Soliloquy MSN, APRN, NP

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

    Soliloquy replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Freelance Writer, Theologist, Philosopher, Lawyer, Social WorkerNun in a convent- I'm not Catholic but if I don't fall in love and get married by the time I retire from my...
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    Assuming The Nurse Role

    Soliloquy replied to Soliloquy's topic in General Nursing

    Hey bigeyes, Nursing, from the little I've experienced, is tough and I feel it's seldom because of the patients but more because of staff and administration and their expectations from you. If it's...
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    Assuming The Nurse Role

    Soliloquy replied to Soliloquy's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone, I appreciate your response and more and more it's becoming apparent to me where in the hospital I'd like to begin working, what I'd like to do, where I'd like to go, etc. I think I'll...
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    Anxiety Question

    Soliloquy posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    So I have anxiety but it doesn't stop me from functioning. In fact, since developing anxiety, my grades have improved drastically and I've done better in my social life and in facing my fears. Anxiety...
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    New nurse with a quarter-life crisis.

    Soliloquy replied to lauralbell's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Have you thought about volunteer activities other than nursing related activities? I'm interested in being a Childcare volunteer but because I'm in nursing school 5-6 days a week, i dn't ave the time....
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    Anyone had serious doubts...about nursing and about self?

    Soliloquy replied to zephyr9's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    It's very encouraging. I had a clinical instructor my junior year who was so hard on all of us in the beginning that I went home crying. During my clinical evaluation, she said that I was very...
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    Mandatory Flu Vaccines- How do you feel?

    Soliloquy replied to Snowbird17's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I hate the new mandate. Sometimes I feel like many of these studies are held off on because of the belief that the benefits outweigh the risk and they don't want to stir up waves when this is the only...
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    Anyone had serious doubts...about nursing and about self?

    Soliloquy replied to zephyr9's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Yeah, I do/did. I haven't graduated yet, but I remember freshman and sophomore year (I'm a senior now), I dreaded the culture because it seemed very cliquish. I use to come home every day telling my...
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    DNP & MD :What's the Difference?

    Soliloquy replied to Soliloquy's topic in General Nursing

    lol Thank you, Doctor.
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    Why does every unit have a princess?

    Soliloquy replied to echoRNC711's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, I'm not yet a nurse (few more months), but I'm already dealing with this issue as a student in clinicals. I'm very quiet, very hard-working, and I try to ask questions about things i don't know...
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    DNP & MD :What's the Difference?

    Soliloquy replied to Soliloquy's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your response Blue Devil as I was hoping someone who held a DNP would respond. I have quite a few milestones to overcome in my career (as well as my own personal milestones) before I become...
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    The Patient I Failed

    Soliloquy replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh God I want to cry.
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    DNP & MD :What's the Difference?

    Soliloquy replied to Soliloquy's topic in General Nursing

    And what of FNP-DNPs? Is there more independence involved in their
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    Sickle Cell Crisis and Pain Management: Pathophysiology

    Soliloquy posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I understand that pain is the 6th vital sign. but what is the pathophysiological reason that we manage pain in sickle cell crisis? My thinking was that pain is a sign that the RBCs are beginning to...
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    PICU, NICU, CICU

    Soliloquy posted a topic in Pediatric

    So initially, I was vehemently against working in these three areas. But now I'm thinking about it. It's harder due to the depth of thinking that's required. But I'm nervous and I have questions. is...
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    When others ask what you do...

    Soliloquy replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

    It's because the image is that children are innocent and the idea that these things happen, especially to the young, is too much, too graphic, and too "real". You're use to it, you have the stomach...
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    Sickle Cell Crisis and Pain Management: Pathophysiology

    Soliloquy replied to Soliloquy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks everyone. classicdame, that makes sense. So pain in and of itself isn't the pain problem (didn't think so) though it should be treated, but it is something one needs to look into further. Okie...
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    Wearing Black Scrubs in Pediatric Hospital

    Soliloquy posted a topic in Pediatric

    So I have these scrubs that are black with blue/green flowers, blue bubbles, and yellow spongebob on them. The other one I'm interested in is a black and grey scrub top with tweety bird on them. I got...
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    Wearing Black Scrubs in Pediatric Hospital

    Soliloquy replied to Soliloquy's topic in Pediatric

    They liked it a
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    Applying for Nurse Jobs in Nursing School

    Soliloquy posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I graduate from nursing school in May. Is it okay for me to start applying for nurse jobs
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    Anyone here not feeling ICU specialty?

    Soliloquy posted a topic in General Students

    A lot of my peers are flocking to ICU setting and hate med-surg. So far, I LOVE the med surg floors I've been on because I feel I see and learn so much. I get to talk to my patients, I get a good...
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    Anyone here not feeling ICU specialty?

    Soliloquy replied to Soliloquy's topic in General Students

    Ah, I see. Thanks for
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    Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    Soliloquy replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yep. I think of the people who come into the ER who really do abuse the system. But should we turn EVERYONE away just because of those individuals? No. And we don't even do that. So I don't see why...
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    Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    Soliloquy replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You've got to ask yourself: Why is it considered a basic human right to bear arms, but it's not considered a basic human right to receive healthcare? One has to do with your vitals, something a part...
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    Is 7 the new 5?

    Soliloquy replied to Capco56's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yeah I listen to the nurses complain about this. Recently at the hospital I work/extern at, the nurses on the Med/Surg floor were complaining that the day before there were 18 patients (when I got...