Tait MSN, RN

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    How are male nursing students perceived?

    Tait replied to erikmm291's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Yes yes
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    General demeanor and behaviour as a male SN

    Tait replied to pacionne's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am not sure what to tell you about the instructor part, but I think you need to be who YOU are. Sexual harassment is an issue on all sides. I have never been harassed by a co-worker, but have had...
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    I said nothing; family, friends or a job will stop me from being a nurse

    Tait replied to rportee0's topic in Male Nursing Students

    CNA 8-week class was required for my ADN as well. I think at 30 you know what you want and if nursing is still in your heart I say go, gO, GO!! I waitressed two days a week while I was in nursing...
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    Day ONE

    Tait replied to wierhere's topic in Male Nursing Students

    A&P is fun if you think about it the right way. Get one of those A&P coloring books! Remember the body is what we are mainly dealing with in nursing, so having a solid knowledge base of that...
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    Statistics

    Tait replied to BSNinprogress22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have taken online statistics. Got a B+ because I was right in the first trimester of my first pregnancy and screen-flicker made me so sick that I couldn't sit in front of the computer and lost...
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    Teaching Paper - Behavioral Outcomes

    Tait replied to Zelda21's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree with MarieB
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    Dreaming About Work

    Tait replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I always dream my patients are spread out all over, say at SeaWorld in different parts of the park, or the airport in different terminals. I also dream about the "patient I didn't know I had". And I...
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    I need some guidance!

    Tait replied to HighlyFavored2011's topic in General Students

    No flak, but I thought the same thing before I got into my online classes. While the interactions are definitely different, as an already practicing RN I had the experience of B&M from my ADN...
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    Did i make the right decision?

    Tait replied to besaangel's topic in General Students

    Magnet is looking at 80% BSN's by 2020, so there is definitely time. Have you looked at online RN-BSN programs? Generally they are around 18 months, everything is done from home, and cost around...
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    Could use some encouragement.

    Tait replied to Bojamashell's topic in General Students

    I was encouraged to use note cards to block out the other questions during test taking to keep my focus. I would also limit caffeine before tests so I wasn't so jittery. Perhaps some simple...
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    Experienced Nurse Seeking Advice

    Tait replied to akc_RN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    If you have any opportunity to get educating experience now, either as a unit educator or something like that, I would jump on it. I am graduating in like 2 weeks with MSN-Ed and have been home for...
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    Nursing School Patient Loads

    Tait posted a topic in General Nursing

    There is a discussion going on in the Nurse Educator forum related to clinical expectations. Anyway something that has come out of it is the amount of patients this student is responsible to take on....
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    So the boss says "When a call light goes off, consider that an error"

    Tait replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't have much to add other than considering a call light an "error" is a frivolous threat and makes your manager sound burnt out and
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    How does chemistry apply to your RN position?

    Tait replied to livelovelive's topic in General Nursing

    I would look up information on Arterial Blood Gases if you want to know how acid/base imbalances fit tightly into nursing :) Oh and don't be offended when people tell you they won't do your homework...
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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    Tait replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I find it all amusing to argue that increased education is a waste of
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    I passed!

    Tait replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!
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    Help with solving a Patient Sitter Staffing problem

    Tait replied to DogWmn's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to support Esme's statement. I don't care what your position on the floor is, we are all people as well who need nutrition and a bathroom break. Also it is just as important for you to have...
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    Is floor nursing making you fat?

    Tait replied to OCRN3's topic in Health, Stress Management

    People at work used to make fun of me because I would bring applesauce in those little kid packets to work. Ease of it was it was quick sugar, fruit, and didn't require a
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    Disappointed with my nurse last night

    Tait replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am sorry that anyone felt it was ok to berate you for a decision. I don't think it was
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    Nursing School Patient Loads

    Tait replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I like the idea of the instructor having flexibility in the assignment. Sometimes people just need more time than others, and I have seen it in new grads and precepting as
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    Is floor nursing making you fat?

    Tait replied to OCRN3's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Definitely! Little sensible meals. Protein, cheese, water etc every couple of
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    Depressed night shift worker

    Tait replied to LithEruiel's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I always thought I was happy on nights, until I got married. Then I just found myself missing my husband all the time, like when I would be up staring at the computer at 3am and he was asleep. I was...
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    Is floor nursing making you fat?

    Tait replied to OCRN3's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I made myself fat. At my first job there was a 24 hour McD's across the street. Each night someone would go on a run. I gained 20#. At my second job I brought my own lunch and maintained my weight....
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    Reaching a dedicated, intelligent nursing student who has trouble with clinicals

    Tait replied to onewill's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thank you BSF for stopping by with your days layout
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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    Tait replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Man, I can't believe I just read all that considering I posted back on page four or so. Value is different to every person. I value papers because they improve my communication skills, writing...