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  1. inappropriate work attire

    coast2coast replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    if you don't want to look - don't. you could always just look her in the eye when you speak to her. an affair is none of your business and you have no right or responsibility to expose it or judge...

  2. One of my lab group partners is a dimwit

    coast2coast replied to x489's topic in General Students

    does your grade depend on her performance? if so, i'd speak with the professor about the effort you have made and the lack of results on her part. no reason for you to suffer because your partner is...

  3. Financial Help For Student Nurse

    coast2coast replied to garamas's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It's very kind of you to worry about one of your classmates. I don't think there's much you can do for him except reach out and try to be friends. If you established a connection with him, he might...

  4. Nursing school hard

    coast2coast replied to Darkpk55's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As you have been told multiple times ... you need to talk to a guidance counselor to get help with your study habits. I say this nicely, because none of your other worries about college are ever...

  5. A&P 1 - how to study Histology?

    coast2coast replied to sk8inghunny's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    After you see/handle all the bones in real life it will get a lot easier. Don't stress about bones ... start learning muscles

  6. "if you weren't so obese, you probably wouldn't have 1/2 the illnesses you do"

    coast2coast replied to SNB1014's topic in General Nursing

    A great comment. I think we have the heart of the debate right here. - It's hard to tell the difference between preaching and teaching sometimes. So we choose to do neither ... - It's even harder...

  7. Advice

    coast2coast replied to weluv3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Grades MATTER! If you have your heart set on the BSN, spread your pre-reqs out (fewer courses per semester) so you have time to pull A's. BSN or ADN, if you ever want to continue your education or...

  8. Preventing med errors in LTC...

    coast2coast replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't assume that just because they're in the room/bed they are the resident who belongs there ... I took care of some wanderers in my time, and if you asked them "Are you Nancy Smith?" they'd go...

  9. A&P 1 - how to study Histology?

    coast2coast replied to sk8inghunny's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my experience, students are REALLY afraid of histology when they don't need to be. It's a big departure from gross anatomy like muscles and bones and this can be overwhelming. So first piece of...

  10. How do I nicely say "no"?

    coast2coast replied to SaraSmile3's topic in General Students

    Don't get bogged down in justifying your answer. Her issues aren't your responsibility; you can be sympathetic for her without feeling guilty or obliged to make this (major) change. "Unfortunately I...

  11. Cultural diversity poster question

    coast2coast replied to cmonkey's topic in General Students

    You could put little flaps over graphic pictures so that they wouldn't catch anybody off-guard. I think it's a good idea to have them as part of the presentation, just include a warning if they are...

  12. scrubs fashion?

    coast2coast replied to Sieren's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love the "lindsay" bottoms by Koi. Koi also has some crazy pattern tops that you might like. I am a fan of Iguanamed (although they don't have enough pockets) and NrG by Barco. I have to wear...

  13. Scrubs for curvy girls

    coast2coast replied to ICU_RN_BSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm a bit late to this but thought I'd add my :twocents:... I am also "curvy." Something like 44-35-44. I'm not small but I certainly don't feel the need to hide that under a potato sack! Anyhow...

  14. My feet hurt!

    coast2coast replied to mo54's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have flat feet and cannot stand to wear dansko's. after much experimenting, i have found that aasics 3020's (higher-end running shoes) work very well for me. i also wear support hose (the $10 CVS...

  15. New CPR, Does it affect also in NCLEX?

    coast2coast replied to watchasay10's topic in General Nursing

    I believe those guidelines were issued for laypeople. You are a trained healthcare worker - there's a difference. Doubt they will change the exam in the next few days,

  16. "That's why I don't like working with women"

    coast2coast replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    But Clemm, don't you REALIZE that women are mealy-mouthed, backstabbing, passive-aggressive manipulators? All they do is talk about clothes and men and plot how to control the people around them. No...

  17. How can I maximize my learning experience at clinical?

    coast2coast replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    It helps to be pretty straightforward with the nurse you are shadowing. Introduce yourself and tell them what you can do ("I am allowed to do morning care/PO meds/physical exams/Neuro...

  18. Help finding evidence based practice literature

    coast2coast replied to D.R.A.'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1. I like medscape's search engine. I narrow it to nursing, type of article, and timeframe if it's important. 2. Have you tried searching for review articles? Maybe reviews in the big journals are...

  19. Mean Nurses

    coast2coast replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    Conversely, I have worked in a male-dominated field (research science) and seen the exact same behaviour in men. Middle-aged, professionally and financially successful males. They work in an...

  20. Confusing Test.. and Teachers who say the book is wrong..

    coast2coast replied to alwayschanging's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    ... and what does she think her orifice is attached to

  21. Can someone hold both a CRNA and MD license?

    coast2coast replied to anesthes4's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You got good advice about slowing down. Enjoy being a student right now and these decisions will become easier as time goes by. Just wanted to add: you would probably be nearing $1 million in debt...

  22. What's your opinion

    coast2coast replied to yisy4u's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    if you aren't working, i'd say that's do-able. i did A&P2 + Micro together. Hated micro, but would have hated it at any time ... Just stay on top of things, since A&P, Micro, and Human dev...

  23. Mean Nurses

    coast2coast replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    mjmoon, this isn't personal, but: i've seen this statement dozens of times on this site aaaannd ... I'M SO SICK OF IT. Nursing is a profession characterized by a under-powered, highly stressed...

  24. Health Insurance for nursing school, how can I afford this!?

    coast2coast replied to hopefulUS's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1. Are you SURE your school doesn't offer health insurance? Or do you just think what they offer is too expensive? Just clarifying. 2. You can often write a letter of appeal to your financial aid...

  25. application: type or handwritten??

    coast2coast replied to SC APRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know that feeling ... sucks that you have to wait, but it sounds important! My NS also had a technologically backward application but it turned out pretty good in the end. Hang in the there, the...