decembergrad2011 BSN, RN

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    Seriously? What are they telling you in school?

    decembergrad2011 replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    It's possible that we just have a more gender diverse population in nursing school where I live, but I don't ever mistake a male nurse for an MD on the floor. For one thing, they are usually doing...
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    What are the challenges and rewards of being a Peds Nurse?

    decembergrad2011 replied to karenbaca_91's topic in Pediatric

    That was beautiful, janfrn. Really have to
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    What does an RN REALLY do?

    decembergrad2011 replied to dazed&confused1129's topic in General Nursing

    Agencies can train employees in medication administration, at least in my state. Working for a non-profit doing direct support, I pass meds in some residential homes. Those trained in medication...
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    Is it weird that I love wound care?

    decembergrad2011 replied to MyUserName,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have gotten similar reactions from my friends after describing my love of burn patients and debridement. People outside of the medical world just don't
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    Choosing a capstone clinical placement

    decembergrad2011 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello. At my college during your second semester of your senior year, the last half of the semester is dedicated to completing hours under the guide of a preceptor in one specialty area, known as a...
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    first patient fall

    decembergrad2011 replied to baby.nurse123's topic in General Nursing

    I recently had a patient fall that scared me and I felt like I had made a huge lapse in judgment. If you followed all protocols after discovering him, I think you acted professionally and...
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    Who does the cord blood gases

    decembergrad2011 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In my hospital, an RN draws it up in the infant recovery room and sends it to the lab. They are usually well-staffed for deliveries
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    How am I going to get the time off for a tummy tuck?

    decembergrad2011 replied to NurseLady1's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I meant "argument" in the debate sense of the word, not fighting. You've been directly responding in disagreement to my posts this whole time, so I assumed you were giving a rebuttal of...
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    How am I going to get the time off for a tummy tuck?

    decembergrad2011 replied to NurseLady1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not really sure what you're arguing against at this point to be honest. Doing something "for yourself" does not mean that it is not influenced by the increasing beauty standard. Before razors...
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    How am I going to get the time off for a tummy tuck?

    decembergrad2011 replied to NurseLady1's topic in General Nursing

    Blah, so bad at not replying if someone replies to me... I was going to write something long but I'm sure people are sick of it so instead I'll just say this: Come on, Hollywood definitely has a "hot...
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    How am I going to get the time off for a tummy tuck?

    decembergrad2011 replied to NurseLady1's topic in General Nursing

    Again - I believe your comparison is flawed. Plastic surgery is a step beyond wearing a nice blouse and slacks and straightening your hair...or whatever you do to feel good about your outward...
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    How am I going to get the time off for a tummy tuck?

    decembergrad2011 replied to NurseLady1's topic in General Nursing

    We all have different things that make us feel good, I suppose. I feel better all sweaty at the end of a day of volunteer work than I'd ever feel in a pair of heels, black eyeliner, and a skirt. I...
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    How am I going to get the time off for a tummy tuck?

    decembergrad2011 replied to NurseLady1's topic in General Nursing

    Sigh. I wish we lived in a world where appearance was not so important and women did not feel pressure to "maintain" themselves to look like teenagers well into menopause. Or the opposite end of the...
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    Did i screw up (interview)

    decembergrad2011 replied to Rnis's topic in General Nursing

    It's illegal to ask you about dependents in an interview. I'm assuming you are hoping to come off of maternity leave and work for them at this juncture, otherwise I don't think you would be...
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    Is making friends in school important?

    decembergrad2011 replied to CourtneyLR's topic in General Students

    Nothing wrong with being friendly. But the truth is that I've seen friendships come and go throughout my program, mine included. I've mainly hung out with whoever I have clinicals with and don't...
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    hidden cameras in patient's rooms allowed?

    decembergrad2011 replied to Shell5's topic in General Nursing

    The idea of being recorded while working in healthcare is not surprising. It's already taking off in childcare. We'll see what comes of it in the next
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    Do you get over it?

    decembergrad2011 replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you simply zone out of the logistics and get into action mode. I'm not quite a nurse yet but I remember my OR rotation and being warned about the smell of burning flesh during...
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    Two-minus-one pregnancy

    decembergrad2011 replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I meant to phrase it in a way that was not emotional because it's not for me. I don't think our earth can continue to support every family having a lot of children for years to come. I'm sorry if...
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    Two-minus-one pregnancy

    decembergrad2011 replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I feel like this topic is almost impossible to discuss on a message board. My half sister is a product of in-vitro and it influences my feelings. I believe it is a woman's choice to undergo fertility...
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    Psych patients on medical floors

    decembergrad2011 replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    If you have the attitude that they are wasting your time and a pain in the butt, what kind of attitude do you expect from them? You're going to encounter psych patients in any area where you work,...
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    Pass/fail at your school

    decembergrad2011 replied to NSGstudent12's topic in General Students

    You have to have an exam average of 76%, an overall grade of 76%, and a satisfactory clinical
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    Pregnant starting 2nd semester, anyone BTDT?

    decembergrad2011 replied to hardworkinmama's topic in General Students

    You need to let them know fairly soon because there are certain patients you will not be able to take based on their diagnosis or treatments. Better to be honest about it in my opinion. They are not...
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    Please!!! Someone tell me how does Externships work?

    decembergrad2011 replied to healthnut84's topic in General Students

    Here, the externships take place during the summer before your senior year of nursing school (or last semester, if you're a winter grad). They would probably look at you funny if you applied after...
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    Is your clinical experience like mine?

    decembergrad2011 replied to dee78's topic in General Students

    Our care plans were due within 48 hours after the end of clinical. When I had Thursday clinicals that got out at 7 pm, this meant my care plans were due by Saturday at 7 pm. This was pretty standard...
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    optional books the professor recommended, are they worth it?

    decembergrad2011 replied to IUstudent's topic in General Students

    I'm a BSN student going into my last semester of school (3 years coming to a close finally!!). Although many people recommend getting and using multiple NCLEX books, I discourage against it because...