healthstar BSN, RN

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    Will I get kicked out for this?

    healthstar replied to missa-almost-RN's topic in General Students

    It takes more than that to get kicked out, don't stress.I would do anything my instructor tells me to do. I don't care at all if RNs say I am not helping or student nurses are lazy, she doesn't know...
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    Do you ever have doubts?

    healthstar replied to Jack245's topic in General Students

    Oh god, I have been saying I can't do this anymore from the day I started college. I graduate in 2 months, and I can't seem to focus anymore. I am terrified knowing that I am going to face the real...
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    Pinning Ceremony Attire

    healthstar replied to EmilyCCRN's topic in General Students

    We can wear anything we want, I love dresses and pencil skirts. One day is dedicated to pinning ceremony and the next day is graduation, that's when we are required to wear cap and gown.Our school...
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    wearing makeup to work?

    healthstar replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I consider makeup as part of a hygiene routine. I always wear makeup, work, school, wherever I go. I use warm colors when I work, and intense smokey eyes when I go out for fun. There's nothing wrong...
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    What nursing field do you think is easiest and hardest?

    healthstar replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    In my opinion, ICU nursing is extremely hard regardless if you love it or not. The patients are in critical condition, they may seem stable now and and the next minute they start coding. This field...
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    What nursing field do you think is easiest and hardest?

    healthstar replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    Wow! Psych is easy?! I personally do not like psych, I just can never deal with those patientS. Everything about psych pts is heartbreaking. However, I know it is not easy at all. RNs who work in...
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    What nursing field do you think is easiest and hardest?

    healthstar replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    @wooh So freaking true!! I hate it when nurses say any other profession is better than nursing, they are only saying this because they have not worked as a banker, teacher, dr, dentist, lawyer, social...
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    Passed nclex 1st time. I know it's long but pls read all!

    healthstar replied to MiracleRN21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow! Congratulations!! You have been inspired and now you are inspiring those who yet have to take the test. Cannot wait to graduate in
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    Taking NCLEX in two weeks! But I have acrylic nails...

    healthstar replied to joannamdv's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Lucy, why are they strict about glasses? Why does it matter if they r big, small or thick? Just
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    Taking NCLEX in two weeks! But I have acrylic nails...

    healthstar replied to joannamdv's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ahahahahaahahahaha your post just cracked me up. All I know is that they are very strict, don't give them any reasons that can potentially cause a problem. Good luck
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    Taking NCLEX in two weeks! But I have acrylic nails...

    healthstar replied to joannamdv's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You got me curious, how can rhinestones be considered cheating?! Second: easy solution, what is more important for you passing nclex or your pretty nails? Third: call them and as if it is ok to have...
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    healthstar replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is ranked as the most respected and trusted profession in the United States, I hope we maintain this status. It's not how the doctors treat nurses, it's all about what the patients think of...
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    C-Diff, and isolation precautions

    healthstar replied to katrinabreck's topic in General Nursing

    Even more annoying: when you have been taking care of a patient for 8 hours and 30 mins later they want you to use isolation precaution bc the results came back positive. Like thats going to make a...
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    If you had to do it over again would you?

    healthstar replied to Tally4970's topic in General Nursing

    At first I used to love nursing and this changed when I joined all nurses. Judging from what ive read, it seems to me that most nurses here hate their job or hate being a nurse. The stupid comments...
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    Real or Fake friendly smile.

    healthstar replied to Llakisqa's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that in this cruel world: the ones who are the loudest, and the one who BS's the most will always be appreciated the most. Sad but true, no one seems to like honesty anymore. Society loves...
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    All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

    healthstar replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    .......yet you have nurses with 20+ experience and they are still dumb....especially those classmates of mine who cheat 24/7....sad very
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    My NCLEX Story, Please read to be inspired!

    healthstar replied to JoeRN2012's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow! Great
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    Patient Surveys..vent.

    healthstar replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Better surveys are needed
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    Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    healthstar replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Stop saying you're broke, and you are getting free drinks from guys you not even know. What a freaking b. Get a
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    What's up with these nurse practitioner/DNP discussions

    healthstar replied to Nolander's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I am not saying this is true for every state out there, it takes years to make this change. They are still working on it. They are saying that a masters degree cannot get you a NP degree, you will...
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    what are you doing during the break?

    healthstar replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    Lots of traveling, cleaning, partying, catching w friends, lot of sleep. I will take all the books out of my sight, I will not crack any covers open. I will never mention the word test, school at all...
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    alcohol wipes

    healthstar replied to just keep swimming's topic in General Nursing

    This is the number one thing that annoys me the most: when I see nurses that wipe for 1 second, I just want to smack them lol. Hellooooo, it is not a magic wipe, you need friction and wipe for at...
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    Are shy and quiet people not allowed to be nurses?

    healthstar replied to sunnyskies2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Never heard such a stupid statement in my life" can't be a good nurse if you are shy and quiet". I would never say this to my instructor, but I would just tell your instructor to SHOVE IT just for...
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    What's up with these nurse practitioner/DNP discussions

    healthstar replied to Nolander's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I called a dr. By name once and she was like " I am DR"x", thats when I was convinced that she went to med school just for the title and the lab coat :). Anyway, you can get your master's and be a...
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    Are men respected by Doctors and colleagues in this field.

    healthstar replied to BigDiesel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have seen and worked with many male nurses during clinicals and i realized that I get more help from male nurses than females. Male nurses know the pathophysiology and they are so good at making...