NursingRocks1998

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  1. Wearing scrubs to nursing school?

    NursingRocks1998 replied to jpearl119's topic in General Students

    We only wear them to clinicals, but we did wear them in the lab. We had lab a lot first semester, so we were often in them during school because we were supposed to dress for the lab like we would...

  2. Kudos in clinical!

    NursingRocks1998 replied to 86toronado's topic in General Students

    :yelclap::urck:

  3. feeling hopeless ...(again)

    NursingRocks1998 replied to thejourney's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just get through it- It will be worth it. I am in my second semester of nursing school- last semester I was very depressed and lonely and was feeling very sorry for myself. I was questioning whether...

  4. Gave the MD the best answer ever!!

    NursingRocks1998 replied to Morettia2's topic in General Nursing

    You're awesome- I'm in school but I hope I can be a rock star like you one day! Keep it up- you sound like a wonderful nurse that would make a great NP

  5. I'm afraid for my pt. and afraid to go to work.

    NursingRocks1998 replied to Peggy4's topic in General Nursing

    CALL Child Protective Services ASAP- you need to be an advocate for your patient- let CPS investigate- if they do nothing, at least you tried. Maybe you could even call the police about the

  6. TB test positive... but may be neg?? Please advise...

    NursingRocks1998 replied to bronzemint23's topic in General Nursing

    Like she said, we can't give you any advice- but this was my own personal situaton with TB testing: I had a TB test a couple of years ago at the health department and they thought it was positive- I...

  7. Scared to death of doing a foley insertion.

    NursingRocks1998 replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in General Students

    I just inserted my first foley in clinicals yesterday, on a male patient. I was so nervous....everything I practiced felt like it flew out of my head- I muddled through- luckily the patient was so...

  8. anti depressents

    NursingRocks1998 replied to la mama 310's topic in General Students

    I didn't start back on Celexa until after I was a few weeks into nursing school, but I was never asked upon admission- all they cared about were my immunizations and TB test, and medical insurance!...

  9. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    NursingRocks1998 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    OH WOW!! I really hope I never have her as a nurse in the future...or if I do, I hope some SERIOUS light bulbs have gone off before then!! YIKES!!

  10. Question about clinical experience

    NursingRocks1998 replied to hopefornursing's topic in General Students

    Also, to answer your other question, I probably would have done the same thing you did without thinking twice- you were just answering her question and didn't mean to inadvertently do anything.

  11. Question about clinical experience

    NursingRocks1998 replied to hopefornursing's topic in General Students

    It was good of the charge nurse to point that out to you, but I don't think you made a big mistake by answering her question. Are you guys passing meds yet? Because when we pass meds, every dose has...

  12. Best Advice for Bad Procrastination??

    NursingRocks1998 posted a topic in General Students

    Help!! I'm a second semester nursing student- I've been a procrastinator forever, and I always wonder why I do this to myself. Any recovered procrastinators with some great ideas on how to stop...

  13. Thinking about nursing school but I'm scared!!!! Need advice...

    NursingRocks1998 replied to cpo_one's topic in General Students

    I'm 28 too, and just started the nursing program a few months ago- yes, its hard and stressful and challenging and anxiety-provoking....but it's also interesting and challenging and the best decision...

  14. Don't wear gloves when doing vitals on post-partum mom

    NursingRocks1998 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I don't wear gloves when taking vitals unless I'm on contact

  15. I really want out of bedside nursing.

    NursingRocks1998 replied to LilyBlue's topic in General Nursing

    As a nursing student, it sounds to me like you'd be an excellent instructor as well. You have the experience to back up what you're teaching, and your people skills sound like you'd be the type of...

  16. Assessment in 20 mins?

    NursingRocks1998 replied to chiquilina's topic in General Students

    I'm a student nurse and this is sooo helpful- it is so nice of you to provide us with your wisdom. This is an awesome way to walk us through an assessment. THANK YOU

  17. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    NursingRocks1998 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Please limit your comments to just one or two per class so that the TEACHER can

  18. Your definition of good clinical instructor and bad one

    NursingRocks1998 replied to Catma63's topic in General Students

    You summed up my thoughts perfectly- I had a clinical instructor who was EXACTLY the same way- if it wasn't for her, I would have

  19. Great things happening at nursing school

    NursingRocks1998 replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    As a fellow nursing student, I just want to say GREAT job!

  20. difficult decisions to make

    NursingRocks1998 replied to tigger2sassy1's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry for your situation- God bless you and I wish you the best as you and your family make your way through this tough situation. Try not to feel guilty- you are only human and can only do so...

  21. i feel lost and confused...=\

    NursingRocks1998 replied to hTx87's topic in General Students

    Its so nice to see that I'm not the only one who feels this way, so no, you're not alone. We MUST not give up- I keep trying to tell myself it WILL get better. It's hard to feel useless and like you...

  22. Should I quit nursing school?

    NursingRocks1998 replied to In-the-sky's topic in General Students

    I''ve had those same feelings- I'm really good at the book work and I love learning- I have compassion and can't wait to work with people but clinicals scared me a lot- I felt so awkward with patients...

  23. Ways to motivate and reward students

    NursingRocks1998 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    How great of you to pose this question in the first place!! :) Words of encouragement are always good for motivation- my favorite instructor, the one who intimidated me like crazy in the very...

  24. What/How to study for first exam??

    NursingRocks1998 replied to patricianyc's topic in General Students

    As long as you went to class and used all your study tools there's not too much more you can do until you actually SEE your first test to get a feel for what they will be like. Usually, they are a...

  25. Drill Sargent Clinical Instructor

    NursingRocks1998 replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Students

    I had a clinical instructor that was initially very intimidating and everyone was scared of her. She knew her stuff, had lots of experience and expected us to be prepared and get on our toes. I...