myhalo

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1. How do you tell when being an RN is not for your?

   myhalo replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

   OP, I was in the exact same situation you are in. The only difference is that when I went to my doc thinking I had ADHD I was prescribed Ritalin, that got me through another year in the NICU. I am now working in psych and am one year into graduate ...

2. In progress MSN... can't stand nursing theory... switching to PA school ASAP

   myhalo replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Post Graduate

   I agree with you about the theory classes.....gag me! I am just doing what I have to do to get through and learning what I need to on my own mostly. I considered changing programs but was not willing to give up a year or so of time during the switc...

3. This can't be right...

   myhalo replied to pinkstudentnurse20's topic in General Nursing

   It might help if you look up what normal respiratory and heart rates are for a five year old child as you seemed focused on these "abnormal" findings. You will find that they differ greatly from the population you usually care for.

4. "Atypical" Nurse? How discouraging...

   myhalo replied to Darjeeling22's topic in General Nursing

   Run...fast there are more rewarding careers out there!! Nurses can be so mean!

5. Would you be a nurse if you knew then, what you know now?

   myhalo replied to I love the OR's topic in General Nursing

   I have been an RN for only a year it is my second career, and I would not have gone into nursing if I had it to do over. The nurses that have been in bedside nursing for 20 to 30 years do "eat" new nurses, or at least chew them up and spit them out...

6. Should I go to the Dean?

   myhalo replied to 3perfectcats's topic in General Students

   I think you should go talk to the dean. In the program I was in they did not grade anyone's presentation until everyone had presented, and you got docked points for going over. Being succinct is important, I have learned that through writing papers...

7. Thinking About Surgical Technologist

   myhalo replied to Dottie78's topic in General Nursing

   First I would say if you want to be a nurse you should go for it. I am a single mom of three and have made it! Of course your husband would have to be supportive! If you are thinking of going to school for something else you should ask a local hosp...

8. White Scrubs help!

   myhalo replied to DD_Drummer44's topic in Male Students

   Ah... good point, got me on that one!! :smackingf

9. New to clinicals? Here's help.

   myhalo replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Students

   YIKES Lactulose for diarrhea???? Someone is confused! Yes you are right, every RN student should know that Lactulose is used not only for constipation, but also to LOWER ammonia levels in liver failure pt's with high lab values of ammonia. The amm...

10. Energy Level Of "older" Student

    myhalo replied to luckylin08's topic in General Students

    :yeahthat: I feel so much better when doing these things, also get a massage every once in a while!! I was lucky a classmate of mine was a massage therapist (she was 56)!

11. How hard a BSN will be in my case?

    myhalo replied to infirmiere30's topic in General Students

    I am not in your situation, but I think you can do anything you set your mind to. I have a friend who moved here from another country and started college and finished a few years ago with a masters and is now a speech therapist (very competitive pro...

12. When do you start to study for NCLEX?

    myhalo replied to pollyb's topic in General Students

    I am graduating at the same time you are and I started studying over the summer. I agree it never hurts to learn more, and be better prepared. I am working as a GN before I take the NCLEX only because I have already been offered and accepted a job...

13. Q about dosage tests & calculators

    myhalo replied to funfunfun's topic in General Students

    Some teachers let us use calculators and others made the calculations easy enough to do in your head or on paper. I rely on the calculator when actually calculating a dose for a pt, most nurses I work have worked with do!

14. Is this appropriate?

    myhalo replied to Rianna1's topic in General Students

    Bath/shower time is the best time to get a complete assessment, but I agree if the pt seems uncomfortable he should be allowed to cover up a little. Most pt's I have cared for do not mind, it is about their health and sometimes clothes, sheets, etc....

15. Grades don't matter!

    myhalo replied to MissKitty21's topic in General Nursing