HyperSaurus, RN

HyperSaurus, RN BSN

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  1. Cumulative testing in nursing program

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to wahwahgerman's topic in General Students

    Yep, same here. I don't mind, as I usually remember questions from previous exams, so there is a little less pressure on me for the final. It's not so great when they create new questions for the...

  2. My day as a patient

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to RkfdNurse1's topic in General Nursing

    That maybe for you, but for me after an abdominal surgery, I was constantly throwing up and unable to think about anything but the nausea and the pain. I was lucky that my dad was there (he's an RN)...

  3. My day as a patient

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to RkfdNurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse or not, asking why she didn't advocate for herself post surgery seems kind of strange. She was in pain, possibly a bit loopy thanks to meds, her family was disoriented (Onco instead of OB unit)....

  4. Put on probation first time administering meds

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to lilykiss6's topic in General Students

    Also, not knowing ONE drug CAN put the pt at risk. You got lucky this time, as you stated, 'the pt wasn't in danger.' But what if he was? Maybe that drug class interacts with another prescribed drug...

  5. Put on probation first time administering meds

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to lilykiss6's topic in General Students

    I don't think she was being too harsh on you--We ARE expected to know our drugs--the classification, mech. of action, expected side effects, adverse effects to watch for, necessary labs/cultures. What...

  6. How many of you nurses do NOT have health insurance

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    You know, if I were a teacher, I would probably strike too for more bennies. Teachers in MANY areas have a minimal income and put in a lot more work than just the 8-3 M-F. I wouldn't begrudge teachers...

  7. Done with first clinical rotation!

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Students

    I have a divided clinical semester--1st half was Peds and 2nd half is OB. It's interesting. Congrats on getting your first rotation done

  8. For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    This is fun and I wish I'd seen it sooner! I guess for me, I'm burning out and thus not putting a whole lot of outside of school effort, but I'm pulling a B so far. Only two more semesters to

  9. Ever write up an attending for yelling?

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to mskate's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, nothing may happen. But that's not necessarily the point. It is the 'ONE incidences' that get people killed, that get people fired, that end up in the news. Staff position or not, I don't think...

  10. Ever write up an attending for yelling?

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to mskate's topic in General Nursing

    What you read is that he yelled, hung up, refused to give orders for a critical patient. Meanwhile, the other nurses, intimidated by his diva behavior refused to get labs for fear of having to call...

  11. Clinic Evaluations

    HyperSaurus, RN posted a topic in General Students

    I'm not sure why, but I am always amazed when I DON'T get blasted in my clinic evals. Not to say that I am unsafe or anything, just that I can think of a dozen things I can improve on and maybe a...

  12. Clinic Evaluations

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in General Students

    Well, I'm in my third semester (I've already passed Foundations and Med Surg I and am now in Peds/OB), so that should give you some hope. From what my dad said when he went through nursing school...

  13. Nursing School Pen Pal

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to sophie<3's topic in General Students

    I'm interested. My first nursing school pen pal and I actually met and are friends now. She's a year behind me. I enjoy mentoring her in what to expect and when not to freak. It would be nice to have...

  14. trying to stay strong and not give up but I feel like everyone is against me

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to golosa82's topic in General Students

    I feel for you guys. At my school (a 4 yr public university), our instructors are very positive and encouraging. I get the impression that they WANT us to succeed and will give us every tool they can...

  15. To own a pet or not while in nursing school...

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to kroyce's topic in General Students

    Eh, I got a pair of kittens halfway through nursing school. They keep each other company during the day and it's relaxing to cuddle with them when I study or sleep. Cats may seem antisocial until...

  16. Do you call your teachers by their 1st names?

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to noyesno's topic in General Students

    We call our professors by their first name unless otherwise requested. That's how they introduce themselves to us. I still think of some of them by their last name

  17. Nurse Mentor----can you adopt me?

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to Frazzled_One's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Mine sounds like hers and I am in a BSN program at a public 4 year

  18. New Grad with an offer at Magnet hospital

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to MsSocalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have a bad habit of being random, but someone had mentioned that the largest nurses union in the US is opposed to the Magnet designation. Could that possibly be because having a nurses union is a...

  19. Nurse Mentor----can you adopt me?

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to Frazzled_One's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm sorry that you're experiencing that. However, mean and uncaring nursing instructors isn't the norm everywhere. At my school, they truly care about whether we succeed and try to give us every tool...

  20. Nurses and your significant others

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    Heh, I sleep alone every so often--not due to fights. I just sleep better on a couch, so I'm I'm wound up, that's where I go. It sounds to me like you feel like you have to continue being strong,...

  21. New Grad with an offer at Magnet hospital

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to MsSocalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yup. Go. That is all. No seriously, it sounds like a fantastic opportunity, with the added bonus of more family support for you and your husband and

  22. Massive changes to 2011 healthcare benefits??

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    What I don't understand is why it is called 'Obamacare'. It's not like he single-handedly brought it about. Haven't various members of the democratic party been trying to bring about some form of...

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

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    A couple of my classmates have made joking complaints to me because I tend to be the first done (often within 20 minutes), and I usually, but not always, do well. I explained that I simply read fast,...

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

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    This is getting off-topic and a bit judgemental. Can we get back to the topic at hand--annoying classmates?

  25. Your dumbest financial mistakes

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    I am definitely concerned about my Sallie Mae loans--my parents couldn't cosign, so my interest rate is horrible. Yes, I do have federal loans as well, but they didn't start covering tuition until my...