AOx1

AOx1

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  1. Things you'd LOVE to tell the doc and get away with it....

    AOx1 replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    To the one resident who keeps bugging me- stop trying to look down my shirt. You act like you dropped something down there and are plotting out a search and rescue mission. I am married, and there is...

  2. Too UGLY for Nursing?

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

    Guess the church doesn't much believe in the Bible. It is pretty clear in 1st Samuel 16:7 what God has to say about the matter "The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the...

  3. Clinical Kit supplies????

    AOx1 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    Thanks for posting! Does anyone else have any other

  4. Rude people in the public library

    AOx1 replied to mom35's topic in General Students

    Does your library have private study rooms? The two universities I have worked/taught at both did. Wasn't certain if this was true most places, but ours were really quiet. We also had certain areas...

  5. Best and worst part of being a nursing student?

    AOx1 posted a topic in General Students

    As an instructor, I am interested in means of reducing student stress and assisting with succes. Obviously, much of this is the student's responsibility (ex- things such as time management, diet and...

  6. Job advice **kinda rambling-sorry**

    AOx1 replied to MedSurgeMess's topic in General Nursing

    You can do it! I worked in the ICU for years and loved it. I am an instructor and tried to get as wide a variety of experience as possible, but my "home" will always be the ICU. It will make you more...

  7. "May I give you a tip?"

    AOx1 replied to HvnSntRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you chose a good solution. I know my mom was recently in the hospital and wanted to do something nice for the staff but wasn't sure what was acceptable. You gave him guidance on how to thank...

  8. hostile staff member

    AOx1 replied to blondeoverboard's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above, but would add: if you choose to leave, be sure to voice that she is the reason in an exit interview. If enough people do this, the facility may decide she is costing them too...

  9. Who is GENERALLY more of a "PAIN"?: Co-workers OR Patients?

    AOx1 replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    Pagandeva, lol! My dear brother tried this on my sister-in-law, until she told him if he did it again in on purpose, she would let her leg hair grow so long she could braid it. My sister-in-law fixed...

  10. Most fun/creative learning activities you've seen

    AOx1 posted a topic in General Students

    What are the most fun or creative learning activities you've participated in, either at school or work? What types of activities really get you involved and help you learn the material? As an...

  11. Nursing Student Supplies

    AOx1 replied to ___Mona___'s topic in General Students

    I personally love and can recommend for shoes: Dansko, merritt. The littmanns on allheart start at $48. You can have your name put on it. Definitely do that, or have it engraved. PS- you might check...

  12. Need advise, Job will not work around school anymore

    AOx1 replied to achollen's topic in General Students

    This depends on whether you plan to work for this hospital in the future. If you do, I would check into the possibility of a float pool. Our hospital does this for unit secretaries, maybe yours does...

  13. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    AOx1 replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    One thing that really helps my students is to do the NCLEX questions that are relevant to the area they are studying. Also, don't try to cram, try to understand. For example, if you just try to...

  14. Got kicked out of an RN program don't know what to do

    AOx1 replied to courageandcare's topic in General Students

    The responses regarding med math are directed at classykaren, who found it odd that waitingforthedream's school was requiring 100% on math meds. These members are also participating in the thread, and...

  15. Coming out to co-workers

    AOx1 replied to twotoo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You will know, as others mention, when the time is right. This is a part of your life, and hopefully your coworkers will want to share in your life. It really isn't anyone else's place to judge or be...

  16. Everyone has a 4.0 GPA!!

    AOx1 replied to NursingStudent5548's topic in General Nursing

    This is what really bothers me- where does the need to know someone else's GPA and to constantly compare ourselves to others arise from? If, AFTER she has graduated and is practicing, you have a cause...

  17. Got kicked out of an RN program don't know what to do

    AOx1 replied to courageandcare's topic in General Students

    Most facilities I've worked for require you to make 100% on your calculations. If after 3 tries you can't, I personally wouldn't want you to pass my meds. After several semesters, your competency and...

  18. My frustration with inconsiderate classmates

    AOx1 replied to Two Sheds's topic in General Students

    To be honest, it is both the responsibility of the instructor and of the students to control the atmosphere of the classroom. I set the rules and expectations upfront, and enforce them. However, if it...

  19. How important the 3 checks of 5 rights are for meds!!!

    AOx1 replied to FE710's topic in General Students

    Many errors are "system errors"- high risk meds being stored on units where they should not be, similar labels, etc. However, to not check the basic rights is just lazy in my opinion. I would not want...

  20. My frustration with inconsiderate classmates

    AOx1 replied to Two Sheds's topic in General Students

    Absolutely, lol. I think of it like raising children in some ways- I care to much about them to let them waste opportunities. I don't mean this in a paternalistic manner, only that some students need...

  21. Question about stethoscopes

    AOx1 replied to Tinker Bell RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I personally will use nothing but a higher quality stethoscope. I can't hear as well with the cheap ones. Part of this depends on your own ability to hear. I would compare several models. Find a...

  22. Student nurse gives out number to patient !

    AOx1 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, but I don't believe it's appropriate to be giving out phone numbers, business cards, religious tracts or any other thing other than educational materials or follow-up information related...

  23. Best and worst part of being a nursing student?

    AOx1 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    Thanks to all who have posted. These ideas are much appreciated. I am constantly studying educational theory and trying new things, but there's nothing like the student perspective. I try to make...

  24. My frustration with inconsiderate classmates

    AOx1 replied to Two Sheds's topic in General Students

    As an instructor, I set the guidelines and expectations for the class. The majority of my students are hard working and want to learn. All of them are paying to be provided with guidance and for my...

  25. In which nursing class did you learn the most, and why?

    AOx1 posted a topic in General Students

    Which nursing class taught you the most? Why do you feel this class was helpful? What teaching methods keep you most engaged in class and break up the boredom of a 4 hour lecture? (Nursing prof here...