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    my classmates HATE me

    smk1 replied to hpynurs2b's topic in General Nursing

    Hey you have to let it go and refocus your time and energy on what is important which is you and your life and goals. Do you really even want to be friends with these people anymore now that they...
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    RN question to CMA's (tell me it ain't so)

    smk1 replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm saying that the ever more popular 3 year time-frame for an ADN seems to be working and has its benefits (shorter time to a BSN, and more classes to round out your education). There are obvious...
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    Cockroaches are driving me out of the hospital!

    smk1 replied to raynefall's topic in General Nursing

    I am panicking just reading this thread! I never even thought about bugs being in a supposedly sterile type environment like a hospital. I also just apparently am being naive thinking I would avoid...
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    "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    smk1 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thanks Tweety. I, as a soon to be ADN grad, worry over hearing that "we" are supposed to "hit the ground running" or show up clinically proficient as a new grad. I have enough common sense to know...
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    RN question to CMA's (tell me it ain't so)

    smk1 replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, I don't know which is better, but with the increased degree requirements 3 years works and it is literally only 1 year to complete a BSN for us after our program. Both situations have their high...
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    RN question to CMA's (tell me it ain't so)

    smk1 replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting that the programs are maintained at 2 years where you were Woody. I still say that those schools are probably in the minority at this point. Not saying that is a good or bad, but there...
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    RN question to CMA's (tell me it ain't so)

    smk1 replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    Woody i appreciate your experience, but wanted to point out that most community colleges that I have researched and based on the admittedly unscientific research from the experiences of others on this...
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    RN question to CMA's (tell me it ain't so)

    smk1 replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think her point is that it takes usually 3 years full time to gain an ADN assuming you are at college reading, math and writing levels. Not to mention that many people have to plug away at these...
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    RN question to CMA's (tell me it ain't so)

    smk1 replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well the actual MA program isn't going to be 2 years. People who do a 2 year MA program are also doing general college education requirements for an Associates of science or and associates of arts...
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    students who break the rules

    smk1 replied to student-with-no-life's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It can be frustrating, but you just have to push through and focus on your own learning and advancement. At least it sounds like the faculty may not be hard nposed and you may have a bit of leeway if...
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    RN question to CMA's (tell me it ain't so)

    smk1 replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    Even at community colleges the MA courses often don't transfer because they are no where near the level needed. So even though these students take "A&P" and perhaps "micro", it isn't the same....
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    spinal injury

    smk1 replied to paisa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As a student I have to go with A because a change in level in consciousness could indicate neurological dysfunction and is important for a baseline assessment. BP can fluctuate for a variety of...
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    boards need to regulate MA's

    smk1 replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    i actually took the ma pharm class and dosage calc because all of the ma students at my cc always said how tough their pogram is and how it is the "same thing" as nursing. i thought it would be...
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    Camp Nurses - can you use students?

    smk1 replied to vashtee's topic in Camp

    Can't speak for all camps, but there is a group where I am that uses students all summer as
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    Challenging boards?

    smk1 replied to nursekatie22's topic in General Nursing

    no state will allow you to challenge the rn boards, and i am unsure if she will be able to enter an rn class without transcript approval (which she won't have). she may just have to stay an lpn (not...
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    boards need to regulate MA's

    smk1 replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mean to sound rude, but until you become licensed as a nurse you really don't have a clue about the true responsibilities that the nurse will carry even if you perception is that they do the...
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    Doing the Happy Dance!!!

    smk1 replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    congrats! enjoy your
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    Verbal Orders from NP/PA

    smk1 replied to labcat01's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am a senior RN student but have yet to begin our legal/ethics class and was wondering if a nurse could get into trouble for giving a drug presribed by a NP/PA if said practioner was not legally...
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    Going to have to get hospital job...so depressed

    smk1 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Can you do per diem at the local hospital to pick up a few extra shifts and keep yopur private duty nursing
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    Jehovah Witness RNs

    smk1 replied to aimeeinorbit's topic in General Nursing

    If blood is given to someone against their wishes then there would be no reason for ramifications from their religious leaders because they had nothing to do with the decision to receive blood. I also...
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    Jehovah Witness RNs

    smk1 replied to aimeeinorbit's topic in General Nursing

    If they broke the law and a lawsuit resulted from it then they are paying the price. Where is the problem? How is this affecting the rest of us? Why are people using their precious time to go...
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    WHAT DO NURSES DO? --help me respond to this question

    smk1 replied to RiaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I like the shadow idea. Pair a doc up with a nurse for the day and make him shadow her for 12 hours. That should clear up the supposed
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    boards need to regulate MA's

    smk1 replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just had an MA call me about some test results and that I should make a follow up appointment. I asked when and he was trying to schedule me out about 8 weeks. I knew this to be extremely...
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    "I don't want to clean up dirt!"

    smk1 replied to narcissistic's topic in General Nursing

    I personally don't get what the big deal about the poo is. You clean it up and move on. You might even get a clue as to what is going on inside of the patient from it. Not a big deal. Now if it...
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    Jehovah Witness RNs

    smk1 replied to aimeeinorbit's topic in General Nursing

    THis really isn't the place to try and discredit other members religious choices. As an educated person Nathan (and others) I am sure that you can understand that. Your beliefs obviously have led...