sjalv

sjalv

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  1. Out of control visitors

    sjalv replied to duskyjewel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It just appalls me that this parenting style is considered "old-fashioned" nowadays. I'm just 20 but I can't imagine NOT raising my kids with manners (which is what this is, really) in the

  2. So how does it feel like to be a male nurse

    sjalv replied to panjeremy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Actually, as the nurse caring for that patient, yes I am the one who decides that. No, it won't. It's called acknowledging your own boundaries and knowing when to say "no". Regardless of what seems...

  3. Feel like I don't know anything

    sjalv replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in General Students

    That's because new grad nurses DON'T know anything I jest... slightly. Everyone else has said what needs to be

  4. Should I work while in school?

    sjalv replied to CLin's topic in General Students

    I work about 20 hours a week in a non-healthcare field. I find it manageable but then again, I can study NCLEX questions and my notes while at

  5. So how does it feel like to be a male nurse

    sjalv replied to panjeremy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 20 and in my 3rd semester of a 4 semester RN program. I never feel self-conscious about being a male despite being 1 of 4 males out of 21 students. I expect I'll be asked to help with...

  6. Love working in an area that needs nurses

    sjalv replied to englishgeek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OP's location is set to somewhere in Oklahoma. I live in Oklahoma and can confirm that there's a nursing shortage here. We just had orientation for our clinicals this semester and the chief of nursing...

  7. Pt having a "friend" over for "special nursing care"

    sjalv replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm very liberal and very open minded sexually, but it's a hospital, not a hotel. A nurse shouldn't have to worry if they're gonna find semen stains on the sheets, if they're gonna have to hear...

  8. My patients would be horrified...

    sjalv replied to Kitkat1212's topic in General Students

    I'm 20 and play Pokemon games when I'm feeling #over studying. My Starmie is

  9. New FB messenger,...HIPAA Violations?

    sjalv replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You can disable that. The Facebook app requires the exact same permissions as the Messenger app. Facebook is not some mom and pop company. They would not release an app that would innately violate a...

  10. Silliest answer someone has said in class?

    sjalv replied to marvelmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't really remember the exact question that was asked but this happened during first semester. It was only the third day of class, and all 48 of us were in the room watching a film over cultural...

  11. Do I have to join facebook?

    sjalv replied to lampard's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Of course not. We have a Facebook group for our graduating class but there are several students who aren't a member, mainly because they don't have Facebook at all. They miss out on study aids and...

  12. I'm not sure what I am feeling

    sjalv replied to LNOUVRESE's topic in General Students

    Just be a nice person and everything will fall into place. Honestly, I think everyone feels anxiety about starting something new. You probably don't know anyone and there's likely to be at least 30...

  13. Should I quit my job, sell my house and sail to Hawaii?

    sjalv replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could stop laughing at this post, but I

  14. To those without a 4.0 (rant)

    sjalv replied to Jasonat6034's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had a 3.2 and was 18 years old when I got accepted into the program. Every case is

  15. Proud to be in scrubs??

    sjalv replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I don't like wearing my scrubs in public mainly because I don't feel like being bombarded with questions by strangers. I don't care if 5-year old Timmy has recurrent nose bleeds. If you ask me for my...

  16. Proud to be in scrubs??

    sjalv replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I do enjoy wearing scrubs, but I'm still in nursing school so I am sure that will change. All I know is, the day I graduate from nursing school, I am burning this awkwardly-fitting, oversized school...

  17. Afraid of starting nursing Pre reqs

    sjalv replied to JPickett's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your feelings are normal and will get considerably worse when you actually start nursing school. The best way to cope is to develop self-confidence. I set short-term goals and long-term goals and...

  18. [POLL] is it a reason to NOT pursue nursing anymore?

    sjalv replied to ionelaitou's topic in General Students

    Just so you know, the language of Israeli is "Hebrew". "Israeli" refers to the people who live there. This is kind of off topic but I speak two foreign languages, neither of which are my native...

  19. Buy nursing books from School bookstore or other websites?!

    sjalv replied to a0646504's topic in General Students

    I have bought all my books off Amazon without issues. If the booklist says that the CD/access code is required, buy the book new so it comes with

  20. NY Med - a great reminder about social media and nursing

    sjalv replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Students

    I'm a child of the smartphone generation (I just turned 20) but cannot fathom why any employee would ever take a picture at a hospital and then put it on the Internet. Even if it is a selfie in the...

  21. Summers upon us!

    sjalv replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I'm 19 and halfway done with my RN program so I guess I'm an outlier here.. I'm spending my summer in Buenos Aires,

  22. Do I 'NEED' these books?

    sjalv replied to jennaroo's topic in General Students

    1. Bought it, never used it 2. Bought it, never used it 3. If you're taking a med term class, yes, otherwise no 4. Yes, for care plans 5.

  23. 15 hour shift question, PLEASE HELP!!

    sjalv replied to nursentraining2016's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would quit without a second

  24. Which degree path is best for home health?

    sjalv replied to proudRN's topic in General Students

    I would just go straight for your RN. Keep in mind you will have to do LTC/hospital clinicals regardless of which one you

  25. Do you think eating in the classroom is rude?

    sjalv replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Students

    I usually eat before I come to class, or go after, but if I do happen to be eating during class, I do it quietly. However, here's some food for thought: I'm not gonna sit there during a 3+ hour...