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  1. Why do some Medstudents love to belittle nurses?

    tiredstudentmom replied to LPNweezy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I too have felt that sort of sting, reprimanded when someone violated my personal space. Some things, well, just have to be let go. It would be different, if this person said this to you directly,...

  2. Medical Assistant to LPN

    tiredstudentmom replied to faithfl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I agree w/ the 2 above posters... I myself am in LVN school post being an MA. The theories, skills go beyond that of an MA so it is definitely worth it to go through the entire program. Where I go,...

  3. Kinda lost right now

    tiredstudentmom replied to Skwidward's topic in Nursing Career

    Please let us know which position you decide on. Inquiring minds want to know...

  4. New PACU/OR nurse!! Help..

    tiredstudentmom replied to NiciNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Let us know how it goes. I am still in nursing school myself (LVN) so it would be nice to find out how others are fairing in the real

  5. Impersonating a nurse

    tiredstudentmom replied to Elleveein's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My patients understood when I explained to them that I was a medical assistant. Many folks are familiar w/ MA's...I still say that if you are a Medical Asst. then say that you are one, not that you...

  6. Impersonating a nurse

    tiredstudentmom replied to Elleveein's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    As there isn't anything wrong w/ being an MA, I agree that each professional practice w/in their scope, ya know? I myself was an MA for 5 yrs. I had to know meds, phlebotomy, learned phone triage, and...

  7. What do lpns do in urgent care facilities?

    tiredstudentmom replied to green nurse lpn's topic in General Nursing

    This give me and other prospective LVN/LPNs another avenue to explore. At my school's oreintation, we were told that most likely, almost definitely,we wouldn't be acquiring our ideal job at first....

  8. Plz read!!! Nurse using drugs what should i do???

    tiredstudentmom replied to J-Star's topic in General Nursing

    My worry, other than she is working stoned, is that she is PREGNANT and smoking, which is so inane and incomprehensible! I can't believe that this wasn't brought up. If nothing else, say something to...

  9. My best orientation mistakes

    tiredstudentmom replied to skicoachrn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh my! What I have to look forward to in a few months when I start clinicals in my LVN program! So glad that there are topics like this out there so I know how much "fun" we'll all be

  10. Fail my first semester of RN class Then what should i do?

    tiredstudentmom replied to anurseisgood's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry to hear about your plight, it must be so utterly frustrating to be going through this. Have you searched other RN schools in the area? LVN schools that aren't private-for-profit? Even though...

  11. What was the toughest part of Nursing school for you?

    tiredstudentmom replied to LADYFLOWER's topic in General Students

    Even though most of the responses here are from 4 years ago, when the economy was quite different from what it is today, I find the information so very helpful. I can relate to many of the obstacles...

  12. Advice to nursing students from a hiring manager

    tiredstudentmom replied to Linda328's topic in General Students

    I thank you for this insightful post. I was a medical assistant for 5 years and gained skills as well as knowledge that led me to pursuing nursing licensure. I chose the LVN route and was unsure of...

  13. New Grads, Bitterness, and Maybe A Real "Nursing Shortage."

    tiredstudentmom replied to Trinitas2010RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I myself haven't even started nursing school, but have to admit I'm still excited. OP, I'm sorry that you have had such a bad time. I would take the sage advice given. I found myself a reputable...

  14. Personality Test for Specialty

    tiredstudentmom replied to Travellpro's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1.psychiatry (how'd they know?! JK!) 2.ophthalmology (NO way...not my cup o' tea) 3.nephrology 4.med oncology 5.preventative medicine 6.plastic surgery 7.neurology (there they go w/ the brain again!)...

  15. Why Even go for your MA? Don't Understand...

    tiredstudentmom replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I was an MA myself, though I didn't spend 2 yrs doing so! lol! Some other folks I have talked to don't want to go through with the nursing school and like being an MA. Personally, it was a good...

  16. For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    tiredstudentmom replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    Hi all, I have come to toot my own horn! lol! I made my way into an LVN program (with a plan to bridge almost immediately after!) and am pleased as punch that I'm making 3 A's and 1 B for the 4...

  17. What Do You Expect of A Preceptor?

    tiredstudentmom replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is a good thread. For those of us that haven't started nursing school just yet (6 wks to go! yay!), this gives us something to ponder and muse upon while we wait to graduate.

  18. I just got fired... what the hell happened?

    tiredstudentmom replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    Just when things look the bleakest, when humanity seems to have nothing humane left at all, I come to this site, seeing nurses supporting nurses and it's completely moving and overwhelming to see the...

  19. Advice for the LVN Student

    tiredstudentmom replied to tiredstudentmom's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It's good to see that others are benefiting from all the good advice. Keep it up,

  20. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    tiredstudentmom replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    a great big "aw" ^_^ that was so sweet! perhaps dad was making sure that she was okay.:heartbeat:rolleyes: there will always be things in this world that will be difficult to understand (besides...

  21. Nclex Pass rate for your school

    tiredstudentmom replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Students

    At my school the 5 yr average is about 96% nclex-pn passing rate. That was part of the reason why I chose

  22. What's the deal with anxiety meds for students?

    tiredstudentmom replied to Strwbrywne's topic in General Students

    I think you hit the nail on the head quite succinctly! We are not here to judge others, but rather to help one

  23. What's the deal with anxiety meds for students?

    tiredstudentmom replied to Strwbrywne's topic in General Students

    As with many things, this too may be exaggerated. I agree that many folks (doctors and patients alike) are far too reliant upon pill popping to cure what ails them. Yuppers21 mentioned that they were...

  24. Wrong reasons for going into nursing.

    tiredstudentmom replied to madfowl's topic in General Nursing

    I found out that I had a knack for patient care as a medical asst. in a doctor's office. I loved talking to the patients (most of the time!) and hearing their stories (most of the time!). I didn't...

  25. Nurses really aren't the smartest people

    tiredstudentmom replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    I laughed so hard I nearly spit out my diet dr pepper at the computer screen! Made me think of Futurama and when Fry becomes "telepathic" and wears foil on his head! ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!