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  1. Another Case Study For Your Learning Pleasure

    cnmbfa replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure how to get a culture when antibiotics are already in use, but suspect MRSA, etc. Consider an added allergic response to one of the meds. Do a careful diet analysis and look for vitamin A...

  2. How do you leave it at work?

    cnmbfa replied to Newbie_RN17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Couple of ideas: Debrief with a nurse you respect. Ask him or her what you could (if anything) do better next time. You may find out that you actually did all you could. That might help you...

  3. Nurses, how do you view your job?

    cnmbfa replied to 8*P23J's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't listen to the naysayers. While there have been some times when my work situation was better or worse, and times when the overwork got to me, I have never regretted being a nurse. I am...

  4. Become a Nurse without Nursing School

    cnmbfa replied to Longa's topic in General Nursing

    [quote=Cafelattee;855422 So the op can head to Britain Not so fast. . . Even then, they will be expected to know A&P, Pharm, child development, nutrition, and more, without which they will have...

  5. What would you do in this situation? (If you know it all ;) )

    cnmbfa replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    Think Maslow's hierarchy of needs. This is a breathing and circulation issue that can threaten her life, so addressing it comes ahead of all else. Give the Lasix. The rest is distraction, and the...

  6. Always the Instructor's Fault......

    cnmbfa replied to MFaf's topic in General Students

    Write a letter now. Be specific--don't just gripe, but talk about how they bullied students, were ineffective teachers, didn't know the content, wasted time, gave badly designed tests, etc. . Send...

  7. Work and going to school???

    cnmbfa replied to nursebrittany12's topic in Nursing Career

    I worked half-time and spread out grad school (nurse midwifery) over three years. Even so, it was a killer. The amount and level of content you will need to master is far more challenging than...

  8. Don't like to clean pee & poop: Can I still be a nurse?

    cnmbfa replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I could not have said this better. Nursing is NOT about us; it is all about our fellow human being who are in a vulnerable position and who need us. Think of it this way--if it was one of your...

  9. Is my GPA important?

    cnmbfa replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    While I somewhat agree, as a faculty member, I see GPA as a stand in for a lot more than just smarts. It is a reflection of self-discipline and willingness to work hard. It is also under student...

  10. Does anyone think nursing school gives too many chances?

    cnmbfa replied to JJ1994's topic in General Students

    HiKonstantine I think that you and others on this thread are reading into the OP's words and intent. You are making assumptions yourself that her concerns mean that the OP thinks of herself as...

  11. Does anyone think nursing school gives too many chances?

    cnmbfa replied to JJ1994's topic in General Students

    I think some are being too harsh on the OP. This is a legitimate question. How many retries are fair, and does the need for multiple 2nd, 3rd, or 4th chances tell us

  12. Does anyone think nursing school gives too many chances?

    cnmbfa replied to JJ1994's topic in General Students

    JJ1994 As a faculty member I am equally frustrated over this. Sometimes there is nothing we can do to prevent it. If they withdraw before failing the course, they can retake but have to pay to do...

  13. Always the Instructor's Fault......

    cnmbfa replied to MFaf's topic in General Students

    "One day a few of us were sitting around and they were discussing the final exam and some were saying if they don't score at least a 90 on the test they will fail the class and they were all...

  14. Always the Instructor's Fault......

    cnmbfa replied to MFaf's topic in General Students

    Thanks for adding a positive, helpful comment to this thread. Over the summer while I have time, I will try to voice over more of my

  15. Always the Instructor's Fault......

    cnmbfa replied to MFaf's topic in General Students

    "There are also poor students who couldn't learn to be a nurse if the faculty consisted of three wise men and a dean who was born in a manger." Boy, is that ever a true statement! Thanks for the...

  16. Always the Instructor's Fault......

    cnmbfa replied to MFaf's topic in General Students

    See

  17. Always the Instructor's Fault......

    cnmbfa replied to MFaf's topic in General Students

    I fully agree there are some lousy faculty. So use the time to teach yourself using the book and syllabus, then blast the instructor in the evaluations. They matter a lot, and are the single...

  18. Always the Instructor's Fault......

    cnmbfa replied to MFaf's topic in General Students

    Bravo! I too am sick of being blamed for poor grades by students who can't think (and don't see this as a problem they need to address), skip class, don't read, don't ask questions, don't come to...

  19. Half of the class fails

    cnmbfa replied to kblas's topic in General Students

    Faculty in schools of nursing face this problem: If a program is too strict on who progresses into nursing, it may be perceived as not giving certain groups a chance. We also know that if our NCLEX...

  20. Working and nursing school?

    cnmbfa replied to niikkayx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    20 hours is the absolute max, IF you are self-disciplined and have good time management skills. Used cars are at a premium right now--get rid of the payments + higher insurance costs and buy a...

  21. I got removed from my clinical practice

    cnmbfa replied to danny411's topic in General Students

    Saying anything about clinical that identifies the site, your patient, or anything specific on socila media, especially if it is negative will not only get you in trouble with your program, but is...

  22. Care Plans ... NO Med Surg Text.

    cnmbfa replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am SURE your school has a library, and while it may not have the most recent edition of your book it will have soem sort fo med/Surg book. Or RENT ONE--this is fairly cost effective. I cannot, as a...

  23. Bad resumes/good resumes *rant*

    cnmbfa replied to mclennan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree, and am very happy to find that someone else realizes that paying attention to little things matters. I view making the effort to write well structured, clear sentences with proper grammar,...

  24. What kind of money does a nurse REALLY make?

    cnmbfa replied to oldeddieboy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    NO ONE should go into nursing for the money, or for job security. You will make a LOUSY nurse, will be unhappy, and will drag down the profession. Getting into nursing shool is higly competetive,...

  25. Considering the career, have some questions.

    cnmbfa replied to morgothaod's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1) I would certainly do it again. I love being a nurse. The best thing about it is the many chances nurses get to make a difference, whether big or small, in someone's life. I know I have done this...