decembergrad2011 BSN, RN

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    Bullying by Professors in Nursing School

    decembergrad2011 replied to Gracefulmic's topic in General Students

    I have encountered bullying in nursing school, but never so bad that I wanted to kill anyone. There's no justification for that, at all. That's a truly tragic story, and it makes me want to reach...
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    How does administering PRN medications work?

    decembergrad2011 replied to swansonplace's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I wouldn't wait for the client to ask for the meds, but that's just me. Around the clock medication keeps pain better under control, and the majority of pain medication prescriptions are PRN. Pain...
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    DNP in 2015? Forreal?

    decembergrad2011 replied to jiwonkim89's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    My university recently eliminated their MSN program entirely in anticipation of this change. I'm guessing that those who were already in progress were grandfathered in to everything, but as it stands...
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    trying to stay strong and not give up but I feel like everyone is against me

    decembergrad2011 replied to golosa82's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry that you don't have a more supportive instructor and staff nurses at your clinical site. My med-surg lecture instructor/course coordinator was AMAZING. And she would never say something...
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    Crossed the line... or expected behavior?

    decembergrad2011 replied to traceyw's topic in General Students

    Can't we just accept that this might be one of those situations where there isn't one best practice? Some patients might be comforted by a play by play, others might want absolute silence. It's a...
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    Can anyone explain the logic behind nursing exam questions?

    decembergrad2011 replied to Angitia's topic in General Students

    Make a meeting with your instructor for a time to go over your answers with her personally. Schedule a 30-45 minute session so that you have time to actually go through each question you missed and...
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    Evidence Based Paper--need help!

    decembergrad2011 replied to coolpeachmoy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi :) I just want to offer some encouragement. It took me a little bit to figure out what exactly a care plan was all about, and part of why I was able to do it so well was because we had them laid...
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    Help, failing last semester

    decembergrad2011 replied to Adlib's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I wholeheartedly agree with finding friends outside of your nursing program to lean on for support, as well as taking a step back from helping people. I've unfortunately encountered similar...
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    Can anyone explain the logic behind nursing exam questions?

    decembergrad2011 replied to Angitia's topic in General Students

    Sometimes I think the questions simply aren't fair, and some instructors are better than others about writing questions that don't require their specific frame of reference to figure out the correct...
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    I have test anxiety! What should i do?

    decembergrad2011 replied to Blessed S.N.23's topic in General Students

    http://www.positivepause.com/ I watch this before my nursing exams. It almost ALWAYS helps. :) I also suggest filling out your bubble sheet for your scantron (or writing your name on your exam,...
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    Adhd n.student

    decembergrad2011 replied to deetrain's topic in General Students

    I'm very sorry that your instructor is judgmental about your ADHD. How do you feel like your instructor is targeting or judging you more than other students? She may believe that her actions are...
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    Interesting day today...bullying in clinicals

    decembergrad2011 replied to nikkole318's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I've found that some CNA's believe that they know more than nursing students because of their experience working on the floor. This is a false assumption, especially if they are not a nursing student...
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    priority nursing questions

    decembergrad2011 replied to Amber0515's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is one of those times when notifying the physician is actually the right answer. MOST of the time that is not the correct answer, but this situation is beyond the scope of practice for a nurse....
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    How could I possibly not pass my skills?!

    decembergrad2011 replied to golosa82's topic in General Students

    Oh dear, I remember when I failed my foley skills check off. I got SO nervous that I ended up breaking sterile technique. I did everything else correctly, but breaking that sterile technique meant...
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    Tracking I's and O's

    decembergrad2011 replied to Kringe38's topic in General Students

    Work with your CNA. Find out what they are going to do today and let them know what you are able to do and will be doing. If there is a computer system with charting, you'll be able to go back and...
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    Some advice to student nurses

    decembergrad2011 replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in General Students

    Great post. As a procrastinator, I'm watching my cram sessions fail me in the long-term because I don't retain as much information. I've started recording lectures and reviewing them as I go, and man...
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    Do you guys see a lot of people saying they are nursing students....

    decembergrad2011 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    I think this is a false comparison. Saying "I'm going to be a nurse" is the same as "I'm applying for/hoping to get accepted into/going to be in nursing school." A nursing student saying "I'm a...
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    An error already

    decembergrad2011 replied to cmonkey's topic in General Students

    Ahahahhaha!!! That certainly would be awkward. Our CI's did let us practice IV's on them if enough time (like, only a week left) had passed in clinical and we hadn't been given an opportunity to...
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    Tips for getting reports from RN

    decembergrad2011 replied to SassyRuca's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you have access to the charts/computer, get there a little early and take a glance at your patients. You don't have to write anything down, but knowing their admitting diagnosis, plan of care, and...
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    An error already

    decembergrad2011 replied to cmonkey's topic in General Students

    As long as your error isn't in pediatrics or involves pushing potassium, most of them are okay and make for great learning experiences or stories later on. The first time I attempted a Foley catheter,...
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    Wearing your heart on your sleeve

    decembergrad2011 posted a topic in General Students

    I am the type of person that unfortunately communicates a lot in my body language. My boyfriend of 5 years can literally look at me and tell me what's on my mind, and even people who barely know me...
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    annoying lab instructor

    decembergrad2011 replied to deetrain's topic in General Students

    If you looked overwhelmed and exhausted, I'm sure that played the largest role in her calling on you and asking if you were okay. If you're still in dosage calculations, they aren't trying to...
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    Midterm in clinical!! Im sooo sad!!

    decembergrad2011 replied to Blessed S.N.23's topic in General Students

    From one former anxious nursing student to another: Find a corner of the floor where you can sit for a second and gather your thoughts alone. Mine was the BATHROOM. Whenever I was filling...
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    Nursing Pin for $115

    decembergrad2011 replied to noyesno's topic in General Students

    I'm sure I'll get my nursing pin when I graduate, even if it's overpriced. I'm sentimental like that though. Congrats on being so close to being
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    For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    decembergrad2011 replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    Put in my first successful foley yesterday. The urine in the tubing was beautiful. Also...while the RN was charting, I assisted the new mom with breastfeeding and the baby latched! Definitely a good...