AOx1

AOx1

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  1. failed lift test, may have lost job offer..

    AOx1 replied to lovescapeRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Very sorry for your loss & the treatment you received. However, I think this is a blessing in disguise. I wouldn't want to work at a place who views nurses only as work horses. Did they check your...

  2. Compassion required???

    AOx1 replied to jellyfishmafia's topic in General Nursing

    This makes as little sense as saying "Would I be a good accountant? It's a stable job, but I hate working with numbers." Why shove yourself into a mold that will not be a comfortable fit? I'm sure...

  3. I am a new grad and got a job as ALF director position!

    AOx1 replied to eve5483's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I mean this in the most respectful way: a child of 15.5 years is legally able to drive a Ferrari. Doesn't mean giving them one is a good idea. Judgment and experience come only with time and effort....

  4. I feel like nursing is not my thing...

    AOx1 replied to neeke816's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, 2nd what eriksoln said. Develop a routine that works for you. When I was new, I took a few minutes to organize my day at start of shift on a paper. I had a master sheet with a column for every...

  5. Getting over a negative clinical experience a year and a half ago

    AOx1 replied to rumwynnieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am an instructor and if this is the sum total of the information, you need to brush yourself off and carry on. I would no more leave a first semester student with so little guidance as I would leave...

  6. Too old for school?

    AOx1 replied to kittykitty49's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I will assume that since you are posting on a forum that you are not, in fact, dead. If you are indeed not dead, it is never too late. I currently have four top performing students in my current...

  7. Do you ever....

    AOx1 replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I did this many years ago on a date. Midway through the meal, I cast off restraint and decency and palpated a nice arm vein. There was no second

  8. Mean Doctors....

    AOx1 replied to mnrb_mdn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No. This was a physical attack. Start patameters early. When attacked, I would call security, same as I would for any coworker, patient, or family member. Nurses =|= punching

  9. Handling inappropriate student requests

    AOx1 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have noticed in the last few years that inappropriate student requests are becoming more and more common. For example, a few of the requests I have received include: "Can I take the final early? My...

  10. Handling inappropriate student requests

    AOx1 replied to AOx1's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Yes, absolutely!! I am happy to report that the new group is already doing well, with very few outlandish

  11. When to say no...new grad burn out

    AOx1 replied to AngelicDarkness's topic in General Nursing

    I would let them know that since you weren't paid properly, no more overtime. A team shows respect to all members, and they voided that by not paying you what you earned. I would only work my...

  12. why do teachers turn a blind eye to cheating??

    AOx1 replied to catz123's topic in General Nursing

    Why do people make broad, sweeping generalizations based on the behavior of a few poor examples of a "professional," as is often done to instructors? I DON'T tolerate cheating. It's really simple- I...

  13. Can you buy nursing textbook in audio form?

    AOx1 replied to L&D_2b's topic in General Students

    Several Prentice Hall Reviews & Rationales books, including the one for Fundamentals, come with Vango audio

  14. how did they pass theyre boards??

    AOx1 replied to reginachanana2660's topic in General Nursing

    Look at the OP's join date- May 2011. Please don't feed the

  15. Need ideas ONLY for controversial problems or issues on today's college campuses

    AOx1 replied to MadpeysRN's topic in General Students

    Academic dishonesty, grade

  16. I just failed nursing school

    AOx1 replied to jrsygirl's topic in General Students

    You are now grieving two losses. There is no need to throw out the proverbial "baby with the bathwater." For example, what part of your past religious views were comforting? Did you enjoy the silence...

  17. You're On Stage

    AOx1 replied to Blindsided's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a thought: how about actually staffing so that nurses DO have the time? I worked at a facility with 4:1 ratios for awhile. It was wonderful 99% of the time. Great CNA ratios, adequate staffing...

  18. Times to repeat course or re-enter program

    AOx1 posted a topic in General Students

    I have seen several posts in the past where students mention that they have failed a course and therefore are ineligible to return to the program. This seems to be a very strict policy. I am a nursing...

  19. To honor my instructor...

    AOx1 replied to Seas's topic in General Students

    Nursing instructor here :) My two cents? A letter, expressing what the instructor has done. Very few people thank others in general these days, especially in the form of a letter. I have kept EVERY...

  20. Gifts/cards etc to thank clinical instructor?

    AOx1 replied to onlyj's topic in General Students

    I am a nursing instructor and my favorite gift is a framed photo of the clinical group! Can't go wrong with that & a sincere card. Many schools don't allow gifts over a certain amount and I am a...

  21. Comments about personal appearance

    AOx1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Uuugh! Ever wonder why patients feel the need to comment on personal appearances of the staff? I was at work last night and my patient asked "What's wrong with you?" and when I asked what she meant,...

  22. Don't let yourself get sucked in by BM'ers and DG'ers

    AOx1 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    I think everyone's mind wanders at times. I just have one or two that never apply themselves. It's sad for two reasons- they are taking up a spot for someone who does want to be a nurse, and shorting...

  23. Comments about personal appearance

    AOx1 replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    Advice is always welcome! Although I am mainly just whining. Good point about the shoes....total shoe fiend here and I stare at other people's shoes ALL the

  24. Don't let yourself get sucked in by BM'ers and DG'ers

    AOx1 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    Every one of my students vent/gripe from time to time. But do you know what I've noticed? Those that gripe the most/continuously are those that spend most of class texting, daydreaming, talking about...

  25. Comments about personal appearance

    AOx1 replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!!! Hugs are most welcome! *Sigh* At one point I just wanted to throttle her.... She hit the light and asked for her nurse "the sickly looking redhead" lol. Um,