Tacocat ASN, RN

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    Not passing nursing fundamentals

    Tacocat replied to chawley15's topic in General Students

    I love doing that lol. The RN Mentor apps by ATI is one of my favorites and the app is free, if I remember. You can break it down by clinical area or NCLEX category, which is great when you're trying...
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    Not passing nursing fundamentals

    Tacocat replied to chawley15's topic in General Students

    If you're doing practice questions, are you reading the rationales as to why your answers were wrong? Study WHY you chose the wrong answer -- could have misread the question, could be a weak area of...
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    Hostile Learning Environment

    Tacocat replied to Unstable Angina's topic in General Students

    Wow...just wow. Did you get kicked out of your nursing program? You sound impossibly
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    Future Nurse

    Tacocat replied to amandaT's topic in General Students

    Honestly I'd save your money and just go to the library at school a few minutes early and print your stuff. FWIW I don't have a printer at home and just print at school -- my tuition dollars pay for...
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    STUCK with no LUCK

    Tacocat replied to averya's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm halfway through a two-year RN program at a community college in Boston -- let me know if there's anything you want to
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    Overturning a grade is it possible?

    Tacocat replied to Misscruella's topic in General Students

    In my experience with ADN programs in @Misscruella's state, your "in-class" work, your lab, and your clinical ARE all one class. I know my two year program is split into 4 semesters, and each semester...
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    Overturning a grade is it possible?

    Tacocat replied to Misscruella's topic in General Students

    Please think about how this will impact you going forward, too, and how it's going to look to another program should you apply elsewhere. "I failed because of XYZ so I spent some time reflecting and...
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    Documenting patient behavior

    Tacocat replied to SNgirl21's topic in General Students

    Or "Pt NPO after midnight due to endoscopy scheduled at 7am. Pt angry and states he is thirsty. Provided pt education on need for NPO status prior to procedure. Performed oral care for patient...
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    Documenting patient behavior

    Tacocat replied to SNgirl21's topic in General Students

    IMO you can document that the patient "expressed frustration" or "verbalized frustration" or that they appeared agitated or displayed sx of agitation or anxiety. Impatient isn't really a word I'd use?...
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    STUCK with no LUCK

    Tacocat replied to averya's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Probably don't do a program that isn't regionally accredited -- the credits you take there won't
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    Feeling discouraged

    Tacocat replied to guest1129128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    @oceanicdreamer this was all beautifully
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    Overturning a grade is it possible?

    Tacocat replied to Misscruella's topic in General Students

    An unapproved late would be a clinical warning for sure in my program. Two and you're out. That being said, lab hours DO count as clinical hours...it seems like your failure was more than just your...
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    Feeling discouraged

    Tacocat replied to guest1129128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I genuinely don't know what you were hoping for. These are all responses from people who have finished their programs or are currently in them, who have navigated application requirements and know...
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    Nursing school experiences in NYC, anyone?

    Tacocat replied to oneday_nursepoundcake's topic in General Students

    @oneday_nursepoundcake I'm happy to be your vent buddy if you need a friend! I'm an early-30s career changer; I grew up in NYC and now I'm in my last year of community college nursing program in...
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    Feeling discouraged

    Tacocat replied to guest1129128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This exactly. You acted in solidarity with other students which is admirable but is hurting you in the end. @Vixyn you've dealt with some heavy stuff and I'm sorry for your losses. It's good that you...
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    Nursing school experiences in NYC, anyone?

    Tacocat replied to oneday_nursepoundcake's topic in General Students

    I think what you need to look at are two things: what kind of work would you want to do when you graduate, and what the actual requirements are for an RN-to-BSN program. You might not be able to get a...
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    Feeling discouraged

    Tacocat replied to guest1129128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The situation you described, where the professor made fun of the student and you reported her - that's ONE "W," which leaves three others. You keep using that ONE instance as a strawman argument; no...
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    Feeling discouraged

    Tacocat replied to guest1129128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    this 100%. @gere7404 brings up some valid points. Nursing instructors can be "harsh." Not cruel, but they exist to teach you to practice safely and intelligently. You'll be given exam questions on...
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    Feeling discouraged

    Tacocat replied to guest1129128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If and when you do get accepted to a nursing program, you're going to have trouble. Most programs only allow one withdrawal or course retake for the entire program. If you have any disagreements with...
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    Nursing school experiences in NYC, anyone?

    Tacocat replied to oneday_nursepoundcake's topic in General Students

    What parts of the process seem
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    Overturning a grade is it possible?

    Tacocat replied to Misscruella's topic in General Students

    Did you notify you clinical instructor in advance that you had a doctor's appointment that day? I go to nursing school in Boston and there's literally always traffic, especially around morning and...
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    Manual Dexterity

    Tacocat replied to seericap's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It sounds like it's just an attestation that you're able to physically do things like give injections or perform minor procedures. I'm sure you can either check it off yourself and sign it or it's...
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    Half the class expelled... help.

    Tacocat replied to LoveGuineaPigs's topic in General Students

    If the school has lost accreditation, would you be allowed to sit for NCLEX if you won
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    Nursing instructor question

    Tacocat replied to SummerOlaf's topic in General Students

    First semester nursing clinicals are usually fundamentals. Vital signs, bed baths, toileting, ambulation. Is that the sort of stuff you don't like? Because that's only part of it. My first semester...
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    Transferring ABSNs?

    Tacocat replied to Bonstemps's topic in General Students

    Genuinely curious -- where are you from originally if you're experiencing culture shock in