EllieBean13

EllieBean13

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  1. Disabled & Hating it

    EllieBean13 replied to cJoeyRN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I don't have much to add, but I just want to wish you (and all the others who are in tough situations) well. Big hug, and welcome to The AN Community

  2. What's your good news?

    EllieBean13 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I just landed my dream Job as a New Grad

  3. Ugh so upset!!

    EllieBean13 replied to brycross33's topic in General Students

    At my nursing school, a med error of any kind meant removal from the program. Try to be humble with what your teacher has told you and learn from your mistake. No excuses, no arguing. Just learn and...

  4. A Nursing Perspective of "Being Eaten":The "Eater" Nurse to the "Eaten" Nurse

    EllieBean13 replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    *clears throat* I just want to learn Brand new to the nursing world Why you call me dumb? -Haiku by

  5. I was yelled at by my nurse yesterday

    EllieBean13 posted a topic in General Students

    As a student, I am still learning my boundaries. I got yelled at (I mean REALLY yelled at, in front of about 5 other staff members no less) by the nurse I was working with yesterday at my hospital....

  6. I was yelled at by my nurse yesterday

    EllieBean13 replied to EllieBean13's topic in General Students

    Thank you everyone for your kind words as well as your advice. I have definitely taken it to heart. A little update on the situation- the patient's 02 sat continued to trend down, he suffered a fall,...

  7. I was yelled at by my nurse yesterday

    EllieBean13 replied to EllieBean13's topic in General Students

    Thank you everyone! I have definitely learned my lesson. This is why I love this site- such a great

  8. I was yelled at by my nurse yesterday

    EllieBean13 replied to EllieBean13's topic in General Students

    Well, without writing a novel about my patient, he was a young guy in his 40's, & he had come back from abdominal surgery very early in the morning. About 2 hours after I had first checked him...

  9. I was yelled at by my nurse yesterday

    EllieBean13 replied to EllieBean13's topic in General Students

    ginaw623- thank you for your encouragement! I don't think the nurse was an idiot, just maybe not as receptive to my questions as other nurses have been in the past. not.done.yet- no, it wasn't...

  10. Im here to complain. you can too:)

    EllieBean13 replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    This thread makes me feel much less alone, and also a lot more grateful for how amazing most of my instructors have been thus

  11. GOD IS GOOD !!!!!!

    EllieBean13 replied to itch26's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm not religious per say- nor should that matter, but if He gives you strength- then rock on!!! Congrats RN! (and forget the others who have bad things to say :)

  12. New grad, new job!!!

    EllieBean13 replied to jcampbe7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations

  13. Clinical Woes

    EllieBean13 replied to vickymarie's topic in General Students

    As a fellow student, I am sorry you had this kind of situation happen to you. I've had it happen before too, and I was able to take a step back and think about how he may be feeling (NANDA time!)...

  14. almost got written up at clinical

    EllieBean13 replied to on eagles wings's topic in General Students

    On the bright side... you will probably NEVER forget to sign out of a computer in the hospital ever

  15. Nursing Student Unethical Behavior

    EllieBean13 replied to FlopperAnn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    OP, you must have a lot of time on your hands. Shame on you for making a big deal out of nothing. Utilizing resources, including another persons access to databases one might not have them self, is...

  16. Nursing school frustrates me

    EllieBean13 replied to iNsaNiA's topic in General Students

    Chances are your school is formatting their exam questions the way the NCLEX formats. Last semester was my first semester, and the questions really threw me for a loop. They were totally different...

  17. OB/L&D nurses, some input, please...

    EllieBean13 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You know what, I think you did the right thing. Forget that rude nurse- this is your CHILD, you can never be safe enough!! Best of luck

  18. NEED TO VENT! Nclex Sat. Morning~ 75Q!

    EllieBean13 replied to su32's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Monday is a holiday. GOOD LUCK!!! I will be thinking positive thoughts for you both

  19. ascultating the lungs of a female patient

    EllieBean13 replied to srleslie's topic in General Nursing

    I know in my nursing program, we HAVE to listen both anteriorly and posteriorly. I agree with what was said earlier... use a sweeping motion with the back of your hand and just avoid direct...

  20. Going by so fast!

    EllieBean13 replied to TnMtnRose's topic in General Students

    Enjoy the ride! You can breathe (and sleep) when it's over

  21. Encouragement NEEDED

    EllieBean13 replied to RN119's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello RN2b119! I am in nursing school too... and left class today completely DEFLATED! I can absolutely relate to how you're feeling. Some days I feel like my head is above water, other days I feel...

  22. Help, second day of pre-nursing school and a lady in my class keeps bugging me

    EllieBean13 replied to ThePhilster's topic in Male Nursing Students

    This is probably one of the most comedic threads on AN. I'm in

  23. Evergreen Valley College ... input please?

    EllieBean13 replied to gemprincess's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Mila3791! First off, congratulations on getting into the program! What exciting news! So far, the program has been absolutely wonderful. The first semester instructors for both lecture and clinical...

  24. My story I hope this inspire others-Passed NCLEX!!!!!!!!!!!!

    EllieBean13 replied to Graduate Nurse w/bsn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!! I'm proud of you!

  25. I'm a new grad, passed my RN licensure last month. Now what?

    EllieBean13 replied to wrst's topic in General Nursing

    hi wrst- I am not an RN yet (in school) but our hospital rotations are done at valley and kaiser, with a few others. Several instructors/past students who I have talked to, and who now work at these...