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  1. Question about MRSA/VRE protocols.

    1southernstudent replied to 1southernstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for the answers!!! It's a huge

  2. Question about MRSA/VRE protocols.

    1southernstudent posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a nursing student doing some research for a project on MRSA/VRE in the hospital setting. What are the protocols for your hospital regarding patients with MRSA/VRE and cleaning the rooms after...

  3. how long for clinicals?

    1southernstudent replied to bayli1's topic in General Students

    In mine...all of

  4. Could I be the only reformed misfit in nursing school?

    1southernstudent replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

    Just wanted to say it sounds to me like you had a rough start but you've made up your mind and know what it is you want to do. That puts you way ahead of the game compared to some who start down this...

  5. What color is your uniform?

    1southernstudent replied to MILOBRI's topic in General Students

    I have 2....one is solid white (yep, walking marshmallow) and the other is royal blue (yep, think smurf). Much much prefer the blue to the white. But I'm proud to be wearing either

  6. OK Truth Time!! Who Else Had To Get Readers(Glasses) Yet???

    1southernstudent replied to tex42cares's topic in General Students

    Reading glasses? Not yet my near vision is great but I wear contacts because my far vision is not so good. Without them an alien could walk in my living room and I'd just ask how it's day went. My...

  7. I am nervous about going into my first nursing course!

    1southernstudent replied to strawberryluv's topic in General Students

    It's completely normal to feel this way. Just take a deep breath. Focus on one day...one week....one test....one month...one semester at a time. Just eat that elephant one bite at a time. Plus...

  8. How many use a car for class/clinicals?

    1southernstudent replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    School is 40 minutes away. Clinicals is 1 hour away so I

  9. ADN after graduating?

    1southernstudent replied to squirtles52's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Each college is different....mine requires a 2.5 minimum. Check with the college you are interested in

  10. Patient rights v. Clinical instructor?

    1southernstudent replied to studentnurse0383's topic in General Nursing

    Actually you did do the AM care....you offered, arranged and gathered the supplies. You also respected your patient and his wishes. I've had several patients in clinicals who have prefered a family...

  11. Bevill - Still Waiting

    1southernstudent replied to Southerngal7's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Well there are usually several who won't accept and you might get in yet!! Keeping my fingers crossed for

  12. Patient rights v. Clinical instructor?

    1southernstudent replied to studentnurse0383's topic in General Nursing

    Well I'm in my 3rd semester of a 5 program and we've been taught the patient (A&Ox3) has the right to refuse anything. Can you force them? Nope, very bad idea. Maybe wait til later in the day...

  13. Bevill - Still Waiting

    1southernstudent replied to Southerngal7's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Wow...will they mail another? Usually the mail is pretty

  14. Is this legal? What are the nurse's rights on privacy in the workplace?

    1southernstudent replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    alabama isn't listed but it is also a one party

  15. Bevill - Still Waiting

    1southernstudent replied to Southerngal7's topic in Alabama Nursing

    So sorry for those of you who are disappointed. My friend who was accepted at an alternate campus called hoping there was a mistake. She was told that each campus selects from the applications they...

  16. Bevill - Still Waiting

    1southernstudent replied to Southerngal7's topic in Alabama Nursing

    My friend got accepted but not at the campus she wanted. She's not sure wether to be excited or upset. It'll mean a long drive for class and

  17. Midwifery. How does it work in the US?

    1southernstudent replied to iNurseUK's topic in General Nursing

    Unless the law has changed recently my understanding is it is illegal for a midwife to assist in a home birth and I have never heard of a hospital permitting one to assist in a hospital birth (at...

  18. Midwifery. How does it work in the US?

    1southernstudent replied to iNurseUK's topic in General Nursing

    Not all states accept midwives. In Alabama it's

  19. Dark age testing policy

    1southernstudent replied to Certifiable's topic in General Students

    It's the same for us and you are not allowed to even see the

  20. Bevill State - Fall 2011

    1southernstudent replied to alovejones's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Keeping my fingers crossed for y'all. I also have a good friend who has applied and is waiting on pins and needles. Try to relax and enjoy your summer it's that last one you'll get for a while.

  21. OB Rotations

    1southernstudent replied to ImThatGuy's topic in General Students

    We rotated through Postpartum, L&D, Wellbaby and NICU. The instructor also tried to make sure we got to see both a Vag and C-section delevery. Got to do all sorts of skills. Loved it all...

  22. Geezzz..the wait on accepantace/denial for NS

    1southernstudent replied to keepmovingrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I put in my application April 1, took the TEAS V in March and got my letter late June and started classes in Aug. I think I wore a path to my mailbox. Hard to believe that was a year ago. Halfway...

  23. My 5-Year-Old Son

    1southernstudent replied to chuckz's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you are doing a great job teaching him compassion and he obviously feels loved and safe. Enjoy every second!! Bet he'll make a great

  24. Summer

    1southernstudent replied to emtbtofuturenurse's topic in General Students

    Summer! You get a long break? Lucky dog!!! I go to school 3 days a week and do a 12hr clinical another. I'd enjoy the

  25. New Nursing Student- Anxiety?

    1southernstudent replied to lindsmichelle's topic in General Students

    Go you!! Yes, it is completely normal and will feel a lot like riding a roller coaster until you graduate. I was so excited...went to orientation and came home crying. They scared me to death. I...