SoldierNurse22 BSN, RN

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    As a nursing student I'm afraid of _____. (fill in the blank)

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    Awesome. Nursing (and the schooling required) does have a way of making a person fearless...perhaps too fearless at
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    Taking Micro alongside nursing courses..

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Chanduh's topic in General Students

    I took micro and developmental psych and nutrition while I was in nursing school. That's just how it was set up. It's very doable, just a little extra studying. It was pharmacology that was tough to...
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    Starting my 5th Level Preceptorship, and I'm Terrified of Doing Everything Wrong...

    SoldierNurse22 replied to aweldon001's topic in General Students

    I do worry about not even knowing how to get through some of the simplest tasks... Neither did I. Neither did any of us, actually! People can be born with an inclination toward nursing, but you...
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    Starting my 5th Level Preceptorship, and I'm Terrified of Doing Everything Wrong...

    SoldierNurse22 replied to aweldon001's topic in General Students

    aweldon, I remember very clearly the anxiety you're describing. BREATHE DEEPLY!! You are not the only one! Let me tell you something as a preceptor--we don't expect you to know everything. In fact,...
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    Volunteer work/Paid work

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Selenaa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unless you're required to have your CNA, I'd strongly suggest not working if you can possibly afford it. Working while in school is very difficult. I was accepted based on grades and volunteer...
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    Working while in school?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to sarahbmorgan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    People do it and get through it. It won't be particularly fun, but if it's what you've got to do, then that's that. My roomie worked nights as a tele tech while we were in school. She was insane....
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    What does "critical thinking" really mean?!?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Tally4970's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Critical thinking is one of those skills you can't learn from a book. It's developed over time through experience and education. Example: One of my good friends had a patient on the oncology ward one...
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    Nervous about starting IV's help

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Malina9559's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a nurse who has been a nurse since before I was born. She has worked ER and ICU and she is the IV queen. I swear, she could throw an IV across the room and get a perfect stick! When I...
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    Opioid induced hyperalgesia

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent additional points. Overall, it isn't to the monetary/legal benefit of the physician/insurance company OR to the physical benefit of the patient (at least initially) to diganose
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    Becoming a RN after high school

    SoldierNurse22 replied to vvikhrev's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    1. What is a BSN (in reference to a RN)? A bachelor's degree in nursing. 1. Is it better to attend a two-year community college and get my ADN, or is it better to attend a four-year college and get...
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    Becoming a RN after high school

    SoldierNurse22 replied to vvikhrev's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Are you talking about the RN (ADN) bridge program to
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    Becoming a RN after high school

    SoldierNurse22 replied to vvikhrev's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Not true. I wasn't an RN before I got my BSN. I had a friend who did exactly this. She took her prereqs right out of college at the community college. She then transferred her credits, applied to...
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    Help a prospective nurse by answering some questions

    SoldierNurse22 replied to thespifury's topic in Male Nursing Students

    1. What type of facility do you work at? Military, small-type. 2. What department do you work in? A specialty clinic. 3. What led to your interest in nursing? Seems I had it from the start if you...
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    Opioid induced hyperalgesia

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    Looks like (after a quick review of the scholarly articles available) it's been known since at least 1994 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0304395994900841 I would imagine you'd never...
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    Nurse oncology questions?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Bellatouchet's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Try to get a clinical rotation on an onc ward. If you can't do that, see if you can shadow an onc nurse. That's awesome that you think you know what you want to do, but getting a good idea of what...
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    How to Handle Night Shift Challenges as a CNA

    SoldierNurse22 replied to kacie.knyvett's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This sentiment is dangerous and detrimental to care. First, as many have pointed out, it is not unnatural or wrong in any way to feel upset when a patient dies. Nurses and nursing staff, especially...
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    Stuck In The Middle With You

    SoldierNurse22 replied to SoldierNurse22's topic in Nurse Management

    I had this funny feeling you might appreciate this, Viva. It crossed my mind as I was writing it that you would probably
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    How would you handle this?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to CrystalSSA's topic in General Nursing

    ...because taxpayers never waste their own money, right? If you're offended because you think she "implied" something...well, wow. OP, I understand your frustration. Our hospital was huge and we had...
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    Okay, need some help here...

    SoldierNurse22 replied to carolinapooh's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ahhh, Allos are unique! Glad to hear we have that capability! When we had allos at WR-B, we sent them to
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    Okay, need some help here...

    SoldierNurse22 replied to carolinapooh's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Maybe they're referring to the transition from dealing with adults to neonates? I am also looking into getting into the NICU with a military Onc background and I was told that it is difficult for a...
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    Could any former or current US Marines help me out?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to mikecrln16's topic in Government, Military

    I would think that if your grades are up to par and you pass the requirements to get into nursing school, you won't have an issue. The only way I can see the service having any bearing on your...
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    Nurses week gifts from employer

    SoldierNurse22 replied to floridaRN38's topic in Emergency

    We got lunch paid for by our docs, a gift bag with fun scented soaps and a cute travel bag from our NM, a cake cutting ceremony from our command, and an ice cream social sponsored by the MEDDAC...
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    Double Fluid mess ups

    SoldierNurse22 replied to anon456's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As long as you document your reasoning, discussions with physicians and CYA, you're not forced to do anything. We are held to a standard that is much higher than "because the doctor said so". On that...
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    Double Fluid mess ups

    SoldierNurse22 replied to anon456's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It varies widely by unit, policy, patient and condition. I had patients on tube feedings or getting TPN that were getting fluids at the same time. I have also had patients who were on a schedule...
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    Is this normal?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to HAL_APRN19's topic in Oncology

    Wrong on all counts. If you don't have policies/protocols that state otherwise, that's wrong, too. ONS is a good resource. Our outpatient clinic nurses had to complete a chemo administration...