mashelle13

mashelle13 specializes in Private Duty.

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   What is the most overtime you've ever worked

   mashelle13 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

   Did 64 hrs total one week and parents were mad i didn't do the full 72 bc I took a day off to sleep even with advanced approval. I'm leaving that case. Never getting taken advantage of again...never gonna let people monopolize set hours in their favo...
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   Persuing a non-nursing degree?

   mashelle13 posted a topic in Career Support

   Hey guys, Has anyone pursued another degree after getting their nursing license? I'm 2 pre-reqs shy of an ADN program BUT, they're either suspended or on hold here. In the mean time, I really want to pursue journalism/communications and keep my wee...
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   Has anyone here handled both school and kids?

   mashelle13 replied to queenofthenile's topic in General Students

   100% agree. It takes you away from the things you love the most, but the sacrifice is worth it.
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   Has anyone here handled both school and kids?

   mashelle13 replied to queenofthenile's topic in General Students

   I did it with a husband, an 8 yr old & TWINS. You have to ask yourself if you can handle having nursing school as a priority cause it is a commitment. The people that got pregnant or had kids during my school either dropped out or were severely d...
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   Looking for fellow Muslim nurses.

   mashelle13 replied to MuslimRN's topic in Spirituality

   Salam auleikum I knew we were out there...just had to dig deep to find us sisters. Glad to know we exist! To tell y'all the truth it's Real Housewives in here, so nursing is my only safe haven and even that's drama too.
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   Muslim nursing students

   mashelle13 replied to mtcowgirl's topic in General Students

   SA, It can be done. I did it. Good Luck!
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   Your most embarrassing experience with a patient

   mashelle13 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Relations

   Was in the middle of a chaotic admission (kids had to put parents in LTC). It was so uncomfortable in the room you could cut the tension with a knife, so I cut the cheese. Everyone's crying, including me, and I guess on some pathophysiological level ...
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   Don't think I'm cut out for LTC facilities. Where else can I work?

   mashelle13 replied to xxMichelleJxx's topic in LPN/LVN

   I did LTC for a hot minute and hated it. Now I'm doing home health and it's been pretty ideal. Granted, a lot of skills are never used (it's really a highly paid baby sitting position), but at least it allows me to pursue higher education. I think yo...
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   How to be excused from clinicals

   mashelle13 replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Students

   I went to school like my life depended on it. I didn't understand how people were able to be chronically late or just ditch.
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    Is this typical of a nursing school? Arbitrary failings, and discrimination

    mashelle13 replied to Capp's topic in General Students

    I live in an area that more than one nursing program was audited and put on hiatus due to low passing rates. True, instructors do have rights to do things as they see fit, but eventually every decision has consequences.
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    Failed my 1st Fundamentals Exam

    mashelle13 replied to Fever4RN's topic in General Students

    We always did worse on the first tests. The only people that did great were the cheaters or just the exceptionally smart. Every test is a format that you have to get accustomed to. I always found out that on select all that apply, you have to choose ...
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    Did I Shoot Myself in the Foot?

    mashelle13 replied to mashelle13's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thanks guys! I sent out my resume for a home health agency needing weekend nurses. I'm really networking with fellow classmates. I did put down my last job, so we'll see how it goes. As for school, ADN looks more ideal now. It's back to square one, b...
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    Paramedic to LPN

    mashelle13 replied to AmericanCPR911's topic in LPN/LVN

    We had some paramedics in our LVN programs. They breezed through courses and even helped us out. Best of Luck!
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    January 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    mashelle13 replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

    "At least it matches my scrubs."
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    Lpn in LTC or Private Duty

    mashelle13 replied to LPNgirlie33's topic in LPN/LVN

    Hi LPNgirlie33. I'd love to have your job. I worked 2 halls in a LTC facility fresh outta school making 19.50 hr and didn't last long there. Granted, it was a learning experience and had a lot of stuff to be learned, but pretty much you're the middle...