tropsnegRN ADN, BSN, RN

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    Exhausted; I want a way out.

    tropsnegRN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend that you speak with a counselor to figure out ways to love yourself and also cope. A child does not define you! I feel like you’re so wrapped up in the idea of being a mother than...
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    Options for Non-Nursing Degree Holders

    tropsnegRN replied to MaiaS's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And also, I can’t speak for other programs, schools, or states - but from what I have seen, it appeared to be “easier” on me to work while getting my ADN. People that I work with that are...
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    Options for Non-Nursing Degree Holders

    tropsnegRN replied to MaiaS's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I’m a second career nurse! I have a BS in Political Science. Towards the last year of my BS, I went through this huge crisis. Literally like a midlife crisis and nearly flunked out my last year...
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    Mistakes at CNA Internship

    tropsnegRN replied to Sheroe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We don’t use wipes because patients and/or employees would flush them down the toilet causing plumbing problems, even after instruction to not flush them. There is no risk of cross contamination,...
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    NCLEX: Do I HAVE to have UWORLD/Klimek

    tropsnegRN replied to EMB1548's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had Saunders, did a Hurst Review (out of my own pocket) and UWORLD that was provided to me at no charge from my employer. I thought Saunders was fabulous for personal study. I could’ve done...
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    Rude nurses

    tropsnegRN replied to rnbsn2md's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe give it a little longer than a week, so they can see how you are. Does that make sense? We had an intern that seemed stuck up and then truth be told she was just shy and
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    Colleague asked me for a Tylenol from my med cart. What to do?

    tropsnegRN replied to FromMNtoCA's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    At my hospital you can call down to pharmacy and ask for something that is over the counter for personal use. I have had to do that before because a patient’s family member brought in flowers that...
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    What do you guys do to de-stress?

    tropsnegRN replied to OBigdog26's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I hike! Nothing, and I mean nothing, grounds me as much as hiking through nature. I love that its cheap (except, I did spend a lot of money on my boots and my pack) but I can go for the whole day and...
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    "Not sure what unit you will be hired into..."

    tropsnegRN replied to TitaniumPlates's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure that the place doesn't have multiple ICUs? My hospital, which is a smaller hospital has 3 separate ICU units: MICU, SICU, CCU. My best friend works for a much larger hospital who has even...
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    Wait time for deficiencies for RN NCLEX examination

    tropsnegRN replied to SotyU's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My state board won’t let you apply unless your date on the application matches the date on your transcript. Has your school sent in your transcripts? That was a delay for some in my
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    NCLEX Time Frame?

    tropsnegRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just graduated nursing school — hallelujah! I am taking a Hurst Live Review this week and registering for NCLEX at some point this week. How long would you advise would be a good time frame to...
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    BON and alleged verbal abuse via pt

    tropsnegRN replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    I work as a CNA and I have moved, bathed, shaved, surgical prepped, etc. many many patients with the help of one other person on several different occasions due to short staffing ratios and that...
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    Not Seeing Test Reviews

    tropsnegRN posted a topic in General Students

    My school has implemented a new policy in which we will no longer be able to review tests. Basically, you get your grade and that is that. We do not get to see what questions we missed. We can write...
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    Not Seeing Test Reviews

    tropsnegRN replied to tropsnegRN's topic in General Students

    We asked about being able to review in their office and they automatically shut it down. They will not discuss anything test related, period. Meanmaryjean - you're correct. They said that there was...
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    Nursing and overtime?

    tropsnegRN replied to fishguy909's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, OT varies. At the moment we are short staffed on nights so there is plenty of overtime for nurses and techs, but considering new grad nurses will be starting in about a month or so...
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    Patients Say the Darnedest Things - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    tropsnegRN replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    This weekend I had an elderly woman who wore hearing aids. I work night shift, so she did not have them in when I assisted her to the bedside commode at 2AM. I placed her call light within reach and...
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    CNAs and Nurses Referred to as "Girls"

    tropsnegRN replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I haven't been called 'girl' by other members of staff, but this has frequently happened with older patients. My least favorite was the time that an older patient who literally was placed on step-down...
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    Schools grading scale

    tropsnegRN replied to Ibyn26's topic in General Students

    Well, at least if you're doing well on your exams all your ‘extra work' comes into play. My program requires a 75 to pass and we have assignments and projects etc. that receive no grade, ever....
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    Unprofessional Students

    tropsnegRN replied to xtina334's topic in General Students

    I disagree with the texting theory - my program is very strict about your phones being out and they're not even allowed in the building during clinicals. I am allowed to have my phone on silent in my...
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    Nursing School Needs Repair (And Why I Quit)

    tropsnegRN replied to Barmherzigkeit's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm surprised after quitting twice that it wasn't difficult to be readmitted a third time? My nursing program is no flattering experience either. There is miscommunication frequently that has been...
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    What do you think of 12 hour shifts

    tropsnegRN replied to RNattie's topic in General Nursing

    I would talk to your manager or whoever does your scheduling. I used to work 2 on, 1 off, 4 on, 7 off. I absolutely loved it. I got an entire week off of work so I actually could go on vacations or...
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    Nursing program, to go or not to go?

    tropsnegRN replied to lucymcgillicuddy78's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats on your acceptance! I know the financial struggle. Also married with two kids (2 & 6) and in NS. The only difference is I live in Alabama where the cost of living is not so bad, but I...
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    How to get ICU PCT Job

    tropsnegRN replied to dagley's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Do you have any prior experience as an PCT? The hospital that I work at (in Alabama) doesn't employ techs in the ICU. I would imagine with the level of care that is warranted in the ICU, if they did...
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    Quitting Nursing School...

    tropsnegRN replied to Swiftem01's topic in General Students

    Well, that stinks but don't feel discouraged it is totally normal! You didn't waste your time getting good grades -- those grades will follow you, so keep your chin up about that. When I graduated...
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    Skills Validation Tips

    tropsnegRN posted a topic in General Students

    I'm in my first semester of nursing school. We just had our first exam this past week and I did okay on it. A lot of other students were complaining about the questions and from what I can tell you've...