AOx1

AOx1

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  1. Been an RN for 6 months..why do I still dread giving report?

    AOx1 replied to TorsadesDePointesRN's topic in General Nursing

    When another nurse is a pain about report, I don't put up with it. We have one who constantly interrupts with a thousand questions. Ex- me "mr x came in with STEMI and his last markers were..." Rude...

  2. to any/all fellow nurses--please help! :)

    AOx1 replied to sunshinecanmakeadif's topic in General Nursing

    If you were working fast food, showed up and on your first day were invited to be the store manager, I would hope this would set off warning bells. A supervisory nursing position needs excellent,...

  3. Pet Peeve

    AOx1 replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    I solve the privacy issue by first politely Asking that they not do this and reminding them why. If it recurs, you will then find me asking for a microphone "because I wouldn't want anyone waiting to...

  4. So... have I burned my bridges with this hospital or can I recover?

    AOx1 replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    You never know. An apology can mean a LOT. For example, I once had a very similar situation where I encountered someone who behaved very badly and there was no way I would have hired that person....

  5. HELP!! My husband is killing my study schedule...

    AOx1 replied to ginmarada's topic in General Students

    Tell the teen gas money/allowance are conditional and require chores and babysitting. Set aside a few minutes quality time for hubby on a regular basis, and a block of time on one weekend night. Find...

  6. should potential employers use credit checks?

    AOx1 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be quite so sure. My parents were frugal all their life, paid for what they needed in cash (including their home and cars), and saved 30% of their income. After a devastating illness, nearly all...

  7. All electronics banned?

    AOx1 replied to betakurt's topic in General Students

    Random but brief thread-hijack: 9lives, just saw your " two days experience"! Congrats! I had noticed your posts as a student on and off, and it's good to see you're finished

  8. ONE POINT from passing Pharmacology first term : (

    AOx1 replied to Flippy_Floppies's topic in General Students

    Pharm is everywhere. You mentioned you also squeaked by in your other classes and didn't retain the information from pharm. With this being the case, it is only fair that future patients have a nurse...

  9. All electronics banned?

    AOx1 replied to betakurt's topic in General Students

    I am a nursing instructor. Our students are required to have a laptop. They will need to be proficient in the use of technology as a nurse. I don't care if some choose to play on the Internet/with...

  10. Faculty Access to Grades from Previous Classes?

    AOx1 replied to DolceVita's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This likely depends on the school. We definitely have access to this information where I teach. Admission is based on a points system; the majority of the points are based on grades. Without access to...

  11. I'm sure this has been said.. MA's calling themselves Nurses

    AOx1 replied to AprilN's topic in General Nursing

    A DNP is a doctor. The term "doctor" refers to someone in possession of a doctoral degree. If one has a doctorate in English, that person earned the right to be called Dr. Now the term "physician" is...

  12. necessity of laptop, smartphone, etc?

    AOx1 replied to blissfulinsanity's topic in General Students

    None of it is absolutely necessary, but an ipod touch can be a wonderful clinical tool. They have apps with NCLEX review, drug and lab guides, etc that make things very portable. Just make sure your...

  13. Pre NS anxiety/cold feet!

    AOx1 replied to RPN_2012's topic in General Students

    Also, try not to see things as black and white. If it helps any, nearly all of my students have failed a quiz or an assignment at some point, and yet they still pass and make great nurses. The key is...

  14. Fluid restrictions vs Patient rights

    AOx1 replied to HamsterRN's topic in General Nursing

    To me, it is the line between what a patient wants and what is ordered. An obese patient may want fatty foods, an alcoholic a bottle, or a smoker a cigarette. I can't/won't restrain them from going to...

  15. Pre NS anxiety/cold feet!

    AOx1 replied to RPN_2012's topic in General Students

    This is normal! I am instructor and the huge majority of students arrive anxious. Just keep in mind a few things: -You are more than likely capable of doing this or you would not have been admitted....

  16. Nursing and sexual orientation

    AOx1 replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    It makes me sad that in this day and age, people can't share their lives with their coworkers without fear of discrimination or hatefulness. I work at a very small facility and we are such a part of...

  17. I need help...keep forgetting to waste narcs

    AOx1 replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    Bring this issue to your unit based council for policy revision. Until then, waste immediately and put a sign above the time clock or employee lockers reminding people to

  18. Well this sucks..

    AOx1 replied to sophie<3's topic in General Students

    I would work like mad in the summers to get a financial cushion, and see if there are any programs in your area through hospitals where they pay for your schooling for a year in exchange for a work...

  19. HIV+ student concerned about drug testing while taking Marinol

    AOx1 replied to up'n'coming's topic in General Students

    No idea what the regulations are in your state/your school, but just wanted to say that in any case, if they discriminate against you for your HIV status, they DO NOT belong in nursing. I am an...

  20. Recognizing achievement

    AOx1 replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, sorry! I thought by team you meant a small group (ex-surgical team, teaching team, etc). Did not realize you meant the entire

  21. Am I Always Going to Argue with my Instructors?

    AOx1 replied to LuckyinKY's topic in General Students

    It sounds as if you have an inquiring mind. This is a good thing. If you are an iPod/iPhone user, I encourage you to investigate the options available. For example, Dr. Jeffrey Guy has a podcast...

  22. Recognizing achievement

    AOx1 replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Is it too late for us to say congrats???? In all honesty, sometimes this is just selfish behavior without any ill intent. An old quote I like "never attribute to malice what can just as easily be...

  23. Because thats really gonna help

    AOx1 replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    All these things just make me laugh sometimes. So ridiculous. I could not figure out what all this nonsense reminded me of for years. One day, while volunteering at preschool I was enlightened. The...

  24. You've been accepted...sike!

    AOx1 replied to jmmarie's topic in General Students

    This is no different from being accepted as a pre-med or pre-dental student. I could apply as pre-med, be accepted to the school, then proceed to flunk all of my prerequisite classes. Does this mean I...

  25. Am I Always Going to Argue with my Instructors?

    AOx1 replied to LuckyinKY's topic in General Students

    As an instructor, I would applaud a student for catching an error. It is important to model and to appreciate continuing education and keeping our practice current. However, be careful that you are...