Stcroix ASN, PhD, RN

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    Nursing School For Older Student

    Stcroix replied to m9791l's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in my last semester and I am 60. I have been offered a job in a local hospital. I have, however, been volunteering in that hospital since I started school and got to know many people. They got...
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    Thinking of nursing, but want to do the education correctly...

    Stcroix replied to algerflogn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Look at what the employers in your area are asking for. In my area, many employers are accepting ADNs with no issues. I have an advanced graduate degree and my prospective employer is impressed to...
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    CNAs "making up" vitals.

    Stcroix replied to ctmed's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Patient was in the PACU. The patient's electronic chart shows bathing and peri-care done 30 minutes before by the tech. Really? he was in surgery for the last 3 hours. The charge nurse was...
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    Should I switch Nursing Schools after finishing my 1st semester?

    Stcroix replied to JCast87's topic in General Students

    Transfer. I was talking to a Nurse Manager recently (who does a lot of the hiring) and was told that "I like to hire people from ******* College because they are well prepared and have a good track...
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    Not even a word of English

    Stcroix replied to MomRN0913's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I use 'iTranslate' on my Ipod (works on Iphone and others as well) to talk to Spanish patients. For 99 cents it will listen to you in English, translate it and speak it back for your patient to...
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    New Grad following up on an application

    Stcroix replied to FilledWLove's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Personally, I fear online applications just get lost in the sea of applicants. I try to stand out by being the person who places a face with the name. I would find out the nurse manager's habits and...
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    7th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    Stcroix replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Oh no, this is after ​the
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    Are nurses allowed to have their nails painted?

    Stcroix replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You know, I read threads all the time about nursing losing respect and professionalism. If I were a patient and my nurse came in with sparkle nails or long fakes, I'd be uncomfortable. Short, simply...
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    New Nurse/Old Attitude

    Stcroix replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ruby, I agree with much of what you say. Maybe we see so much of the complaining because these newbies are stressed and a bit freaked out because they are afraid of doing something wrong, and venting...
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    Oral presentations, how to deal with it?

    Stcroix replied to Poptardz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am almost done with school and I have had 2 presentations, and they were both group efforts. If each person does what he/she is strong at, it usually goes pretty well. One important thing is that...
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    Healthcare's Crushing Costs

    Stcroix replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    " he put the patient's tab at more than $1.5 million. "if we are ever to control rising health costs, we will have to do a better job confronting the realities for patients like this man," he wrote."...
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    Fears...

    Stcroix replied to buscalm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, you can get used to most anything. There is no way to tell if you can until you try to do it. How much do you want to be a nurse? If you are committed, give it a shot, I've seen 'squeamish'...
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    Frustrated!!!!!!! Am I alone on this?

    Stcroix replied to JenniferS_CNA's topic in General Students

    No reflection on you, but I have known nursing students that felt they were destined to be nurses who ended up hating the reality once they got into it. One's motivation contributes to their future...
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    Head to Toe Assessment Guide

    Stcroix replied to kmalensek's topic in General Students

    Here is a short form I use, from school, hope it comes through and it is of use. Head to Toe
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    Why are my pt.'s RBC, Hgb, Hct low?

    Stcroix replied to ilearntoo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    how is her kidney function? older people often have kidney issues, low function will often cause low levels of [color=#333333]erythropoietin, which will cause low
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    Prerequisites grades

    Stcroix replied to justgivemeastage's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is very competitive getting into school. Yes, retake the failed course, but not the B. Then put your serious hat on and Ace every other prereq! Your only other option is to apply to wait list...
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    I am concerned with age discrimination?

    Stcroix replied to Michael Shimko's topic in General Nursing

    It can be done. I will be graduating soon and I am 60. The day I started school, I began volunteering at a hospital. I was noticed and have been offered a position working in that facility after I...
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    I'm Going to Scream!

    Stcroix replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

    "people are just so self absorbed now that either have no clue that their actions affect others or they just don't care." is it just me, or does it seem like everyone in the grocery store seems to try...
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    I'm Going to Scream!

    Stcroix replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

    Cool has nothing to do with it. He is just a jerk, and they come in all sizes,
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    HELP!!! confused on where to start

    Stcroix replied to molls2111's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you are spot on with the tech idea. You will work side by side with nurses and get exposed to everything that an RN does. It is true that many hospitals will no longer hire LPNs and it would...
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    Getting over being "grossed out"

    Stcroix replied to grace_lorraine87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As a student, I went in having my doubts about things such as this. I surprised myself when faced with what I thought were repulsive situations, I just ponied up and simply did the work. After, the...
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    Volunteering at a hospital worth it?

    Stcroix replied to samrusrn's topic in General Students

    I've been volunteering as a transporter for quite a long time. It's a fun job, but the best news is I work with the patients, nurses, and have been noticed by the nurse managers. Not all hospitals...
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    5th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    Stcroix replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    "New triage nurses for the ER.......something about mirroring the
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    Socializing after work in your scrubs

    Stcroix replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    " my late mother was british, and she had very strict views on dressing properly. she didn't own a pair of sweatpants, and she didn't buy me any until i needed them for gym class. heck, she wouldn't...
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    Failed Fundamentals Clinical.

    Stcroix replied to studentnursekathleen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Personally, if I am dealing with a difficult person I do not play into their game. Visiting the prof after class to see "what I could do better" is playing right into their power trip. I find it is...