Kiringat

Kiringat

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  1. HOPKINS: 20 minutes into the show

    I gave up after about 20 minutes as well. Its just depressing not seeing nurses. Especially in a top hospital like Hopkins. They have such an opportunity to shine a light on what nurses actually...
  2. Most RN's first borns?

    I'm firstborn! Plus my mom's an alcoholic and my dad, well, he's just an abusive ass.... Very interesting
  3. What do nurses really think of CNAs?

    I have nothing but respect for the majority of the CNAs I worked with in school and during my internship. It's a job that would drive me nuts within a week or two, and I'm in awe of their dedication...
  4. Pet Peeve

    I HATE this too!!! My pre-reqs (some of which were really out there, i.e. Anthropology) took a solid 4 semesters. Plus 4 semesters of actual nursing classes = 8 semesters = 4 years! Should have...
  5. The worst part of nursing?

    I second that! But as a student/GN- being treated badly by nurses, for whatever reason. Some of them I completly understand. It just really sucks when someone you want to look up to and learn from...
  6. Oh, yes, you get to take the NCLEX-RN! LPN are nurses. But depending on the nurse practice act of your state, their roles may be different from the RN though. For example, LPNs might not be able to...
  7. Aside from some quick test reviews- I was never part of a study group. I just never got much out of
  8. Obama assists at St. Louis hospital

    Wow. 90 minutes. What a
  9. Age you will/were graduated?

    25, and youngest in my
  10. After my ER internship: Bathe. Bathe often. While your at it, bathe your children. Often. No, I will not run out to get your some "Burga King" cause I'm just a student. Especially after the amount of...
  11. Why is it? Things nurses do other people can't

    Deciding that an unused, washed out urinal makes an excellent beer stein at your graduation
  12. Student Nurses

    Worst - Med/Surg 2 during 3rd semester. Lets just say the the "weeding out" thing that you hear about really happened in my program. Then I don't know if this counts, but finding a job after...
  13. Why no nursing love from Grey's?

    Responding to the OP about Grey's.... I just don't find the sex lives of medical interns/residents/whatever all that interesting. *shrug* And it just bugs me that nurses get such poor representation...
  14. Seriously. I'm at a loss of what to do. There is soooo much weird, random stuff that shows up in practice NCLEX tests that I have no idea what to review for the actual test. Aside from diabetes...
  15. NCLEX quick result

    I got information on the quick result thing, along with my ATT in an email. Its $7.95 online and you have to sign in to your Pearson/Vue account to view it. You can also call an 900 number for...
  16. ATT number

    Graduated May 10 Sent application May 13 Got ATT today (May 21) Kinda shocked at how quickly it came Looking to take exam June
  17. My I graduated on Saturday. I am scared to start practicing. I feel like my school has prepared me to take the NCLEX - not take care of patients. I can think critically, list and describe SE and...
  18. Burning Of The Uniforms.....

    Seeing my school scrubs going up in flames was one of the most satisfying experiences of my entire
  19. Funny Names for Nurses

    There's a student in our class named Ie (pronounced eye). I've witnessed and been part of several conversations along the lines of: "Who did this?" "Ie did." "Why did you do it that way?!" "I didn't...
  20. Wanting to be a nurse just for the money will only end up giving you a nasty shock. Foleys and NG tubes CANNOT be used interchangably. Just because you'll have RN after your name doesn't mean you...
  21. Has anyone failed a test? I need some encouragement!

    I failed several test. Sure, I don't have a 4.0 anymore, but I'm graduating in a month! Please don't let it get you down. First semester is a real challenge because everything is so new. Keep at it...
  22. Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    Why don't you have to show up on
  23. What to expect first year clinicals?

    We spent 6 weeks in a LTC facility, then 6 on a med/surg floor in a hospital. In LTC it was pretty much CNA work, but we could pass meds and do insulin and other SC injections. They were also big on...
  24. I'll be working nights in the ER and the Denver VA for my final internship. I actually feel a bit honored to be able to work there, but I have no idea what to expect. How do the patient demographics...