sandyfeet

sandyfeet

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  1. Volunteering at a hospital worth it?

    sandyfeet replied to samrusrn's topic in General Students

    This is exactly what I came here to write. While as a volunteer you are excited to offer help and care for patients, the staff has no idea of your training or skills. Don't forget that the staff...

  2. My review log for NCLEX-RN exam.

    sandyfeet replied to missnoc360's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OhioITNurse: What a relief to get your ATT!!! Courtney H: I am going to not study the day before my exam too. Everyone I've talked to says you don't learn or retain anything by that point, so...

  3. My review log for NCLEX-RN exam.

    sandyfeet replied to missnoc360's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I sent my application to the state of CA on May 4 and didn't get my ATT until June 5th! I had to disclose that I ran a red light (in CA must disclose any ticket over $300) so my application review...

  4. My pet peeves

    sandyfeet replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I admit to being guilty of this sometimes, but in my defense it's hard to quietly tell the HOH LOLs pulling off all their leads to stop! My pet peeve is when everyone talks to a patient in a really...

  5. Funniest/strangest dementia patient stories

    sandyfeet replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    I am in tears laughing about this thread! When I was a nurse's aide sometimes I would get assigned to sit with confused patients. One patient used to be a pilot and liked purchasing small planes....

  6. My review log for NCLEX-RN exam.

    sandyfeet replied to missnoc360's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have been reading this thread for a while and would like to join in! I graduated in May and am waiting to hear back from the CA BRN for my ATT. In the meantime I was very fortunate and lucky to...

  7. A rolling suitcase....really???

    sandyfeet replied to OgreAchiever's topic in General Students

    First semester I used a rolling crate because in my program we were expected to bring books (professors would refer to them all the time), notes, supplies like a sphygmomanometer or stethoscope, and...

  8. National Background Check

    sandyfeet replied to chopahopa's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It depends on the level of clearance and what the arrests were for. I know people in my program had speeding tickets, DUI's, red light tickets. That what they would admit to! My understanding is...

  9. Year one COMPLETE

    sandyfeet replied to NoKoward's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    As a female, I have to say that disliking OB is not exclusive to gender! I was not a fan, mainly because I felt like it was the only rotation where I was made to feel that I couldn't give good care...

  10. Wiping off IV ports

    sandyfeet replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    What about when you draw up something from a vial-is it sterile once you pop off the lid, or do you scrub there too? In Fundamentals I was taught to scrub, but throughout all of my clinicals I can't...

  11. How did you *know* your specialty and when?

    sandyfeet replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    I also had that feeling after my first day as a student in the ER! My instructor came to see how I was doing halfway through, and I was so happy I talked her ear

  12. Why many new grads don't find jobs....

    sandyfeet replied to MN-Nurse's topic in General Students

    Welcome to Allnurses! To create a post, go to the forum you want to post in (like "General Nursing Student") and click on the blue bar on the right side that says "Start A Topic Now". Click on "New...

  13. 1 Year Experience required... but how do i get experience if you won't hire me?

    sandyfeet replied to knighton201's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    At my hospital, many people are getting their foot in the door with non-RN positions. I have seen people start in transport or even as volunteers, successfully network and make good impressions, and...

  14. When to ask for letters of recommendation

    sandyfeet replied to grownuprosie's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I asked for a letter of recommendation during the program, after my second semester, because I really connected with my clinical instructor and I was looking for hospital jobs. There's no reason for...

  15. I'm a nurse...for animals?

    sandyfeet replied to trauma_lama's topic in General Nursing

    I get what the OP is saying. Students work so hard to get through school. They live and breathe nursing. They dream about it. Everything is focused on earning the letters at the end of the game....

  16. Did you learn IV in NS?!

    sandyfeet replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in General Students

    We learned how to do it second semester on each other. We were allowed to start IVs in clinical but always had an RN supervising/helping

  17. Failing classes & discouraged..3rd year. Need honest advice

    sandyfeet replied to Nurse_Sherlock's topic in General Students

    Here is my impression, based on what you wrote. You will have to become an RN and work as an RN before you can get an advanced degree. So on your list of tasks for becoming a nurse-midwife, getting...

  18. Getting Pinned Tonight & I Graduate Tomorrow .... Whooo Hooo

    sandyfeet replied to NurseB_'s topic in General Students

    Congrats! My pinning ceremony is in 2 weeks. I also would love to hear how your ceremony

  19. Can I sit for Boards? 7 days from graduation, dropped

    sandyfeet replied to studentinnursing's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I hope it works out for you. Maybe you can make up the time as a summer graduate? There were a few people in my class who had medical Issues and were not able to complete everything in time so...

  20. Things You Need To Know To Be A Nurse...

    sandyfeet replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Eat 30 minutes before your shift, pee right before you clock in. The day you don't will be the day you are expected to power through 8 hours before your first

  21. Future Nursing Student, fainted near blood

    sandyfeet replied to neb8790's topic in General Students

    Yes, I think you can become desensitized to this. Definitely. I used to have a needle phobia, and it went away after repeated exposure. The suggestions about eating before clinical are good because...

  22. Volunteer or Apply as a PCA?

    sandyfeet replied to RunawayN's topic in General Students

    I became a volunteer first and then a PCA. I guess my volunteer program was different--we fed patients, helped with baths, made beds, etc. When I applied for the PCA position it was a plus in my...

  23. Practicing NG Tube on each other?

    sandyfeet replied to pjharrelson's topic in General Students

    The only time I ever heard of students inserting NG tubes on each other was from an LVN, recently. You can always refuse anything, though, just like a

  24. I was yelled at by my nurse yesterday

    sandyfeet replied to EllieBean13's topic in General Students

    This is why when I am charting an abnormal vital, I will frequently make a comment that says "RN notified" to go along with it. Advice passed down to me. Trust your

  25. Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    sandyfeet replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Once you start working as a nurse, we'll be