MissJulie

MissJulie

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  1. How to survive clinicals

    MissJulie replied to Sjsmith92's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I've had three days of clinicals, so far... Anyway, our first day we did a patient assessment; the second day, we did total patient care, at least what we were allowed to do; and the third day, we did...

  2. Does anyone else feel like NON nursing students don't "understand?"

    MissJulie replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Students

    I completely agree... It seems like people are confused about how hard the nursing program is, especially compared to some of the pie programs out there! However there are a few programs, at least at...

  3. Is this nursing?

    MissJulie replied to S/N Tony Phillips's topic in General Students

    While assisting the patient with bedpans and baths, etc. are usually done by CNAs or other assistants here in the US, it's also the responsibility of the nurse. Sometimes nursing isn't about giving...

  4. Diploma vs Associates degree?

    MissJulie replied to antajshalakiag's topic in General Students

    Here in Kentucky, diplomas are LPN, while associates degrees are RN

  5. What is your policy on discussing grades with classmates?

    MissJulie replied to aem31's topic in General Students

    Sometimes I feel good enough with my grade to give the letter of it... Other times, I just go with "I could have done better," or maybe "I'm happy with mine." However, if you don't want to give any...

  6. we cannot have acrylic fingernails

    MissJulie replied to jh56031's topic in General Students

    Acrylic nails are a breeding ground for bacteria, the ultimate fomite! And, as for natural nails, those should be no longer than finger tip length, without nail polish... The reasons are really...

  7. Drug Guide Suggestion

    MissJulie replied to delabeaux's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a Mosby's girl! However, a number of nurses and nursing students that I know use, and love, the Nurse's

  8. Why is Nursing School So Flawed?

    MissJulie replied to TCASII's topic in General Students

    It seems like we attend the same nursing

  9. ADN vs BSN My daughter and I having a heated Discussion!

    MissJulie replied to NOIRLINCOLN's topic in General Students

    I have to agree with you, taking extra classes doesn't necessarily make for a better nurse. Also, depending on the state, there may not be a difference in job availability, stability, and salary. I...

  10. Can you be a nurse if....

    MissJulie replied to llaura's topic in General Nursing

    I have a good friend that has some speach issues, as well as some mild learning disabilities, that has always done well in school and otherwise. However, she is not going into the medical field, per...

  11. You Might Be A Nursing Student If......

    MissJulie replied to SNBran's topic in Nursing Humor

    This is great, and every line was 100%

  12. Terms we will not admit to using

    MissJulie replied to gwenith's topic in Nursing Humor

    I currently work in a pain management office, and we often have to dismiss patients for various reasons. These things could range from a "dirty" u/a to "doctor shopping." Well, if we know ahead of...

  13. what kind of nursing specialty do you want and why? :)

    MissJulie replied to sophie<3's topic in General Students

    I've been thinking about this a lot lately... And, I've decided that I don't think I could do med/surg, I just don't! Anyway, I think I'd like ER or OR, I think I'd like the fast pace that it could...

  14. How do you study for health assessment?

    MissJulie replied to mbneei's topic in General Students

    We had to do a full physical assessment in one whack, so to speak. What I do on all of the check-offs is to write out a step-by-step guide, complete with washing hands and identifying the patient,...

  15. I am trying to decide which nursing book to buy?

    MissJulie replied to 979802's topic in General Students

    The school I attend requires Ackley and Ladwig, 9th edition (2010), and I highly endorse

  16. Do you call your teachers by their 1st names?

    MissJulie replied to noyesno's topic in General Students

    Our instructors introduced themselves to us by their first names, but refer to each other as Ms./Mrs./etc. Sure, during conversation between each other, we students call them by first name. However,...

  17. Experienced nurses: What do student nurses do that drives you nuts?

    MissJulie replied to aem31's topic in General Nursing

    As a fellow nursing student, I had pondered this same thought, "Just what am I supposed to do?" I soon found out that answer... First of all, we aren't allowed to use the nurses station, unless...

  18. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    MissJulie replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm currently a nursing student, and practice as a CNA at my job. I have never called myself "nurse," because I'm not. My name has "SN" at the end of it, not "RN" and I know that! Personally, I...

  19. CNA straight cathing and giving suppository?????????

    MissJulie replied to Stone06's topic in General Nursing

    During my training, we were never taught to do either of these things. Putting the patient in the proper position for the procedure, sure, but not the performance of the actual procedure. As far as...

  20. Nursing school is too easy!

    MissJulie replied to Maghunter's topic in General Students

    I agree with 2ndyearstudent, I've never heard anyone say that nursing school was easy, ever! I realize that you're basically having a complain-session with this, but I'd recommend doing a little...

  21. Why such a difference in pay????

    MissJulie replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    While I agree with the other posts, I have a little different theory. The hospital may see your friend as just getting a promotion, where as you are a new hire. This simple difference could be the...

  22. Weeding out

    MissJulie replied to kenpochic's topic in General Students

    My class of 50 has already lost a few in the past month, we're in Fundamentals too. We've already covered, like, 35 chapters of material in 5 weeks of class (only 2 lecture days a week). So, yeah, my...

  23. ADN degree... Hospital Acceptance?

    MissJulie replied to nursetobe2013's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree, it depends on the area, but it also depends on the responsibilities involved in the job. In Kentucky, the ADN and the BSN are both RN degrees, which means they are the same, with regards to...

  24. Is 50+ pages of reading a week "normal?"

    MissJulie replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Students

    50 pages is nothing! We started on August 16 and at the current date of September 27, we've covered 32 chapters and had two exams. A few of those chapters were 75+ pages on their own. Oh, and...

  25. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    MissJulie replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    My favorite, which is real by the way, was a nurse at a hematology clinic my mother went to was "Suzie" Leech, RN. Her primary responsibility, draw all of the labs. Yep, she drew blood was was a...