AOx1

AOx1

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  1. Because thats really gonna help

    AOx1 replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    Too bad nurses aren't offered the opportunity to visit the toilet every 2 hours. Most of us only get the chance to go once every 12 hours, if that. I'm gonna make a form for management. They will have...

  2. Do you answer your phone on your day off?

    AOx1 replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    I actually used a combination approach. I would answer and say no at first, but got a lot of guilt trips and found it irritating. The thing is, with hospital understaffing, there will almost ALWAYS be...

  3. Someone calling themself Nurse when not.Help please?

    AOx1 replied to ProudofmyNursingart's topic in General Nursing

    No, you definitely should not post someone else's email address. That could get you in a LOT of trouble. It does say prior to posting that we are not to post email addresses or identifying...

  4. Master's after 40, is it worth it?

    AOx1 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you are not dead, it is not too late to learn. Part of answering this question depends on your goals. Do you want to do so for personal satisfaction? For a raise? A change in job? If so, those are...

  5. Family problems, might drop out...

    AOx1 replied to orcagrrrl2003's topic in General Students

    Is there someone else you could trade babysitting with? Another mom on campus? Or barter babysitting with a friend for something else like cooking meals or housecleaning? I hate that you will have to...

  6. Any funny misconceptions/misunderstandings when you first started as a nurse?

    AOx1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking about this the other day and giggling. Years ago, during my first week as a CNA, I was extremely offended when I saw a chart. The nurse had charted that the pt was SOB, and I thought it...

  7. If you had to pick two careers/paid hobbies other than nursing...

    AOx1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    If you could be paid decently to pursue any career or hobby outside of nursing, what would you do? I would either be a travel photographer or own a knitting or book store :) How about

  8. Affairs between staff members spouses

    AOx1 replied to pielęgniarka's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to say it, but no one can "steal" anyone else's spouse. The spouse went willingly. The husband is equally at fault. Maybe it's just me, but as nurse 1, I would cut them both out of my life...

  9. What do you wish you were told on the first day?

    AOx1 posted a topic in General Students

    What do you wish you were told on the first day? My students have already been through orientation, but I would love to find some great ways to break the ice and to encourage them. I want them to know...

  10. Your favorite instructor and why?

    AOx1 posted a topic in General Students

    I unfortunately just found out that my beloved former instructor and mentor is in poor health. She was the reason I became a nurse and an educator. She challenged me and was caring, and made such a...

  11. Should I buy a Saunders review book, when I already have ATI materials?

    AOx1 replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    As a nursing instructor, I ask that my students get an NCLEX book asap, and study with it from the start. It helps develop critical thinking from the beginning. I believe there is something to be said...

  12. Feeling Inadequate

    AOx1 replied to StrokeAlert's topic in General Students

    I couldn't agree more with the above post. Talk to others, you often find they feel similarly. I liken it to high school- in high school nearly everyone feels awkward. Some cover it by being mean to...

  13. What do you wish you were told on the first day?

    AOx1 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    This really depends on the person, and on the group. I would find people who study similarly, and who want to work, not have social hour. Nothing wrong with a study break every hour or so, but it...

  14. scared i'm going to lose my license..

    AOx1 replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    This depends so much on the facility and the unit. For example, at the hospital I work prn for, med surg orientation is 2 months (or less if new grad feels ready and is bored). What is most important...

  15. Rant about my nursing school

    AOx1 replied to groosegroose's topic in General Students

    I would consider pairing with a more experienced student to work on your skills. And practice as much as possible on your own; use online videos if you need to do so. For example: use an uncooked hot...

  16. Need honest opinion. Best area for new grad to start

    AOx1 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    I would consider a intermediate care or stepdown unit. It gives you a broad med/surg base, you have fewer patients (typically 3-4 depending on the acuity of the floor and the patients), and you get to...

  17. White Supremacist patients

    AOx1 replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    Not saying they are all nice, but oddly, the nicest patients I usually have are the prisoners. They are often so glad to get out of their daily environment. Although I admit I am silly enough to lock...

  18. scared i'm going to lose my license..

    AOx1 replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    As others have said, run. 1. Your patients deserve better. Not saying you will not be a great nurse, but it takes time to develop skills and insight for anyone. Many patients can be manipulative and...

  19. What do you wish you were told on the first day?

    AOx1 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    That Guy....8 months!!!! That is an insane amount of time to wait for a paper. I begin to get anxious when I have taken over a few days to grade them. I guess that's probably why my work week is often...

  20. Instructor won't keep hands to self

    AOx1 replied to elle27's topic in General Students

    elle27, nice work!! You've taken the first important step and it worked! When you are in her class again I would document the heck out of everything you do during clinicals to help you in case it is...

  21. Nursing Diagnoses: Useless Statements secondary to Professional Insecurity

    AOx1 replied to Fribblet's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    As a nurse educator, I see no need to make up any extra work for my students. Instead, I use a very modified care plan form. It is 1 page, front and back. It must list the admitting diagnosis,...

  22. White Supremacist patients

    AOx1 replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    The patient is demonstrating their own ignorance. The patient should be quite glad that is not the world we live in today. Those with illnesses typically fared quite poorly in that regime. Kind of...

  23. Patient made me feel like low life

    AOx1 replied to FiduciaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tattoos are a form of art to many who enjoy them. Like most art forms, they are a personal thing. I have no problem if someone doesn't like them, but the patient's behavior was very rude. Some people...

  24. What do you wish you were told on the first day?

    AOx1 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    That Guy, I actually have a little area of the syllabus that tells students what I expect of them and what they can expect of me. For example, I respond to all e-mails within 48 hrs, with the...

  25. New educator feeling a little discouraged

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

    I agree, this environment is not supportive of a new educator. Please don't give up on nursing education. There are environments in which you will be supported, encouraged, and mentored. This does not...