Spearfisher

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1. adn graduate

   Spearfisher replied to mitch8lem's topic in MICU

   I have asked that a lot. The answer I get most often is that the hospital would rather not, but if they are not able to staff the ICU they will.

2. Ahhhhhhhhh!!!

   Spearfisher replied to SNKerri's topic in General Students

   I don't know if this is any comfort but, you are feeling what almost every nursing student before you felt (not that I would admit to it in front of my class mats at the time). I gave my first shot in a "dart like motion". Too bad for my patient, I...

3. Lowest blood sugar...?

   Spearfisher replied to Mr.N8's topic in Emergency

   I am an RN studant and work as an ACP on the weekends. 1 month ago I was freaked out at a BS of 22. Then 2 weeks ago I go into a lady's room. She's unresponsive, but breathing. I see her uneaten lunch. I take her BS and it just says "LO". I kno...

4. First day alone went great! :)

   Spearfisher replied to christvs's topic in New Nurse

   I'm a student. It's nice to hear a GOOD first day. Usually all I read about are the horror stories. Thanks for the post. It makes me feel less nervous.

5. Is anyone else a little...lost?

   Spearfisher replied to RNjb's topic in General Students

   I am only a second term student, but my classmates sometimes complained about the nursing staff when I had the best reaction with them possible. I think part of it was that I was aware I was a nuisance. I would start of many questions with, "I know...

6. Interview Questions

   Spearfisher replied to nurseywright's topic in General Nursing

   The question I remember best is what d you do if you enter a pt.'s room and they are not responding. Remembered to check vitals, and ask about DNR. Good Luck.

7. Cna Before Rn

   Spearfisher replied to Question's topic in Male Students

   In NE Florida, after you complete your first term of the nursing program, you can work as an assosiate care provider (ACP). An ACP is interchangeable with a CNA. That may be an easier route.

8. Nervous about Nursing program! Please help!!

   Spearfisher replied to flowerpower's topic in General Students

   Congrats to getting accepted. That in itself shows that you are smart and work hard. The self doubt you are feeling will ease, but if you are like me come back over and over again. It's OK though, everybody else in your class will be feeling the s...

9. Nasty situation - need advice

   Spearfisher replied to Repat's topic in Career Support

   I agree whole heartedly with llg. Also, that the next time you are given a position of authority, act with authority and good communication skills even if it is just temporary/casual position.

10. 77% Rule

    Spearfisher replied to Sunshine Sweetheart's topic in General Students

    In my program you have to have an 80% average on all test. The last final I took the was 22% of that average. When you think of how many people you would kill being right 4 out of 5 times it's not so bad. It's kinda scary either way.

11. Failed because of the HESI? Huh?

    Spearfisher replied to jeepgirl's topic in General Nursing

    At my school it is just used as a tool to locate your weak areas. They scheduled it during finals week 3 hrs before our Pharm. final. One guy (needing to cram for the final to make an A) just marked a for every question. He finnished the 2 hr test...

12. How was your first week in nursing school?

    Spearfisher replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in General Students

    We had a med calc test a week before classes started (the week of finals for my last pre-req.s). First week 16 chapters to read. My first ten minutes, "Let's jump in, this is how you insert a folley catheter." Then we all had to demonstrate what w...

13. Giving lovenox in LTC

    Spearfisher replied to nurse yoda's topic in Geriatric

    If the business office is making these decisions, then they need to find the loop hole to the madness [like having a roaming nurse assigned to the acute care out patient department or the treatment room in the ER (on weekends)] make rounds giving the...

14. Im soooo nervous!

    Spearfisher replied to katesmom's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I wouldn't have went into my program if I considered quiting as an option. Commit yourself to doing it, then do it. There was a story I heard once: A kid complained to his grandfather he couldn't climb over the fence behind his house. His grandfa...

15. First day inside a classroom in 22 years!!!

    Spearfisher replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Pre-Nursing

    It was 12 years for me. I have done all my pre-req.s and just finished first term in the program. It is do-able. Being older gives you many advantages over the "kids". We may not absorb the info like sponges anymore, but we are more focused and h...