AOx1

AOx1

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  1. is it safe to go to school in memphis?

    AOx1 replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    You owe me a new glass o wine since I just spit mine out

  2. Shift Wars! Just need to vent...

    AOx1 replied to RxOnly's topic in General Nursing

    This whole "nothing should roll over to my shift" irritates me on both ends! Having worked both nocs and days, I can relate. Nursing is a 24-hour job, and BOTH shifts should be understanding of the...

  3. Pearsonvue Trick

    AOx1 replied to NurseJennaDahl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There is an extensive thread on this in the NCLEX

  4. Anyone else share this pet peeve?

    AOx1 replied to LibraSunCNM's topic in General Nursing

    Had one like this in the ICU that would complain of being "slammed" all night, but I always found her reading a book. A few too many times of me fixing the messes she left behind and I refused to...

  5. Need advice!!!! I hate my job

    AOx1 replied to moni777's topic in General Nursing

    Seeing a profession from the outside hardly qualifies one as a source of sound advice. I see my dentist twice yearly and watch what he does in detail, but would not presume that this qualifies me to...

  6. Hmmmmm Why Do Nursing Students Fail?

    AOx1 replied to yel550i's topic in General Students

    I did forget to mention a few things. First, consider selecting a school that has high admissions criteria. Some of the schools that admit anyone who can pay or admit via lottery system to any who...

  7. Need advice!!!! I hate my job

    AOx1 replied to moni777's topic in General Nursing

    So, are you prepared to support all the unemployed nurses who take your "advice?" Because that is what will happen in this economy. Jobs are not easy to come by. Most of us have families and...

  8. Hmmmmm Why Do Nursing Students Fail?

    AOx1 replied to yel550i's topic in General Students

    Of the students I teach, there are four main causes. 1. Financial/burning candle at both ends. Some can't afford school, and try to work full time, take care of family, and go to school full time....

  9. Withdraw from nursing 1 or stay in?

    AOx1 replied to jy8686's topic in General Students

    I would ask and see if you can withdraw after the fourth exam. Some schools allow this. In the interim, study as much as possible, then make a choice (if possible) after the fourth exam. For example,...

  10. Sex and Nursing School

    AOx1 replied to motyandproudofit's topic in General Students

    It's interesting to me that during times of stress, we tend to neglect the things that matter most and can bring us the most stress relief! I understand stress quite well, but we don't stop showering,...

  11. Reinstatement in RN Program

    AOx1 replied to NvRGvUp's topic in General Students

    I serve on the appeals committee at my school. I am not qualified to give legal advice in any way; these are only my experiences. Usually, what other students did/didn't do is only hearsay unless you...

  12. Do not touch my stuff!

    AOx1 replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Students

    Oh no! You need these!! http://boingboing.net/2008/09/16/sandwich-bag-has-fak.html I think I may also have to buy some

  13. LTC facility-TAKE DOWN THAT ARTWORK NOW!!!

    AOx1 replied to juzme's topic in General Nursing

    Tempting to collect signatures from residents & family stating "the art stays" and send it to your legislator. I would be furious with the state for dictating this. Maybe propose that all state...

  14. Nursing students who do not understand what nursing is about

    AOx1 replied to DNS on the go's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thank you. It was kind of you to say

  15. Nursing students who do not understand what nursing is about

    AOx1 replied to DNS on the go's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I both agree and disagree with aspects of your post. If I am understanding you correctly, you feel that this student is not prepared for the realities of nursing. In education, sometimes we teach...

  16. venting

    AOx1 replied to nurse12b's topic in General Students

    Also, use the chance to ask your instructor about how you would document this, report to the primary, and how to write an incident report. This can give you some practice as well. You are just getting...

  17. venting

    AOx1 replied to nurse12b's topic in General Students

    There is a HUGE difference between nit-picking a procedure and commenting that a patient was not assigned and had a serious consequence (severe infiltration). One is annoying, the other can lead to...

  18. I didn't pass Med/Surg

    AOx1 replied to chellet98's topic in General Students

    Op- I will say that first, it is refreshing to hear from you. You aren't blaming others, denying responsibility, or begging for points. You appear to be interested in support and in bettering your...

  19. How to cope when it's one of your own

    AOx1 replied to jnrsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Completely agree with the previous post. We are entitled to grieve, just as anyone else would grieve a critically ill friend. I believe being a nurse makes this harder, not

  20. Why are so many nursing related things childish?

    AOx1 replied to DeeAngel's topic in General Nursing

    Gee, you don't think cheesy stickers and a happy-smily workplace fully make up for low pay, lack of breaks & respect? Perhaps you can put an unhappy face on your next check, or better yet, the...

  21. Doing real CPR as a student.

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

    I want my students to give compressions during a code. Before stepping on the floor, we review what to do in an emergency. I would rather they work through this now with readily available emotional...

  22. "The Code Blue Disturbed The Other Patients" - Shame on you bad nurses!

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

    Well- you could text each other during the code. Oh, wait: nurses aren't allowed a cell phone. Or you could come up with a secret set of gestures to indicate silently what you want during a code while...

  23. How's My Mom iPhone app

    AOx1 replied to Dorali's topic in General Nursing

    You know, this would be a great way to share info among family (especially when some live far away). Crazy if they expect the nurse to do it. It would be nice to have something similar integrated into...

  24. Is this cheating...?

    AOx1 replied to lelafin's topic in General Students

    I would direct her to your clinical instructor. At the very least, she is having trouble managing her time, and at worst she is lazy and wants you to do the work for her. This will take the pressure...

  25. BSN to PhD

    AOx1 replied to eml328's topic in General Students

    You might consider DNP; this would be the more flexible option, at least in my area of the country. This would allow you to teach if you chose, advance in administration if you prefer this, or even to...