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    Too Sensitive?

    VICEDRN replied to franciscangypsy's topic in General Nursing

    I can't tell from your post but it sounds like you kind of are assuming everyone else on the floor was ok. Perhaps you could share with them that you were rattled and then give them a chance to tell...
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    VICEDRN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Pt with a hx of sleep apnea presented to ED complaining of periods of no breathing during sleep previous night. States she thinks it might be getting worse. Already has CPAP. She was summarily...
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    Tired of ppl who says that you are not a real nurse cause you dont work in a hospital

    VICEDRN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Don't let it hurt your feelings. You should be chuckling at your friend! Tell her you were disappointed to find there weren't any real doctors at the hospital so you left; you know, the kind that...
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    Are the new nurses to blame

    VICEDRN replied to Zaphod's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I am a newbie in the ER and a Gen Xer but I have some thoughts on this one too. I agree with you: why not Christmas off and 3 weeks in the summer? I thought becoming a nurse, I would have...
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    To all the New Grads on the Job Hunt

    VICEDRN replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    The part I bolded is exactly the problem. The hospitals around here are hiring on the med/surg floors only. They are giving new grads med/surg nights and weekend nights. Getting my ACLS apparently...
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    To all the New Grads on the Job Hunt

    VICEDRN replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    The HR recruiter from the large local hospital organization came to speak to my class. I have always put all of my clinical experience on my resume but she specifically told us how annoying that was...
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    Obnoxious classmates that turn into great nurses

    VICEDRN replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Awww...see? I could have written your post! Like you, I have a big mouth, love to talk and am naturally loud. I learn very easily and quickly. Study about half as much as others do! One of my...
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    Obnoxious classmates that turn into great nurses

    VICEDRN replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't graduated yet but I know the phenomenon you are describing. I can think of sooo many classmates that I would have never have thought would have made a good nurse but in clinical, they were...
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    Then shouldn't you know better??????

    VICEDRN replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    And seriously why shouldn't physicians be required to fill out a transfer of care form when they do this? I mean they have basically made an assessment and then referred and transferred care to the...
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    Then shouldn't you know better??????

    VICEDRN replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    You'll love this: my Parents magazine has an article about "when to go to the ER." It specifically states that patients should call their doctor so that the process can be sped up when they arrive....
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    Any other new RN grads being told to apply for LPN or NA positions?

    VICEDRN replied to redeyefan214's topic in General Nursing

    This is happening here in Georgia as well. There is a huge backlog of techs who are actually RNs waiting for positions to open up in certain hospitals. As students, we have been advised against this...
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    How can someone even be like that?!

    VICEDRN replied to futureRN_Anastasia's topic in General Nursing

    Hi- My story almost mirrors yours. I have a previous bachelors and a good job. When I told my mother I was going back to school, she literally laughed at me. Told me she was completely surprised,...
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    New grad jobs in Atlanta area??!!

    VICEDRN replied to meg816's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi- Hiring for new grads is slow. Most are looking for a job for a few months at a minimum. They are mostly being hired into some type of internship program. Grady is a great place to learn but I...
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    Feeling Wronged

    VICEDRN replied to ScrubMan0416's topic in General Nursing

    I think the difference may be that the program has different tracks. I have a previous degree and I was accepted into a different track of nursing classes than the traditional students who do not...
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    Academic dishonesty dilemma! Advice needed, plz...

    VICEDRN replied to dean1987's topic in General Nursing

    I am just playing devil's advocate here: 1. I call bull on this one. I don't think this student really did what she says or thinks she did. I bet her transcript really won't show what she thinks it...
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    A Subtle Concept for Nursing Students, Nursing Majors and New Grad Nurses

    VICEDRN replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    PMFB-RN: I personally prefer the ED but I have made it my mission since the semester started roughly two weeks ago to find someone who wants ICU but doesn't want to be a CRNA. (I was very curious to...
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    A Subtle Concept for Nursing Students, Nursing Majors and New Grad Nurses

    VICEDRN replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly don't know what the situation will be when you graduate but I can tell you that if your internship failed to turn into the guaranteed job then you would not be the first person I saw that...
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    Can you get into nursing school with a D for A&P1?

    VICEDRN replied to ryangogogo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Me too! Organic makes sense to me. Regular chem just seems like an odd collection and assortment of rules for a completely tiny little world! I think the OP's friend should call the program advisor....
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    Literally cried in front of the person interviewing me

    VICEDRN replied to AB normalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Awwwwwwwwwwwwww...that's so sad! Look, this lady is just high on her horse because after years of eating crow and begging anybody with a license to work on her unit or in her hospital, she suddenly...
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    How do you deal with a crying child?

    VICEDRN replied to bambam1288's topic in General Nursing

    As a mother of a young child (and one big kid), I just wanted to add my two cents. Please know that under ordinary circumstances you may be able to calm this child down. She may soothe easily. She...
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    A Subtle Concept for Nursing Students, Nursing Majors and New Grad Nurses

    VICEDRN replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    You were harsh and insensitive. Like you, I started nursing school in the Fall of 2008. I am hoping and planning on graduating this Spring. I calculated very carefully. I was accepted at two...
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    Are my classmates delusional??

    VICEDRN replied to Lola89's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the comment about it depending on the area you are in as well. As a student, I found it was pretty expected that you would do the bed baths, etc. especially in your first experiences in...
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    How do you deal with annoying classmates?

    VICEDRN replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    If you are talking about conversations that happen during the break or before class starts, then I suggest you get a thicker skin or just tune out what is being said. YOU might not think its...
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    A&P and microbiology in the same semester?

    VICEDRN replied to magn1jes's topic in General Students

    I took A&P II and Microbio together. I was in the lab A LOT. I also took stats and Nutrition during the same semester. I think it depends on the institution and what your entire picture is...
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    how long does it take to get TEAS test result?

    VICEDRN replied to Jasmine kim's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    My results were available within 48 hours online. I last took it in Spring 2008. Good