noahsmama

noahsmama

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  1. What job offer to take?

    noahsmama replied to tokyoROSE's topic in General Nursing

    Big hospital for sure -- more options for moving to other units, probably a wider diversity of types of illnesses that you'll see -- and you've already volunteered there and know and like the place....

  2. How would you compare?

    noahsmama replied to 541ginny's topic in General Students

    The biggest difference is that in nursing school you have clinicals, which requires a whole different skill set than taking and succeeding at academic classes. Personally, I found the classes in...

  3. Are they oversharing or am I a prude?

    noahsmama replied to grownuprosie's topic in General Students

    Thankfully I didn't have this problem in nursing school because I definitely wouldn't want to hear about it either! I don't think that makes you a prude at all. I think caliotter's suggestion of...

  4. Future nurses getting used to the job

    noahsmama replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I can deal with mucus and I can deal with poop. What I can't deal with is mucus-y poop, especially if I have to collect a sample. The thought of it makes me want to retch even now, after nearly 2...

  5. How do you deal with explosive customers?

    noahsmama replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In that situation, I wouldn't wait for them to ask you is in charge, I would offer to tell the person in charge without being asked. I would say something to the effect of "I am so sorry that...

  6. My Pity Party, Please RSVP

    noahsmama replied to ChristinP's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :cheers: Have a beer, on me! Sorry you're having a hard time finding a new job -- good luck with the upcoming interview, and I hope you find a new job

  7. Is being worried about making a mistake normal?

    noahsmama replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

    If this is a joke, it's not funny. And if it's not a joke, I'm going to have to respectfully

  8. substance abuse and schools

    noahsmama replied to hwozni00's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What makes you say that schools aren't teaching about this? Even back in prehistoric times when I went to school, we were taught about substance abuse and why to avoid it -- as early as 5th grade, and...

  9. Did I catch this guy in a lie?

    noahsmama replied to CNA1991's topic in General Students

    It's called a "consensus", CNA1991. I was the first person to respond, and I have no problem at all with other people "copying" me. It's called "agreeing". We all agree that you were wrong. You're...

  10. Dermatology office pays $13/hour

    noahsmama replied to 50kn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    yeah, well i'd like to continue living in my 2 bedroom apartment but pay my landlord as though it's a studio, but that doesn't mean my landlord should let me! if the doctor wants an rn, he needs to...

  11. Dermatology office pays $13/hour

    noahsmama replied to 50kn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    He needs an RN but wants to pay you as though you were an MA? Sorry -- there's no way I would work for someone with that attitude. If he needs an RN, he needs to pay you as an RN. Now, if he wanted to...

  12. Would you call?

    noahsmama replied to FLNurse2015's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I bet they are getting hundreds of phone calls today, so don't be surprised if they don't answer. I would wait at least a few days before

  13. I caught a cheating classmate

    noahsmama replied to eclinicgal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The same person would cheat on the NCLEX if they could. Think for a minute about the incredibly stringent measures taken to prevent cheating on the NCLEX. Why shouldn't there also be measures taken...

  14. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2012

    noahsmama replied to wannabnurse81's topic in California Nursing

    I agree that good credit and a co-signor help with getting good terms on a private loan (or getting one at all). Here's a tip that I learned the hard way: if you're currently employed but are...

  15. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2012

    noahsmama replied to wannabnurse81's topic in California Nursing

    I was a student in the 2007-08 Oakland ABSN cohort at SMU. At that time, the only financing available was a combination of Stafford loans and private loans. There were no scholarships and grants....

  16. confused with this question, dunno which answer is right

    noahsmama replied to mc_gutierrez18's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you suspect child or elder abuse, you MUST report it. That's what it means to be a mandated reporter. And the word "suspect" is key -- you don't need to know for sure (and how could you -- it's...

  17. Did I catch this guy in a lie?

    noahsmama replied to CNA1991's topic in General Students

    Why do you care if this guy is lying or not? It's not really any of your business -- I suggest you leave him alone and focus on your own studies

  18. Does an obese nurse set a bad example?

    noahsmama replied to sheyoung's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    First of all, this topic has already been discussed ay length on this site. The OP might want to do a search, which will yield several lengthy threads.Second, before we ask if obese nurses set a bad...

  19. No wonder our profession is messed up

    noahsmama replied to NeuroNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    NPs rock! Don't let anyone tell you otherwise!

  20. Dream job...no longer my dream job??

    noahsmama replied to HopefulRN2010's topic in General Nursing

    I guess those slow night help make up for the crazy

  21. why does it seem that HR and the nursing department aren't on the same page?

    noahsmama replied to ceebeeRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If it became that obvious at the beginning of an interview that I wasn't going to be seriously considered for the job, I would politely thank the interviewer for their time thus far, explain that I...

  22. med error? idk...

    noahsmama replied to peaches88's topic in Patient Medications

    I wouldn't sign something saying I made a medication error unless I agreed that I had. So if you don't agree, don't

  23. Dream job...no longer my dream job??

    noahsmama replied to HopefulRN2010's topic in General Nursing

    My dream job is one where I get paid to sit at home all day and read trashy novels. If anyone knows of a job like that where they're hiring, please be sure to let me know! Otherwise, I guess I'll...

  24. why do you want to leave your current job?

    noahsmama replied to aubreyy_32's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    "I want to broaden my knowledge base and skills as a nurse by working with a different patient population". Good

  25. How long did it take for you to find a job after graduating?

    noahsmama replied to wrenRN06's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated in May of 2008 and took until November 2008 to get a job -- and the economy is probably worse now than it was then. Two months is nothing. Keep applying, and good