Calypsocat

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1. Saw an angry clinical instructor...

   Calypsocat replied to Bortaz's topic in Relations

   As a nurse who had a bully of an instructor, I'm begging you to say something to someone with power (school dean, site coordinator, etc). My 6 months with this instructor was torture. She frequently singled me out in class and clinicals with questi...

2. Nursing School changing criteria to pass classes

   Calypsocat replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

   NCLEX pass rate at my school varies between 95 and 100% depending on the year.

3. Nursing School changing criteria to pass classes

   Calypsocat replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

   75 to stay alive! Except in Dose Calc where 85 was min and you had to get a 100% on the final or you flunked. We lost 5 people from Dose Calc final alone. Seemed unfair at the time, but I agree with it now. Med admin requires accurate, not good e...

4. Pediatric tips

   Calypsocat replied to Calypsocat's topic in Pediatric

   Thanks for responding maryjean. I also have 11 years experience as an EMT, so I guess I do know a couple things about sick kids. I am just scared that the parents are going to want me off the case because of the NGT removal at 2 this morning. It o...

5. Pediatric tips

   Calypsocat posted a topic in Pediatric

   I am an LPN who started Pediatric Home Health Nursing in February 2013. Left geriatrics because adults drive me batty. So far, I love Peds one on one nursing. My husband and I are unable to have kids (5 miscarriages ?de1e), so I don't have much exper...