ChooSoul

ChooSoul

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  1. How to commit to proper diet and exercise as a night shift RN?

    ChooSoul posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, I work nights. 12 hours. How do people like me stay healthy and in shape? I am always very tired after work. I am always eating anything to stay awake during the night. When I am off, I am mostly...

  2. I think I'm gonna quit nursing

    ChooSoul posted a topic in General Nursing

    I dont want to be a nurse anymore. I don't want to be in the medical field anymore. Im not just feeling burnt out, underappreciated, drained in all aspects, and all kinds of stressed out. I just feel...

  3. How to commit to proper diet and exercise as a night shift RN?

    ChooSoul replied to ChooSoul's topic in General Nursing

    I gained 7 pounds in 2 months.

  4. Antibiotics administration.

    ChooSoul posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I have a pt who came in with cellulitis and he is on many antibiotics but he has impaired renal function so they have been giving low doses. 1 day ago, his renal function started to get better so...

  5. I think I'm gonna quit nursing

    ChooSoul replied to ChooSoul's topic in General Nursing

    Informatics is interesting because it relates to technology but I still have no idea what exactly nurse informaticists really

  6. I think I'm gonna quit nursing

    ChooSoul replied to ChooSoul's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds amazing. What is the new career youre going

  7. I think I'm gonna quit nursing

    ChooSoul replied to ChooSoul's topic in General Nursing

    Med surg icu are definitely stressful and exhuasting. Many times have i gotten sick while working and had to go to ER. I'm so done with hospitals but i need income. Im gonna check out psych and...

  8. I think I'm gonna quit nursing

    ChooSoul replied to ChooSoul's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is my first real job. Before that, the closest to work i did was volunteering and thats its. I want to go into arts or something creative, like the performing arts. Something that doesnt...

  9. I have a 3.4 GPA. Should I not even dream about CRNA school

    ChooSoul posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Will my GPA of 3.4 even make the cut for CRNA school? I just know its not enough to compete with others who are vying for a seat in a CRNA program everywhere. But at the same time I am hopeful that I...

  10. Does your administrator have a college degree

    ChooSoul replied to NURSECDON's topic in General Nursing

    That is weird... To be an administrator, if you're not a medical professional, you need to have at least a degree in business administration or something. If she has no degree at all, then that is...

  11. How to find the right school Crna school?

    ChooSoul posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would like to have some advice because Im considering becoming a crna. I am currently working as an ICu rn in a level 3 hospital. Im planning to apply to crna school in 1.5 to 2 years from now....

  12. What is the difference between MSN NP and DNP

    ChooSoul posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is the difference? I know that you need at least a masters degree. As far as autonomy, does a DNP needs to be working under an MD? because I know that NPs have to work under an MD. Or is a DNP...

  13. New ICU RN- looking for sheets.

    ChooSoul posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi I am a new ICU RN and I am looking for a "brain sheet" to use when I go to work and get reports for my patients. I'm new, just got hired right into ICU (still in orientation) and when I get to the...

  14. new RN frustration; med surg makes nurses become bitter people??

    ChooSoul posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I notice that a lot of nurses that I've talked to hate the med surg area. It's too stressful even I see it. Everywhere you go, med surg nurses are stressed out and bitter. They don't recommend...

  15. ICU Charge nurse Vs. ICU floor nurse to become CRNA

    ChooSoul replied to ICUCharger's topic in Critical Care

    I'm a new ICU nurse, and even I think this is scary. I suggest just get the regular position and not the charge. I dont think it matters very much if you were charge or a staff nurse in a CRNA...

  16. How to map out my own schedule. Tips please

    ChooSoul posted a topic in University of Texas Arlington

    HI. I'm accepted into the RN-BSN online program and I have to take 6 prereqs: 1 any literature, art appreciation, 4 classes that are us & state history and government... and then I have to take 11...

  17. How to map out my own schedule. Tips please

    ChooSoul replied to ChooSoul's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    That is great to know. Thanks! You got a A, congrats! I could only sign up for 1 class this summer and it started yesterday, its nur3345. I just failed the orientation quiz... I know... of all...

  18. How to map out my own schedule. Tips please

    ChooSoul replied to ChooSoul's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    thanks, naponthebeach. How was the first class you just completed? Are you saying that it could be fine for me to double up like say i do 6 nursing classes per semester, while working full time?...

  19. Have you applied for RN endorsement Texas license?

    ChooSoul posted a topic in General Nursing

    I dont know where to post this. I have a question about the nursing jurisprudence exam, theres no limit as to how many times you can take it? Cause I read on their website that you can reconnect to...

  20. new RN frustration; med surg makes nurses become bitter people??

    ChooSoul replied to ChooSoul's topic in Medical-Surgical

    oh wow thanks to everyone who commented. personally, my view on medsurg still has not changed. I do acknowledge that it is stressful, it turns yo into a very critical thinkers and enhances time mgt...

  21. Did anyone judge you for being a male nurse?

    ChooSoul replied to ddane94's topic in Men in Nursing

    People who have no clue are surprised when they find out that Im "just a nurse" then they ask "why arent you a doctor?" its

  22. Questions regarding Online RN-BSN

    ChooSoul posted a topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I called the number on their website and talked to an enrollment advisor and I was told its 100% online and no clinicals. What does that mean? i was also told that i need to have access to patients...

  23. Questions regarding Online RN-BSN

    ChooSoul replied to ChooSoul's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    #proudtobeanurse Thanks for answering. so have you ever have to do something that isnt online like go see some sort of medical related event or a patient case-study? or is everything is literally...

  24. How to calculate for "how much remains after X-Hours?"

    ChooSoul posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I cant seem to get math questions that ask for how much volume is left after an specific amount of time. They would have the drop factor, the rate, the starting volume and time form in 12:00pm to...

  25. How to calculate for "how much remains after X-Hours?"

    ChooSoul replied to ChooSoul's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh shoot! Sorry! its actually 40gtt/min! haha! thanks for mentioning