Moogie

Moogie

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  1. Can a shy student become an effective nurse?

    Moogie replied to sunshine5889's topic in General Students

    Shy students, you are not alone. I remember being so painfully shy when I was in nursing school that one time, my instructor asked me what kind of animals my dad had on his farm (I had mentioned...

  2. How do you stay sexy in nursing school

    Moogie replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Students

    Just a gentle reminder from your friendly, neighborhood moderator: Please refrain from personal attacks on each other. While it is our goal here at AN to encourage discussion---and we realize that we...

  3. Nursing Career & Relationships, Marriage

    Moogie replied to OnePostAndDone's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Katie5. I commend the OP for caring enough about his relationship to ask questions and to be proactive in trying to figure out what challenges the two of them might face when one of them...

  4. I never want to hear those words from you again

    Moogie replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I guess I didn't pick up on the sexual implications of the term "the girls" as much as I did the way it demeans women (and excludes men!) involved in direct patient/resident/client care. I just think...

  5. Advanced Degree; Need some seasoned advice :)

    Moogie replied to NYCRN6's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I agree with other posters; you don't want to commit until you are pretty sure of what you want to do because it is time-consuming and costly to change your focus once you are in a graduate program....

  6. APA

    Moogie replied to suni's topic in General Students

    There are some APA applications out there; I got one but honestly didn't find it particularly useful. I second TheSquire's excellent advice about the Purdue OWL site. I have the site bookmarked and...

  7. Some advice regarding a nursing instruuctors integrity

    Moogie replied to pinkfluffybunny's topic in General Students

    Was the other instructor your instructor for the clinical experience, too? Otherwise I am not sure why she is getting

  8. what if trying your hardest isin't good enough?

    Moogie replied to nikisashabell's topic in General Students

    Cosign on the idea of the OP getting some help from the school. Most schools have personnel who will help you learn how to take tests and pinpoint your problems. We are definitely rooting for...

  9. Horrible day!

    Moogie replied to tgif230's topic in General Students

    No. Not all instructors are like that. I've taught clinicals and skills labs and would never treat a student like that. Snarkiness is a poor excuse for not knowing how to teach. I also would not...

  10. I am one of THOSE students!

    Moogie replied to crazytonurse's topic in General Students

    I once cried in class---and I was the instructor. Not one of my finest moments but it happens to the best of

  11. Online Degree vs. University Degree

    Moogie replied to commonsense's topic in General Nursing

    :hrns&wlcm: As you explore AllNurses.com, you will find several forums that might help you in your decision. You can check out the student forums https://allnurses.com/nursing-student/...

  12. Do you donate to your alma mater?

    Moogie replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't because I am a full-time graduate student with more bills than money. But when I get done with this educational journey, I plan to donate something to each school from which I have graduated....

  13. Need a vent -- disabled parking

    Moogie replied to DolceVita's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    The rudeness of some people amazes me. I have heard of people leaving notes on cars that did not have handicap placards, licenses, sticker or other visible permits when the owners have parked in a...

  14. failed rn school 2x.dont want to quit so going for lpn school

    Moogie replied to belle05's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    :ancong!: So awesome and encouraging that you posted this. Belle05, please don't be a stranger! You can be an inspiration to plenty of folks on these

  15. Testicular Torsion

    Moogie replied to tiffanyleigh0212's topic in General Students

    Ask your instructor about that one to see if it would work. As an instructor, it would be fine with me but your instructor may feel differently. If he/she wants you to include a psychosocial nursing...

  16. Do you actually READ your nursing books or just skim?

    Moogie replied to starmickey03's topic in General Students

    That's a great idea. I'm fine with a text with few tables and no pictures but I get distracted by the graphics easily. I will try CuriousMe's idea. I have the attention span of a cat. I can be...

  17. ATI Bare Naked! What do you want to know?

    Moogie replied to ggabri07's topic in General Students

    Just a quick reminder from your friendly, neighborhood moderator that while it's great for our members to share tips and study hints, we need to be careful not to post actual test questions, test...

  18. Do you actually READ your nursing books or just skim?

    Moogie replied to starmickey03's topic in General Students

    This is good advice. I try to read each chapter at least twice, especially if it is information with which I am not familiar. If I read a chapter twice, the first time I read fairly carefully and...

  19. Testicular Torsion

    Moogie replied to tiffanyleigh0212's topic in General Students

    I think you are definitely on track with these nursing diagnoses, particularly Acute Pain and Disturbed Body Image. Why do you think the patient presenting with testicular torsion might have a risk...

  20. Does anyone get their books unbound?

    Moogie replied to my3suns's topic in General Students

    You could lift weights! The med-surg textbook at the school at which I taught was available in two forms: one volume or two volumes. The two volume version was about the same amount of money, IIRC,...

  21. Is Chattahoochee Tech ADN accredited??

    Moogie replied to abentley's topic in Georgia Nursing

    The best thing to do is to check on the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission website. The NLNAC accredits ADN, diploma, and practical/vocational nursing programs. It also accredits...

  22. Does anyone get their books unbound?

    Moogie replied to my3suns's topic in General Students

    Threads

  23. Just wondering about you guys....(I have questions)

    Moogie replied to Frazzled_One's topic in General Students

    Absolutely! My appetite gets weird. Some days I am ravenous and other days I don't want to eat a thing. As I am taking online classes, I am often at my computer all day and sometimes forget to eat....

  24. Only 2nd week into school and already stressed. Anyone else?

    Moogie replied to peas&carrots's topic in General Students

    It's really common to feel overwhelmed at the beginning of nursing school. I remember feeling exactly the same way you all did when I started my ADN program---and then my BSN program---and classes...

  25. Does anyone get their books unbound?

    Moogie replied to my3suns's topic in General Students

    Interesting idea. Several of my textbooks are hefty enough to qualify as weight-training equipment but this seems like a viable alternative if one plans to keep one's books. I tend to highlight my...