XYcsccSN

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  1. Fired from first job..."not eligible for re-hire"

    XYcsccSN replied to run.for.the.roses's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to make a comment on the multiple times I have read "you can't ever be late when you are in orientation". Why would you even want to work at a facility who has this short sighted...

  2. Is a baby nurse..

    XYcsccSN replied to JM RN's topic in General Nursing

    Or

  3. Safe handling of chemo drugs

    XYcsccSN replied to KevinJMason's topic in Oncology

    Greater than 5ml is considered a large spill where I

  4. Question regarding heparinized ports

    XYcsccSN replied to KelliD's topic in Oncology

    I think she may have been confusing standard CVL ports and lines for dialysis. There is no reason to pull back standard 100u/ml heparin from ports. You do need to pull back the high dose heparin used...

  5. Nursing school double standards?

    XYcsccSN replied to Risgirl's topic in General Students

    Yeah....its about like that at my school. The first year we were constantly preached at about being organized, being responsible, and being professional. I have no problems with these concepts but I...

  6. Wong-Baker FACES pain rating scale

    XYcsccSN replied to lynzjo12's topic in General Students

    sounds like they used the wong pain scale, flacc is probably what should have been used in the

  7. I failed the Hesi again!! I'm uninsured and Unemployed as nurse!

    XYcsccSN replied to ziggles's topic in General Students

    I used the HESI NCLEX-RN study guide. It is short and sweet and has "HESI" hints throughout the book. It also comes with a CD that has a practice HESI test and practice question broken down by...

  8. Pleaseee Help Me

    XYcsccSN replied to healthcarestudent's topic in General Students

    http://198.146.4.5/nclexrn3500/mainMenu.do;jsessionid=78D87026BDB43AE42F8DEB0FC4F821C3 This is a bit old, but it will

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

    XYcsccSN replied to Brie80's topic in General Students

    Oh...I'm sorry. I must have misunderstood that part about "pick your battles", "resident tattler", "move on", "you really think the higher-ups don't know there's cheating". Then there is the slam...

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

    XYcsccSN replied to Brie80's topic in General Students

    This sounds like advice from someone who cheats. If you saw someone cheating, you should report it, tactfully. If you see a child covered in bruises, do you report it? If you see a coworker allow a...

  11. Useless extra credit ....

    XYcsccSN replied to morningland's topic in General Students

    There should not be any extra credit in nursing

  12. Is it HORRIBLE to get C's on a test?

    XYcsccSN replied to scndglancee's topic in General Students

    I always double check every question on the exam before I hand it in and I have caught a few errors because I miss read something. I would say you are probably better off keeping your original answer...

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

    XYcsccSN replied to Brie80's topic in General Students

    My first move would be to drop my classes at this school and get a refund, and then I would enroll at a reputable school. No school worth its salt should let students grade their own

  14. Got booted from school because of C grade...what to do?

    XYcsccSN replied to hpygrl01's topic in General Students

    Wow--those are some high standards. 76 is passing in my program 76-83 = C 84-91 = B 92-100 =

  15. Trouble hearing BP sounds, help

    XYcsccSN replied to seasoned hopeful's topic in General Students

    Another thing to do if you are having trouble hearing the sounds... Palpate the brachial artery and place the diaphragm or bell exactly over it. If you are using the bell, make sure you are not...

  16. Got booted from school because of C grade...what to do?

    XYcsccSN replied to hpygrl01's topic in General Students

    File the grievance. You have nothing to lose if you file it but you risk everything if you don't file it. By the way, what percentage do they consider a c and what was the min. passing

  17. wanting to become an NP after nursing but it's expensive

    XYcsccSN replied to whawk's topic in General Students

    I have heard the Navy and Air force have huge signing bonuses for BSN nurses. I’m not sure how that would work out with trying to continue nursing education while being in the military though....

  18. Dismissed from my program less than a week before finals!!! Please Help!

    XYcsccSN replied to MattiesMama's topic in General Students

    Why, because instead of offering a pity "hang in there, they were unfair", I offered a look at reality. Breaks rules and there will be consequences. An appeal based on "everyone else broke rules"...

  19. As a nursing student, will I be prodded to become Prochoice?

    XYcsccSN replied to avidhunter3's topic in General Students

    No, you are allowed to have your own beliefs. You just can not let your views interfere with patient care. You will need to be able to give information about abortion to patients but you will never be...

  20. Dismissed from my program less than a week before finals!!! Please Help!

    XYcsccSN replied to MattiesMama's topic in General Students

    Again with the excuses! Does the program director have a phone, voice mail, or e-mail? You could have called and left a message when she was not in the office. A ten minute window by policy or not...

  21. Dismissed from my program less than a week before finals!!! Please Help!

    XYcsccSN replied to MattiesMama's topic in General Students

    Not to be mean or anything...BUT...you sure do have a lot of excuse! I was only five minutes late I would have appealed, but she was never in her office It was my first dress code violation...

  22. The struggling student continues, will she actually pass?

    XYcsccSN replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    Okay...I have to ask. What was the low grade fever she failed to report? If it was less than 100.4F, it wasn't a fever and it wasn't that important to report. She should have monitored the temp if...

  23. Do you practice your skills on dummies/mannequins

    XYcsccSN replied to AusNurse2B's topic in General Students

    Yep...most schools have you do the skill in lab on a mannequin and get checked off. However, I think using the mannequins is not helpful. I hate playing pretend in the lab so I have never been to an...

  24. Best RN schools in the Columbus Area?

    XYcsccSN replied to JenaBerry's topic in Ohio Nursing

    i am set to graduate from columbus state in a few short months. i can tell you that it is a good school, provide you put your nose to the grindstone, study, and keep up with readings. if you don't...

  25. Anyone attending Mount Carmel Second Degree Program?

    XYcsccSN replied to NewDeb07's topic in Ohio Nursing

    i'm at columbus state and can tell you if it took 3 years for you to start...you were not doing something right. i don't see how they could make it any easier for you...log on to the website...see...