LeighaChristineSN

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  1. If you weren't a nurse, what would you have become?

    LeighaChristineSN replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    "All I really want to do is spend my life travelling the world, reading books that take my breath away, drinking all kinds of tea and occasionally write something. I mean is that too much to ask for?"...

  2. Is it possible for a RN to work five 12 hr days?

    LeighaChristineSN replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in General Nursing

    All you'll do is work and sleep during those days. You'll probably lose the day on the end of your stretch sleeping too. Just saying. But, if you think you can do it and be safe than go for it and see...

  3. ER VS ICU NURSING

    LeighaChristineSN replied to Johnny1414's topic in Emergency

    Ruby, Second year RN student probably means a student in their second year of nursing school that will produce you with the ability to sit for the RN NCLEX when you are

  4. Needing to vent little!!

    LeighaChristineSN replied to nikkibroddy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Any time!! This is just what worked for me :) Again, GOOD LUCK! YOU GOT

  5. Needing to vent little!!

    LeighaChristineSN replied to nikkibroddy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First, take a deep breath, in through your nose out through your mouth! You are not the only one that has had to retake it; one of my classmates went through all 265 failed and retook it having to...

  6. I hate nursing..

    LeighaChristineSN replied to flygirls2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I realize some of these posts are a couple of years old but, it was what I needed; to know that I am not alone. I have only been working as a nurse for two months and I am not enjoying it. It is not...

  7. Discouraged new RN

    LeighaChristineSN replied to NuevaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm so glad to hear I am not the only one out there that is not enjoying their first time nursing job. I've only been at my facility for 2 months and I am not enjoying myself and constently asking...

  8. transitioning to nights, need advice

    LeighaChristineSN replied to rehab.rocks's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I just started working nights in June and actually really like it (I have worked the PM shift at all my previous jobs). I am more of a night person anyways usually going to bed at about three in the...

  9. Certified Nursing Assistants - The Nurses think we have it so easy.

    LeighaChristineSN replied to hfullerCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm an RN and I worked as an aide prior to working as an RN. I worked at an assisted living that really was more like a nursing home and I was one to twenty. I had twenty people to assist with HS...

  10. For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    LeighaChristineSN replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    I only have two days left of capstone and I get pinned on wednesday!!!! and I never got under a B when failing is 82% so I kept my grades above an 86% for two years!!!! Good job to everyone else as...

  11. How many people did you lose?

    LeighaChristineSN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    We started with 60 are down to 52 and we get pinned on wednesday. I'd say 8 isn't to

  12. why is med/surg so difficult?

    LeighaChristineSN replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    Two reasons:to weed people out and it is the foundation of nursing. It's hard but doable. Just work hard and learn as much as possible and eventually all the stuff you crammed into your head in...

  13. How hard are the nursing programs at state schools?

    LeighaChristineSN replied to nursegirl333's topic in General Students

    In short nursing school is the hardest thing I have ever done. I have never been so stretched or stressed in my entire life. That being said I have never felt so strong or proud either. I loved every...

  14. What do you ACTUALLY DO in clinicals?

    LeighaChristineSN replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    I think how clinicals go depend on your school but, I honestly felt like a glorified CNA the entire time. We did RN tasks but, we also did many aide tasks which I think is how it is in the real world...

  15. Almost done first semester!

    LeighaChristineSN replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in General Students

    YAY good for you!!!!!!!!!! Make sure you relax during break so your ready to take on semester two! As for advice getting through semester one: I found it was all about staying afloat. Cram as much as...

  16. What have clinicals/nursing school taught you about yourself?

    LeighaChristineSN replied to loveoutloud's topic in General Students

    I learned that when I've had a bad day, or am feeling crummy, or some other patient/resident has just yelled at you for simply being nice, or I've had used insulin syringes chucked at me, the only...

  17. why is med/surg a hard class to pass??

    LeighaChristineSN replied to 2bmalenurse23's topic in General Students

    For our program it was hard for two fold: 1. because it is the foundation to nursing practice 2. to weed people

  18. Will nursing grow on me?

    LeighaChristineSN replied to lilmissnurse12's topic in General Nursing

    You could be a nurse educator for diabetes or something though I don't know you may need floor experience for that. I feel like if you hate all aspects of it you probably won't like it in a few years....

  19. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    LeighaChristineSN replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    - Guys we're almost done! -Thanks for always having my

  20. I CAN'T believe....

    LeighaChristineSN posted a topic in General Students

    That I finished my LAST day on the floor yesterday! It is the most bittersweet feeling I have ever experienced. I can't believe that it has been two years since I embarked on this journey. I can't...

  21. Clinical Hair

    LeighaChristineSN replied to VampsGal2009's topic in General Students

    Our school is not that picky and a pony tail has always been just fine. It just has to be out of our faces and not getting into

  22. My first patient death...

    LeighaChristineSN replied to guest042302019's topic in General Students

    I too think you handeled the situation really well. I have never experienced death of a patient at clinicals but, I have at my CNA jobs (both past and present). I have only been present for one (as...

  23. first code today

    LeighaChristineSN replied to Twinmom06's topic in General Students

    I'm jealous (which sounds bad I know)!! The closest I've gotten to a code was one across the hall while I was assesing my patient. I remember hearing "start chest compressions now!" and that's all it...

  24. Clinical Vent

    LeighaChristineSN replied to bri2012's topic in General Students

    Like said before it is for patient safety though for us we have always been able to do procedurees/ give meds if either our instructor or our primary nurse was

  25. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    LeighaChristineSN replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sick of administrative type staff. I am sick of them sitting in their offices all day, for them admitting people that need more care than we can give them (this is assisted living not memory care...