Samantha79

Samantha79

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  1. Dilemma: Unsafe Nursing student.

    Samantha79 replied to NENE RN's topic in General Students

    Has it been reported to the school by the

  2. Some advice on trying to work and do school full time.

    Samantha79 replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Students

    If you don't HAVE to work full-time then don't. Why set yourself up to jump even more hurdles to the finish line. Maybe once school starts you can move to part-time? Every semester is hard, not...

  3. charge nurse tried to make me go to work with allergic reaction

    Samantha79 replied to thanx2mj's topic in General Nursing

    I was trying to say it in a polite PC way. Basically my thought was - an upset stomach does not an allergy

  4. Dilemma: Unsafe Nursing student.

    Samantha79 replied to NENE RN's topic in General Students

    I think what BabyLady was trying to say was that unless YOU were the student who witnessed the unsafe behaviors then you should not report because it is hearsay (AKA rumor). Whoever did witness the...

  5. OB Rotations

    Samantha79 replied to ImThatGuy's topic in General Students

    Yeah I can relate, I've cleaned up a lot (as one instructor called it) member

  6. The things your teachers say...

    Samantha79 replied to jaymeparker88's topic in Nursing Humor

    We had an instructor first semester say "It's a good rule of thumb to never touch other peoples wet parts, and don't let them touch yours.... without gloves." She was going over standard

  7. Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

    Samantha79 replied to jpmrt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Please tell me you are joking? I realize it's not a hotel, but the patients most certianly have rights. Just because something makes YOU uncomfortable, or may be totally inappropriate, doesn't mean...

  8. How do I respond to a poorly written request to be a nursing student?

    Samantha79 replied to BrentRN's topic in General Nursing

    Two things: 1. When I was applying to nursing school I welcomed any and all criticism so that I could make the changes needed to reach my goal. I would have gladly taken another writing class if...

  9. charge nurse tried to make me go to work with allergic reaction

    Samantha79 replied to thanx2mj's topic in General Nursing

    My instructors have stressed that an allergic reaction is one that causes anaphylaxis, everything else (like an upset stomach) is an adverse reaction or side effect, not a true allergy. Is this what...

  10. Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

    Samantha79 replied to jpmrt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't have a problem with it, unless the pts medical condition makes it dangerous for them or the other person. I will say that in school we were taught that pts have the right to have sex in their...

  11. Do experienced students (cna, emt) do better in nursing programs than non-exp???

    Samantha79 replied to Aka Mommy's topic in General Students

    In my experience, being a CNA or EMT actually hurt many of the students (not all). They have to "change gears" from their current or previous role to the one of RN. I found that EMTs really were...

  12. Advice for a new mom/baby extern

    Samantha79 replied to Samantha79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm in OK. I am in my last year of an RN program. Our instructors told us a little about the programs and then different hospitals in the area put on lunchons at the school (recruiting sessons) to...

  13. Advice for a new mom/baby extern

    Samantha79 replied to Samantha79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just filled out an application and they called for an interview and hired

  14. Going to work with a broken heart...

    Samantha79 replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Then don't try to keep it together. Let it out. Break down, throw a fit, scream, cry, whatever you need to do. We can't all be Super Woman all the time. Sometimes we fall and it's okay. It's okay...

  15. 2 yr ADN students..question on IV's and blood draws

    Samantha79 replied to CT Pixie's topic in General Students

    We learned 2nd semester first year (beginning of the semester) and were allowed to do them in clinical after we had been signed off. I never got to because my pts always had PICC

  16. Nurses with nose piercings?

    Samantha79 replied to Chameleonchick's topic in General Nursing

    We all have dress codes we have to adhere to at work. If you don't like or agree with the companies dress code, then don't work there. I personally think nose rings are super cute. Outside of...

  17. Nurses with nose piercings?

    Samantha79 replied to Chameleonchick's topic in General Nursing

    Everywhere I have ever worked (not just health field) has NOT allowed facial piercings. Odds are it won't be allowed while you are working as a

  18. failed lift test, may have lost job offer..

    Samantha79 replied to lovescapeRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I just got a job as an extern and this test was required. It really wasn't a big deal. I'm not a strong person, I don't work out and I was able to do it without straining myself. I don't think it's...

  19. Langston University, Probation?

    Samantha79 replied to Nicoleyr's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    missvictoriat did you attend the tulsa campus? i'm just curious because you mentioned the ou med center and the tulsa location closed down years ago. d2004cute- are you going to the tulsa campus? i...

  20. Is making friends in school important?

    Samantha79 replied to CourtneyLR's topic in General Students

    I wasn't suggesting that anyone had an inability to make friends. In my opinion it's sad that the question even has to be asked. Why wouldn't people want friends in every aspect of their life? It...

  21. Is making friends in school important?

    Samantha79 replied to CourtneyLR's topic in General Students

    I don't know why but for some reason this question makes me sad. Friends are important in every aspect of life, school, church, work, etc. I think it would be sad if someone didn't have friends in...

  22. The CEO said WHAT!!!!

    Samantha79 replied to resumecpr's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I bet they are using drip rates in Joplin today. Just because we don't use these skills on a daily basis doesn't mean we don't use them, or need them

  23. LPN or RN help!!

    Samantha79 replied to eab12191's topic in General Students

    I think it depends on what area of nursing you want to work in. Most hospitals in my area are no longer hiring LPNs. Most LTC facilities are actively hiring LPNs. If you know you want to be an RN...

  24. Time commitment for ADN program??

    Samantha79 replied to FLhusker's topic in General Students

    NS is a commitment. You will have to give up some things. You don't have to give up ALL things. There may be times where you just don't have the time to go to a game. If you're not okay with that...

  25. How many nitro tabs before pt should call 911?

    Samantha79 replied to sandyfeet's topic in General Students

    Hummm... interesting. I'm currently in NS and we were taught just this past semester that it's take up to 3, 5 min apart, then call EMS if unrelieved. I must say though, if I was the patient, I...