sjalv

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  1. Do you always wear a suit to an interview???

    sjalv replied to bathrobemom's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm a guy and always have worn a suit to interviews, whether it be for a job or grad

  2. New Grad - Ain't he special!

    sjalv replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't get nurses who act like this, especially new grads. Who on Earth enters a profession that CENTRALIZES around teamwork with such an attitude? Why do people have such an aversion to poop? It's...

  3. Director of Nursing- When is enough, enough.

    sjalv replied to sain's topic in General Nursing

    The VP laughing at you when you requested more assistance is inexcusable. You say you 'need' this job right now. How badly do you need it? Can you not find a new job? Perhaps I am a bit of an egoist...

  4. Lippincott Passpoint NCLEX scores

    sjalv replied to wel43's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've used PrepU and Kaplan and I personally feel like PrepU is way easier than Kaplan. Or maybe Kaplan is just ridiculously hard. Whereas I've gotten 7's on practice PrepU exams, the highest I've...

  5. Use these TIPS..There's no such thing as studying for the NCLEX

    sjalv replied to pinknursepower's topic in General Students

    This isn't always true. Sometimes patients need to be told to contact their physician. It's usually NOT the answer but sometimes it is. One needs to consider the data presented in the

  6. How much do you know about other medical professions?

    sjalv replied to Mthom17's topic in General Students

    I just finished an RN program and it wasn't something that was really addressed. We focused some on what LPN's can and cannot do because we need to know in order to delegrate appropriately, but...

  7. Half of the class fails

    sjalv replied to kblas's topic in General Students

    We started with 51 people and finished with 19. I don't really know what 'story' there is to tell. I don't know why those people didn't pass, all I know is nursing school is demanding mentally,...

  8. Family issue..Thoughts?

    sjalv replied to jrabbit619's topic in General Students

    If a person feels that it is okay to threaten you in order to be close to you, they are not worth having a relationship with; parent or

  9. Is anything at your work that puzzles you

    sjalv replied to pras's topic in General Nursing

    You are not allowed to do this during clinicals? We

  10. Is anything at your work that puzzles you

    sjalv replied to pras's topic in General Nursing

    I did not answer the OP's question because I am not yet working as a nurse.. unless y'all would like to hear about my bewilderments concerning my customer service experience of which I have

  11. Is anything at your work that puzzles you

    sjalv replied to pras's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see why people are having difficulty understanding the question. It's asking, "Is there anything about your work/job that puzzles you?" Like a behavior, expectation, observation,

  12. When can I apply for a job after graduation.

    sjalv replied to Mannysingh's topic in General Students

    This is my exact situation. Told them I would be taking the NCLEX in June and they hired me (in

  13. Thoughts on nurses who graduate nursing school calling themselves nurses before the NCLEX

    sjalv replied to pmabraham's topic in General Students

    I don't think she can even call herself a 'nurse'. 'Nurse' is short for either 'licensed practical nurse' or 'registered nurse', neither of which one can be without having first taken a licensing...

  14. Nursing school

    sjalv replied to melrey1988's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished RN school and one of my best friends in the program had difficulty concentrating and always had. She took Adderall, which was prescribed by her physician, to help her focus when...

  15. Thoughts on nurses who graduate nursing school calling themselves nurses before the NCLEX

    sjalv replied to pmabraham's topic in General Students

    I just graduated RN school too but I refer to myself as a 'student nurse graduate'. I feel this is the appropriate title. During our pinning speech, the student giving it said something along the...

  16. How to read and study nursing textbooks?

    sjalv replied to Vega043's topic in General Students

    1. What are the S&S for this disease process? 2. How is it medically treated? 3. How can nurses help alleviate the symptoms? 4. What is the priority problem with this disease process? 5. What are...

  17. Nurses Week 2015 Freebies

    sjalv replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    A local pizzeria is offering discounts on large pizzas for Nurse's Week. We don't have Dunkin' Donuts here though.. as far as I

  18. What is the freaking deal with OB?

    sjalv replied to Mavrick's topic in General Students

    I feel like many new nursing students or nursing students to be don't realize the severity of the bad days one will have in OB. They think about how exciting it'll be to teach a new parent about their...

  19. Male and Gay?!

    sjalv replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm gay and about to finish an ADN program. No one has ever made disparaging remarks, student or teacher. I've never really went out of my way to make it known at any clinical sites but if the staff...

  20. I'm in a Quandary

    sjalv replied to Hooligan's topic in General Nursing

    This was completely unhelpful and rude. The OP formulated an easy-to-read post that was well-formatted and explained her feelings from various angles. She presented us with her own obvious...

  21. Starting nursing school in three weeks, what am I forgetting?

    sjalv replied to Chelonophile's topic in General Students

    I would also like to add that unless you act like a hostile bear throughout school, you will without fail form very close bonds with some of the people in your class. You'll get to know everyone, but...

  22. Starting nursing school in three weeks, what am I forgetting?

    sjalv replied to Chelonophile's topic in General Students

    I'm about to graduate and nothing can really prepare you for nursing school. Everyone says that and when I was first beginning, I didn't want to believe them.. but now that I am finishing, it really...

  23. Nursing school too hard on purpose?

    sjalv replied to fangirl's topic in General Students

    It's called professionalism. Again, professionalism. Never heard of this. Yeah, it's almost if an incorrectly given or poorly understood medication could harm the patient! Your attitude is...

  24. A Response from the OP on the issue (poor choice of words) on the concept of a ADN Vs. BSN

    sjalv replied to ToBeBornANurseJB's topic in General Students

    I think you might be new to the Internet, or perhaps just forums in general. Two notes: 1. Before you post something, consider it from all angles and how it might be interpreted. Ensure that it is a...

  25. "Bless Your Heart"

    sjalv replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm from Oklahoma and hear both phrases frequently. It really just depends on the context and tone. I only hear 'bless your heart' really from older people, to be honest. It sounds like something my...