texashyles

texashyles

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  1. I am an American.

    texashyles replied to UnionRN2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Cultural sensitivity does not outweigh patient advocacy and our legal obligations as

  2. Calling any Moms in Nursing School

    texashyles replied to ATLbubbles's topic in Georgia Nursing

    My best advice is to make friends with some students slightly ahead of you. They can be a huge resource when you want to pull your hair out. Good

  3. Online BSN with no RN?

    texashyles replied to mommy2three2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am in the BSN program through A&M Corpus Christi. I entered the program with an associate science degree from a Texas junior college. The coursework is online. The tests are online. Periodic...

  4. Telling relatives the patient has died

    texashyles replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    I will never forget my first clinical rotation in Kerrville, TX where a wise nurse succinctly and professionally told a family of an unexpectedly and quickly deteriorating patient, "Everybody wants to...

  5. HELP!! I need guidance I saw someone cheating

    texashyles replied to Brie80's topic in General Students

    What goes around comes around...I remember a smart girl in high school who always let a cute boy cheat from her homework b/c he was lazy (but just as capable and intelligent). At the end of that...

  6. Compassion.... why is it so hard to give some?

    texashyles replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Remember, we are taught to empathize (NOT SYMPATHIZE) in nursing school. A professional distance must be maintained or emotional exhaustion will prevail. That doesn't mean you are not a compassionate...

  7. Im unsure and confused...

    texashyles replied to babs4u's topic in California Nursing

    Most people change their career 7 times or so in a lifetime. Your first career is that of professional mom and wife. (So was mine.) Are you good at it? Is it challenging? Does it have it's ups and...

  8. Physical Assessments: Do Any Nurses Do Them

    texashyles replied to romie's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't do a PA on each pt, how can you call yourself a nurse? Passing meds and knowing what to click on a computer screen does not a conscientious nurse

  9. How do you study for Nursing Exams

    texashyles replied to Dragtail's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OK. I've decided I'm lazy and time-constrained (like any of us have ample amounts of extra time while in school)..and nearly finished with my BSN. The best advice I can give you is that when you are...

  10. Am I Nurse Material?

    texashyles replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Look up math for nursing on the internet. Nursing math is not really that difficult once you memorize how many mL are in an ounce and so on. Nursing math is about fractions. You must convert fractions...

  11. Am I Nurse Material?

    texashyles replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I suggest going to work in a busy hospital as a nurse's aid. You will get a feel for what goes on behind the scenes, the drama, and the pay-off. Other people's opinions are from their own experience....

  12. Who is GENERALLY more of a "PAIN"?: Co-workers OR Patients?

    texashyles replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    Co-workers who are family to

  13. Any males out there tired of the drama?

    texashyles replied to HumptyDumpty's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm in the online BSN program through A&M..I've never met another student face-to-face and will graduate soon. P.S. They have an online masters program,