Sk8ermomRN

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  1. Is nursing your second career?

    Sk8ermomRN replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    Second career for me, too. Have a BA in English Lit and was a school teacher. LOVED teaching. Great job if it is the 2nd income in the family. Not a great job if it is the only income! Also went for...

  2. Do you do venipunctures as a nurse?

    Sk8ermomRN replied to CassB's topic in General Nursing

    I am an ADN RN. I graduated last May. It took 6 months to find a job working in a cardiologist's office. I learned to start IVs in school, but we never did venipuncture. I do both in the office. I am...

  3. Panicking about not being able to find a job!!

    Sk8ermomRN replied to marmbrusterRN's topic in General Nursing

    It took me 6 months to find a job. Had to move across country for it. It is in a cardiologist's office and is really interesting. I feel like I am learning a lot that will transfer well into hospital...

  4. Would you marry a Doctor?

    Sk8ermomRN replied to fleurafor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My guy is an engineer. Intelligent, educated, successful, and home at night. We talk about everything except work. Marry a doc? No

  5. Health Assessment without Clinicals

    Sk8ermomRN replied to californiadreaming's topic in General Students

    This is the first year my school has had assessment not running concurrent with med/surg 1. I would have liked the clinical time to practice the skills, but we did okay without it. We just practiced...

  6. OB, Peds, and Psych Clinical Rotations

    Sk8ermomRN replied to luvbug080688's topic in General Students

    ADN Program; 1st Semester-Fundamentals at LTC 2nd Semester-OB and Psych (one day of each) 3rd Semester- Med/Surg 1 (2 days) 4th Semester- Med/Surg 2 (2 days) They told us they switched the timing for...

  7. Do all schools do this??:(

    Sk8ermomRN replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Students

    This is typical of community colleges because their admission standards are very low. At a traditional college, they already know you are able to handle the work in an intro class or you would not...

  8. Should a nursing student be given a 2nd chance if they have a positive drug screen

    Sk8ermomRN replied to PEBBLES1's topic in General Students

    While I am sure there are times when there are extenuating circumstances; like the young lady from my area who had a positive result for barbituates from her migraine medication. She provided a...

  9. What the heck do these people think?

    Sk8ermomRN replied to imn2nursin's topic in General Students

    I graduated summa cum laude with my BA. I NEVER studied. I read the assigned material, took notes in class, did my projects and papers, but never "studied." At NS, I study my behind off! Flash cards...

  10. waiting lists and costs?

    Sk8ermomRN replied to bohica's topic in General Students

    Not all community colleges are the lottery/waiting list type, some are competitive, so if your grades are good enough to be competitive, check around to see what is available. Good

  11. got my bs, but can't get into a bac bsn progam, what do I do?

    Sk8ermomRN replied to cher0123's topic in General Students

    I also have a BA and could have gotten in to an accelerated program, but could not afford to pay for it. So I am entering the second semester of an ADN program and am very happy with the choice I...

  12. Not looking forward to L&D/Neonatology rotation

    Sk8ermomRN posted a topic in General Students

    I feel like a freak. Almost everyone in my class is SOOO excited to be going into L&D and I am dreading it. I have 1 child. My pregnancy was a nightmare. Hyperemesis, preeclampsia,...

  13. Where did you work or type of jobs were you

    Sk8ermomRN replied to LulaNurse's topic in General Students

    I was a teacher for 7 years. Now I work in a book store to pay tuition. Ironically, I worked as a CNA to pay tuition for my Bachelor's

  14. Who got an A on their final...

    Sk8ermomRN replied to lovehospital's topic in General Students

    Skills - 97 Fundamentals - 94 + 3pts for highest proficiency level on ATI, so 97:specs: Drug Dosage Calculations - STILL

  15. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Sk8ermomRN replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    I grew up in Florida and have lived in 6 different states in my adult life. There were good and bad things about each place. Winters in Michigan, the ungodly heat in Texas, the miserable gray skies...

  16. Who is studying for finals?!

    Sk8ermomRN replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Students

    ATI Fundamentals exam yesterday- Scored at the highest proficiency level- YEAHHHH!!(that gets 3 points added to my Fundamentals grade) Tues- Calculations Wed- Skills Thurs- Fundamentals THEN...WORK...

  17. ATI Experience

    Sk8ermomRN replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Students

    We also just started using ATI. What I have noticed most is that the ATI practice tests we have started doing cover a lot of things we have not yet discussed in class. There are a lot of med-surg type...

  18. considering nursing school at 45 yo

    Sk8ermomRN replied to turtlesrus's topic in General Students

    I am 40 and starting a second career. I am far from the oldest person in my class. Just go for it if it is what you really

  19. I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    Sk8ermomRN replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    For all of us with severe BB...I am a 42G...Try a Posture bra. It fastens in the front and the back is a bracing structure that eliminates back and shoulder pain. I discovered them while recovering...

  20. Are clinicals really difficult for schools to schedule?

    Sk8ermomRN replied to insa's topic in General Students

    We get to choose our clinical days, but the times are totally up in the air...Also, we can choose either 1 day, or 2 days. For the 2 day option, you have to be available both days, but will not...

  21. anyone actually get good grades in nursing school?

    Sk8ermomRN replied to moonbunnie's topic in General Students

    A couple B's on tests, but all A's overall. It is doable even with a 30 hour a week job on the

  22. Typical day in the life?

    Sk8ermomRN replied to Lulellafaith's topic in General Students

    It really depends on your program. BSN the first 2 years is usually prereq's. Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, Microbiology, sometimes bio or organic chem...Plus the regular classes that make up a...

  23. How did your clinicals start??

    Sk8ermomRN replied to newbie08's topic in General Students

    We have been to clinicals at an LTC facility 3 times so far. The first time we were assigned a partner and the two of us had to provide AM care for one patient. Our patient had C-diff. At first...

  24. How many are left?

    Sk8ermomRN replied to smartin13's topic in General Students

    We started with 60 and half way through our first semester, we are below 50. However, next fall we will fill all those slots (and any more that open up) with LPN to RN bridge

  25. Discussing Grades with Other Students

    Sk8ermomRN replied to anewday's topic in General Students

    This is a hot topic in my program for all the reasons already pointed out. I only share my grades with the two people I study and practice clinical skills with. There is a lot of speculation and...