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  1. graduate school for nurses

    zacsmimi replied to krisssy's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Originally Posted by countryhick I would love to participate. I am enrolled in an online MSN program. I found one other student who is attending Indiana State Online Nursing Program. Are there any...

  2. Music with the dying patient?

    zacsmimi replied to zacsmimi's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    immenent death like, 24-48 hrs.. to answer your questions. This support is great and Im getting some great feedback -

  3. graduate school for nurses

    zacsmimi replied to krisssy's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I just started an online program for my masters in Nursing Education. I try really hard to keep my head down and just plod forward but OMG there is SO much work. And so much of it seems really...

  4. how many guys hear this?

    zacsmimi replied to bell47's topic in Male Nursing Students

    People respond off the top of their heads - which often reveals that there isnt much IN their heads... but I would be willing to bet most people have already begun to come around...and they just dont...

  5. UNE vs USM

    zacsmimi replied to sophie79's topic in General Nursing

    I went to USM and loved it. However, I think that students currently seem to prefer UNE. USM is a big school, in the city... lots to do, having a car makes a difference. UNE is right near the water in...

  6. Im sorry, but light stomachs please do not read!

    zacsmimi replied to onconurseRT's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that its a serious offense, because of the risk involved. But to decide this boy (the offender) is sick and twisted is a bit of an overreaction. Kids do stupid - incredibly stupid - things. It...

  7. Dilemma

    zacsmimi replied to rnrae's topic in General Nursing

    Be careful not to bite off more than you can chew. That 7 month hellish assignment made you ABLE to do what you do now, and its also why you are bored. Maybe try something thats a compromise? Rural to...

  8. where are the nursing shortages?

    zacsmimi replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

    Maine - remote parts and less rural

  9. mistake in clinical and instructor freak out.

    zacsmimi replied to LilPeanut's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, you arent likely to get that apology. I am an instructor on a med-surg floor, and I can invision your situation well. Yeah, maybe you could have tried harder to find her...and so she...

  10. want to cry all the time.... can i make it in this profession?

    zacsmimi replied to LPN2RNmommy's topic in Nursing Career

    School nursing...doctors office... clinics... home health (although I would think they would want some experience behind you)...I worked for an insurance company once... good pay. no weekends or...

  11. Need some support

    zacsmimi replied to ladydame's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow. What are we doing to these new nurses?? We need to look around, find one who is new - and offer support BEFORE she cries all the way home!! This is NOT OKAY that we are a helping profession and...

  12. BRAND NEW CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR - Nervous!

    zacsmimi posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am about to realize part of my dream - to teach nursing. I am a BSN but am enrolled (just) to get my Masters. I start tomorrow as an adjunct faculty member for clinical only, twice a week, for 10...

  13. want to cry all the time.... can i make it in this profession?

    zacsmimi replied to LPN2RNmommy's topic in Nursing Career

    i work ltc. i am always out on time. i have plenty of quality time with my residents. skilled floors are more busy, and yeah, they are frequently on too many meds, but you aren't going to find...

  14. New Faculty Orientation

    zacsmimi replied to rpv_rn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I start this week too. I had NO orientation to the school. One meeting with a lot of paperwork handed to me. Very nice and all, but I am on my own. See my post under new instructor...

  15. want to cry all the time.... can i make it in this profession?

    zacsmimi replied to LPN2RNmommy's topic in Nursing Career

    First things first, girl. You need to get a handle on your own life - never mind work. I know that sounds crazy, how can we get by without a paycheck, but you are on your way to a breakdown or illness...

  16. How did you get through your first bed bath?

    zacsmimi replied to Nesher's topic in General Students

    I taught CNAs for several years... a high school aged class; so the nervousness was even higher, I think. I too, allowed pairing up for the first one or two baths. I had them critique each other. I...

  17. RNS with depression - r u out there?

    zacsmimi posted a topic in Psychiatric

    OK I'm supposed to know the answers. But I dont, so here goes. I was diagnosed 15 years ago with depression. I have been on various anti-depressants with some success (and in therapy) tried to come...

  18. RNS with depression - r u out there?

    zacsmimi replied to zacsmimi's topic in Psychiatric

    YES YES YES it can be the same... even better. Now they all know you are human. If you had a seizure at work would you feel you had lost your professionalism?? Dont punish yourself. Good for you for...

  19. RNS with depression - r u out there?

    zacsmimi replied to zacsmimi's topic in Psychiatric

  20. RNS with depression - r u out there?

    zacsmimi replied to zacsmimi's topic in Psychiatric

    Hang in there. Yeah, new meds are in order - or supplemental something. Funny - it was laundry that sent me over the edge when I was first diagnosed,

  21. RNS with depression - r u out there?

    zacsmimi replied to zacsmimi's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, to be honest, I miss doses from time to time. More likely to miss them when I am experiencing symptoms (go figure) but I'm trying hard. I have 10 mg tabs so I could just increase myself to 40mg...

  22. Preparation for Psych Clinical

    zacsmimi replied to Califlower's topic in Psychiatric

    Try reading up on basics, understand the DSMs... understand the basics (read) bipolar, manic, schizophrenia, 0bsessive-compulisive behavior, addictions, suicide ideation and assessment, borderline...

  23. Britney demanding background checks for her L&D nurses..

    zacsmimi replied to Peachy720's topic in Ob/Gyn

    HEAR!!

  24. We lost a mom

    zacsmimi replied to LauraLou's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think time will help... and hopefully knowing you have so much support. There must be a reason - one day we will all understand all those things that have made no sense in life. Keep doing what you...

  25. Hospice akin to "giving up"???

    zacsmimi posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    For the past year I have worked in a LTC that recently began to work with Hospice. It was so wonderful to see these patients getting one on one, and the kind of time and attention that we just didnt...