decembergrad2011 BSN, RN

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    Got yelled at by MD today

    decembergrad2011 replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is a really great course that I took in nursing school that deals exclusively with care of the dying patient. It's called the ELNEC (End of Life Nursing Education Consortium) Training Program....
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    fall schedule

    decembergrad2011 replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's impossible to really give advice on the difficulty level of the courses and whether or not you should take them together based on your description. I would suggest asking for a syllabus for each...
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    Seriously?

    decembergrad2011 replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Did you tell the student herself that she should inform the nurse before performing a physical assessment next time? I can't tell from your posts, but it seems a little harsh to go over the head of...
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    Domestic Abuse

    decembergrad2011 replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    I've had many friends be in less than ideal relationships, and one friend in particular consistently dates controlling jerks that are emotionally abusive. I've learned to be supportive because...
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    Seriously?

    decembergrad2011 replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Cut her some slack. She was probably nervous as heck and had a clinical instructor breathing down her back to look up 20 medications, write down and analyze all lab work, and get a physical...
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    Foley Catheter Insertion

    decembergrad2011 replied to sports2245's topic in General Students

    WHAT? She put the tube of jelly in his
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    Scholarships (HRSA) that require you work for them?

    decembergrad2011 replied to bbrewer001's topic in General Students

    Hospitals will sometimes extend scholarships in the form of work contracts, meaning that they pay your tuition while you're in school, and then you commit to work a defined amount of time for them...
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    School Supplies?!

    decembergrad2011 replied to princsheather's topic in General Students

    Your nursing school should have an orientation and discuss supplies that you will need. Generally, you will need a watch with a second hand, a pen light, a stethoscope, and scrubs. I also bought a...
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    my dream job seems impossible to get

    decembergrad2011 replied to such_sweet_sorrow's topic in General Nursing

    It's not impossible if you want it and take steps to get there. Lots of people say they want to do things, but they do not have the drive and/or formulate and execute a plan. What works for me: Write...
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    What was/is the hardest part of your undergraduate nursing education

    decembergrad2011 replied to Weber's topic in General Nursing

    The most difficult single task that I think I ever had to do in nursing school was the complete head to toe physical assessment in my first semester. We had to do it in front of our lab instructors...
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    Transferred to SICU, horrible orientation...what to do??

    decembergrad2011 replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Bullies rely on the assumption that their victims will not fight back. Thank you for breaking the
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    Infant rectal exam

    decembergrad2011 replied to grace202004's topic in Pediatric

    I agree with asking for a rationale. I'm guessing they are making sure there is not a blockage (i.e. constipation)? That was my first
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    Anyone an ELEMENTARY TEACHER turned NURSE?

    decembergrad2011 replied to Cloudydayz's topic in Nursing Career

    I mean this in no derogatory way in the least toward educational careers, but be prepared for your classes in school to be more rigorous for nursing. You'll be expected to complete more advanced...
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    Was written up ! I am so upset is there any hope to ever be a RN?

    decembergrad2011 replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    No real advice, but I read it all - best of luck. I do agree that you need to take care of yourself before you can properly care for others. Hopefully they are correct on their thoughts and you can...
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    Help in Theraputic communication

    decembergrad2011 replied to cathy07's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm confused on who everyone is in the prompt, to be honest, so let me work it out...Talking to Mrs. X's daughter about her mother's discharge home. Mrs. X - so the mother who is being discharged...
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    Salary on offer letter different than verbal offer

    decembergrad2011 replied to ibme's topic in General Nursing

    28 does not easily translate into 32 as a typo. I could see if it was 38 instead of 28, or something, but otherwise it would be hard to make 32 and mean 28. Personally I think the original recruiter...
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    Sad...and jealous?

    decembergrad2011 replied to caprisiosa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is by far not my best work, but one time I was computer doodling and came up with this about my academic path. It's okay that you're on your own life track. I took a few detours before getting...
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    Thinking of quitting nursing program...

    decembergrad2011 replied to laynem's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with other posters who have said that if you don't find it worth the work, it's probably not. Simple as that. There are lots of times in nursing where I find myself rolling my eyes, being...
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    Any advise on classes

    decembergrad2011 replied to bug2621's topic in General Students

    Medical terminology is a good one for electives that's rote memorization. If you can talk to a nursing adviser for the program you are applying to, they should be able to point out helpful courses...
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    Nervous about all the warnings regarding school work load

    decembergrad2011 replied to jafferine's topic in General Students

    It depends on how badly you want to do in school and what you plan to do afterward. If you want to go to grad school, you likely want the best GPA possible, and it could be a lot of work depending on...
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    Patient rights v. Clinical instructor?

    decembergrad2011 replied to studentnurse0383's topic in General Nursing

    Instructor is being passive aggressive about her instruction. Please talk to the course coordinator or dean of your college. If you're in an accredited program, they should be talking all about the...
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    Excited for psych clinical!!

    decembergrad2011 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm getting ready to go into my FIFTH semester of my BSN program (Hallelujah, right?!) and it's psychiatric nursing and public health. While I like public health, I'm absolutely in love with the idea...
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    Who to Contact to Shadow Nursing Professions

    decembergrad2011 replied to bh2788's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have not shadowed anyone outside of nursing school, and I'm not aware of any programs in specific that would set you up with that. What I would encourage you to do is contact a hospital or facility...
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    clinical instructor calls me air head

    decembergrad2011 replied to medsurg911's topic in General Students

    My med-surg clinical instructor was harsh on me. In the end, it made it easier for me because I learned how to work under that kind of supervisor. As I've gone on in school, I've found that many of...
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    gaining weight in nursing school

    decembergrad2011 replied to bubbasmom's topic in General Students

    I've gained about 15 pounds since nursing school. However, I'm a mostly traditional college student and I started nursing school when I was 21, so some of my weight gain might be normal. My eating...