SpokesAndCoffee ADN

SpokesAndCoffee is a ADN and specializes in ICU.

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   New grad advice please

   SpokesAndCoffee replied to NewbieNurseRN's topic in New Nurse

   I worked in public relations and used my skills and accomplishments from that, including team leadership, project management, communication, etc. I also made sure to list the hospital and unit for each of my clinicals. Just remember, as a graduate nu...
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   Hate clinicals?

   SpokesAndCoffee replied to Blinkie2003's topic in General Students

   It depends on a lot on the instructor and the site staff. I had the same instructor for two semesters and she pushed us to be our best. By the end, we were each handling three patients, all assessments, meds, cares, etc. for 6-7 hours/day. Staff love...
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   Feeling defeated...

   SpokesAndCoffee replied to Piper98's topic in General Students

   As a previous poster said, ask in a respectful manner for specific examples as to how you can improve in the areas mentioned. It really doesn't matter how well you did on written assignments or how inconvenient the working conditions were. Your instr...
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   Oxygen Therapy

   SpokesAndCoffee replied to Deli's topic in General Students

   No need to overcomplicate it. Focus more on the limitations of each device. For example, nasal cannula is the least intrusive, but is limited to 6 L/min at a partial oxygen concentration (not 100%). A simple mask is more intrusive, but can go up to 1...
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   Biology or Chemistry

   SpokesAndCoffee replied to TheNursingdoll's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Check the prerequisites for the program you are entering. Chemistry is pretty much a given for nursing programs. Biology might be needed to get into Anatomy & Physiology depending on your school.
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   Failed NCLEX 3 times with MAX questions

   SpokesAndCoffee replied to espo1007's topic in NCLEX

   I'm going to make a bit of an assumption here (sorry if I'm incorrect), but I get the impression that you're relying too much on memorization and 'tips & tricks'. I think you need to stop cramming and really focus on underlying A&P and how ev...
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   It’s been 3 years since I graduated and don’t have bedside experience.

   SpokesAndCoffee replied to Streetnurse42's topic in Nursing

   Talk to a recruiter, tell them that you are looking to transition to bedside care, and see what they say. Don't just assume that they wouldn't have you. Plenty of new grads get jobs without prior experience. That said, I think the main hurdle might b...
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   At age 45, would you start an RN program? Honest advice please

   SpokesAndCoffee replied to Possible Career Changer's topic in General Career

   First, you need to get the most thorough portrayal of nursing you can. Talk to nurses, shadow if possible, and maybe go through CNA training. While a desire to help people is important in this profession, I don't think that alone is enough. Will you ...