ReinventingMyselfAgain MSN, RN

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I've done a lot in my 30 years as an RN. Looking to do more.

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    School's hidden agenda, "NCLEX pass rate: Weed out students who will not pass"

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Students

    Praying on the desperate!! You're absolutely right!! These are people with no other options, who are naive enough to think that it's fast and easy. It breaks my
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    ITT Tech?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to MA_Davis's topic in School, College Programs

    If you have a choice (meaning, you have good grades), go to your local community college or state school. If you have the $, go to a private university. If you have no other options, them check out...
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    Is $49,000.00 too much for ADN program?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to abqfavorite's topic in General Students

    Ugh, way too much. And you will not get what you pay for either. This wait-list you speak of, does it really exist? I ask this bc the school I teach at does not have a wait list, but people think we...
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    Concept based nursing

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to lansgrl123's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My school is in the infancy stages of redesign. I think you definitely have a viable study. By the time you're ready to send out your survey, I'm sure I'll be able to provide some
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    My worst fear come true.

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to decembergrad2011's topic in General Students

    december: I only read your original post and your update. First, congratulations for your accomplishment! I'm sure, in a way, your accomplishment means much more to you now. And I commend you on...
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    Failed nursing first time, no CUNY would take me back. What to do next?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Lerochka's topic in New York Nursing

    Good advice DoGood. To all that post here, the real answer is: Speak to an admissions counselor at the school you are interested in applying to. The reality is, no one here can tell you if you're...
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    Drug calculation issue

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to alias058's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is sooo important in drug calculations. Yet so many students get caught up in the numbers, and not what they
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    Test questions taken directly from random NCLEX book. Unfair?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Kboylan1's topic in General Students

    Do you really think all they did was 'memorize' the questions in the book? They didn't learn anything after (most likely) getting it wrong and reviewing the rationales? Try writing a test...
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    The student nurse

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to musickx2's topic in General Nursing

    Some thoughts and observations from someone who stands in the middle of the students and the RNs: (and some are generalizations, some are what I have actually heard from RNs or students) -Students:...
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    Potential nursing students who dont want to hear the truth

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    In addition, people assume those who 'complain' about the profession are 'bitter, angry and need to retire'. There is a difference between being those things and being realistic. I love my job, I...
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    Potential nursing students who dont want to hear the truth

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to give it you the answer from both perspectives: The student does not want to hear that their hopes and dreams will not come true. It's human nature. Think of every reality competition show...
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    Frustrated after exam grade...the way the questions are asked..

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to danceportal's topic in General Students

    This is what I tell my students: It's great that you know everything; that you can recite my powerpoints verbatim. But imagine yourself in a clinical situation: are you going to stand there, when the...
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    what do i do about a clinical instructor who embarrassed me in front of others?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to leogirl8's topic in General Students

    Not completely out of the question. I've seen it here, people I know in real life. Sometimes people aren't slick enough to make themselves anonymous
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    what do i do about a clinical instructor who embarrassed me in front of others?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to leogirl8's topic in General Students

    It never ceases to amaze me how astute the psych assessment skills of student nurses are. I wouldn't be at all surprised to hear all the diagnoses I've been given in my time. But enough about that. I...
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    What is your clinical makeup routine :)

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to loveoutloud's topic in General Students

    I'd say that makes sense then. It's easier than not dealing with a daily explanation. I had a discussion with my clinical group about make-up, and one of them said she has her regimen down to less...
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    What is your clinical makeup routine :)

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to loveoutloud's topic in General Students

    Not a blessed thing. I've never been a big make-up wearer, so clinical days or not, I'm a minimalist. I'm of the belief that less is more :) Then again, I'm not trying to impress anyone (my hubby is...
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    WHY do nurses apologize for doing their jobs?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to rntj's topic in General Nursing

    I totally get where the OP is coming from. Courtesy is one thing (esp late at night, or when the doc just left, or just called for another patient). But, to say it every time you call a doc, to me,...
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    Best way to push 0.5 mL med into a central line?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Neverbefore's topic in Patient Medications

    You did the right thing. There IS another way that I used to do it (back in my floor days). Assuming the pt has a main line of something (NS, etc), you can draw up the 0.5, and flush it into one of...
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    Kicked out of nursing school!

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to adviceme's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I just want to clarify: your school dismissed you, you reapplied and were denied acceptance, and are asking if you should reapply again? What is the timeframe here (how long ago did this happen)?...
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    best work schedule for single mom with school-aged kids

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to bernikitty's topic in General Nursing

    I think it all depends on what type of support you have in place. If you are in an area where 12 hours are the norm, you obviosuly need coverage at some point. I worked nigths when my daughter was a...
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    Clinical Site Rules for Your School?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to lilarox's topic in General Students

    Amanda raised a very good point: clinical should not be about mastering the computer system. Where I teach, our students do not document either; i have them write paper notes (or they email them to...
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    Nursing School Is Literally Driving Me Crazy

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to jesskidding's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have not been through this, but as an instructor, I've seen it. It will not be an easy journey for you, but it will not be impossible. It's best or you to take advantage of whatever you can to help...
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    She actually said it! Yay for my instructor!

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to grownuprosie's topic in General Students

    This is a great story! Unfortunately, I'd be unemployed if I tried that type of
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    She actually said it! Yay for my instructor!

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to grownuprosie's topic in General Students

    I think the problem is, that some students believe their stories are just as relevant. Usually they are
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    She actually said it! Yay for my instructor!

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to grownuprosie's topic in General Students

    I love this idea! I plan to implement this rule on day 1