ArrowRN BSN, RN

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    Not wanting to take care of male resident

    ArrowRN replied to MileyFans's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    On a serious note, there definitely needs to be stricter laws to protect nurses from patient
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    Stop the drama already...

    ArrowRN replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I put a sign on my study room door that says "Don't disturb the Troll" with a picture of a troll below it holding an ancient
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    Not wanting to take care of male resident

    ArrowRN replied to MileyFans's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My classmates had that experience they just laughed it of...I think its especially older men like to make nasty comments...but you know what that's all about? He's just insecure and trying to be...
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    Minority Nurses

    ArrowRN replied to jaime24's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I disagree, not to say I have evidence of it but if an institution is seeking diversity, I think it's definitely a plus to be a minority male...similar to the OP I'm an African American male...I've...
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    Not wanting to take care of male resident

    ArrowRN replied to MileyFans's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    lol please dont run around yelling "vaa..j j's"
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    Not wanting to take care of male resident

    ArrowRN replied to MileyFans's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    while patients have the privilege of choosing and refusing gender...sometimes even color of the caretaker. Unfortunately, we do not have that right. Fact is , if you in this field you gonna see one...
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    December 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    ArrowRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "So this is what they meant by Healthcare for ALL!!!
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    First Semester of Nursing School!!

    ArrowRN replied to msnursecp's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey guys, as most of you learn, no answer is very straight forward in nursing school. I'd advised everyone to get a NCLEX book like Saunders or review and rationales or any similar book you prefer as...
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    December 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    ArrowRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Rudolf: "...then all of a sudden my nose stopped glowing and...CRASH!!!" Student Nurse: "Darn...I hate it when that
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    To all the men, I have a serious question

    ArrowRN replied to trymybest's topic in Male Nursing Students

    a roller coaster ride is a good way to put it. I don't know what to do. Try thanking them a bit more I guess. I actually tried giving more time to the family earlier this semester and what happened?...
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    To all the men, I have a serious question

    ArrowRN replied to trymybest's topic in Male Nursing Students

    With my wife I think she trys but I really don't feel the support. We always have arguments about my lack of spending time, just had one last week. I wrote a huge thread about this months ago and its...
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    Are any of you using an ipad with stylus to take notes?

    ArrowRN replied to pmabraham's topic in General Students

    I don't have an ipad, but I have adapted my main computer with the wacom bamboo with stylus. The reasons for adapting is not for speed because I type faster than a write,however, I find writing it...
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    Just need some guidence on Pharm math test.

    ArrowRN replied to Mainergal2000's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    our school required 100% for the pharm math test. Remember it only takes 1 mistake to kill a patient. I'd strive to keep practicing during the semester, so you can be the best nurse possible. It's...
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    I feel like I'm melting

    ArrowRN replied to kaagustin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is the exact reason why more nursing schools are adopting interviews into their selection process, to find real sincere people who want to do this. Nursing is not just about having a 4.0 and...
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    Why info on white culture omitted from cultural compence in textbooks?

    ArrowRN posted a topic in General Students

    This is more an observation or comment I've noticed about nursing textbooks. They all emphasize cultural competence yet all omit information on white/Caucasian culture. Why is this? How am I to be a...
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    Mosby's or Saunders

    ArrowRN replied to Southbeach23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have both these book's for nursing school and each has it's advantages and disadvantages. I use the Saunders more. I like how it is organized and how the review of topics is presented. However it is...
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    Need help in developing a timeplan!!

    ArrowRN replied to Brainy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You need to use the nursing process and your nursing diagnosis book. I don't know the the AKI acronym is, but think firstly about how would you feel after having a kidney yanked out of your body?...
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    What do you do to relax?

    ArrowRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I do lots of things to relax...currently its watching Knight Rider
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    Ridiculous

    ArrowRN replied to TexRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    unfortunately, some nursing schools do require organic/inorganic chemistry.I avoided applying to those. Now, some schools will take just any chemistry with a lab and others are dropping chemistry...
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    Co-worker asked how much I make an hour

    ArrowRN replied to coffeeSTAT's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Concerning pay in general, I'm at two minds about this. The first is yes people should keep it private especially from coworkers who are just being nosy or envious. However, the second is, how else...
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    What to do? Significant other complaining...

    ArrowRN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    To all significant others who put up with us nursing students, and spend all that time dining alone. We may not say it but we do appreciate it, even though our head is stuck in a book all day long....
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    Which stethoscope should I buy as a Nursing student?

    ArrowRN replied to NursingStoodent's topic in General Students

    almost 95% of nursing students are broke. If you got it made go for Littmans. What do I have? A cheap $25 stethoscope. If you can find and afford a cheap $60 Littmans thumbs up to you. There are...
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    would appreciate some advice for my situation..

    ArrowRN replied to benster's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yep 28 is quite young, that why slowing down is a good idea, I'm 37 and working on my first bachelors degree.When I made the decision to change careers, I wanted to rush things too fast and that was...
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    This semester is giving me the smack down - failing another test

    ArrowRN replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    I literally spent hours on it, like 12-16 hours for the past week, with short breaks of course and 4-5 hours sleep but it was worth it. Once I put the time in I got the results I needed. All of my...
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    This semester is giving me the smack down - failing another test

    ArrowRN replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    Just to update for anyone following my Med surg 1 terrors. I finally passed and on my way to being successful in the course. I'll probably write an article on this at the end of the semester because...