HyperSaurus, RN

HyperSaurus, RN BSN

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  1. The "I HATE IT WHEN..." thread for students!!

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

    Similar to the OP, I hate it when I've spent an entire day with a pt at a LTC, and find out a week later that she's had an ongoing case of scabies. There wasn't a sign or

  2. Confused about schools and programs

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to Meeko15's topic in General Students

    Centralhealthstudent, I go to Northern Michigan University in th frozen tundra also known as Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Although, if you're from Canada, my use of the term 'frozen tundra' may seem...

  3. From Police Officer To BSN- can it work ?

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to roadagent1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Not every nurse needs to be the 'cuddle" type. You can be a good, capable, respectful nurse with out that. My dad went from 22 years in the Marines to being an ICU RN--definitely possible. Regarding...

  4. A Subtle Concept for Nursing Students, Nursing Majors and New Grad Nurses

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    I just started in my program with eyes wide open regarding job prospects. The only hospital near my area (very rural) allows 4 different nursing schools within 200 miles to do their clinicals...

  5. Has anyone or does anyone feel this way?

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

    Once you're done with this semester, you'll look back and wonder why you were even

  6. Confused about schools and programs

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to Meeko15's topic in General Students

    It can seem that way, especially depending on what the situation is like in your area. A good friend of mine has an amazing GPA (3.9), but it was too competitive where she was from, so she researched...

  7. Confused about schools and programs

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to Meeko15's topic in General Students

    Is there any way you can raise your GPA up? My first semester at a university, I got a 2.5, but by retaking classes and getting into a study routine, I have been able to pull my GPA up to a 3.8. My...

  8. Has anyone or does anyone feel this way?

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

    Our foundations clinic also started on the third week. It's doable--it really is. The bathing and wiping is certainly not my favorite experience, but I have found that thinking about what freaks me...

  9. Medical school vs Nursing School

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to faraday68's topic in General Students

    I, too, disagree. that may be true for some, but don't assume all. Everyone has their reasons for going to nursing school rather than med school, and very few of them have to do with 'intelligence' or...

  10. When you ask someone "why did you want to be a nurse?" and someone says....

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to Holly.G's topic in General Students

    How about this: My dad is a nurse. :) He didn't become a nurse until I was probably 15 or 16. He spent 22 years in the marines, raising 3 girls on his own. After he retired, we moved and he prompty...

  11. Wearing scrubs to clinicals...

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

    I wear mine to the clincal site--but mine are royal blue. We look like smurfs But, in all seriousness, there's no room to change. The sweatpants over the scrubs sound like a good idea

  12. Creaky, Squeaky Danskos!

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to Tait's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have white Landaus. They squeak even on carpeting. It drives me

  13. Didnt make it into Baptist RN program so trying for LVN

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to ladybugme!'s topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! I know you got accepted into the RN program, but when I saw your acceptance to the LPN program post, it reminded me of my clinical instructor. She started as an aide, went to get her...

  14. New Grads and Temp Agencies

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand why a temp agency would hire a new grad. We only learn so much in the school atmosphere. When an agency (or travel nurse, for that matter) is placed on a floor at a hospital, they...

  15. Why can students re-sit math exams but not the others?

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

    But we only have those two tries on that test to prove ourselves. On theory test, you can fail one, and still pass the class--you have three or even four more tests. You may even have a paper or some...

  16. Please share your thoughts on this matter.....

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to amaxiechRN2011's topic in General Students

    NCLEX books are great and all--they do help you get used to the format of nursing school questions, but I think what your prof is getting at is that you are over thinking. And if you're just working...

  17. My daughter brought home head lice and...

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

    Teatree oil and teatree oil shampoo does wonders--worked better for me than Nix(or RidEx--I can't

  18. Why can students re-sit math exams but not the others?

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

    We have two tries to get an 80 or above. Most people pass on the first, but I think they allow the second to give people a chance to prove that they just made silly mistakes out of nervousness, not...

  19. School is kicking my ***

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to ksrose1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good job and good luck. I know this wasn't something you were thrilled about to begin with, but I hope this turns out to be a good thing for

  20. First Semester Clinicals--anyone else need to vent?

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

    I love clinic--now. I used to get really bad heartburn at the start of every clinical for a while (and thats even when taking 40mg of Nexium). We're still in our first placement, a long term care...

  21. What color are your school uniforms?

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

    Smurf blue for the BSN program. The LPNs wear a tan scrub top, and green scrub bottoms. (Gold and green are our school

  22. Dx = Diagnosis or Disease?

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to AragornSkywalker's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Dx=diagnosis

  23. Siblings working together issue - Help!!!!!

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

    This is an interesting thing to think about. Once I graduate, I want to be able to go into cardiac/critical care--the same specialty as my dad--and I would LOVE to work at the same hospital he is at....

  24. HPU Nursing School

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to jpeters84's topic in General Students

    Heh, I understand completely. I was just making an observation. And I have read all she's said about the program, and I COMPLETELY understand her frustration and anger. And in your shoes, I would...

  25. HPU Nursing School

    HyperSaurus, RN replied to jpeters84's topic in General Students

    If they know who posted the last one, why post about the specific school again? Just wondering, no offense or criticizing