SweetPEI

Hello all,I decided to start a thread since I found none on this upcoming full time nursing program at Brenau. I received my acceptance letter in mid December and was super excited for the news. I thought it would be great to discuss with other accep...

Dimensional analysis works great for me

"You do know that being sick of Santa is not a real illness right?"

I love it!

^ these questions need answers...

^ agreed

Indeed, it is pure oppression to let those kind of things control how we act. And please don't even get me started on that... Customer service fast food restaurant mentality... The customer is always right, even though they may be killing themselves....

No one said she is worse than any other nurse that vents. The point is that when we try to call people out on something they have done we, at times, do the very thing we call then out on. So I think it is important to recognize that in us. In this e...

According to what I've learned (Georgia), the BON's are a lot stricter on students than already licensed nurses. They can easily reject you. For example, in Georgia, licensed nurses can seek help for substance abuse issues. Addiction is considered a...

All of what you are saying is understood. However, allow us to open your eyes to our rationale. If a patient said an inappropriate prejudiced comment and I'm seeking advice on how I should have handled it, is giving information regarding the patients...

Usually with AMA, you pay out of pocket. Insurance doesn't have to cover your stay if you leave against doctor's advice. In my facility, we have tons of people who end up with huge bills because of that

I can see you're point OP in regard to this patient's comment. However like mentioned before, you are much like this patient in terms of how you described her. What in the world does her weight, need for wifi, and a meal pass have anything to do with...

True or not, this story embodies the meaning of selflessness. Can you imagine how easy it is to positively impact people's lives? This story is a wonderful example of this. I will be sharing...

That's just horrible. How long did she think she would get away with it?

I actually do, if the client orders that service. Hopefully healthcare facilities routinely have employees drug tested, but that is sick. I hope she is in jail and unable to hold a license anymore

So, excited as was, I purchased my uniforms according to what we were told, in writing, when we got our official acceptance letter in January. White and navy blue. Well this Tuesday, 7 months later, my instructor says we are only supposed to wear nav...

I'd be kind of weary about doing that myself. I can see the mess now lol. Do you know a business that can do that? I might look into that. From there I know how to keep dye from bleeding (good 'ol white vinegar and water)

Your point is valid, however, studies have showed (be honest, we didn't need the studies to tell us) smoking causes many of the most preventable diseases. Furthermore, there is second hand and third hand smoke to consider.... Yes, third hand. Smoking...

I currently administer nicotine testing. Besides working at a psych hospital, I also do health assessments/screenings for corporations. Depending on if upgraded services are ordered, I have to test for nicotine. This is in addition to basic screening...

The update is that I spoke to the instructor that said it is ok and she said... it is ok. One of the directors happened to be there as well, and she also said yes because it is in the handbook. So as far as I know I'm able to wear white.

Thanks for all the input. I'm guessing I will hold on to them for now, but I will look into ebay and craig's list.

They should also have the option available for renting. However, I don't recommend that unless you are sure you won't have to use it again, otherwise... Bite the bullet and purchase it. Its usage is important regarding your grade in whatever class y...

I beg to differ. When I buy my texts, I compare prices with amazon barnes and noble, ebay, etc. This time, for me, barnes and noble was the cheapest... I am a member, and I got a huge discount and everything was shipped for free within 2 days. You ju...

As far as cherokee pant scrubs, there are the one's with the elastic in the back, flat front, flare leg and regular. They all have a different fit. I agree with the previous posters, however, for me when I went up a size it was way too big (flare le...

Curly hair will always be "in" for me. Its what my hair is naturally and I love it. The longer, the more work, but I wouldn't have it any other way. OP, just be prepared to budget your time as you grow it out during nursing school