nursling2013

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1. Mandatory extra shifts?

   nursling2013 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello! I am curious how many people are mandated to pick up OT shifts at their facilities? I work nightshift on a step down unit where the schedule is 6:45-7:15, three 12H shifts a week, scheduled every third weekend and on a rotating holiday schedul...

2. Help! Need tips for not burning out while taking a test.

   nursling2013 replied to ShineyNickelRN's topic in General Students

   I've found that I need to take a mental break at least once or twice to gain my clarity. Close your eyes, deep breathe, play a song in your head. Get up and go to the bathroom; if you have proctors like I do at my school, take them with you PROUDLY. ...

3. Coping Skills & Tuning Out

   nursling2013 replied to GBRKG122's topic in Student Assist

   As a soon to be graduate, I feel your pain. I, too, am too receptive of these things, allowing the negativity to pierce my atmosphere and cause me to doubt myself relentlessly. One thing I've learned is that finding a resolution to conflict -- whethe...

4. What ways do you educate your patient about healthy living choices?

   nursling2013 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

   Personally, I find it's helpful to ask them what they normally like to eat, and then perhaps make suggestions towards healthier modifications. A lot of the time, people have misconstrued ideas regarding what is healthy. They just don't know; they nev...

5. New nursing student

   nursling2013 replied to sasasa25's topic in General Students

   I agree that you can't really prepare for those specific courses. You've learned a lot in pre-nursing, but now you will learn an entirely new way to process and apply that information, which you shouldn't try to teach yourself. Instead, I recommend b...

6. Sealed Record and Application

   nursling2013 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm 24 years old and graduating with my BSN this month. On my application to the board of nursing, it asks if I've ever been convicted of, plead guilty or no contest to, etc a misdemeanor. It then states "This includes crimes that have been expunged ...