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  1. Why are Nursing Programs so Cruel to Students

    soon_2Bnurse posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hi folks, Ok, so I have been an LPN for 4 years, started college from scratch after one year of full time as a LPN because I knew I wanted to do more than a LPN can do within the scope of practice. I...

  2. Please, could an experienced nurse help.

    soon_2Bnurse posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hello All, I am in desperate need of advice and am afraid to give details on a public forum. Could any of you advise me on who I could contact concerning witnessing an event that may not be illegal...

  3. Please, could an experienced nurse help.

    soon_2Bnurse replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    And...the nurse is a friend...the house supervisor is an aquaintance whom I have a good repore with. I can say nothing but live with the mistake I made by allowing this in my presence, and promise...

  4. Please, could an experienced nurse help.

    soon_2Bnurse replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I "wish" it was so easy. My DON is unapproachable, and if I ring this bell..I can't unring it...ever. I will be ostrasized by staff..my DON will likely go into "CYA" mode and my desire to advocate...

  5. Please, could an experienced nurse help.

    soon_2Bnurse replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Patient care issue. Witnessed an event within an inpatient juvenile facility. I am afraid to say details...not sure if I can delete this post? I am an RN and another senior RN was present and...

  6. Boy, did I mess up :(

    soon_2Bnurse posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I have been an LPN for quite a few years. Just last May I graduated with my RN. For the last 5 years I have worked in a correctional facility. Once I had my RN I worked at a hospital that was over an...

  7. Boy, did I mess up :(

    soon_2Bnurse replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I just wanted to say something. How I wish I knew you folks better and had the priviledge to work with people like you. It's the one thing I feel I am missing. It's a new job, so the adjustment is...

  8. Boy, did I mess up :(

    soon_2Bnurse replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Thank you all for the kind words! I am so disappointed in myself to have lost focus like that. I was so worried in my head about having all the right answers for the parent, that I didn't realize I...

  9. Why are Nursing Programs so Cruel to Students

    soon_2Bnurse replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in LPN to RN

    Parker, Thank you for your post, and I can't agree with you more. Thank all of you for your words of wisdom and maybe things will change in the

  10. Why are Nursing Programs so Cruel to Students

    soon_2Bnurse replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in LPN to RN

    Babylady, Thank you for your honest replies. I wish it was as simple as living on campus. The campus isn't a live-in campus nor am I able to do that. I am an adult, put my husband through college to...

  11. Why are Nursing Programs so Cruel to Students

    soon_2Bnurse replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in LPN to RN

    Babylady, Every one of the examples is pure FIRST hand knowledge. I was there, I took the test along with the individual who failed it. I was there when he stayed in class pending a letter to the Dean...

  12. Why are Nursing Programs so Cruel to Students

    soon_2Bnurse replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in LPN to RN

    I would really like to hear both sides of this? If there is an instructor online that thinks this is "normal" or "abnormal" or students that have either dealt with this or not..please post....

  13. Are Nursing Dx "Malleable"?

    soon_2Bnurse posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hiya Folks, Ok here is my problem. I am in the 2nd semester of an AAS RN Program, we were assigned a care plan and a nutrition assignment based on the same patient as our care plan. My patient's...

  14. Are Nursing Dx "Malleable"?

    soon_2Bnurse replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you, and yes I do have a NDx book and there is ZERO "at risk" in the book. The 3 options are Imbalance less, more or Adult failure to thrive R/T malnutrion My anxiety is related to the fact...

  15. first 2 days of clinicals eye opener :(

    soon_2Bnurse posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ok, so for 6 months I have sat in a classroom and listened to lecture 6 hours a day (m-f). Finally we get to do our very first clinical rotation which is a nursing home. I couldn't be MORE...

  16. first 2 days of clinicals eye opener :(

    soon_2Bnurse replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you all for listening to

  17. first 2 days of clinicals eye opener :(

    soon_2Bnurse replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am not sure exactly why I felt so hurt reading what you posted. But I did. Truth is, I always thought that being a nurse was MORE than just maintaining someone existence. I witnessed actions that...

  18. struggling financially while in school

    soon_2Bnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi folks, was hoping maybe some of you veterans might be able to tell me if there is ANY help out there (grants etc). I am a 39 year old mom of 3 boys (19-sophmore in College living at home, 17 senior...

  19. Brand new student needs some help please

    soon_2Bnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi folks, I just started LPN/LVN school September 5th. Things are tough seeing as I graduated from high school in '85 :imbar . Being married over 20 years and a mom of 3 boys doesn't quiet prepare...

  20. Brand new student needs some help please

    soon_2Bnurse replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you soo very much!!!