TheCareerStudent

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  1. Night Shift

    TheCareerStudent replied to LadyTiger44's topic in General Nursing

    I love working nights but it is hard on me too for the first few weeks. What I do is make sure that on my days off I am living the schedule I work, but I don't have kids so it is easy for me. I also...

  2. staying in shape as a nurse?

    TheCareerStudent replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    Good question OP, I was wondering the same thing. It will be hard to go during school but I will do my

  3. Has anyone had a pt's family member take pictures of you during care?

    TheCareerStudent replied to TonyaM73's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hopefully you didn't give the peace sign and the Facebook kissey face. LOL, but all joking aside..... I would be upset too, can't blame you one

  4. needing some advice, what would you do?

    TheCareerStudent replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Eeeek rotating shifts! I did those for 5 years in the military, some people are natural with it but boy did it burn 99% of us out. I agree with the above posts about keeping your position as a new...

  5. Hipaa Violation

    TheCareerStudent replied to catlady376's topic in General Students

    I agree with Eim99, I think they should be reprimanded but definitely not dismissed. I think that would be really harsh. But then if I look at it from the patient's side: If my medical history was on...

  6. Team leader assignment

    TheCareerStudent replied to Kringe38's topic in General Students

    I have leadership experience, just not in Nursing. I can say that everyone has their own style and it takes experience to develop your style. The best advice I can give you is to go out there and be...

  7. Do I have a good chance at all to get into a good nursing program?

    TheCareerStudent replied to dizzyfeet94's topic in General Students

    Wow you are motivated! I wish I had been this smart when I was your age! Good luck and don't worry if you want it bad enough you will get

  8. A Nursing Student Vents

    TheCareerStudent replied to CareFully's topic in General Students

    I definitely understand everyone needs to vent, I just see things differently but that is me so I won't knock you for venting. I guess people just need to remember not everyone sees things the way...

  9. New Nursing Students

    TheCareerStudent replied to DeterminedChristi's topic in General Students

    I start on Monday, I can not wait! Everyone tells me to let my husband know I have a new husband for 16 months and that his name is Nursing

  10. Can u be an rn without degree

    TheCareerStudent replied to Darkpk55's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My ADN program is 16 months, it used to be 15 but they added an extra month to break up Med/Surg into two parts because a lot of students were failing it. Plus it gets us some extra clinical time, so...

  11. Just talked to a nurse- I feel so down & anxious

    TheCareerStudent replied to StudentNrseMcFarland's topic in General Students

    I have been worrying about the same issues for the past few weeks. I start school on Monday and I have had this knot in my stomach for the same reasons as you. So I just want to thank everyone for...

  12. Does anyone take supplements to stay healthy?

    TheCareerStudent replied to ncbutterfly's topic in General Students

    Prenatal Vitamin (Have been taking it since I was about 20 just in case I ever have an "oooops" baby) 1000mg Vitamin C (I am trying to avoid getting sick too, so even though I pee almost all of this...

  13. Can u be an rn without degree

    TheCareerStudent replied to Darkpk55's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    As per the Department of Labor: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement About this section The three typical educational paths to registered nursing...

  14. I suck at IV starts

    TheCareerStudent replied to what2donow's topic in General Nursing

    Hope this helps you, great page with great tips! http://www.enw.org/IVStarts.htm And for videos:

  15. Has anyone ever put down your career choice?

    TheCareerStudent replied to Servingshots's topic in General Students

    I have heard the same.... and more. But I just remind myself that I am doing this for me, to better my life, my families life, and the life of those I get to care for. I also try to remember that...

  16. Should a person with Essential Tremor pursue a nursing career?

    TheCareerStudent replied to shakyinohio's topic in Nursing Career

    I say, "Don't ever let a disability stand in the way of your dreams". On another note my hands have always been really shaky and that makes me a bit nervous. But as long as I can rest part of my arm...

  17. Riverside School of Nursing Jan 2011

    TheCareerStudent replied to twins4paiges's topic in Virginia Nursing

    No problem! The Everything New Nurse Book is really great. I also found it funny because it had a section about women who become nurses to marry doctors. LOL!

  18. Pre-nursing student wants to volunteer.......

    TheCareerStudent replied to karbi1981's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Veteran's Hospitals could always use about 100 extra hands, and that is on good days. I volunteer at my local Veteran's hospital and it is very rewarding to give back to my brothers and sister. I am a...

  19. My mom tells her friend her daughter is a nurse, and....

    TheCareerStudent replied to yat777's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Kind of similar situation: I haven't even started Nursing school and my mother thinks it is great that I will be an RN so that I can "wipe her butt" when she is old.....

  20. Quinnipiac ABSN May 2011 Cohort

    TheCareerStudent replied to anne2424's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    My sister in law attends that school, but for their Vet Tech program. She said she loves it. My husband's family is from CT though, so she is used to the area. It will be a big change for you coming...

  21. Riverside School of Nursing Jan 2011

    TheCareerStudent replied to twins4paiges's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hey, I start nursing school in a week and I highly recommend- The Everything New Nurse Book Anatomy and Physiology for Dummies Medical Terminology for Dummies Idiots Microbiology Pathophysiology Made...

  22. Nursing student unsure...in fourth semster

    TheCareerStudent replied to aaronneedsadvice's topic in General Nursing

    I am curious about the same thing! There are a lot of stereotypes out there about nurses. I am just starting school and already nervous about whether or not they hold much truth. I will say that...

  23. Brand new license, brand new job, and pregnant...

    TheCareerStudent replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on your baby! I agree with everyone I would not say anything until the point where you need to. But the one piece of advice I would offer as a manager, different field, is make sure your boss...

  24. Starting NS in a week!

    TheCareerStudent replied to newstudent2010's topic in General Students

    Hi Newstudent2010, I start school next week too. Well Orientation anyway then school on the 24th. I am super excited and nervous. I have been teaching myself A&P (We take it in the program, not a...