wannabeny

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1. Why is it "legal" for patient to decline male nurses?

   wannabeny replied to carti's topic in General Students

   Because I am a survivor of long-term childhood sexual abuse and a near assault at 20. I refuse care from any male health professionals. Not to say they aren't competent, caring people. But that is the way my twisted mind works. Male = sinister motive...

2. How to go about finding a preceptorship?

   wannabeny posted a topic in General Students

   I am graduating next semester; would like to start getting my preceptorship sorted. I can do it at the hospital I completed my clinicals at(and plan to apply to) but really want to get my foot in the door with a preceptor in L&D or Peds. My schoo...

3. Documenting findings, some assistance

   wannabeny posted a topic in Student Assist

   Morning! I'm unsure if how I would go about documenting certain things. I have to do a narrative assessment note on one of my patients. This is my 1st clinical rotation assessing severely handicapped patients (most are vent dependent, neurologically ...

4. Broward College nursing fall 2018

   wannabeny replied to mblack1429's topic in School Programs

   And just some two cents as a grad.. 1) yes, BC grads are highly regarded. Had a job lined up before I even graduated. 2)learned alot in a short amount of time. 3) I worked 30 hours a week. I have no kids, moved back in with family to attend this prog...

5. Broward College nursing fall 2018

   wannabeny replied to mblack1429's topic in School Programs

   Hello everyone, Selling: 1x small scrub top ($15.00) 1x medium scrub top ($15.00) 1x extra small scrub bottoms (15.00) Or $25.00 if you want to buy both the top and bottom together 2x small nursing polos ($10.00 each) 1x medium nursing polo ($10.00) ...

6. Mandated Nurse-Patient Ratios

   wannabeny replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   Jesus. If patient nurse ratios are truly this bad (those LTC numbers are truly dangerous and insane to even fathom much less know they are a REALITY!!), why has no one collectively as healthcare professionals staged walkouts and demand safer nurse pa...

7. Broward College Nursing Experiences

   wannabeny replied to CRNAhopeful87's topic in Florida

   Not necessarily true. Not every person who quit or failed that program was suited to it. There are massive issues within the program and to say otherwise is a disservice to incoming students looking for advice from both sides of the fence. Some of th...

8. Broward College May 2018

   wannabeny replied to Kiverson001's topic in School Programs

   For anyone looking for a place to get titers and such, the urgent care on sample road right next to Starbucks offers discounted price to BC students, you have to bring your ID. They are open 7 days a week as well! And for anyone who has insurance lik...

9. Can nurses live a luxurious life?

   wannabeny replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in General Nursing

   ^^ this needs to be on some motivational poster in a career counselor's office. couldn't have said it better myself!^^ Once, my dinosaur car overheated in the middle of Manhattan and I ended up stranded for 9 hours waiting for a tow; missed my cousin...

10. What was the first thing you learned in Nursing School?

    wannabeny replied to Murse336's topic in General Students

    Vital signs/hygiene, infection control in theory...and vital signs, hand washing, and PPE in lab. Along with a ton of the usual "most of you will wash out, if you can't pass a class you'll never be a nurse, etc, etc."

11. For the Nursing Student Who Feels They Aren't Meant to Be a Nurse

    wannabeny replied to Avill's topic in General Students

    Needed this article so badly. Thank you.

12. Want to be a nurse but I am really bad academically

    wannabeny replied to Raistlin007's topic in Pre-Nursing

    this sounds more like a self confidence issue. I left my house in 9th grade and didn't get my GED until I was 24. Didn't start prereqs until I was 26. Then took a year and a half off. I too had a crippling fear of never believing I was smart enough....

13. Did I break HIPAA?

    wannabeny replied to brunette2296's topic in HIPAA

    If someone in the hospital was connected with you on your social media account and reported you on the same day, then obviously they could deduce who you were caring for, regardless of whether you used patient identifiers. You placed the facility at ...

14. Broward College May 2018

    wannabeny replied to Kiverson001's topic in School Programs

    I would focus on brushing up on math if it isn't your strong suit. Kaplan math for nurses is cheap and gives you a overview of what basic arithmetic you'll need, and a basic overview of dosage calculations. Once you are accepted, I'd highly recommend...

15. Broward College May 2018

    wannabeny replied to Kiverson001's topic in School Programs

    Congrats on everyone who is applying to the program! I wouldn't discredit those who are trying to give you advice on the program, however. Pros: - highly regarded program. BC students know their stuff. That is a fact, not an opinion. - you'll feel qu...