WAstudent

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1. Waiting list out to 2010

   WAstudent replied to blueyesue's topic in General Students

   Remember that the wait is an estimated wait time. People decide to drop, people get sick, people don't keep their address current and get dropped, people don't have their pre-reqs passed, and sometimes people can't afford to go at the last minute. I...

2. Taping Report

   WAstudent replied to WAstudent's topic in General Students

   Awesome! Thanks!

3. Taping Report

   WAstudent posted a topic in General Students

   I'm in my second to the last quarter before graduation and this is the first time we've been expected to give report..which will be taped. Where to start? Any tips for giving great report so I don't sound like a total idiot?

4. Bringing your *new* baby to school....

   WAstudent replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Students

   If the school has a clear cut policy on no children at school, then the instructor should make arrangemnts for her to take an exam at an alternative time or to pick up lecture materials at another time. And do you really know for sure she is on wel...

5. I must not be cut out for nursing school....

   WAstudent replied to Steffani's topic in General Students

   Hang in there. I know it's not fun, but it'll be worth it in the end. Everyone else is right, your grades are just grades and plenty of nurses graduated with C's. I've been feeling pretty discourgaed lately too. I'm in my second year and we have to...

6. Primary Nurse Not Happy Unless You're Drowning?

   WAstudent replied to WAstudent's topic in General Students

   Thank You for your honesty and insight.:) I'm going to continue to strive for excellants but will quit being so hard on myself for receiving adequates. You're right, it isn't a put down. It means I'm doing what has been expected, and on the right...

7. charting

   WAstudent replied to girlfromtx's topic in General Students

   I think it's okay to chart about patients sleeping or resting. We are encouraged to. Especially if the patient has had a hard day or night for whatever reason. I always include a descriptive, like comfortably, soundly. It is also appropriate to c...

8. Primary Nurse Not Happy Unless You're Drowning?

   WAstudent replied to WAstudent's topic in General Students

   Can you give me examples of above and beyond that you give "above standard" for? I'm really trying to understand so I can meet that mark. Thanks. Well...it's not easy some days. Especially when you have a patient post op returning to the floor who ...

9. Primary Nurse Not Happy Unless You're Drowning?

   WAstudent posted a topic in General Students

   Clinical is REALLY getting to me this quarter and feel the need to vent a little. I'm at a different hospital that is new to me, but I've finally settled in and am feeling more comfortable. The floor on I'm on has a policy of "Students will do every...

10. Freezing Up and Going Blank at Clinical

    WAstudent replied to WAstudent's topic in General Students

    Thanks guys....it's nice to know I'm not in the boat alone. :) I've been brushing up on possible clincial scenarios and skills the morning before clinicals. I think I just need to gain some confidence and quit letting new things intimidate me. I'...

11. Freezing Up and Going Blank at Clinical

    WAstudent posted a topic in General Students

    WHAT is wrong with me? I'm an A student and just started my second year. I'm not sure if it was the summer off or what, but I feel like I've lost all my confidence at clinical. Last year, no problems...loved clinical. This quarter I literally get so ...

12. Have you ever been mentally harrased by a student?

    WAstudent replied to sad's topic in General Students

    Larry77 hit it right on the head. The guy must have a crush have on you and is obviously acting like an undersexed pre-pubescant school boy. I'd call him on it, out loud, in front of the rest of the class and if he continues alert your instructor.

13. Are your significant others NOT so supportive?

    WAstudent replied to enfermeraSG's topic in General Students

    ROFL!:chuckle Ain't that the truth! My husband has looked like a deer in the head lights several times followed by that long look of confusion!

14. Anyone working full time and going to school?

    WAstudent replied to deannak's topic in General Students

    Oh.....I'd LOVE it if I could just elimate my periods all together. I'm the same way. I seem to lose a week each month to pain, discomfort and emotions. It always seemed I had a big exam the day of my period too.

15. Taking a sabbatical

    WAstudent replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in General Students

    Congrats on closing on your new home and so sorry to hear about your car accident. You know what decision is best for you. Take the time to enjoy setting up home and getting things back on track. All is never lost and it's never too late to follow...