eatmysoxRN ASN, RN

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    Is it easier to get a job if you already work in hospital?

    eatmysoxRN replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Students

    If you can manage it simultaneously, I know very few people who didn't atleast have the opportunity to stay employed at the hospital they worked at during nursing
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    Mississippi nurses roll call!!! (be known)

    eatmysoxRN replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe if you feel like that you should move? Mississippi isn't the only place with dependent population
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    I am a nursing major and i want to minor in something

    eatmysoxRN replied to 3ponceboy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you opt to not minor in Spanish, any foreign language would be useful. Psychology sounds like a good
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    Are there any LPN's not going for RN?

    eatmysoxRN replied to HippyDippyLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    An LPN I worked with said she wouldn't want to be a RN. She didn't want to be responsible or in charge. This was in an acute care
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    Interested in becoming a Clinical Instructor

    eatmysoxRN replied to kbearn's topic in General Nursing

    I think you could currently do LPN classes. For ADN/BSN, I think you need a MSN, and could focus on Education to become a
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    Cardiac Cath Lab... What's it like??

    eatmysoxRN replied to Kgibson089's topic in Cardiac

    It was awesome when I got to spend a day there during my externship. The nurses were so knowledgeable it was amazing. I imagine it would require extensive knowledge of not only the heart but all other...
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    Just a Floor Nurse

    eatmysoxRN replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As Eleanor Roosevelt said, "No one can make you feel inferior without your
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    working different areas

    eatmysoxRN replied to karbailey0127's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would request a tour of the units to see how they seem to flow. Ask about ratios and observe to see if the nurses look overwhelmed and exhausted. No amount of money could deter me from choosing a...
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    Nursing In My Blue Jeans

    eatmysoxRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that wearing jeans is bad. Although you did not say you wore this stuff, I do feel like super short dresses/cleavage/stilettos/etc are unprofessional. I saw a np once who looked like she...
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    on forgetting...

    eatmysoxRN replied to LookForward's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds normal. You are having to learn a lot at once. Just write stuff down and absorb all you can. Be patient with yourself
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    Wearing Black Scrubs in Pediatric Hospital

    eatmysoxRN replied to Soliloquy's topic in Pediatric

    Your scrubs sound cute. I bet the kids will love
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    Can i be a mother/baby nurse if I have never had kids?

    eatmysoxRN replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I read the post. I stick with what I initially wrote. I started as a charge nurse at 21 and got asked if I was younger. My point was that you don't have to have had certain experiences to work in a...
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    New grad...specialize or work on the floors for a while?

    eatmysoxRN replied to ashleyr34's topic in Nursing Career

    There are tons of threads regarding this. Search for that. Jobs are scarce in many places so you may not have an abundance of choices. Good luck in whatever you
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    So...you've had a bad day?

    eatmysoxRN replied to Been there,done that's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think it is ever appropriate to discuss a lack of breaks or short staffing with a patient. It will make them feel that you can't provide adequate care. However, complaining in the break room...
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    What constitutes "professional appearance" these days?

    eatmysoxRN replied to moma8gma1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am exhausted with tattoos being dissed. After seeing all the nasty stuff that comes along in a hospital, a tattoo is really what you are concerned about? Please complain when your nurse does not...
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    Can i be a mother/baby nurse if I have never had kids?

    eatmysoxRN replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have never had a heart attack but I am a good cardiac nurse. Oncology nurses without cancer can still empathize with cancer patients. The same reigns true with
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    Would you consider this cheating?

    eatmysoxRN replied to MrsCuoco's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I could see why your instructor would reprimand her, but doing it in an embarrassing way wasnt necessary. Still though, learning to do a complete head to toe is essential and you may have forgotten...
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    Nerves help!

    eatmysoxRN replied to audrey17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As far as memory goes, remember that NCLEX covers a lot of material, and you must be able to recall that information. When practising as a nurse, you need to be able to remember things. If it is...
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    Accuse of plagiarism

    eatmysoxRN replied to mamiso's topic in General Students

    I hate citing. I truly do not understand how one never plagiarizes. I suppose in your case you must cite every single thing you write and carry on. Accept that they will look closely. Does your school...
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    just need someone to have my back

    eatmysoxRN replied to deltagal1230's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It is never fun to have a bad grade following a great one. Sometimes it is hard to choose the best answer. Just because your strategy didn't work this time doesn't mean you should change it. Make sure...
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    What are my chances of impaling my foot with sharp things?

    eatmysoxRN replied to Catzilla's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If a needle fell, I doubt it would have the propulsion to stab into your foot. Unless it is against your policies, wear them. Have you tried alegrias other styles that do offer full
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    Overweight issues; uncomfortable with being practiced on by another student

    eatmysoxRN replied to molybdenum's topic in General Students

    I always laugh at myself. It is a defense mechanism but it works. In the real world of nursing out here, I am infrequently openly judged by patients. Ive had one patient make a snide comment that...
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    A happy new grad RN!

    eatmysoxRN replied to AlishiaRN77's topic in Psychiatric

    I work cardiac and cannot imagine working psych. I used to think it is what I wanted to do, but I think I am too naive. I'm glad you found your happy place. I'm sure your patients are happy to have...
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    Clinical tidbits I wish someone would've told me.

    eatmysoxRN replied to Mully's topic in MICU, SICU

    Press Ganey is the devil. Always make sure the patient doesnt have a test that requires NPO before giving a snack. Dont draw labs from a hep line without flushing really well first. Explain what...
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    Name your favorite scrub top/pants!

    eatmysoxRN replied to champagnesupeRNova's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Im plus sized, and I love the med couture ezflex. They are awesome and comfy. They have the top with the stretchy side panels and they are flattering until you end up stuffing the kangaroo pocket full...