AOx1

AOx1

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  1. Can any MSN or PhD nurse answer a few questions on nursing education??

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

    Sure, what questions would you like

  2. Ideas for a clinical "cheat sheet" ?

    AOx1 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    For med surg, I would add in a few basic rhythm strips, and maybe some of the more common classes of meds, for example: olol = beta blocker. Then I would list mechanism of action, major s/e, etc. I...

  3. Nurses who tell you what you need to do!! vent!

    AOx1 replied to mskate's topic in General Nursing

    Kind of makes you want to ask him/her how many of those things they accomplished while you were on break

  4. Ideas for a clinical "cheat sheet" ?

    AOx1 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    It is already done and posted on page 2 of the thread. You can print one off from your

  5. Snow- at what point do you call out?

    AOx1 replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work for is wonderful. Security will come and get you if you can't drive in yourself. I've had to rely on them once, but it really relieved some stress that day when I could not get...

  6. Ideas for a clinical "cheat sheet" ?

    AOx1 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    I tried to upload this but it is a publisher file and apparently that's not a valid file extension. I converted it to PDF, and strangely, it has made a double image of everything, lol. Not sure why!...

  7. Your favorite "tech" solution to help you in nursing school?

    AOx1 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    Hmmm, the google calendar post has me wondering...if all instructors were to post to one central calendar, I wonder if students could easily synch this to smartphones? Off to check this out

  8. Interview questions : Inappropriate or illegal ?

    AOx1 replied to WarmBlanket's topic in General Nursing

    Not only does it show a lack of professional standards, it shows a lack of good common sense and ethics to ask these questions. Run, don't walk,

  9. what is an okay GPA to put on your resume?

    AOx1 replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    I would bring along an official transcript just as you would any additional references. I do know a few recent graduates who were asked. Most were not, but in areas where the market is saturated it...

  10. Strong personality not good for Nursing?

    AOx1 replied to Leesha's topic in General Students

    Much of this depends on how you approach things. With the staffing example, for instance, if you said: "This is ridiculous, we're short staffed again! I hate this place" It comes across very...

  11. My nursing dreams are over . I failed.

    AOx1 replied to CariocaRN's topic in General Students

    I would not ask for the point. I would ask for the chance to be readmitted. You want to show how committed you are and that you are taking personal responsibility. Honestly, asking for the point just...

  12. Failed my first semester of fundamentals/med surg (advice?)

    AOx1 replied to Ava M.'s topic in General Students

    Honestly, I would look for a college that has a great hotel and restaurant curriculum, one where you can explore your love of culinary arts. Even if this means you need to take out loans! You could...

  13. I am such a dissapointment.........

    AOx1 replied to amaxiechRN2011's topic in General Students

    Did your kids walk perfectly the first time they tried? The second? Were you disappointed in them for that? I bet you weren't, I bet you were thrilled as they took baby steps, wobbles and falls...

  14. HELP! Co-worker nightmare!

    AOx1 replied to pistolchick's topic in General Nursing

    I would see if there is a possibility of a transfer. You mention that the RN works in another unit, could you transfer there? Honestly, if not, I would seriously consider looking for another job. Will...

  15. Ideas for a clinical "cheat sheet" ?

    AOx1 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    Thanks to everyone for such good ideas!!! I am busily at work on

  16. Your favorite "tech" solution to help you in nursing school?

    AOx1 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    Yes, for podcasts, you can do audio or video. Mine is currently just audio. I find it traumatic enough to hear my own voice played back. I am not quite brave enough to have to watch myself on video!!...

  17. AAh! Textbooks....take a lung and a kidney for payment.

    AOx1 replied to guest042302019's topic in General Students

    I would also see if you can get any of the books either from your library or on interlibrary loan. I did this throughout nursing school and paid a total of $200 for all my books. Almost all could be...

  18. Most embarrassing mistake you've ever made

    AOx1 replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was assisting with a patient post CABG who went bad and the physician opened the chest at bedside. Needless to say, this was serious stuff. Suddenly I felt a stabbing pain in my left breast. I...

  19. I work with some immature nurses.

    AOx1 replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    I completely disagree with behavior such as using cell phones, social networking sites, online shopping, etc at work. I am too busy when on the floor to do things, and on the very rare occasion when I...

  20. nursing Is So...

    AOx1 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    the backbone of the entire healthcare system not like you see on TV challenging, difficult, and most days, worth

  21. Please Share Your 5 Most Effective Study Strategies

    AOx1 replied to jd2nurse's topic in General Students

    Not a student anymore, but these are the tips my students say they have found most helpful: Auditory learners: download or buy an audio book. For example, the Prentice Hall Reviews and Rationales...

  22. I screwed up, and everyone working with me got written up!!!

    AOx1 replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like it when people are passive aggressive. I once worked with a nurse who always left her patients a mess. Blown IVs, dirty patient, soiled brief, etc. I did not find this to be a continuous...

  23. I advise you guys NOT to....

    AOx1 replied to CharlotteDarcy's topic in General Students

    OP, I would consider a few things. First, if your school has a premedicine advisor, I would visit him/her. Often the prerequisites for med school admission are different than those for nursing school...

  24. here is a question for you

    AOx1 replied to bennettsmith's topic in General Students

    Positive pressure ventilation = use of vent and ET tube or use of bag/mask (such as an ambu bag) or neopuff in a newborn (but of course this is emphysema so not a newborn). Needs an order unless it is...

  25. What would you want to hear if you failed a course?

    AOx1 posted a topic in General Students

    It is that time of the year when unfortunately, many students will not pass a course. Speaking as an instructor, this is the 2nd worst time of the year, other than in May occasionally someone does not...