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    The End of Men

    metal_m0nk replied to Cul2's topic in General Nursing

    I do very much believe that men can and do constructively contribute to nursing. But I also believe that in order to be successful in increasing their numbers, men will have to combat and reconcile...
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    The End of Men

    metal_m0nk replied to Cul2's topic in General Nursing

    These kinds of articles are largely sensationalistic in nature and so, over-reveal their bias - particularly with these titles that provoke images of death and extinction. It is intellectually...
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    Phi Theta Kappa - Haven't we all been invited?

    metal_m0nk replied to SDChargersGirl#31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah, my chapter's literature states that if a member's GPA falls below 3.5, they no longer hold membership. There is no clause or verbiage pertaining to a probationary period for GPA improvement....
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    Phi Theta Kappa - Haven't we all been invited?

    metal_m0nk replied to SDChargersGirl#31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Or it could be because if your grades drop, they drop you from the society and nursing school grades can be "fragile," for lack of a better
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    Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    metal_m0nk replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Yeah... that
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    Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    metal_m0nk replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    To my fellow nursing students: Hang in there!! I know it's rough, but you're more resilient than you give yourself credit for. I'm here if you need
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    How do you stay sexy in nursing school

    metal_m0nk replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Students

    I'm pretty well convinced that makeup accelerates skin aging. My whole life, I haven't worn makeup except for on very rare, very special occasions and my skin makes me look as though I'm in my late...
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    Classmate making me feel uncomfortable.

    metal_m0nk replied to agua's topic in General Students

    This is correct. This would fall under the category of creating/facilitating a hostile work environment. The offended party would not need to confront the offender directly for it to be considered...
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    Infection control question fundamentals

    metal_m0nk replied to swansonplace's topic in General Students

    Shared rooms only have one toilet, for one
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    Phi Theta Kappa - Haven't we all been invited?

    metal_m0nk replied to SDChargersGirl#31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Every semester after final grades post, I get some kind of correspondence from the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society inviting me (and even pressuring me) to join. I've looked through the information they...
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    Blood Pressure Blues

    metal_m0nk replied to metricalpound's topic in General Students

    Try palpating the pulse first (if you haven't already). If you have trouble palpating it in the antecubital space, try moving to a spot just above the fossa and medial - along the medial edge of the...
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    Those who get it - get it, Those who don't - Never Will.

    metal_m0nk replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No one is being asked to treat this forum as though it were a private discussion, so far as I can see. This is a community. That much, you have acknowledged. However, what you have not acknowledged,...
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    Important Question about Nursing!

    metal_m0nk replied to NewgradR.N2022's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I doubt an employer is going to ask you whether you received your BSN from a traditional or accelerated program. A BSN is a
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    How to know if nursing is right for you?

    metal_m0nk replied to Copperismydog's topic in General Students

    I didn't always know that I wanted to be a nurse. However now that I've started my nursing education, I can see that many of my life and educational experiences have prepared me well for nursing. I...
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    Reconstitution calculation problem

    metal_m0nk replied to Nativewoman's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    However, DO NOT ignore it when you doing actual reconstitutions. The amount of diluent you add will alter the concentration of drug in the finished
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    Critical Thinking Skills

    metal_m0nk replied to living on faith's topic in General Students

    yep.
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    Those who get it - get it, Those who don't - Never Will.

    metal_m0nk replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can't think of anything to say except... "If you post something in a public forum, people will respond to it." Nothing "juvenile" about
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    How much time do you *really*spend studying?

    metal_m0nk replied to yesitslaura's topic in General Students

    I'm with you on that one. Additionally, one thing I have gathered about nursing in general and nursing school in particular is that, so long as it is accurate, it doesn't matter much where or how you...
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    How much time do you *really*spend studying?

    metal_m0nk replied to yesitslaura's topic in General Students

    When she said you called her program easy, she was only stating what you were clearly alluding to, but wouldn't (for whatever reason) state outright. It was pretty obvious what you were pointing at....
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    Those who get it - get it, Those who don't - Never Will.

    metal_m0nk replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Empathizing is one thing. Passing judgement and/or criticizing and/or scolding is another, since, if you truly empathized, you wouldn't be so quick to judge. I'm a student, also, and a loudmouth on...
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    Is my employer screwing me here?

    metal_m0nk replied to Stearnsy's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I agree that you are kinda getting screwed. Be vigilant and careful in your response. While you don't want to burn any bridges, you must also be aware that whatever you decide to do about this...
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    This is like going to war...

    metal_m0nk replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Students

    By that logic, it would stand to reason that a student should probably reserve judgement about an experienced nurse until he/she has walked in the experienced nurse's shoes. I think that's the point...
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    what to focus on?

    metal_m0nk replied to esther8's topic in General Students

    The short answer is, you should be doing all of those things (reading from the textbook, studying for the exam, and focusing on the powerpoint lectures and learning objectives). Try not to see them as...
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    Fundamentals test

    metal_m0nk replied to cmonkey's topic in General Students

    Ours was on nursing theory, holism, delegation, healthcare delivery systems, nursing role, body mechanics, hygiene, infection control, skin integrity, wound care, and nursing
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    medication help

    metal_m0nk replied to nurse.chanel's topic in General Students

    Chemical cardioversion for haemodynamically unstable patients who are also poor candidates for direct current