Worthless_Nut

Worthless_Nut

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  1. New to Hospice

    Worthless_Nut posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi all, I am a certified oncology nurse with 6 years experience and I am going to be joining the home hospice team. While I have cared for many inpatient hospice patients, I have never done home...

  2. New to Hospice

    Worthless_Nut replied to Worthless_Nut's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you so much for the advice and well wishes. I am looking forward to starting my new job and I know I have much to learn. It's nice to meet people who are willing to remember what it was like...

  3. New to Hospice

    Worthless_Nut replied to Worthless_Nut's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you so much for the advice, I am headed to Amazon to check out the book now. I want more than anything to be the best hospice nurse I can be. I appreciate any and all advice /

  4. RN-BSN Classes?

    Worthless_Nut replied to rayne215's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hi Rayne I am currently working on my RN-to-BSN online through the partnership program at University of Texas at Arlington. There are core classes such as statistics, history, government, literature,...

  5. Nurse Practice Act Question

    Worthless_Nut posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I am an associate degree RN taking RN-BSN classes and I have a question that I hope someone can help with. If an RN takes out a vial of insulin that is outdated and over the course of 10-15...

  6. Nurse Practice Act Question

    Worthless_Nut replied to Worthless_Nut's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Daytonite and all the rest of you who took the time to help me out. Your insights and opinions are greatly

  7. Nurse Practice Act Question

    Worthless_Nut replied to Worthless_Nut's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your comments, the "minor incident rule" is part of the Texas Nursing Practice Act, it is rule 217.16. This is a homework assignment and I am having a hard time wading through the legal...

  8. Med-Surg Roll Call

    Worthless_Nut replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi all, I am an old fart that is new to nursing. I graduated from an ADN program in Dec of 08 and passed the NCLEX in Jan,09. I started an internship on a med surg/oncology unit in Feb, 09. While...

  9. Nurse Practice Act Question

    Worthless_Nut replied to Worthless_Nut's topic in General Nursing

    yes Morte it is a scenario that I am trying to address. My classes are online and the only book I have to work with is the Texas Nursing Practice Act which is not an easy read. The question I am...

  10. Having a tough time!

    Worthless_Nut replied to krenee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I used flashcards, which are a great study tool when you study either alone or with others. I also have a 4 person study group. We meet when we can, sometimes at a pizza joint, we eat, talk, quiz...

  11. I don't think I can do it!

    Worthless_Nut replied to DaughterofRuth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, your plate is full, but first let's address all the what ifs. What if the world ends tomorrow and none of this will matter? Life is full of uncertainty and we have a choice to make, do we crawl...

  12. And now we wait!!!

    Worthless_Nut posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, after a year of studying my backside off and accomplishing a 4.0 GPA, I have finally applied for nursing school. This is my dream, and I have waited a long time to finally have the privilege of...

  13. Eating our own?

    Worthless_Nut replied to Jules A's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Jules, you so hit the nail on the head. I felt the same way when I read about not loaning, or giving a scantron to a fellow student who may have just made a simple mistake of leaving them at home or...

  14. Have you ever wanted to Quit?

    Worthless_Nut replied to DesertRain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I so agree with stpaulgirl. I am an older student and way past the age of the high school game playing. We are adults trying to make it through some very difficult times. It is my goal to help all...

  15. Have you ever wanted to Quit?

    Worthless_Nut replied to DesertRain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am so sorry that happened to you. It takes the wind right out of our sails when we do poorly but we were so confident we were prepared. The funny things is you were probably very prepared, you...

  16. Oh Crap, we have a test today...can I borrow a scantron?

    Worthless_Nut replied to DAMomma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, while I greatly respect everyone's opinion, I am left wondering where does the compassion come in? You have not really shared if this is an ongoing problem with this one particular individual....

  17. I Got My Letter!!!!!

    Worthless_Nut posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :smiley_aa I just went to the mailbox and lo & behold there was a large envelope in it. My hands were shaking as I opened the envelope. Inside was my acceptance letter for nursing school. I...

  18. I Got My Letter!!!!!

    Worthless_Nut replied to Worthless_Nut's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Jaxia, I am taking it at El Centro. Thanks everyone for the words of

  19. The letter......Spring 07

    Worthless_Nut replied to NRSNFL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am waiting on my letter with the rest of you. Our deadline was August 31. I got a letter last week, it was a very skinny envelope and I about died. It turned out to be for Phi Theta Kappa. I...

  20. "Do we have to know this for the test?"

    Worthless_Nut replied to DAMomma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi all, I have thoroughly enjoyed all the comments on this subject. It seems to me that it is the younger students who always ask this question. I have another experience to share along these same...

  21. And now we wait!!!

    Worthless_Nut replied to Worthless_Nut's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for the words of encouragement all. In response to panzyo3, I have applied to El Centro and Northlake. I know it will not be the end of the world as we know it if I am not accepted, but at my...

  22. A&P II Club! Come on in!

    Worthless_Nut replied to lisabeth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking A&PII this fall also. I just applied for nursing school last week!!! I am excited and nervous at the same time. This has been a tough road, but I am looking forward to rising to the...

  23. WEll...here I go!

    Worthless_Nut replied to Ingrid m's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I too am 45 years old and quit my job to go back to school to become a nurse. I was very nervous and not completely certain I was doing the smart thing. I am now finished with my pre-reqs and will...

  24. NET test advice?

    Worthless_Nut posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi all, I am 45 years old and trying to become on RN. I want this so badly I can taste it. I have completed my pre-reqs and have a 4.0. Here is my dilemma: I take the NET tomorrow and must pass the...

  25. NET test advice?

    Worthless_Nut replied to Worthless_Nut's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks to all who posted here and gave me great advice. I am happy to announce that I passed the NET with flying colors. I scored in the 98 percentile in math, which is what I was the most afraid...