PhoenixSP

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1. Mannequin Phobia

   PhoenixSP replied to KD34's topic in General Students

   I think you are focusing on the wrong thing. The mannequin. The fact that you cannot view the mannequin as a real patient is not the source of your anxiety. The source of your anxiety is feeling as...

2. Med-Surg: Survival Tips

   PhoenixSP replied to FutureNurseInfo's topic in General Students

   Six weeks really is not enough time. I am in an accelerated program as well. But at least we get about 8 weeks, roughly. I recommend breaking your learning into systems (i.e. Cardio, Resp., etc)....

3. Weed

   PhoenixSP replied to apsent1's topic in General Students

   Marijuana is not federally legal. Therefore, even though you can legally smoke it at home in some states, it says nothing of employment. Labor laws are federally mandated. So, just don't smoke if you...

4. Leaving Nursing Program

   PhoenixSP replied to Wiggly Litchi's topic in General Students

   "I am sure it will be okay" is something we are taught NOT to say in nursing school as it gives false reassurance and considered non-therapeutic lol I do understand the sentiment of such a statement...

5. Is it just me or is nursing school not as difficult as everyone makes it sound?

   PhoenixSP replied to Nicolecn's topic in General Students

   I can definitely understand where you are coming from. You are not alone. But neither are the students who do find it very challenging. As another said, it really just depends on the individual. We...