melizerd ASN, RN

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    IV bags contamination by Marker Ink

    melizerd replied to Kronos750's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The facilities I've done clinicals at all have labels to go on the bags so that we don't mark on the actual bag. I think it definitely is a better safe than sorry option. The labels get pulled and...
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    How much of your cohort did you "lose"?

    melizerd replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    I started my ADN program on two campuses with a total of 88 students. I think we lost about 20 people the first semester. We've lost a few more here and there for various reasons but we are starting...
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    New Grad and Patient's Who Hit Close to Home

    melizerd replied to canadianjess's topic in General Nursing

    Learning that fine line between caring and burnout is a tough line to walk I think. Having other people to help you and guide you to find that line is definitely something that is important. My...
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    New Grad and Patient's Who Hit Close to Home

    melizerd replied to canadianjess's topic in General Nursing

    Totally normal and no one will ever think less of you for that. When I was doing my CNA training I had a patient who had Multiple Sclerosis and I had to leave the room because it hit too close to...
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    Nursing School Bag - Vera Bradley

    melizerd replied to musaafirah's topic in General Students

    I'd suggest something with two good wide straps to carry on your back or a rolling bag of some kind. The amount of stuff I carried during pre-reqs compared to during nursing classes was definitely...
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    tatoos & piercings, part 2

    melizerd replied to amoLucia's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I know several physicians with tattoos, not on the neck or hands but arms, backs etc. But they tend to wear lab coats more often than nurses. I know several nurses with tattoos on their arms, the...
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    Passed in 75, here's my two cents

    melizerd replied to Swellz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Woohoo! those are awesome tips. When taking the HESI I found out that I start to need a break about question 95-100. I need that break. Otherwise I start blanking on things I know well. It's a...
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    75 questions, good pop-up, 23-25 SATA!

    melizerd replied to Madds06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Grats!!! I actually am weird I think. I haven't minded SATA on exams and in the prep books/discs etc. I just look at it like the same questions 4-5 times each one a T/F option. It's those darn...
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    Were you previously unemployed and sought nursing as a second degree/career?

    melizerd replied to sevenup0307's topic in General Students

    Starting out as a CNA/PCA is a good idea. It will give you a better feel for the type of jobs that everyone does in a hospital. My program required you to be a CNA before starting the program so...
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    Were you previously unemployed and sought nursing as a second degree/career?

    melizerd replied to sevenup0307's topic in General Students

    Go into nursing because you have a passion for it. There's no shortage. I live in a part of the country that new grads (both ADN and BSN) get jobs within a couple months of graduation, but no one is...
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    What street clothes do YOU wear in nursing school?

    melizerd replied to bluestorm's topic in General Students

    I feel for the people that have to wear their scrubs every day, YUCK! I carry a 30lbs backpack filled with books and junk, I spend 10 hours on campus many days. I do not want to be wearing my...
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    What's so great about a pinning ceremony?

    melizerd replied to SummitRN's topic in General Students

    No one in my class (or any before us) even bothers with graduation for the school. We only do pinning. It's the ritual that "makes you a nurse". It's smaller than graduation too. There are only 80...
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    Best type of computer for school

    melizerd replied to Carpediem1012's topic in General Students

    I only have a Mac and school is only Windows. I haven't had any problems. Remember to save files as an RTF so you can open it anywhere you need to. I don't even use the Boot Camp part. Power...
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    Which shoes to buy for nursing clinicals?

    melizerd replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    My school requires "tennis" shoes, no mesh tops and all white. So I own a pair of cross trainers that fit that bill, they are leather and comfortable. No bodily fluids get through those! We aren't...
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    What street clothes do YOU wear in nursing school?

    melizerd replied to bluestorm's topic in General Students

    Depends on the day. Some days I look like the stereotypical college student, other days I wear a cute dress and flats (heels with a backpack are a pain LOL). I've seen any and everything. Mostly...
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    How long did it take you to become a Nurse?

    melizerd replied to sevenup0307's topic in General Students

    I'll be 31 when I graduate in December. I had no college credits when I went back in Jan 2010. I'd already been married and had a child etc. I enjoyed being a stay at home mom for our son while he...
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    First or last name on stethoscope?

    melizerd replied to rse3's topic in General Nursing

    Are you married? Will you be getting married anytime soon? That's the only reason I'd avoid my last name. I know 3-4 girls that got married during school, or shortly after so they changed their...
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    Expiration date on RN license

    melizerd replied to gikg's topic in General Nursing

    My state is 2/28 Right now everyone current is due in 2014, so every two years means the next group will be due in
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    wearing nurse memorabilia before becoming a nurse?

    melizerd replied to richardgecko's topic in General Students

    I think this feeling varies. I feel like being a nurse isn't just my job it's my calling. I can't just stop being one when I go home no matter what. So I'll be that person with a license plate with...
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    wearing nurse memorabilia before becoming a nurse?

    melizerd replied to richardgecko's topic in General Students

    I felt like it was disingenuous above and beyond legality issues. My program allows you to graduate 2 semesters through a 4 semester ADN program as an LPN and sit for PN boards. So then I know some...
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    are there any nurses out there who haven't been vaccinated?

    melizerd replied to Kendel.G's topic in General Students

    For my program if you are unable (not unwilling) to have the vaccines/titers there are only a few options. If you are actually allergic to the flu vaccine (proof of egg allergy) then you must wear a...
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    Mean/Competitive nursing school classmates

    melizerd replied to cowgirl_RN's topic in General Students

    I haven't had that at all. We're competitive but I've made some of the best friends I could ever hope for. It's a small group of just 4 of us that have stuck together from the beginning. I'm sure...
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    Care Plan Book

    melizerd replied to WoundedBird's topic in General Students

    I'm an Ackley user too and I love the set up of that book. I can look up a medical diagnosis and get ideas for possible nursing diagnoses on it, etc. Awesome
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    Scrubs!!

    melizerd replied to BBB<3's topic in General Students

    Oooh I like those! Find out what brand they are! I wouldn't wear the jacket normally (we wear white button down scrub tops and white jackets) but I like the black and red! I avoid my jacket at all...
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    schedules

    melizerd replied to superstar04's topic in General Students

    There just isn't another option. You just have to do it. Remember you WANT to be here, you WANT to do this. That means you have to keep your eye on the prize and know that you're going to have...