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1. yes, another night shift post.

   Bacillus subtilis replied to mmccool719's topic in General Nursing

   I work nights and fully realize that day shift bears the brunt of meal times, appointments and so forth. I admit it's not for me and couldn't deal with the constant interruptions and transporters...

2. I dont like it

   Bacillus subtilis replied to megpie83's topic in General Students

   I too am a worrier, really OCD and tend to perseverate on things. But do keep in mind that nursing school does not equal nursing. In all my rotations thus far, we have had minimal orientation to the...

3. What did you do during OB rotation?

   Bacillus subtilis replied to milan18400's topic in General Students

   I finished my OB rotation a few weeks ago. We did not do lady partsl exams to check dilatation and effacement. OB is a specialty with extensive orientation, and performing this skill falls outside of...

4. melted down in my Clinical Lab today... left crying

   Bacillus subtilis replied to CeilingCat's topic in General Students

   My program involves a lot of "self teaching" as well. My first semester they used canned online demos (affiliated with the textbook publisher) and refused to demonstrate procedures. Their rationale...

5. Final Semester Preceptorship?

   Bacillus subtilis replied to Bacillus subtilis's topic in General Students

   I really appreciate everyone's input. I believe our total required hours are 72, but I might be wrong. I'm looking forward to seeing the whole picture. Right now we're just getting bits and pieces of...

6. Final Semester Preceptorship?

   Bacillus subtilis posted a topic in General Students

   We spend our final semester with an RN preceptor, working alongside him/her for 12 full hours. I was wondering if other programs do this as well. If so, I'd love to hear some experiences, tips or...

7. Writeatermpaper.com

   Bacillus subtilis replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Students

   At my university, students who plagiarize must attend a hearing to determine their status. I imagine this is standard procedure regardless of the institution. Depending on the severity of the...

8. changing major from nursing to english lit?

   Bacillus subtilis replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

   I am married to a grad student, so this post caught my attention. With lit and philosophy, consider the PhD a baseline for professional practice in a university setting. I realize people can and do...

9. Anxiety about first clinical

   Bacillus subtilis posted a topic in General Students

   My first clinical is in two weeks. I was wondering if any nursing students would be willing to share their experiences. I'm on the cautious side anyway, and fear of the unknown sharpens this trait....