vashtee

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  1. Reading alot of posts discussing "A" nursing students vs "C" nursing students

    vashtee replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I had to show my transcripts to get my job in

  2. so when is it wrong to stand for unfairness...

    vashtee replied to Movin'onUP's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Actually, depending on where you live, this is not necessarily a good idea. Nursing instructors are in great demand, and administrators aren't going to get rid of them for trivial accusations of...

  3. Reading alot of posts discussing "A" nursing students vs "C" nursing students

    vashtee replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    The only problem with this statement is that nursing school grades on a different scale. At my school, 75% was a failing grade (below

  4. so when is it wrong to stand for unfairness...

    vashtee replied to Movin'onUP's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow, it's hard to argue with that level of disregard for other people. I think I'll break out the popcorn and let someone else

  5. Telemetry versus Med/Surg floor for beginners?

    vashtee replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would do the telemetry floor. I agree that it is a lot like med-surg plus a heart monitor. Not only might you get a head start on heart rhythms, you will also learn a lot about BP medications....

  6. Recent New Grads: Job Search Poll

    vashtee replied to muesli's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was hired before graduation in December 2008, and took the boards about 3 weeks later. I started working at the end of

  7. Crappy writing

    vashtee replied to cmonkey's topic in General Nursing

    My husband thinks his penmanship is good because he got an award for it when he was in 3rd grade, but his writing is so small and cramped, it is very hard to read. This just reminds me that people...

  8. Friend of a nurse-friend is a patient...

    vashtee posted a topic in General Nursing

    A friend of mine from nursing school is friends with a patient on my floor of the hospital. He (the patient) is apparently not doing well. I cared for him two days ago, and at that time he was...

  9. Reading alot of posts discussing "A" nursing students vs "C" nursing students

    vashtee replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    In my hospital, we give

  10. Friend of a nurse-friend is a patient...

    vashtee replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I agree I need to avoid caring for this guy. Do you think it is appropriate to tell my friend (if asked) that I would get another primary physician? FWIW, I think the consults on the case...

  11. is it possible after giving birth via c-section to be back to work after 2 weeks

    vashtee replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't work after 2 weeks after either of mine. Heck, after the first one, I couldn't even get out of bed for a week because of the spinal headache after having a (bad) epidural. The second one...

  12. so when is it wrong to stand for unfairness...

    vashtee replied to Movin'onUP's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    All I can say is I hope you are a first semester student. That way, you can try pleading insanity, and if that doesn't work, you have only wasted one

  13. Reading alot of posts discussing "A" nursing students vs "C" nursing students

    vashtee replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Ironically, I never see the A students starting these types of discussions. Congratulations in advance on

  14. nursing clogs

    vashtee replied to bohica's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Personally, I used to love Dansko, but not any more. The arches never seem to fall on the same part of my foot. Sanitas makes great clogs, and they have lots of hand-painted ones that are very cool....

  15. How was Nurses Week celebrated at your Facility

    vashtee replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a new nurse, when Nurse's Week got no mention at work, I thought our hospital just didn't recognize it. Instead, it seems that Nurses Week (or day, whatever) was replaced by "Hospital Day", and...

  16. Grades- do instructors round up?

    vashtee replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in General Students

    I sure get sick of C students implying the A and B students are lacking in compassion and good bedside care. In my experience, these qualities are not related at all, and C students are at no...

  17. nursing clogs

    vashtee replied to bohica's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You'd better check with your school before buying them if they are open in the back. A lot of schools require totally enclosed

  18. Already have BS in exercise science...Looking for best option

    vashtee replied to Yobie's topic in General Nursing

    The curriculum for just the nursing portion looks like a two year

  19. Here's one I'll bet you don't hear every day

    vashtee replied to chirodoc's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with Smitty - some of the LVN students believed the clinical instructors were especially harsh and expected more from them during

  20. need to terminate

    vashtee replied to travel50's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    She's done this before and been counseled. She's lost my

  21. Wasting Unused Meds

    vashtee replied to LilPeonNo1's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like the practice of wasting meds you know you will need later for the same patient. I do it, but it REALLY bothers me, especially if it is in vials. I wouldn't want to accept leftovers from...

  22. Need some info on student nurses and current working nurses

    vashtee replied to SilverJeyJey's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think the classes for nursing school can be rough - not so much because of the content being more difficult, but more because of the quantity and pace, which is more intense than regular classes...

  23. I just picked up malpractice

    vashtee replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Best wishes in your job

  24. Never thought this day would come!

    vashtee replied to BeckyMomof5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nothing beats graduation!

  25. Crappy Nurses Day

    vashtee replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    Fortunately, I feel appreciated by many of my patients. Having management give me some cold cuts or dried out pasta pales in