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    What is the freaking deal with OB?

    IHeartPeds87 replied to Mavrick's topic in General Students

    One of the reasons why I liked OB was that it was the only floor in the hospital where people left happy! Usually, people are in the hospital for something bad....with OB usually it is good news (I...
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    Why do some nurses come across to be rude?

    IHeartPeds87 replied to mathboy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would also like to point out that I think the way nurses are perceived may be due to the way the job is structured. One thing: 90% of complaints go to the nurse, even though the nurse has no...
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    "Don't Work" Isn't An Answer

    IHeartPeds87 replied to mirandaaa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    On the flip side, I feel like I got a lot of flack from peoplee for working so little. I would like to say that as a person who worked part time for the first year of nursing school and then ended up...
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    Nursing school too hard on purpose?

    IHeartPeds87 replied to fangirl's topic in General Students

    To fangirl: I am sorry that your experiences in nursing school have been so bad! There is no need to rip the OP apart. Okay, yes, there is no way she could have known what nursing school was like in...
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    What is your nursing "joy?"

    IHeartPeds87 replied to jamisaurus's topic in Nurses Rock

    I know this is going to sound SUPER cheesy, but when I worked nights especially I got a lot of joy at giving a patient a good bed bath, giving them a warm blanket and then hearing them snore :)...
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    The good parts of nursing school

    IHeartPeds87 replied to Whispera's topic in General Students

    Awesome thread!!! Thanks OP :) - The feeling you get the first time you go to your patient's MAR and look up your meds only to double check what you already know...because you know what they are all...
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    A Response from the OP on the issue (poor choice of words) on the concept of a ADN Vs. BSN

    IHeartPeds87 replied to ToBeBornANurseJB's topic in General Students

    To the OP: This is the internet. When you post something on the internet, you must be aware that people can and will respond both positively and negatively. I told you in the original forum that I...
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    Ups and Down of the Job Hunt

    IHeartPeds87 replied to breezy7's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Honestly, the job market just sucks. Follow every lead, do your best, and NETWORK. Basically everything that you have been doing. Keep doing. Good luck- i'm in the same
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    I think Nursing is not for me :( :( :(

    IHeartPeds87 replied to Ooji's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also, I must say there are lots of reasons to leave nursing but "wanting a challenge" and "wanting to use critically thinking" and "wanting to d something educated and intellectual" are actually...
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    Solutions for Tired, Achy Feet

    IHeartPeds87 replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've also found that self massage has really helped me...I use a little "foot rubz" ball, hot bath, and rub my feet with a little bit of diluted peppermint oil....I sleep like a baby even if my feet...
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    Night shift affecting health

    IHeartPeds87 replied to Nursecookie9's topic in Health, Stress Management

    to the OP: can you talk with your manager/supervisor with these concerns? I would say to them something to the effect of "I feel like i'm learning a lot and am enjoying my position as XXXXXX but...
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    How to word this?

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. 6 years ago I worked at a residential facility for adults with DD as a caregiver. In addition to ADL assistance, part of our job was to drive clients to various appointments. We didn't...
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    How to word this?

    IHeartPeds87 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    thanks everyone. I wish I didn't have something like this on my record. I am an excellent employee- well liked, hard working, and have great references. I don't know how many computers are going to...
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    How to word this?

    IHeartPeds87 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    "Six years ago, I worked as a caregiver at a residential facility called XXXXXXXXXXX for people with developmental disorders. My patient care was exemplary, and I enjoyed my time working there. In...
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    Feel like I'm barely passing

    IHeartPeds87 replied to Run student's topic in General Students

    One of the challenges of nursing school has been finding out what works best for me to truly understand the material. And honestly, it has varied by each course, material, and circumstance. For me,...
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    Professionalism....name your irritation here!

    IHeartPeds87 replied to LobotRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    laziness. Hands down. I always know that following certain people will make for a much harder shift because things will be left undone. Every once in awhile, the hardworking people will not be...
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    I made poor judgments during my university days and need some real advice.

    IHeartPeds87 replied to jyoo1017's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To the OP: I could have written your post. When I was "young and dumb" I was in college and basically whittled it away. I rarely went to class, was eventually placed on academic probation, still...
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    I failed out of Nursing School... Appealed and WON!!

    IHeartPeds87 replied to ToBeBornANurseJB's topic in General Students

    To the OP: Good luck with the rest of your nursing education. I'm glad that the outcome of the appeal is what you wanted it to be. I do have to say that I take offense with your posted remarks...
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    RNs!!!! Did you fail Any classes???

    IHeartPeds87 replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    I know that the OP asked for people who were nurses, but I thought I would share my story. I am on track to graduate from an ADN program at the end of this month. I failed my first med-surg 1 class....
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    advice: stop focusing on other people!

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in General Students

    I am a self-proclaimed thin-skinned nursing student set to graduate at the end of the month :) I can't wait! Allnurses has always been here whether it's been for help with material, advice, a much...
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    Passed nclex march 2015_hurst_kaplan

    IHeartPeds87 replied to csnewnurseny's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! Thanks for the advice. I hope to be where you are soon
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    Any patient care technicians here?

    IHeartPeds87 replied to ColleenJackson's topic in Michigan Nursing

    If I remember correctly, phlebotomy was 600. I think the nurse aide training was around 500. I think EKG was around 200? These are guesstimates. It was a long time ago. For one thing, it was in a...
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    Any patient care technicians here?

    IHeartPeds87 replied to ColleenJackson's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I went to Health Care Solutions and Career group. I took phlebotomy, EKG and the CNA class through them. All three enabled me to sit for the NCCT certification exam and I became a patient care...
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    How to create change instead of just complaining?

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! I'm curious, if you see a problem on your floor what can really be done about it? example: I know that the aides on the floor that I work when taking vitals take the machine from room to...
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    Failed a Nursing Course: Need Advice!

    IHeartPeds87 replied to jfantacone09's topic in General Students

    Good Luck Jeff! Good for you for being honest with yourself and trying to make a plan for future