Shorty11

Shorty11 BSN, RN

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  1. What is the grossest thing that's happened to you???

    I had a confused patient one time who pulled out her FMS (fecal management system) and was sucking on it when I returned to the room to do my hourly rounds. When I tried to take it out of her hands and mouth as gently as possible, she fought me and ...
  2. I work in a medical intensive care unit. We are 1:2
  3. Is working on a Med-Surg unit necessary?

    I started as a new graduate in a Medical ICU. I did a new graduate internship program with a 6-month training period. While I was very intimidated in the beginning, my coworkers went above and beyond to make sure I was catching on and learning things...
  4. Why can't i get a job???? US RN

    Are you wiling to move? (I.e. Texas?)
  5. Hire Me

    Are you willing to relocate to Texas? If so, PM me. I know of some job opportunities for new graduates.
  6. NCLEX-RN: Anyone think it wasn't such a huge deal?

    Was the NCLEX as hard as I imagined it to be? No. Was it difficult? Yes. I took the Hurst Live review and then studied everyday for 8 hours a day for 2 weeks before I took the test. I passed in 75 questions. I still did not feel 100% confident that ...
  7. Really? Why so Negative

    6-8 patients seems like too many for one nurse to manage. At my hospital, even our least acute floors only have a 4:1 ratio. I graduated from nursing school (BSN-RN) in May 2014 and became an RN in June 2014. I started my job working in a Medical ICU...
  8. Offered my first nursing job before graduation

    Thanks for the warnings. I do not have a physical acceptance letter, but if I log onto the hospital's hiring system, it states that I have been "awarded the position". I have an exact date and time set up to meet with HR to sign my contract (schedule...
  9. I just wanted to share my story to give others some hope. It is possible to get a job straight out of nursing school..with no previous experience! I live in Texas. I applied for a position at a hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in March. The pos...
  10. Failed my 1st Fundamentals Exam

    I disagree with the statement that failing an exam (or one of your first or any exams in any given class, etc)is a "rite of passage". I am in my 5th and final semester of a traditional BSN program. I have never failed an exam in any nursing class. I ...
  11. What classes to take before the HESI-A2?

    If I were you and knew I didn't need to take the physics portion, I would go ahead and take the HESI A2 after taking A&P 1 & 2. Considering you have completed through calculus and some upper level chem courses, I think you will be more than p...
  12. how to apply for fin aid

    Like the previous poster, I would recommend contacting the department of education. Check out studentaid.ed.gov/ The website can provide general FAQ's. For more specific questions, I believe contact info is provided. I think you could also benefit f...
  13. Whats your favorite montra or saying?

    "Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” –Thomas A. Edison
  14. Stressed out student

    Nursing school is actually enjoyable. Of course not all times are exactly "fun", but I do find myself enjoying clinicals and a lot of time even lectures! I was always a straight A student too. People told me to forget about making A's... But this doe...
  15. Schools...

    Based on your particular situation and location, it is hard to suggest a school for you without knowing your area and nursing schools in that particular area. Most, if dare I say almost all, BSN programs (for those who are not already nurses- RNs,LVN...