londonflo

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  1. Retaking NCLEX after 3 years

    londonflo replied to Aliceee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have helped several students interpret the result statement. There are a lot of clues/info on what you should do moving forward from that report. Near passing is below. Near is

  2. Are most nursing programs a hot mess or is it just mine?

    londonflo replied to LittleCa's topic in General Students

    If you are willing to move on, investigate all scholarships out there: J & J, CC, and hospital scholarships. Agreeing to work a year or two at a hospital is better than a 30 year loan acquired by...

  3. Are most nursing programs a hot mess or is it just mine?

    londonflo replied to LittleCa's topic in General Students

    For profit does not equate with "one of the best in the state". The investors are laughing all the way to the bank with your tuition money. These 'for profit' have perfected how to reel in...

  4. New Grad Stuck In Orientation In A Covid MICU. Help!

    londonflo replied to themurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad you got out too. I cited your comments on your education to highlight when you are approached with a new situation you do not question yourself, rather you are more critical of those...

  5. How does write ups work in the hospital?

    londonflo replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for a hospital that had something like this: You could have X number of sick days but each run of sick days counted as one absence. I had developed an chronic illness where I strived to...

  6. Patient Yelled At Me And I Feel Stupid

    londonflo replied to RowRN_8855's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Davey Do, Your comments are always so insightful. I learn so much from you. You calmly explain human behavior, with examples that make me feel so much better with dealing with life in general. Thank...

  7. Patient Yelled At Me And I Feel Stupid

    londonflo replied to RowRN_8855's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I left the room, I would have ordered a bedside commode for her....If she has such an urge to go that she needs an immediate solution, this would be the solution....and if she refused it (because...

  8. Is your nursing program this disorganized?

    londonflo replied to themurse's topic in General Students

    In order to get accepted into a nursing program today, every applicant is a 'straight A student'. Now you are competing with fellow students of the same

  9. New Grad Stuck In Orientation In A Covid MICU. Help!

    londonflo replied to themurse's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I read another comment you had about your nursing education lacking in all kinds of things. Perhaps your program did not prepare you for an entry level job to MICU? Or perhaps you have a hard time...

  10. C student

    londonflo replied to DogLover1215's topic in General Students

    Is this Honor Society "Sigma Theta Tau"? I would lose any sleep with not being asked to join. I have been 'inducted' into 3 chapters. The organization did nothing for me (except a certificate I had to...

  11. Are most nursing programs a hot mess or is it just mine?

    londonflo replied to LittleCa's topic in General Students

    OP, LittleCa, I say cut your losses and move on. From reading other posts of yours, you are only on your first semester......Don't throw good money after bad. Continue with that waitlist for your...

  12. I got a counseling letter because I refused to help another staff member with her personal problems?

    londonflo replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    My comment was not in response to anything you said. It was directed to a quote from the OP. I was saying he might be great at denying claims if working as an RN in insurance was in his skillset. No...

  13. I got a counseling letter because I refused to help another staff member with her personal problems?

    londonflo replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    May be not but have you thought about an insurance job? you sound like you would be great over the phone refusing someone's

  14. What do you think about with current News and Opinions?

    londonflo replied to guest1163268's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    But their guy had all the resources in the US to save him! All you had to do was listen to his press conference/balcony talk after he came back to the White House, and whipped off his mask....

  15. Once upon a time, in a land far, far away...

    londonflo replied to YUKONrn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes you are very correct in reflecting this. , Nurses working at the bedside do not write papers. And many do not read nursing or medical journals. But when they propose new ideas, they should be able...

  16. Once upon a time, in a land far, far away...

    londonflo replied to YUKONrn's topic in General Nursing

    Your concern is a common one. Your nursing education from your diploma program is considered to be your foundation in your 'major'. The BSN part of the degree is designed to provide the leadership...

  17. Once upon a time, in a land far, far away...

    londonflo replied to YUKONrn's topic in General Nursing

    Was this during the time Atal Gawande worked with WHO to develop the surgical safety checklist? My son was a resident with Gawande and it was an exciting time to see it implemented throughout the US...

  18. Does your employer give you hell for calling in sick?

    londonflo replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Once I believed that. I worked on several committees in my state's chapter. We shared the belief we were doing worthwhile things.....we sponsored a legislator's evening 'cocktail' party for local and...

  19. Once upon a time, in a land far, far away...

    londonflo replied to YUKONrn's topic in General Nursing

    You get what I was saying! I loved learning about other nurses' feelings and really appreciated their critiques of my presentations. I wonder if you get out of it what you put into it? I think a...

  20. Once upon a time, in a land far, far away...

    londonflo replied to YUKONrn's topic in General Nursing

    The process of writing papers includes finding credible resources to support your ideas, developing your ideas from an introduction to a conclusion and supporting your references so that a reader can...

  21. Are most nursing programs a hot mess or is it just mine?

    londonflo replied to LittleCa's topic in General Students

    Are you able to then go into 'open lab' times to practice the other

  22. Power point?

    londonflo replied to soontoretire2020's topic in School

    Find a high school or college teacher that can help. I taught my husband how to use it in less than 2 hours. However that was for a basic program which is really what most use.. If you need to add...

  23. Does your employer give you hell for calling in sick?

    londonflo replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Why doesn't the ANA spend it's time and resources (which are paid by the members} to create change like this? Stop pushing certifications as an income producer and represent the RNs. The ANA will say...

  24. Care Hope College in FL?

    londonflo replied to Isthisright's topic in School, College Programs

    Yes, every program has different graduation requirements. I am glad you provided this information. I was answering your question: Not every program has an exit exam. While yours did, NOT...

  25. Patient going to complain against me?

    londonflo replied to Bella345's topic in General Nursing

    Very good advice from an OR nurse who doesn't have to deal with this as his patients are under