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    u of a new grad program

    Staragate replied to mb19's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Waiting by the phone myself for UAUMC. I did my preceptorship there and I loved
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    NCLEX Kaplan Practice Scores

    Staragate replied to Inori's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Using Saunders and Kaplan for content review. Using Saunders for its test bank and averaging 80% on section exams and assessments. I scored 95% on the Hesi exit exam. what are my chances? I take the...
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    Staff on Resident Sexual Abuse?

    Staragate replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a mandatory reporter, you can be charged with a FELONY for not reporting it. Since you know of the incident, you have a responsibility. Reporting it to supervisor isn't enough. Report it to 911 and...
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    nurses eat their young

    Staragate replied to anne919's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't mind tough or matter of fact nurses. I appreciate it as a student, now new grad, when I get a little ribbing. That sort of thing is telling me that I'm being included, sometimes with a veiled...
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    Nurses, what is on your Santa wishlist?

    Staragate replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    A new grad job.... and a good internet
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    Info on Pima CC and transferring to the UofA BSN program

    Staragate replied to Az-student's topic in Arizona Nursing

    It cost about $5000, total I think. Financial Aid covered a lot of it. Some of the cost are things like stethoscope, uniforms, things like that. About $1000 a semester for tuition. Just make sure you...
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    Info on Pima CC and transferring to the UofA BSN program

    Staragate replied to Az-student's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm graduating Pima RN on Thursday. This has been a fun experience. Pre-reqs to apply: Chemistry, A&P 1 and 2, Microbiology, Math 122, Psychology. Then apply. It's about a 2 year waiting list......
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    Why do students get asked to do everything?

    Staragate replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    No. I don't hate it. I love the opportunity to practice
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    Charge Nurse Ignores Me

    Staragate replied to qt2168's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How about you talk to her about it. Catch her when she's available and tell her you want to talk in private. There, explain that you feel that you have a hard time getting her attention and ask her if...
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    Holiday Gifts for PCT's

    Staragate replied to PinkNBlue's topic in General Nursing

    Personalized cards and maybe comfy socks. The kind you can't wait to put on because they are so
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    Do you know of anyone who has been thrown of of nursing school/program? And why?

    Staragate replied to Laurenslovely's topic in General Students

    We had a student that was kicked out for being aggressive. He stalked the A students, refused to do care that was 'below him' and was generally creepy. He was told to leave and not to reapply after...
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    I feel SO stupid (CNA)

    Staragate replied to TurtleCat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You'll be fine! The fact that you care makes all the difference. There are a lot of things you learn in class and it's hard to remember them all in the job. Sounds like you are doing great. Where I...
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    Weird Day

    Staragate posted a topic in General Students

    I'm a senior RN student working as a CNA at a SNF. This is my day at work today. Post mortem care on a resident who passed an hour before. Family was comforted a bit by my butterfly scrubs.......
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    From being a nurse to a flight attendant

    Staragate replied to abschick's topic in Nursing Career

    You can work agency and have a constant change of coworkers, therefore avoiding drama. Bank up chunks of time to travel for fun with the kids
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    Thank you to the nurse who made me what I am today!

    Staragate replied to Esme12's topic in General Nursing

    HAHAHAHAHA! I love it. My school put masks on the mannequins, but nothing like
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    For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    Staragate replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    I got a callback on the first and so far only RN job application I've put in.... and aced the
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    Nursing Interview Questions (Part 2)

    Staragate replied to TheCommuter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you! I have a phone screening (interview) tomorrow. I'm writing down a interview "brain" for Strengths, Weaknesses and Why Nursing. Under why nursing: I love to problem
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    Win CASH! 11th Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    Staragate replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "I really admire that nurse for going into space, but how is she going to put the stethoscope
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    For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    Staragate replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    I won a $800 scholarship from my college. I got my preceptorship assignment on the floor and hospital I
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    Dear God, Help me

    Staragate replied to artsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Give her a map. Doesn't matter
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    Fainting... so dramatic

    Staragate replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    In 5th grade, I was the outsider who was always picked last and couldn't even catch a cold! I was playing kickball and I actually made it to 3rd base, which was a first. I had my chance to run to...
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    Working with individuals with intellectual disabilities

    Staragate replied to studentnurse1992's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I mistyped. It's Department of DEVELOPMENTAL Disabilities.
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    Working with individuals with intellectual disabilities

    Staragate replied to studentnurse1992's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    One of the things I would like to do when I get started as an RN is to look into being an Autism Educator. I've worked with this population as an aide and feel that I can explain the thought process...
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    Test Taking Tips.... Add your own!

    Staragate replied to Staragate's topic in General Students

    * Pay attention to anecdotes in lecture. They aren't just yapping. Those anecdotes are on the exam 99% of the time! * When studying, ask yourself: What would I ask if I were the instructor. * When...
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    Happiness vs more money

    Staragate replied to adamsmom2's topic in General Nursing

    What nobody in this thread has even suggested: Adjust your expenses. There are two ways to have liquidity: more income or less expenses. Ideally, you would do both, but increasing income isn't worth...