healthstar BSN, RN

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    Almost done with nursing school..but......

    healthstar replied to RedXIII_'s topic in General Nursing

    Some people I know have sleeve tattoos and they have to wear a long sleeve shirt at all
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    Help with fainting please!!

    healthstar replied to VN33's topic in General Students

    I used to have the same problem w blood. I never eat breakfast, I don't enjoy food in AM.I am to lazy to eat . When I got to see surgery for the first time, I started seeing double, couldn't stand, I...
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    Can you prick a diabetic too hard?

    healthstar replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    I give credit for Pricking the side of the finger( there are no/less nerves there) . Maybe the patient was reAlly in pain but I don't like it when instructors yell for stupid things. Out of all...
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    Go figure.......

    healthstar replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    Love your post! As if you are describing some of my
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    Nursing school and weight gain?

    healthstar replied to waterlily's topic in General Students

    Take control over your body, don't let the food control you. Bring something from home. Food courts can get addicting lol, stupid fries. When I am in school I eat food that I would never eat at
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    How many use a car for class/clinicals?

    healthstar replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    I can't move on in life without a car. My house is south ,my school is north, my clinicals are west,east. I drive 45mins to go to clinicals. I wake up at5 am, I can't get to school without a
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    2nd day of clinicals & I feel like an idiot...help me gain some confidence!

    healthstar replied to pecanpies's topic in General Students

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    Nurse eating their young?

    healthstar replied to Ms. Amy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Reading stories like this motivate me to be a great nurse. I made a promise to myself that I will never be the rude, selfish, jealous, nurse. I will answer any appropriate question without saying you...
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    Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

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

    I love old nurses bc I learn best from those who have years of experience. I prefer older nurses when it comes to training. Older nurses always volunteer to teach me when I am in
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    You MUST be freaking kidding me!?

    healthstar replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    You are so
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    Med Surg experience a must?

    healthstar replied to SaraStrong's topic in General Nursing

    I love med surg. This is what I want to do when I graduate. This way Ill never lose the skills I am learning in school, and it's a great opportunity to learn from taking care of variety of patients,...
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    I hate waiting on a job offer!

    healthstar replied to A&OxNone's topic in General Nursing

    You say I never made a med error if that's the truth. I don't think there's anything else to
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    I hate waiting on a job offer!

    healthstar replied to A&OxNone's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same way. I finished every step successfully and now I am waiting for that call and I am so impatient when it comes to job offers. I can't fall asleep at night, stare at my phone, I even...
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    Calling Nurse Managers for jobs

    healthstar replied to NICUPICURN's topic in General Nursing

    I have applied online so many times and got turned down so many times within hrs. I decided to call the manager and she set a date for us to meet. It's not pushy at all, this action shows that you...
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    Is this appropiate? Please...need input. Thx

    healthstar replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in General Nursing

    When I had my interview the manager called and told me to wear scrubs for the interview. I felt very comfortable. If they didn't tell you to wear scrubs you should def. Wear appropriate clothes for...
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    Backstabbing/Gossip in Nursing School

    healthstar replied to silverhalide's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I ignore all gossip, I hate talking crap about people. I greet everybody, even the ones I don't like. People gossip bc thats the only way for them to get
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    What do you listen to while studying

    healthstar replied to That Guy's topic in General Students

    House and techno is my type of music and I love Adele
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    Which stethoscope to buy???

    healthstar replied to kelseymalynn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thank you so much for all your help. I took your advice and I just ordered Cardiology III, can't wait to start using it. I spent a lot of money on the stethoscope that I have now and it is so...
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    Which stethoscope to buy???

    healthstar replied to kelseymalynn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Now that I read your comment I am thinking of buying a new stethoscope. Do you happen to know any good websites? Thank
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    Risk of exposure doing CPR

    healthstar replied to DemonWings's topic in General Nursing

    Great question. I am always worried about having to perform CPR . The moth to mouth without protection freaks me out and I would never do
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    Patient rights v. Clinical instructor?

    healthstar replied to studentnurse0383's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Patients rights for sure and I would say to my instructor I won't force my patient to do anything they don't want to. If the situation gets worse I would go and talk to the
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    What makes med-surg class seem hard to you?

    healthstar replied to northmississippi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It looks like I am the only one that finds med surge easy. It's all about critical thinking and prioritizing, the test questions are usually in a form of case study. You learn so much in med surge...
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    Any Good Books to Read Before Nursing School?

    healthstar replied to fadedstars34's topic in General Students

    Yes! Anatomy & physiology, especially the heart.If you already know the college you are going to attend, you can buy your books early. That's what I
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    OB Rotations

    healthstar replied to ImThatGuy's topic in General Students

    I absolutely loved my OB rotation, it was interesting. We only had to do physical assessments on mother and baby, insert catheters, Vitamin K injection for the baby. We were forced to go to NICU,...
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    Am I a victim of discrimination or being too sensitive?

    healthstar replied to TheFloorisCold's topic in General Nursing

    I hate it when employers say, "we have to hire 10% of minority" and there's a good chance for you. When I heard this, holycrap, I felt so bad. I so wanted to say, go back and learn your freaking...