DaFreak71

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  1. To CNA or not to CNA

    DaFreak71 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My first semester of nursing school is just about finished. We are eligible to sit for the CNA exam after passing nursing one, and I'd like to hear from you about whether or not it is worth it. The...

  2. Does nursing school go by fast?

    DaFreak71 replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    I am almost done with my first semester. Time has stood still at times and I'm still trying to figure out how 16 weeks in real life takes a year in nursing school. LOL Everyone (hubby who went...

  3. How to handle nurses who "Don't get it"....? (Kind of long)

    DaFreak71 replied to JSRN81's topic in MICU, SICU

    My husband's first job as an R.N. was in the ICU. He's been there just about a year and gets high praise for being such a good learner/nurse. Don't assume that if you're new, you're not suited to a...

  4. To CNA or not to CNA

    DaFreak71 replied to DaFreak71's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all of you who replied, I appreciate your advice and insights. I think I will go ahead and do the CNA exam and look into a position at the hospital that will hopefully lead to a tech...

  5. As a patient, do you disclose your qualifications?

    DaFreak71 replied to lisalau's topic in General Nursing

    I'll bet most people who divulge they are nurses (or divulge that their so-and-so is a nurse) are actually trying to make a connection with you. I'll bet that is their way of saying "I understand...

  6. Premium membership reservations?

    DaFreak71 replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is middle ground between the two: 1. A lawless, run amok forum where anything goes, including personal attacks. 2. A BB that does not allow for people to openly question or debate a...

  7. Premium membership reservations?

    DaFreak71 replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    I don't choose to be a premium member because I don't like the idea of paying into a system that is not democratic. AEB: Certain threads being killed by mods just because it gets off topic/heated....

  8. Am I the only one not getting a raise?

    DaFreak71 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Hehe, so glad you thought it was funny. After posting it I started to worry that my attempt at humor would be mistaken for making light of your situation. I'm sorry you are going through this. I...

  9. Am I the only one not getting a raise?

    DaFreak71 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I'm really sorry I dropped the ball on this one. I was told to pass the memo to you, and like a moron, I forgot. The memo announced that in fact, you are the only one in the entire industry...

  10. To All The Nurses Including Cna's

    DaFreak71 replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    I rate this thread a solid

  11. Clincials in nursing school

    DaFreak71 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    My school does 12 hour clinical days in the 5th semester. I think you do a total of about five 12 hour

  12. Losing Your License ?

    DaFreak71 replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    Was it due to charting

  13. Bad Clinical Rotation

    DaFreak71 replied to fotografe's topic in General Students

    It's amazing how there's so much talk about professionalism in the nursing programs, and how little of it is demonstrated by the instructors. A friend of mine went to the program director to explain...

  14. Don't laugh, but... what if I throw up??

    DaFreak71 replied to Alice b.'s topic in General Nursing

    I hope so, because I fear that I'm going to be in the upchuck club. I got a cat about six months ago and in preparation for all the icky things I'm going to be exposed to in nursing school (I'm in my...

  15. Marriage and Nursing school ?

    DaFreak71 replied to whatmaters's topic in Male Nursing Students

    A few classmates of mine got married either the week before or within weeks after NS started. I don't think any of them are regretting that choice. Keep your priorities straight. I've been with my...

  16. Nursing Instructors who are hard, pick on you, or are impossible to deal with

    DaFreak71 replied to Town & Country's topic in General Students

    Hi there, I can see the point that yelling back at someone isn't the most constructive way to deal with someone yelling at you, but to say that "it makes me ALL THE MORE an idiot? That implies that I...

  17. how to select a nursing school?

    DaFreak71 replied to sjcnd06's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Normally I would disagree about ratemyprofessor.com. I've noticed that so many of the reviews are off base for the regular instructors at my school, but strangely enough, they seem to be on target...

  18. Nursing Instructors who are hard, pick on you, or are impossible to deal with

    DaFreak71 replied to Town & Country's topic in General Students

    I definitely get what you're saying, and I agree with the underlying wisdom in it. I just don't plan on getting use to abusive behavior. I put up with more than I prefer to in school because my...

  19. Nursing Instructors who are hard, pick on you, or are impossible to deal with

    DaFreak71 replied to Town & Country's topic in General Students

    :yeahthat:

  20. Help with inverted T-waves/reciprocol

    DaFreak71 replied to rarjn5's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'd like to shrink you down to the size of candy bar and carry you around in my shirt pocket. Please start writing text books. Soon. Like now would be good. I start nursing 2 in the Fall and I...

  21. Need some advise...Please!!

    DaFreak71 replied to 1godlynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree 100% with the sentiments expressed in this post. No means no and to force a patient to accept a procedure that he has not consented to is absolutely wrong. I do however disagree that this...

  22. Amplified Stethoscopes

    DaFreak71 replied to pokey!'s topic in General Nursing

    I have the Littmann electronic stethoscope and I love it. I had an occasion just least week to use the cardiology one and I definitely heard a lot a better with the electronic amplified stethoscope....

  23. Personal question: had anyone here had.....

    DaFreak71 replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a breast reduction, does that automatically lift them up? Or do you then need to have another procedure done for that? Also, would a breast size of 36C be big enough to qualify for a...

  24. HELP! Ink on school uniform

    DaFreak71 replied to arlenan's topic in General Nursing

    Clorox Bleach pen is your

  25. are you born a nurse or do the nursing instructors make you a nurse?

    DaFreak71 replied to misouritraveller's topic in General Nursing

    Mua ha ha