MiaKeaRN

MiaKeaRN

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  1. jealousy/avoidance of top students?

    We also have people in our class who try to make everyone think that they are doing exceptional, but really aren't doing as well as they pretend. Not only was it going on in our nursing classes, but...
  2. ATI, PDA, and stethoscope.

    If you don't have to buy the ATI books, then don't do it. There are a multitude of good NCLEX style books that you can purchase that have CD's with thousands of questions for practice. We HAD to...
  3. This is a great thread! I don't have much to contribute here, but I am learning so much from the detailed explanations.
  4. I just can't do it....

    If you like the idea of the medical field but do not want to do the hands-on type of stuff, why not look into medical transcription? I have worked from home for many, many, many years doing...
  5. No more internet access

    As a student, the last unit that I was on in a VERY BIG city hospital was filled with nurses and techs who spent a lot of time online (shopping at Target for Christmas gifts, playing games, pricing...
  6. i got a needle stick today need prayer

    I will keep you in my prayers. Keep us posted, okay? Hugs to you.
  7. Medical Transcription RN

    Hi there, I was an MT for 20+ years and am now pursuing a nursing career. I worked from home for 13 of those 20 years and made a very good income. Honestly, I will probably make about the same as a...
  8. Psych nursing as a new grad?

    We just had a very similar conversation at clinicals with our instructor, and she said basically that if you go into psych nursing and later decide to go into another specialty it would be...
  9. What do you want to tell Nursing Students?

    Just remember that you were a student and didn't roll out of bed one day and suddenly were a nurse. As a first year student, we have been limited with what we are allowed to do....and in my situation...
  10. Hospice - PCT Position

    Hi Everyone, My long-term goal is to become a hospice nurse, although as a student I know that goal is a long way off. I have heard from several nurses that I should probably go into a hospital...
  11. A letter to my clinical instructor..

    Your heart is in the right place. Trust me, I think we have all felt the same way at one time or another with school. Don't let it defeat you....keep your head high and your eye on the the light at...
  12. dont want to be a pitn but have another question

    Normal laboratory levels vary from facility to facility and 135 may not be a normal for the facility that this student is
  13. Should I be expelled?

    We are allowed to review our tests, but are absolutely not allowed to write anything down. I don't think you did anything wrong, but this is the perfect example of why I don't share any of my notes...
  14. PCT Patient care tech ?????...

    I think that they would definitely consider you for a job either as a CNA or as a PCT. You have a strong background, just with some time lapsing since you last worked. Go for it!! Good