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    Sports Psych Nurse NP?

    BagelBomber replied to sweetindo's topic in General Nursing

    Are you thinking of focusing on long-term mental health/psych issues related to CTE? That might fall under neuro vs psych. But I'm not
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    Return to Acute Care after Absence

    BagelBomber replied to carmelite's topic in General Nursing

    I think the circumstances that are making you more likely to get hired are a double edged sword. Yes, nearly every unit in every hospital is short, but I think that makes it difficult for new hires to...
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    How can a nurse sustain a healthy and happy relationship?

    BagelBomber replied to nicenurse819's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with a lot of other responses and have found that people who do not work in health care simply don't "get it." I work Sunday Monday Tuesday nights to mesh with my son's basketball schedule as...
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    Truth vs. myths

    BagelBomber replied to nurseinthemaking24's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in my nurse residency program last year, the educator was adamant that malpractice insurance was not necessary. However, SEVERAL veteran nurses on my unit suggested getting it, so I have...
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    Seasoned and Newbie Nurses

    BagelBomber replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I have indeed been vaccinated (though before my vaccines, I admittedly changed in my vehicle a time or two...or seven...after I had been pulled to COVID for the night ? ) I love reading...
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    Seasoned and Newbie Nurses

    BagelBomber replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Newbie Nurse, here! I'll complete my first year as an RN later this Summer and I must say it has been a truly wild ride. I agree the "everyone is mean to me because I'm so young and hot" type attitude...
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    How does your unit determine who floats?

    BagelBomber replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    We have a "float tracker" sheet in the charge RN binder. We list the dates we're pulled and to which unit. You're up to float if everyone else on the schedule has floated more recently than you. You...
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    Setting my orientee up for failure?

    BagelBomber replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    I started as an RN almost one year ago, and one of my fellow orientees finished orientation (against her primary preceptor's wishes) and ended up having full-blown panic attacks at the start of nearly...
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    The Needy Patient

    BagelBomber replied to Nurse Pompom's topic in General Nursing

    I had two of these individuals on my shift last night, and I was hoping to find some tips and tricks here, too- because right now, I just grit my teeth through my shift and give the oncoming nurse a...
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    Working while in nursing School

    BagelBomber replied to Jpee's topic in General Students

    Thank you! I went to the Community College of Baltimore County. The Essex campus offers an evening/weekend program, but they only do admissions every Fall (the day programs have both Spring and Fall...
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    How far out is the NCLEX scheduling?

    BagelBomber replied to nikki1018's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am so sorry, that sounds really frustrating! I got my finger prints and photo done in the first week of April, finished my application April 16, graduated May 19, received my ATT May
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    How far out is the NCLEX scheduling?

    BagelBomber replied to nikki1018's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think it's much easier to schedule a test date if you're flexible in where you decide to test. I graduated in May and was able to take NCLEX June 5th, but my time slot was at 6:30 am in DC (I live...
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    CCBC Fall 2020 Entry Cohort

    BagelBomber replied to Niyaniya's topic in School, College Programs

    @SARAH_DICKSON No problem! I stressed myself out wayyyy too much during first semester. I was convinced I totally bombed my first exam, and honestly never really felt "good" about any nursing school...
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    CCBC Fall 2020 Entry Cohort

    BagelBomber replied to Niyaniya's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi everyone, I just graduated from the Essex evening/weekend program and will finish with my BSN at Frostburg in December. Now that orientation is over, get ready for some of the most annoying...
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    For those planning to get or have gotten an ASN..

    BagelBomber replied to Lovelylifestlye's topic in General Students

    I'm in my last semester of my ADN program, but my school offered a dual-enrollment option so I've also been taking classes that count toward my BSN. I'm sure it depends on your area and the job...
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    Words of Encouragement?

    BagelBomber replied to standingintheoutfield's topic in General Students

    Hi! I'm also in my last semester and have found that nearly all motivation I had is gone. Moving online is an adjustment for sure (but it's not all bad- I've been able to eat cereal and have a glass...
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    failing due to less than .1 of a percent

    BagelBomber replied to folin8's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately, word of mouth is not concrete proof of a professor demonstrating favoritism. If you encounter another student who typed the exact same answer in one of the fill in the blanks as you did...
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    failing due to less than .1 of a percent

    BagelBomber replied to folin8's topic in General Students

    I'm sure this is devastating and tough to handle, but I'm not sure you and your classmates have much of a leg to stand on. Grading policies should be available in your syllabus and on the school's...
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    A "real nurse" or school nurse

    BagelBomber replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    I live in Baltimore City, and the school "nurse" at my son's school is a CNA that attended a two-ish hour course on medication administration. My son attends an elementary/middle school that easily...
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    Phone Interview Advice?

    BagelBomber posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, all- I am graduating with my ADN in May and BSN in December, and sent a resume to the new grad residency program at one of my local hospitals. I was contacted to submit my unofficial transcript,...
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    Phone Interview Advice?

    BagelBomber replied to BagelBomber's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did, and it went really well! I landed the job ? I ended up having an in-person interview scheduled about a week later with some share time on the unit. After that, I got a call about three days...
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    How Long After Graduating to Start a Job?

    BagelBomber replied to Student_Nurse3's topic in General Students

    I graduate in May, and have a job lined up for July (provided I pass my NCLEX, of course). I started putting in applications at the beginning of February, and was hired on the 17th. I imagine it...
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    I feel so alone

    BagelBomber replied to guest1141431's topic in General Students

    I am far from a social creature, and I can completely understand where you're coming from. I have a very dark, dry, and crass sense of humor, so most people simply don't "gel" with me, and that's...
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    First Semester Nursing School - Tips??

    BagelBomber replied to spot12312's topic in General Students

    I'm graduating in May, and have worked full-time throughout nursing school. It's totally doable, but I highly suggest getting a planner and using it like crazy to make sure you stay organized. I...
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    CCBC Spring 2020 Cohort

    BagelBomber replied to Ughnamesarehard's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We did use the online material for the Funds book during Funds, just some videos we had to watch as lab prep. The other codes we didn't use, although I think some people may have used the online info...