sabrn2006

sabrn2006

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  1. Tuition compensation in exchange for employment

    sabrn2006 replied to Realmenwearscrubs's topic in General Students

    A local hospital paid my tuition for 2 years, and I owed them a 2 year work commitment. It seemed like a fair deal....until I went there for clinicals and hated it. My advice is to find out all you...

  2. Pinning Ceremony Attire

    sabrn2006 replied to EmilyCCRN's topic in General Students

    In answer to your questions: 1. Yes, I am going. 2. I don't know yet what we have to wear. I'm sure we will be expected to wear professional clothing or maybe our uniforms? 3. The college also has...

  3. Nursing is taking over my life!!!!

    sabrn2006 replied to Samantha2000's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, am in NSG school and will graduate in May. At times, I feel overwhelmed with anxiety too, and I am a very strong student both academically and clinically. It helps to talk with others about...

  4. How did you hear about allnurses.com?

    sabrn2006 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    My mom (an RN) forwarded me the Allnurses newsletter. I decided to check out the

  5. How many hours can you work in Nursing School?

    sabrn2006 replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work 2-3 8+ hour shifts a week as a nurses' aide. I am finishing my 3rd semester of 4 and consistently get As and Bs. I have 2 children as well. I could probably work more but at the expense of...

  6. I need help w/charting please........

    sabrn2006 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    Does the facility have a flow sheet to document routine care like hygiene, lung sounds, bed rails, etc? If so, then putting it in the narrative would be double documenting. It does seem like this...

  7. RN who wouldn't be CNA

    sabrn2006 replied to cjog's topic in Nursing Career

    I've enjoyed reading everyone's opinions on this thread. I am halfway through an ADN program (8 months to go!) and started working as an aide over the summer. I work on a medical floor that has a...

  8. What happen to taking Vital Signs???

    sabrn2006 replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    I agree 100%. I am entering my second year of an ADN program and knew how to take VS before becoming an aide this summer at a local hospital. At work, If I did all my VS manually that is all I would...

  9. Can a 1st Semester Student work as a Tech?

    sabrn2006 replied to PickMePlze's topic in General Students

    Like others have mentioned, it seems to vary by state and/or facility. In NY, a student who has completed nursing fundamentals (first semester) is eligible to take the CNA test. I was going to take...

  10. My best friend's nightmare

    sabrn2006 replied to Antikigirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My thoughts and prayers are with this young girl, her mom, and everyone involved. This is a terrible tragedy. I plan to share this story with my own almost 13 year old daughter and 14 year old son....

  11. Anyone (or someone you know) fail clinical?

    sabrn2006 replied to SirJohnny's topic in General Students

    In our program, you fail the clinical portion (and thus the whole course) if you have 3 clinical "U"s but you have the opportunity to make up the first 2 and you receive counseling and advice on how...

  12. Tattoo's on Nurses

    sabrn2006 replied to gentlemother's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to get my nose pierced but decided against it at this point (half way through my ADN program) I want people to judge me based on my work and my personality rather than on my appearance. I...

  13. Working during nursing school/clinicals

    sabrn2006 replied to Plagueis's topic in Nursing Career

    It is challenging but possible. I am currently working while going to nursing school full time (2nd semester of 4). This semester I am taking A & P II, along with my nursing lecture/clinicals,...

  14. what do you use: notebooks/binders/other??

    sabrn2006 replied to Maycee's topic in General Students

    Our instructors give us handouts (often several) for each lab and lecture. We also have multiple booklets which are distributed to us throughout the semester. The sheer volume of paperwork was...

  15. Do I LOOK Like A Nurse To You?

    sabrn2006 replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I guess I could have mentioned their perpetually chapped state!! I will have to start investing in more

  16. Do I LOOK Like A Nurse To You?

    sabrn2006 replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    I have enjoyed reading these posts! I recently told my mom (who is an RN of 20+ years) that I noticed my hands are starting to get more and more "nurse-like". Maybe it's the short, clean nails and...

  17. Need Some Advise. Want to be an RN: late 30's AM I TOO LATE?

    sabrn2006 replied to RNRNRNRNR's topic in Nursing Career

    That is so cool! My mom graduated 21 years ago from the program I am currently attending. She's suggested nursing as a good fit for me for years. I finally

  18. HELP... I am Grade obsessed

    sabrn2006 replied to JoniL&DRN's topic in General Students

    It looks like you have made a healthy compromise with yourself. I hear ya on having those big aspirations...scholarships, honor society, etc. I want those things too. If working hard gets me there,...

  19. Nurse Personality

    sabrn2006 replied to trapped_in_light's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I also scored highest in psychiatry - probably due to the communication element. My 2nd highest was pediatrics, which surprised me a bit. As a side note, I have taken the Myers-Briggs assessment...

  20. My dental hyginenist was surprised that I was an RN.

    sabrn2006 replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in General Nursing

    My geographical area has a growing Latino population and very few Latino professionals - especially in health care. I have a classmate in my ADN program who is Latina and VERY sharp. I am so...

  21. HELP... I am Grade obsessed

    sabrn2006 replied to JoniL&DRN's topic in General Students

    Well, I tell myself that I just want to "do my best". That was always my mother's advice to me as a child. Back then I could get good grades without much effort. Later on in life (during my...

  22. Nutrition Pre-req - easy vs hard

    sabrn2006 replied to Deb123j's topic in General Students

    2 weeks to go. This is definitely not an easy course from my current instructor. The test questions are really tough. I thought it would be an easy A. :stone I guess I was underestimating it -...

  23. Have interview at a hospital that sponsers students

    sabrn2006 replied to tedbear's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you! Yes I feel

  24. How to tell the difference between diaper rash, heat rash, and yeast infection?

    sabrn2006 replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in Pediatric

    Kim, My son has very sensitive skin and used to get many rashes especially in warmer weather. My MIL, an LPN, worked at a pediatrician's office forever. They always suggested using cornstarch --...

  25. Have interview at a hospital that sponsers students

    sabrn2006 replied to tedbear's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, here's my promised update. The HR person called me this morning. I was accepted into their scholarship program. :) She told me that everyone was very pleased with my paperwork and...