MedChica

MedChica

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  1. Pregnancy and dismissal from nursing school

    MedChica replied to Bronxtale's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats on the pregnancy. Well, clinicals are important. You usually can't miss. My school doesn't do clinical 'make-up' days. You miss? It's a zero. With that said, I don't see the big deal. A...

  2. Nurses with dreadlocks

    MedChica replied to DarkLotus's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in hospitals and seen folks with dreds and white guys with ponytails. Not a big deal. Just secure it in a neat pony-tail and go on about your business. Same as with women. I've long...

  3. I caught a cheating classmate

    MedChica replied to eclinicgal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why WOULD you 'call her out' in front of the class? LOL Honestly, when I'm taking my test? I need my concentration. Loud, angry outbursts are not appreciated. Personally, I'd only raise that kind...

  4. No wonder our profession is messed up

    MedChica replied to NeuroNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well, contrary to what you think...these people exist in every profession. Don't worry about it. That they assemble in groups...eh. 'Misery loves company'. What else is to be expected? It's...

  5. New Nurses!

    MedChica replied to RNGriffin's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'm not new to the hospital. BUT...I thought I wanted to be an executive running around in my fancy suits schmoozing with big wigs. I've grown disenchanted with the corporate, so I'm back where...

  6. What Job Opportunities are available for LPNs?

    MedChica replied to peachshan's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    - Hospital - LTC...I LOVE geriatrics but I can't stand the nursing homes. SMH - LTAC...you can get your icu/med surg experience here - Dialysis...which, I'm thinkging, would be good for medsurg...

  7. Nursing school is pretty easy so far...

    MedChica replied to rjones416's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    http://www.flashcardexchange.com/ It will come in handy...when it comes to Pharm and some parts of Med Surg. ...but it's not just about memorizing facts. You'll go far on your exams if you actually...

  8. Nursing school is pretty easy so far...

    MedChica replied to rjones416's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You just started. ...and some schools are more rigorous than others. Nursing School doesn't get rough until MedSurg/Pharm. The material isn't difficult. The math isn't difficult. There's just...

  9. Career move to CNA good idea?

    MedChica replied to cappi9's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You're not even working as an aide...and you're fresh out of school. How can you discuss conditions for a field that you aren't even working in? Where are the experienced aides that used to be here?...

  10. Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    MedChica replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    - You suck. Your tests suck and everyone hates your class. Either quit your 2nd job or stop teaching. You obviously can't do both. Would it kill you to return things (quizzes, grades) on...

  11. Another one, or two, bite the dust!!!

    MedChica replied to clandestine-approach's topic in General Students

    Some failures in our class do quite well on the floor. They just don't do so well with the tests. *shrug* People fail out for all sorts of reasons. I had an A in Med Surg and Pharm. This...

  12. What do you think about a student missing clinical?

    MedChica replied to starrys's topic in General Students

    Depends on your school policy. Some school have make up days. My school? There's no such thing as an excused absence. If you miss 2, you'll fail the class. If you miss and don't call once?...

  13. Is there a demand for Rad Techs?

    MedChica replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't know. How are things in your area? For mine? Sure, there is. If you can actually find a job as a new tech....*laugh* Xray technologists or radiographers(sorry, it's always annoyed me. We're...

  14. Celebrating the halfway point!

    MedChica replied to ssalulu's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats. I'm celebrating with you. We start MedSurg 2 next monday. We're almost

  15. San Antonio, Austin, or Houston

    MedChica replied to Max,RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    You can live well in San Antonio or Houston but I'd pick Houston...because San Antonio is BORING. I'm a native texan. San Antonio has got to be the slowest major city that I've been to. 'The...

  16. I hate nursing school! ~rant~

    MedChica replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Students

    Christ...I have nothing to say. Hope that you don't switch schools. Just...deal with it as best you can. Keep your eyes on the prize. You need to get the hell out of there and pass that NCLEX. Our...

  17. failed rn school 2x.dont want to quit so going for lpn school

    MedChica replied to belle05's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm so glad that this story had a happy

  18. Trouble in Clinical groups

    MedChica replied to student89's topic in General Students

    I'm trying to recall exactly what's on the pt care summary...but it doesn't matter. Everyone knows better than to take chart info home. So...she gets kicked out? *shrug* Oh, well. It's her own...

  19. Who actually ENJOYS clinical?

    MedChica replied to foreverLaur's topic in General Students

    I like clinicals. I just don't feel very confident with some things...because we don't get in a lot of practice time. I try to leap on opportunities, though. I just hit MedSurg. We haven't...

  20. What is your school's dropout rate?

    MedChica replied to Dre2416's topic in General Students

    Dude, put the soapbox away. Also, congrats on attending such a fabulous school. Cookie for you. *shrug* Who said anything about 'family' being an excuse? I gave a reason. My reason based on my...

  21. What is your school's dropout rate?

    MedChica replied to Dre2416's topic in General Students

    Yeah, we went from 32 to somewhere in the 20's. ...but, gained 2 from the class ahead. The ATI proctor may push some back as well. Our passrate is 90.48%. I'm not into my classmates business like...

  22. Where do you sit in lecture

    MedChica replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Not really accurate. I'm an 'assertive learner'...but, I don't ask questions and provide insight and such. I don't need to control the pace of the class, either. No one along the 'front' in my class...

  23. Where do you sit in lecture

    MedChica replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Front row. Left side of the class b/c I like to lean against the wall. Also? Since most don't like to sit in the prof's eyeballs, there's always extra space...which is great (for me). Because...

  24. Just how difficult is nursing school?

    MedChica replied to michele742's topic in General Students

    It's not difficult...at all. But, the level of work involved can be overwhelming. Do NOT underestimate and slack off. I had to cut back on my hours b/c I couldn't study properly. If you have...

  25. Doubts about Nursing

    MedChica replied to LostEMT's topic in General Students

    You're not alone...imo. Most EMTs that I've crossed? Either don't care for nurses or don't care for the course. We have a few in my course. According to them, nothing that we do makes sense....