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  1. Starting Clinicals

    MrazFan replied to edenson's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with the person who said there wouldn't be any WOW stuff going on. I had my last clinical rotation on an ortho/neuro unit and it was a great experience. A lot of my patients were there...

  2. No wonder we are getting nursing students who are only in it for $

    MrazFan replied to JDougRN's topic in General Nursing

    What irks me the most about this whole subject is that nurses have fought for a very long time to be recognized as a PROFESSION and not a "calling". How many doctors do you suppose go into the...

  3. "if you weren't so obese, you probably wouldn't have 1/2 the illnesses you do"

    MrazFan replied to SNB1014's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous person- this comes across as very hateful. And no, not every person who is overweight/obese and/or has health issues is that way because of choice. And even if they are,...

  4. New Grad with no experience feels like being discriminated

    MrazFan replied to strawberrypie's topic in General Nursing

    Geez- some of you people are pretty harsh. Note that the OP said it FEELS like they are being discriminated against. To those of you who have jobs, that is great, good for you. But for those of us who...

  5. Inept New Grads?

    MrazFan replied to imanedrn's topic in Emergency

    I agree with what Moogie has said. As a (hopefully) soon to be new grad, I certainly hope that I am able to work with nurses who are willing to give me the tools and training that I need to be...

  6. Need some help from Ortho/ Neuro Nurses Please!

    MrazFan posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all! I will be doing my 4th semester clinical rotation in an ortho/neuro department. I wanted to ask you experienced ortho/neuro nurses- what conditions do you see a lot of in these areas? I...

  7. Need some help from Ortho/ Neuro Nurses Please!

    MrazFan replied to MrazFan's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the great input! I appreciate your

  8. NTC Wausau Nursing Program?

    MrazFan replied to hoofs2118's topic in General Students

    Hello- I will be going into the 4th semester of NTC's ADN program this fall. I know when I was on the wait list, it only took a year, though I was told 2. I also know that NTC isn't doing a true...

  9. nursing student discouraged

    MrazFan replied to Tsatalstrana's topic in General Students

    Don't quit! You've worked too hard to just give up. In clinical, speak up to your nurses and ask for opportunities to do things. Tell them what you can and can't do and even if you can't do...

  10. Concept map for med/surg...help

    MrazFan replied to icechick's topic in General Students

    First of all, I will say that I hate concept maps with a passion, and am totally no good at them, but... Could you maybe use your patient as the "middle" and then branch off with s&s and then...

  11. Words of Encouragement?

    MrazFan replied to ReneelsLoved's topic in General Students

    So if you need to get 290 out of 350, that leaves 60 points of leeway... which is a lot if you ask me! Don't stress- study and prepare yourself for your exams and when they're done, you will wonder...

  12. Oh MY GOD!!! I WANT TO WORK HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    MrazFan replied to cicatrixx15's topic in General Nursing

    Made me smile just watching it! I want to work with people like that when I

  13. I feel burned out on nursing school

    MrazFan replied to srleslie's topic in General Students

    Oh my- I could have written this post today. In fact, I was ranting to a friend earlier today about how I am sick to death of school! I know I will love being a nurse, but school is just SO hectic...

  14. Whats the difference between leadership and management?

    MrazFan replied to rachellepowell's topic in General Nursing

    Can't really help with the ER visit question, but one of my instructors stated the difference between leadership and management is that leaders have a vision, ideas of how things should be done and...

  15. Pre-Nursing Job Decision: Package Handler or Patient Care Technician

    MrazFan replied to simplyashley21's topic in General Students

    Personally, I would take the patient care tech position. You will gain valuable "hands-on" patient care experience that will really help you when you get to clinicals during nursing school. Plus,...

  16. I am sad, I am numb, am I burned out?

    MrazFan replied to gardengal1's topic in General Nursing

    I think what you're feeling is very normal, all things considered. I've never experienced a loss like that personally, but I can imagine that it must be awful. Take advantage of the grief counselor...

  17. Follow-up of the post titled: "Academic dishonesty dilemma! Advice needed, plz..."

    MrazFan replied to aflac381's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with what the pp said. They might be able to cheat through nursing school, but they're only doing themselves a disservice in the end. You can't cheat the NCLEX. I would say don't worry...

  18. This is why I love my job

    MrazFan replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. This actually brought a tear to my eye. Thank you so much for sharing that! I'm sure that family appreciated everything you did, and you really did go above and beyond. They were lucky that...

  19. Feeling Wronged

    MrazFan replied to ScrubMan0416's topic in General Nursing

    That does seem really unfair, but maybe they're getting "pushed" in because they're unemployed? I know that in my area, if a factory or other business shuts down and people are out of work, the state...

  20. New grad got fired, help

    MrazFan replied to haitianrn's topic in General Nursing

    This is why this person needs to make sure the childcare issues are resolved and be honest with any potential new employer. Tell them what happened, and tell them what you've done to correct the...

  21. New grad got fired, help

    MrazFan replied to haitianrn's topic in General Nursing

    Legally, they can only verify employment dates and that you worked there. However, as others have said, it seems to never fail that somebody knows somebody and information is given "off the record"....

  22. First Bump on a Bumpy Road

    MrazFan replied to NickB's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm sorry to hear that you've experienced this. It is not right, it is not fair. So what can you do? Show them that you will be the best L&D nurse and Midwife that they've ever seen! Prove...

  23. Wow, now what?

    MrazFan replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Some companies offer special discounts to certain professional groups, so that is why they are asking. Though I'm really surprised RN is not included in the list... just another instance of RNs...

  24. I'm *really* worried about my job... Need advice (long)

    MrazFan replied to WalkieTalkie's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered that maybe you weren't blamed at all, that your friend was blamed to begin with and your managers wanted confirmation? So they put you in the hot seat knowing that you wouldn't...

  25. I want to practice my injectables

    MrazFan replied to Jeri22's topic in General Students

    Use an orange for IM type injections and use a hot dog for sub-q or intradermal. When I was practicing, I actually purchased a bag of oranges and wrote in black marker on each one "DO NOT EAT". I...