decembergrad2011 BSN, RN

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    well, I can say I am officially discouraged...

    decembergrad2011 replied to Rachelmm007's topic in General Students

    I think new grads not finding jobs is all about location. Hospitals in my area are actively hiring new grads and running awesome orientation programs for them, but I live in an area with a few major...
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    Plz read!!! Nurse using drugs what should i do???

    decembergrad2011 replied to J-Star's topic in General Nursing

    Well that was sure a fun
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    asking for meds?

    decembergrad2011 replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a great opportunity for patient teaching! You could help her environment be more conducive to rest. And if she really needed a sleep aid, they make PRN and one time orders for such...
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    Pt from Psych unit knew everyone in my community!

    decembergrad2011 replied to 2126's topic in General Nursing

    When I was doing an internship in high school at a psych facility in their activity room, I ran into the ex-husband of a family member of a guy I was dating. I didn't notice him and recognize the...
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    Advice to nursing students from a hiring manager

    decembergrad2011 replied to Linda328's topic in General Students

    I thought this post made little sense, and seemed like a lot of Captain Hindsight. Of course, relevant work experience is a positive trait for applicants for any position. However, I don't see much...
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    Drug Testing for NS

    decembergrad2011 replied to PhiladelphiaLove's topic in General Students

    I wasn't tested prior to admission to the program or for my nursing program, but certain clinical sites require
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    Calling all 2011 graduating class

    decembergrad2011 replied to Unique87's topic in General Students

    I will graduate next December with my BSN. So happy, it feels like it's taken forever to get here! With only 2 more semesters left, I'm excited to see what else there is because I've come to find...
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    New grad RN, Advice in how to get into Public Health Nursing?

    decembergrad2011 replied to SDchick's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.usphs.gov/profession/nurse/ Check it out. If you want to work for the government, it's a good
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    Taking picture of patient?

    decembergrad2011 replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you learned a few things from this experience, and I feel like the more important lesson is that the nurse who you told will totally hang you out to dry on a minor mistake. Do not care for...
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    "Don't get stuck in LTC"

    decembergrad2011 replied to Jw1724's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think if you are happy where you are and are doing well in your job and making the kind of money you want to make, no other opinion matters because that's hard to find no matter where you
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    Day in the life of a new RN Nursing student?

    decembergrad2011 replied to IrishGrrl19's topic in General Students

    That's hilarious and totally how I feel about nursing school! My family doesn't understand why I'm always busy, and I try to explain to them that I have a ton of work to do for
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    Finals week....the test that will decide everything

    decembergrad2011 replied to rnintwo's topic in General Students

    http://www.positivepause.com/ You sound really stressed out, I'm sorry. I think NCLEX questions are hard because they are structured differently from most other exams in college. I had a friend who...
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    Offically a second year student... is this a normal feeling?

    decembergrad2011 replied to Fitzy819's topic in General Students

    I ask nurses if I can do certain things, if they are things that I have learned in school. For example, I took all of the newborn vital signs when I was in deliveries and on post-partum for my OB...
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    Anyone else finding the KY New RN market impossible

    decembergrad2011 replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think Lexington's job market is ok. Many people in my class already have jobs lined up post-grad. I'm on contract with UK Hospital so I will be employed by them after I get done in nursing school....
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    Offically a second year student... is this a normal feeling?

    decembergrad2011 replied to Fitzy819's topic in General Students

    I am a fourth semester student about to finish up and move on to the next semester. I think it is a little hands-off that your school doesn't do IVs or blood draws. Even some of our techs can do...
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    tell me about L&D/PP clinicals

    decembergrad2011 replied to anonymousstudent's topic in General Students

    Maternity is our fourth semester, coupled with pediatrics. I'm in a BSN program
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    Turning down a position - ok to email?

    decembergrad2011 replied to sweetER's topic in General Nursing

    I would call, or even stop by and see her in person depending on how our interaction was. I think an email is acceptable, but it will not keep her in your memory for if you're wanting to do this in...
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    tell me about L&D/PP clinicals

    decembergrad2011 replied to anonymousstudent's topic in General Students

    I am just finishing up OB and I have to say that I enjoyed it, even if I did not get to perform many skills in clinical, and I have little interest in pursuing a career in this field. I did get to...
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    Urine test

    decembergrad2011 replied to TamTam23's topic in General Nursing

    Good to know. I personally agree with the thinking that testing for random legal substances is a bit much, and we're definitely heading down a slippery slope. I don't smoke or particularly like to...
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    Bipolar-Should I ask for ADA accomodations?

    decembergrad2011 replied to AZRN2112's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly doubt that ADA would step in for a situation like this. As someone else said, they work more toward accommodating physical disabilities. But why is it a problem that she ask about it? And...
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    Bipolar-Should I ask for ADA accomodations?

    decembergrad2011 replied to AZRN2112's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you should expect the job to schedule you a certain way unless they make set schedules for all nurses on the floor. That being said, it never does hurt to ask, and I agree that...
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    usually how much is pair school nursing uniform !!??

    decembergrad2011 replied to eric jo's topic in General Students

    Geez. We weren't required to wear a specific uniform in that sense. We were simply told the color of scrubs to wear, as well as mostly black and white tennis shoes. There are other dress code...
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    Just quit my job

    decembergrad2011 replied to CathyLew's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's great that you quit. It's obvious that you were under ridiculous working conditions - conditions that no one should be under. A word of advice though...I would remove the name of your...
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    Need help making meal Plan for Nutrition Class.

    decembergrad2011 replied to daynuhRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    MyPyramid.gov - United States Department of Agriculture - Home Go to "Plan a healthy menu" on the right hand side in the links. Trust me. You can do an entire meal plan and it will tell you how much...
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    Rank these classes by how hard they are

    decembergrad2011 replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in General Students

    A&P courses rank about a 4/5 on volume, 3/5 for difficulty (it's all rote memorization). Microbiology is probably more like 4/5 difficulty, 3/5 volume. Sociology is horrendously easy (at my...