PatMac10,RN RN

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    CNAs no longer doing vitals on our floor

    PatMac10,RN replied to new_grad_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Praise!
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    Nursing positions deeply embedded in science

    PatMac10,RN replied to DGabe24's topic in General Nursing

    From what i've gathered many if the nurses who work for the CDC, WHO, and NIH have science heavy jobs, especially with the CDC, a good but if them have PhDs and do scientific
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    CNAs no longer doing vitals on our floor

    PatMac10,RN replied to new_grad_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with your post! I like getting then myself, especially after observing that some staff may use revering eisenhower bP cuff, etc.... Which can give inaccurate readings. At my school my director...
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    CNAs no longer doing vitals on our floor

    PatMac10,RN replied to new_grad_RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's according to the facility I guess, im a second year nursing student and I with in my local hospitals float pool as a CNA II. We still get vitals q4hrs and PRN. We do blood sugars, I/Os, enema's...
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    Great Gift for Nursing Student (2nd career)?

    PatMac10,RN replied to stmbarnes's topic in General Students

    Kindle Fire! Tarascan Pharmacopiea classic for nurses. Random Trips to the
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    Nursing Home LPNs

    PatMac10,RN replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I don't think the OP meant to sound as offensive as they did. OP, I encourage you to talk with multiple LTC and Home Care Nurses. You'll find that nursed working in different areas, states, agencies,...
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    ADN class of 2013

    PatMac10,RN replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    We got out July 12th with plenty of Summer Homework! We go back August 20th. I've been enjoying the break, but kinda am ready to get the next 9 months over with so I can finally get the chance to be a...
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    Ashworth College ?'s

    PatMac10,RN replied to summerdaze's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just graduated from their Diploma Pharmacy Technicain program with Honors! Iam also a nursing students, I took the course to get some extra exposure to pharmacology and drugs and to use the...
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    What does CNA do during code blue?

    PatMac10,RN replied to Ybur514's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    At my hospital we usually assist with CPR. We also act as "runners" to get supplies and equipment that may be needed outside of the code room. In the ER we assist the nurses I ensuring all rooms,...
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    What is the average of a nursing student?

    PatMac10,RN replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Students

    In my ADN program I'm the you test in my program and I started at 18 in orientation and am now 19. The oldest is 52 or 53. I would say that the majority of our class falls between 23 and
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    Do/did you enjoy Nursing School? Or hate it?

    PatMac10,RN replied to Jayden8139's topic in General Students

    I am enjoying the ride so fat. 2 more semesters to go. I honestly am anxious over making sure I perform well enough to stay I the program and then some. Lol! But I truly do like what I'm learning, the...
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    My advice to the beginning RN student

    PatMac10,RN replied to mttzakr87's topic in General Students

    Know your learning style. We sometimes gravitate to the things we're strongest with. Be sure to do plenty of practice NCLEX questions, this helps with knowing how to take a nursing test and see the...
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    Clarification on the DNP requirement of 2015

    PatMac10,RN replied to umbdude's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I have heard that, like a previous poster said, that not many institutions and other nursing accrediting bodies are "jumping" on the DNP 2015 wagon quick enough. I've seen it stated that the time...
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    Quitting 74K RN job for a 30K vet tech job? Advice please!

    PatMac10,RN replied to RNCDN's topic in Nursing Career

    I would just caution to do some research and serious thinking like the others have stated. Nursing is a very wide profession. You can search for alternate jobs such as a a clinic nurse, immunization...
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    I need advice on transferring from a 4 year college to an ASN program

    PatMac10,RN replied to 123itsjesset's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with caliotter. Talk to an advisor. To add a few thoughts. True, many areas are pushing for BSN prepared nurses, but the ADN nurse isn't totally our yet, but of course like the previous poster...
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    It's summer break...

    PatMac10,RN replied to ER(notso)n00b's topic in General Students

    That's why my program gives us multiple, sometimes tedious assignments over every break. Once you get past the fact that they want you to write some papers and do a crap load of practice nclex...
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    Stethoscope Dilemma!!!

    PatMac10,RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    With the MDF I got is a slightly heavier model, but most definitely manageable, but there was an option to get the same scope in a lighter medal however. After starting the program and now completing...
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    Stethoscope Dilemma!!!

    PatMac10,RN posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hey everybody!!! I am starting nursing school this fall and was pondering over what type of stethoscope to get for clinicals and labs. I know some people say that it shouldn't matter, brands are just...
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    Stethoscope Dilemma!!!

    PatMac10,RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hey guys! I actually did make a decision . I got the MDF MD one Stethoscope. It's kind if like the "knock off" brand of littman but the stethoscope is of super good quality! I love it i got the MD One...
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    Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    PatMac10,RN replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sounds like you had an awesome online experience! If you don't mind, may I ask what program did you attend? Sounds amazing, except for the creepy camera part!
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    I'm going to NS, why has your attitude changed toward me???

    PatMac10,RN replied to niqua8604's topic in General Students

    That happened to be when I started last fall. It only comes from the minority in my situation, thank God. Some people truly are happy for you, but it manifests itself in a negative way. Many feel,...
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    Anyone else graduating 2013??

    PatMac10,RN replied to Jayden8139's topic in General Students

    We're required to do 200 nclex questions during the course of a week and have documented proof. It's been that way since our first semester. Our program director says that nclex prep starts from day...
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    What is your dream nursing career

    PatMac10,RN replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    Well, after I graduate May of 2013 my dream job would be in the CVICU working night! A little down the road my dream would be working in a CVS or some similar entity as a
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    What time do you start clinical?

    PatMac10,RN replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in General Students

    It is according to which rotation we're doing. For newborn nursery and L&D this summer we had to be there at 5:45 bc we hand to change into that units specific scrubs do to dealing with newborns...
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    Working as a CNA in nursing school

    PatMac10,RN replied to jenjohn's topic in General Students

    I had a hospital float pool CNA job going into nursing school. I think it helps. It's PRN and I can work as much or as little as I want we make our own schedules day by day. I live my job, but of...