunity like this? I live in Northern California.

13. ADM?

    RNfaith331 replied to RNfaith331's topic in ADN/BSN

    I can't find it now, but it's possible that's what they meant.

14. ADM?

    RNfaith331 replied to RNfaith331's topic in ADN/BSN

    Thanks that was cute!

15. ADM?

    RNfaith331 replied to RNfaith331's topic in ADN/BSN

    Thanks very much that makes sense.