RedRobin8

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  1. Poor spelling in charting

    RedRobin8 replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    My grandma, who was a stickler for grammar, used to tell me: Hens lay (eggs), people lie (down). I never checked behind her, but it always stuck in my

  2. Bon Secours Fall 09

    RedRobin8 replied to ssnva1's topic in Virginia Nursing

    "The professor I had for intro to psych was VERY good! He, also, makes his classes interesting. I actually took his class back in 2001 (i took a hiatus from school for a while...unfortunately) but a...

  3. Working with inexperienced CNAs

    RedRobin8 replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a PCT (CNA equiv), and was trained by a great nurse for one 8 hour day, who herself started out as a PCT. She knew the questions I would have and integrated her experience into the teaching....

  4. Work full time AND go to nursing school?

    RedRobin8 replied to katy81's topic in General Nursing

    You didn't mention if you have your own family to care for, so I am assuming you do not - that's a whole 'nother chunk of life...:redbeathe I am married with two kids, work 20 hours per week and...

  5. A problem with CNAs

    RedRobin8 replied to olli975's topic in General Nursing

    I am the equivalent of a CNA in my hospital, and see exactly what you all have observed. Upon entering nursing school at the age of 40, I quit a $27/hour to take this $9/hour position to gain the...

  6. Are you an introvert or extrovert?

    RedRobin8 replied to jessi1106's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Introvert here too. Sometimes I hear more info from quieter people/patients than other staff. Glad to know we can fill a niche. I can relate to the writer who said it can get a little lonely - when...

  7. Does anyone take Topamax for migraines?

    RedRobin8 replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I took 100 mg, and yes the migraines were prevented for the most part, but I had to come off because I found myself unable to sleep through the night while I was on it. I have not found any research...

  8. Bon Secours School of Nursing

    RedRobin8 replied to emj1818's topic in Virginia Nursing

    We had our first real clinical session today - it was great, but exhausting. I think that is because it was all new, and my mind was spinning from the anxiety of not wanting to forget anything. My...

  9. Bon Secours School of Nursing

    RedRobin8 replied to emj1818's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I chose the other two classes as distance learning classes, since I have alot going on at home. It gives me the flexibility to study, do assignments and take the tests when I want. Not all classes...

  10. Bon Secours School of Nursing

    RedRobin8 replied to emj1818's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi! I can only speak for this first semester's class for us first year newbies. We have lecture on Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00, and skills lab on Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 as well as every other...

  11. Bon Secours School of Nursing

    RedRobin8 replied to emj1818's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'll be waiting for the postman at my mailbox tomorrow!!!

  12. Bon Secours School of Nursing

    RedRobin8 replied to emj1818's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Nope - and I am REALLY needing it badly. I called Paula Rafferty and inquired on Thursday. She estimated end of September or early October. I have not been through this process before, but it seems...

  13. Bon Secours School of Nursing

    RedRobin8 replied to emj1818's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Got my shoes and ID, but I still need to pick up a stethoscope... I'll go check out that syllabus

  14. does age REALLY matter?

    RedRobin8 replied to pinkynbd_99's topic in General Nursing

    I went to get my school photo ID made last month, and the gentleman filling out the form asked if I was on staff. I should have said 'yes' to get better

  15. Bon Secours School of Nursing

    RedRobin8 replied to emj1818's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hey guys - I've got my loan all set up, with $ going directly to school, and no payments until after graduation - YAY! That's one big issue off my plate. I am hoping, as you guys probably are, to...

  16. does age REALLY matter?

    RedRobin8 replied to pinkynbd_99's topic in General Nursing

    Me too - 39 and holding, and will be 40 when I start in the fall, and there are three ladies in their 40's and 50's in my class. Glad we weren't booted by age! I have experienced twenty years of...

  17. Bon Secours School of Nursing

    RedRobin8 replied to emj1818's topic in Virginia Nursing

    They changed it from full day to half day because of the consistent poor feedback from students in the first orientation. Apparently, there was alot of reading of the pamphlet - so as it was...

  18. Spinal Cord Injury

    RedRobin8 replied to RedRobin8's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Thank you all so much for your responses. I am really looking forward to nursing, particularly in this area. I am 39, and going for the second

  19. Bon Secours School of Nursing

    RedRobin8 replied to emj1818's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I got mine yesterday too. The mailman even brought it to my door and said "This looks like something important, so I didn't want to bend it." Made me feel pretty darn special :redbeathe. I need to...

  20. Green stool

    RedRobin8 replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    When both of my kids were toddlers, an upset stomach would turn their stool 'grass' green. Doc said not to worry, so i

  21. getting in nursing school...chances

    RedRobin8 replied to lovekids567's topic in General Nursing

    I had the exact same thing happen, although I was only taking one class at the time. All A's, and then this one "F" , which they asked me about. I explained the circumstances, and the interviewer hand...

  22. Bon Secours School of Nursing

    RedRobin8 replied to emj1818's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Firefighters wife: I am taking on all of the prereq and the nursing classes at the same time. It can be done, but needs to fit into your lifestyle. It's the equivalent of going to school full time....

  23. Phlebotomy Question

    RedRobin8 replied to springgarden's topic in General Nursing

    I am starting nursing school in the fall and have a related question about phlebotomy practice. I have a serious problem being instructed to let someone practice on me. Is this required? When I...

  24. Bon Secours School of Nursing

    RedRobin8 replied to emj1818's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Cool - a mask fitting starts to sound like real 'nurse stuff'. My assessment is next

  25. Career Changers: What won't/don't you miss about your first career?

    RedRobin8 replied to whodatnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in design and construction admin for 20 years, and will be starting nursing school in the fall. I won't miss: - Cubicles, opening mail, phones, adding machines, copy machine duty -...