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    New Nursing Student

    Armygirl7 replied to lisaLank's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad, new RN, working in a very very busy ED. I have to admit I was shocked at how much negativity exists on my unit. But now that I am in week 11 of orientation I just see it as the...
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    Flu Vac, should it be mandatory

    Armygirl7 replied to hagler2011's topic in General Nursing

    from flmomof5"soon you will see employers and the government tell us what we can eat and how much to exercise everyday....it is already happening in the schools thanks to michelle obama." ummm isn't...
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    Need help with Nursing Process unit

    Armygirl7 replied to nique281's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I remember doing google searches for care plans and they were never as helpful as a Care Plan book....but try it - just remember to use reliable sources (like .edu, or .org before .coms!) The thing I...
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    Need help with Nursing Process unit

    Armygirl7 replied to nique281's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes! ADPIE Assessment: Includes objective data like vital signs, and subjective data like Pt states "I got dizzy and fell down the steps," Dx: Oh those sometimes baffling Nursing Diagnoses!...
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    Do you think nursing would be more advanced as a profression if...

    Armygirl7 replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    This is not an easy question to answer outside the broader context of sexism in society. Consider that the OP questions the correlation between advancement of the profession by hitting these 3...
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    How do I get along well with my clinical instructor?

    Armygirl7 replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto the advice above- follow directions, arrive early and well-prepared, and observe her style for a day or 2 until you see what floats her boat. I also was warned off a Prof in my 2nd semester -...
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    Wound Dressing

    Armygirl7 replied to agrj's topic in General Nursing

    In our hospital the surgeon always changes the first dressing post-op. Then they usually write an order - often discussing with the nurse what will work best. In our ED the residents and docs usually...
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    First day of Nursing school..What should I expect?

    Armygirl7 replied to Valery0725's topic in General Students

    Hey good luck! It's an exciting time. My top 2 pieces of advice: Pay attention. Follow directions. If your Prof. sends you an email with deadlines and assignments and what-all - read it thoroughly...
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    My First Clinical, Nursing-Student Woes

    Armygirl7 replied to nursingstudent85's topic in General Students

    I would ask one more time and explain the seriousness of the time crunch honestly. Nursing schools invest a lot in each student and they want you to succeed, if you approach them with that...
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    Night shift -- can you just take it easy, please?

    Armygirl7 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    In a professional situation eye-rolling is just childish and unacceptable. I like to point that out with a simple, gently delivered, objective observation "I see you're rolling your eyes at me. Is...
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    New Psych Rn Needing support/advise

    Armygirl7 replied to HeatherPsychRN's topic in Psychiatric

    but my husband has pulled back and while he won't stop me, he also won't be a support to anything going on with my new job and training schedules. ouch. that doesn't sound to me like even a friend....
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    Nursing School On the Horizon

    Armygirl7 replied to michaeljames's topic in General Students

    Hey- good luck in Nursing School! It is an exciting and very demanding and intellectually challenging program - a life changing experience! Being a nurse does mean you are "on-stage" while in a...
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    Love nursing hate nurses...what to do?

    Armygirl7 replied to Kristy02_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If EVERYONE (even nurses in other departments!) is so horrible then you have an E/R mismatch! Expectation/Reality. If I keep expecting different behavior and refuse to accept the reality then I am...
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    Asked 100X how to Quit immediately

    Armygirl7 replied to Airidis's topic in General Nursing

    the new place wants me to start monday and then i wouldn't be able to work tuesday at the ltc. the new job doesn't understand that you need to act like a professional and give notice to the old job?...
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    PLEASE HELP!!!!! Accelerated BSN vs ADN (cost difference)

    Armygirl7 replied to melanyblame's topic in General Students

    If you want to become a nurse then go for the accelerated BSN program. Most hospitals are requiring BSN now. Some will hire you w/ an Associate's but then you'll have to agree to get the BSN w/in 5...
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    On my way to hospital nursing.

    Armygirl7 replied to puttinontheritz's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome - Congratulations! Of course this will build up your experience - every new position is a chance to learn and grow! Good
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    New RN with an interview this week!

    Armygirl7 replied to Peerless's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just went through the process as a new grad (and I got the job!!! :-) Here are my tips take what you can use and ignore the rest! The obvious things that actually make a big impression and keep you...
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    LONELINESS while in nursing school

    Armygirl7 replied to cincin1222's topic in General Students

    Yeah try to reach out to someone you like in your class - they will understand and be in the same boat - meeting for a drink means coffee!! A big night is a night spent on the couch in pajamas...
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    S.O.S.!!! New grad RN interview for L&D

    Armygirl7 replied to i.am.a.nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had to talk through a head to toe assessment in an interview - so maybe prepare a head to toe post-partum assessment! Also remember that taking your time to answer a question is not a bad thing- you...
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    I'm a Newbie

    Armygirl7 replied to pattylove13's topic in General Nursing

    I agree - look up accelerated BSN programs in your area, the one's I looked at take about 15 months. You could go Community College route - it is inexpensive - but ultimately your employers will...
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    NCLEX TIPS?? Taking it in 2 days, eeek.....

    Armygirl7 replied to nursc's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Me tooooo! Good pop up and Passed and even can see my name on the state BON website!! Too cool. So hard fought for!! Good luck everyone! Do your best and get back up on that horse if you fall off!...
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    NCLEX TIPS?? Taking it in 2 days, eeek.....

    Armygirl7 replied to nursc's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also casually reviewed my norms the day before and even at bkfst the day of, just my own index cards that got me through nursing school. You can't take any study stuff into the test center, not in...
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    Need help with Psychosocial Integrity please!

    Armygirl7 replied to Sirius14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Usually open-ended responses to things a patient says or repeating or paraphrasing what they say back to them as opposed to yes/no questions. In all your prep material you can probably design a test...
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    NCLEX tomorrow!!

    Armygirl7 replied to CourtneyBSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You're not allowed to bring any study material into the test center - not even in your bag - so that's a good thing. When you walk out your door, leave it all behind, just take a deep breath and say...
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    NCLEX tomorrow!!

    Armygirl7 replied to CourtneyBSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also had a hard time not studying - it made me anxious to try to not be anxious! So I just chilled the day before - at home - alone - being around even my loved ones added to my anxiety - I...