Mike R ADN, BSN, RN

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    Thinking about changing floors

    Mike R replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You should make this decision based on what is better for you in the end. Don't judge this because you feel bad that your current floor is understaffed. Would your current management increase it's...
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    Anyone else do this while studying?

    Mike R replied to WKredz5's topic in General Students

    Hey, what ever works for you. Just make sure the info in the youtube video is "legit". Any fool can make a video and educate the
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    6 weeks into school we start clinicals! How on earth

    Mike R replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    We started on the second week. Albeit it was just ADL's and the
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    Nurses and the LORD

    Mike R replied to Seiya174's topic in General Students

    Religious? Maybe. Hollistic? More
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    BAD NURSING HABBITS

    Mike R replied to cincin1222's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    2x2's and cotton balls come in "medically clean" packaging. Who knows who or what the napkin has touched in the patient's room. I see where you're going with this, but that sort of insinuates that I...
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    gun safety and children

    Mike R replied to cayenne06's topic in General Students

    Going by Erikson, off the top of my head, a 10 year old is in Industry vs Inferiority (ages 7-11). Generally, this stage is where a child starts to learn rules and social constructs. They enjoy things...
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    gun safety and children

    Mike R replied to cayenne06's topic in General Students

    Most of the articles I browsed through on Ebsco had surveys from firearm owning households containing children stating that anywhere between 20-30% don't lock their firearms. I believe 100% that you...
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    What are your nursing school uniform colors?

    Mike R replied to RNinthemaking1986's topic in General Students

    Congrats on getting in! Good luck! :) Feel free to add to the thread that already exists that was started earlier this month:
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    gun safety and children

    Mike R replied to cayenne06's topic in General Students

    Have you tried searching on Ebscohost? I've found a few resources that you might be able to use. Though, most of the ones I've sifted through are biased in certain directions (but what scholarly...
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    Clinicals in nursing homes?

    Mike R replied to ExodusPaige66's topic in General Students

    Oh, quarters.... :) As long as you don't end up in long term your skill set will grow. Starting there is fine. I wouldn't worry about it! That said, since it is a newer program, I wonder how hiring...
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    Is nursing right for me?

    Mike R replied to cincin1222's topic in General Students

    Give it a few months before you make up your mind about this decision. Like what everyone else said, the beginning is always awkward. The first few weeks you are against a huge learning curve and...
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    Clinicals in nursing homes?

    Mike R replied to ExodusPaige66's topic in General Students

    You start in nursing homes or end in one? Most start out in one but you stated the following: My impression was your preceptorship will be in a nursing
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    Sengstaken-Blakemore tube

    Mike R replied to bsnwnab's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Imagine regurgitating an entire foot long hot dog wiener whole. Yeah... it's kinda like
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    Need answers please HELP!!!

    Mike R replied to TGrider853's topic in General Students

    People are applying to multiple college because some have long wait lists. If you fail the TEAS test, depending on your institution, you'll probably have to remediate and take more classes in the...
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    What did you wear to your CNA interview?

    Mike R replied to VagusX's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wore black slacks, a collard long sleeve shirt and a tie. Everyone talked me out of wearing a sport coat. Being dressy, but not too dressy got me hired :) The blouse and dress pants would probably...
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    Clinicals in nursing homes?

    Mike R replied to ExodusPaige66's topic in General Students

    I can't say for sure whether or not you will get hired based on this, but know that the environments between acute care facilities and long term care are worlds apart. Acute care can be fast-paced...
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    difference between BSN & RN

    Mike R replied to jamie1990's topic in General Students

    To elaborate on NSGstudent12, LPN/LVNs are a step below RN's. They can do some things RN's can do, but are actually limited in their scope of practice and therefore are paid lower salaries in general....
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    BAD NURSING HABBITS

    Mike R replied to cincin1222's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That makes more sense. If that's the case, then that's very bad practice. I hope you took the time and gathered the necessary supplies despite what your RN told you. Despite the obvious risk for...
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    prerequisites, money and confusion!

    Mike R replied to cathyn518's topic in General Students

    You might be able to schedule an appointment with a counselor at Schnectady CC. They should be able to tell you what classes are 100% transferable from any continuing ed. Though I would price hunt in...
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    BAD NURSING HABBITS

    Mike R replied to cincin1222's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is your RN/instructor/preceptor expected to do all the work for you? Alcohol and 2x2's are among the things I always carry in my pockets. I personally think you might be over reacting. If someone...
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    prerequisites, money and confusion!

    Mike R replied to cathyn518's topic in General Students

    Whoa. What state are you located? In CA they recently increased tuition to $36 per unit. To which everyone griped and moaned. A full time student here pays $432 for 12 units per semester. I could go...
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    atrial fib and distended neck vein

    Mike R replied to bsnwnab's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What he
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    Need help with a Mastectomy case scenario

    Mike R replied to spn.charlotte's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    And how can we specifically help
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    Captopril

    Mike R replied to bsnwnab's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree
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    powertripping

    Mike R replied to tiffjh2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I pray to God that I am not like this when I get my RN license. When the time comes, working as a CNA will remind me about what it's like to be in that position. Powertripping is just bad ju-ju in my...