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  1. Intensity of adn/absn programs

    grpman replied to cjcaet's topic in General Students

    I've noticed that most adn programs have many prereq's that cause a considerable wait. Most require micro, a/p 1 and 2, and a few others before you can apply. The problem is that the a/p 1 and 2...

  2. LOST

    grpman replied to marbar14's topic in General Students

    First, not knowing your normal ranges is an easy fix. I won't waste your time with telling you how. But do remember that most nurses don't know all of these ranges by heart unless it applies to...

  3. Second Thoughts..???

    grpman replied to msmarcia's topic in General Students

    I've had some instructors that ran their clinicals paramilitary style. That can be obnoxious, but life changes when you get that one instructor with a gift for explaining. That clinical for me...

  4. Nurse with Disdain

    grpman replied to StuckInTheMiddle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry you had to deal with that. However, I guess my point still stands. It seems like staff didn't like dealing with the sick needy people. It also seems like you didn't like dealing with extra...

  5. Hospitals illegally firing nurses for refusing flu vaccines

    grpman replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You are right. It would be wrong to fire someone for being obese (wow...can we say lawsuit for bad terminology). However, if obesity interferes with being able to do the minimum requirements of a...

  6. Nurse with Disdain

    grpman replied to StuckInTheMiddle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your post could be seen with a fair amount of irony. Your reason for being sarcastic is due to spending a lot of time (shift from H E L L) with the same people the OP is tired of dealing with. I...

  7. Hospitals illegally firing nurses for refusing flu vaccines

    grpman replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in Disaster Preparation

    So, would you expect a nurse manager to hire someone who can't bend over to tie their own shoes and asks for extra breaks to

  8. I just can't do this anymore...

    grpman replied to ruthiemk's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear that. I hope your life is happier now that you are away from him. I might would have typed the same response had I been in your

  9. I just can't do this anymore...

    grpman replied to ruthiemk's topic in General Nursing

    Respectfully, I think I'd like more info before giving this

  10. I just can't do this anymore...

    grpman replied to ruthiemk's topic in General Nursing

    I know nothing about your husband other than what you wrote, but if your biggest problem is him being a hypocrite and desiring a return on an education investment...then all men are a-holes, jerks,...

  11. Gay male nurse concern about male patient care

    grpman replied to Devon Rex's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I think I would handle this like any male rejected by a female patient. I'd respect their wishes and go on. Sexual orientation shouldn't make this a harder question than it is. If a female nurse is...

  12. Drug Calculations - not sure what formula to use.

    grpman replied to RN_Pink's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Although I'm an advocate for formulas, I am writing this in case you can't remember one for a test or quiz. Remember that dosages always uses simple math, always. There are no tricks and it can...

  13. My grades /:

    grpman replied to FutureNurseShammy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Now that is the attitude of someone that will probably graduate nursing

  14. Are you an A student. How do you achieve it

    grpman replied to joselyne's topic in General Students

    I'm being slightly sarcastic, but only slightly. Go to the right school that gives more A's than other competing schools. Not all nursing schools or instructors are created equal. I have seen...

  15. C's in Nursing

    grpman replied to SSNS07's topic in General Students

    I hope you aren't worrying too much about this. There will be several rn-bsn bridges that you can do that won't care about a few C's in core nursing classes. Try to make up for them with A's in...

  16. What to expect

    grpman replied to Raggmop02's topic in General Students

    There are some good tips above. I might add that you need to have a flexible schedule. That was a huge shock to me. There was so much to do and many places to go that my life and work had to be...

  17. Calm my nerves?

    grpman replied to mariaberry19's topic in General Students

    An adult

  18. Irritated that everyone feels the need to mention they want to help people

    grpman replied to Trenbolone Acetate's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Only the lower middle class would say that anyone goes into nursing for the money (not a criticism, just a fact). The money is a perk and something we all need, but not hardly enough to garner the...

  19. My grades /:

    grpman replied to FutureNurseShammy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll be blunt. That was the easiest course load you can take and your grades need to reflect that. Study more or get remediation in a hurry b/c your nursing options will become slim to none with...

  20. Win CASH! Christmas Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    grpman replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    "If you tell anyone we have big noses and unibrows, I'll have you on HIPAA's naughty list faster than you can say Merry

  21. Questions on my final and I passed!

    grpman replied to truckinusa's topic in General Students

    Nursing tests are very hard and I think this is probably true for most programs. I have found that some instructors do throw in more bad questions compared to others. I compensate by knowing the...

  22. Nursing Scholarships?

    grpman replied to bellafsu89's topic in General Students

    Don't forget to look into your own nursing program for scholarships. There is sometimes money right under your

  23. I find it depressing...

    grpman replied to QuarterLife88's topic in General Students

    I found your statement about men being handy only if "heavy lifting" is needed to be juvenile, unprofessional, and lacking social insight. The real issue is how do you feel comfortable making an...

  24. HIPPA and Parents of Minors

    grpman replied to vintagemother's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    From a strict legal perspective, I'd be very curious to see how it would pan out in court if hospital staff physically kept a parent from a minor during an exam without probable cause that something...

  25. Will I get in trouble ? ? ?

    grpman replied to Congababe13's topic in General Students

    We have had people kicked out of the program for cell phone related issues (none of which were cheating) while inside the school building... just to put things in perspective. Be prepared for the...