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  1. Possible ethical question about Clinical experience...

    mammac5 replied to Studying24.7's topic in General Students

    The very unfortunate truth is that you will see lots of nurses who don't live up to your expectations. So far in clinicals I've seen everything from the distracted (texting, carrying on personal...

  2. Det Norske Veritas?? Anyone use them?

    mammac5 replied to Da_Milk_of_Amnesia's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for a hospital for a few years that switched over to DNV last year. We were told (unofficially) that the change came because it was so much cheaper than Joint Commission certification. My...

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

    mammac5 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Yes, you really do have to work up the pathophys for your patient PRIOR to patient care! And you're going to have to write a care plan, too! Oh, and when the instructor asks you about the meds...

  4. clinical anxiety and want to give up

    mammac5 replied to worriedSPN's topic in General Students

    First of all, remember that you've come this far and you can do ANYTHING for 8 weeks. Keep that in perspective. Second, go back to the provider who has helped you with your med regimen and let...

  5. Personal Toll of Nursing School

    mammac5 replied to jules720's topic in General Students

    I'm with you on this. My kids are grown, but I miss them terribly. I'm several hours away in an apartment for the year while my hubby is home (he has a great job, we have a house, etc.) and he comes...

  6. What to do if you have no help?

    mammac5 replied to brittany_micah's topic in General Students

    Determination is essential...and so is being realistic. It seems you are both, which is good. I've seen people in similar situations as yourself who just closed their eyes and wished that everything...

  7. Have you ever cheated?

    mammac5 replied to JustYouWait's topic in General Students

    I've never cheated...not in school, not in marriage, not in charting. And, yes, I do equate them. Dishonesty (in my opinion) is not so much something you do, as someone you ARE. If someone cheats on...

  8. Financial Aid Letter - Vanderbilt

    mammac5 replied to MedVision's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, Vandy does send that Financial Aid packet out to all applicants. Last year I found out I was accepted one week after the Info Session, so hang in there! As for the actual financial aid,...

  9. NP Salary vs. RN salary

    mammac5 replied to Health-Nut's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Jumping in here, but I actually read all the posts... I've worked in outpt settings for 17+ years as a Certified Med Assistant prior to going back to school. Being a CMA was great while raising my...

  10. Starting school in the fall - when should I tell my job?

    mammac5 replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Students

    If you want/need to work right up until school starts then do NOT tell them ahead of time. Although you may have a hard time keeping your secret for months, it's wise if you need the job. When the...

  11. Entering nursing school with an existing mental illness.

    mammac5 replied to jonb's topic in General Students

    I hate the way they ask that question..."concerns"? But, since they asked it that way, it leaves plenty of room for your doc to answer honestly that there are no areas of concern. They don't ask for...

  12. Question about teaching medical assistance

    mammac5 replied to missourigirl2010's topic in General Nursing

    There is no state certifying board for medical assistants. MAs are nationally certified by passing the CMA exam, administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants... only graduates of a...

  13. Writing my own letter of recommendation. Need advice.

    mammac5 replied to vikichck's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I've been in the same position in the past. I think it's best to write any letter like a woman's skirt...long enough to cover the subject and short enough to keep the reader interested. Something...

  14. Do you go out on the weekend?

    mammac5 replied to bigboy18's topic in General Students

    I always end up spending time on studies on the weekends -- lots if there is a test on the following Monday or Tuesday. Next weekend is already set aside for writing a paper that's due the following...

  15. clinical instructor from hades

    mammac5 replied to 9064's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you decide that speaking to the instructor's supervisor/dean is the way to go, I would come at it from the perspective of how the school is being perceived by the medical community. The nurses on...

  16. Feeling really REALLY stupid about clinicals

    mammac5 replied to Kringe38's topic in General Students

    Live and Learn! It didn't go well, so next time be prepared to do better. In all fairness to you, it might have been nice if the expectations were more clearly communicated to you, ie., how...

  17. Just venting about something dumb

    mammac5 replied to K nurse-one-day's topic in General Students

    I'm glad I read this because I had no idea how my gum chewing might be bothering people. I don't think I'm noisy with it...but who knows? Before I came to nursing school, I used to go to night...

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

    mammac5 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    What do you mean, "I didn't know we were supposed to

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

    mammac5 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    "I'm sorry that your husband and family are not supportive of your decision to go back to school. I understand it's much harder without his/their support. I hate it for you. Now please STOP telling...

  20. Getting really concerned about going into nursing...

    mammac5 replied to mfrancisco's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a student and it's hard when you're chin-deep in nursing school to have any sort of perspective about the future. But today one of my instructors said something that I really appreciated...some...

  21. A faster route to FNP?

    mammac5 replied to michaeleo's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know anything military benefits...but as a tax-paying American citizen, I hope we're going to cover all your education since you chose to serve our country. Having said that, you might check...

  22. I failed Statistics but passed every other class?

    mammac5 replied to computer101's topic in General Students

    If you don't need the class for your program AND if you feel pretty sure you're going to bomb it, drop the class before it reflects poorly on your

  23. Help with Current Nursing Leaders

    mammac5 replied to mithomas80's topic in General Students

    Try the dean of Vanderbilt SON who is the 2nd-longest sitting dean of nursing in the U.S. You can find info about her career on the

  24. Constantly questioning myself. Is this normal?

    mammac5 replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in General Students

    Anxiety has a whole new meaning for me since starting nursing school! I think we all do it, although in different ways. Clinicals don't bother me...the different computer systems at each clinical...

  25. I failed Statistics but passed every other class?

    mammac5 replied to computer101's topic in General Students

    I feel your pain...I literally cried my way through statistics and it was also my lowest grade EVER. Is it required for entry into your program? If so, there is likely something either in a handbook...