AmyRN303 BSN, RN

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    How can I toughen up?

    AmyRN303 replied to Channyk's topic in General Nursing

    Ruby Vee and all who suggested House of God: thank you! I am on a rather humdrum visit to my family's home in rural nowhere. By the magic of the Internet gods I was able to download the Kindle edition...
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    One thing I learned today is that honesty will get you nowhere in Nursing School.

    AmyRN303 replied to guest08/05/2014's topic in General Students

    I think it's a silly comparison.....lying about oversleeping an alarm vs. lying to save a person's life? Quite hyperbolic. Set several alarms, and loud obnoxious ones, if you are prone to sleeping...
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    The teacher had the question wrong...Should I be penalized?

    AmyRN303 replied to vonnieb63's topic in General Students

    Like a previous poster said, one test does not determine the whole semester. Likely, neither does one question. I likely would have clarified the question during the exam, as reading through it would...
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    this "pvt" business

    AmyRN303 replied to bckruta's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If it doesn't take you to the cc page, and doesn't say "your results are on hold" and does say something to the effect of "you have recently scheduled this exam", odds are you
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    Assessing Clients

    AmyRN303 replied to sestelle's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    That was my confusion as well. The entrance exam is strictly
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    Should I try and become a Nurse in a Naturopathic Clinic or a Naturopathic Doctor?

    AmyRN303 replied to NenaRK's topic in Holistic

    As Hex said, there really isn't western vs eastern medicine. There is just medicine: that which has been scientifically proven to work. That which hasn't proven effective isn't medicine. There are...
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    Am I studying too much, I know it sounds crazy!

    AmyRN303 replied to Jamiek33's topic in General Students

    Good advice. And don't worry about how much you study vs. how much they study. Because everyone learns differently, they may take in information differently and not study as well by re-reading, etc. I...
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    Assessing Clients

    AmyRN303 replied to sestelle's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    (And good luck! I just graduated in
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    Assessing Clients

    AmyRN303 replied to sestelle's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    You're on the right track with the contrast MRI thoughts. They're looking for interventions and assessments specific to the procedure or med they're describing.....this is for the entrance exam? I...
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    Working with Chinese Americans

    AmyRN303 replied to SKayeS528's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There are a lot of great resources online....I'm not at home right now so I don't have my bookmarks, but there are some great journal articles on different cultures and why learning about diversity is...
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    Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    AmyRN303 replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It's okay....I'm decrepit at 39 too. Would it have been easier to finish young? Sure. Single mom with four kids sounds much more challenging than the single 18 year old I was the first time around....
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    update on child

    AmyRN303 replied to ladytraviler's topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't here in 2003, so I took a look back at your previous post....I'm so glad this young lady has you in her life. It seems as you are each a blessing to the
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    I am depressed; Failed NCLEX for the 1st TIME.

    AmyRN303 replied to NurseKis's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First, breathe. I'm sorry-it sucks. You should receive a report in the mail detailing your results. I'd build on that in the areas you may need to bring yourself up to speed on. NCSBN is very...
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    Attire for interview

    AmyRN303 replied to nurse2033's topic in Men in Nursing

    The Limited has nice suits for women....and they're on sale online. Some sizes in some colors are unavailable but if you can find matching ones in your size, the price is great. I need to check out...
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    Don't do this in clinical..

    AmyRN303 replied to ArtClassRN's topic in General Students

    I don't think one needs to be clairvoyant to realize that that student will run into a brick wall sooner than later with that attitude :) We'll call you Akula the
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    What do you always have in your scrub pockets?

    AmyRN303 replied to Lilbit's topic in General Students

    Reflexes?
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    Yay first RN position accepted!!!

    AmyRN303 replied to RetrieverGirl's topic in Private Duty

    Congrats!
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    Stethoscope Recommendation?

    AmyRN303 replied to LaceElaine's topic in General Students

    I have a Littmann Classic II and it was great for
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    #1 Priority

    AmyRN303 replied to Malorymug's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It depends on what the other diagnoses were, I'd think. Your instructor said it should never be a first priority or of your written diagnoses it wasn't number
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    What is your opinion on getting the flu shot?

    AmyRN303 replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in Holistic

    To anyone who wants a reason not to take the shot, please use the search function and read through the scientific evidence presented in favor of the vaccine. There is so much misinformation, hype, and...
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    Parents who decide to pursue the difficult task of nursing school (Rant)

    AmyRN303 replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    Valentine: I can't honestly say how many hours a week I studied, because it varied depending on the week. I lived a half hour away from my kids' school (and their dad) so I scheduled classes during...
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    When to use gloves

    AmyRN303 replied to Deenice's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You'd need them for foot care and you could use them for taking off soiled sheets. No need to put them on while putting on new sheets or dressing a
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    Nurses and Computer: Venting

    AmyRN303 replied to CPCTColeman's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm not understanding why you're taking her verbiage as "challenging your religion". I encounter many people on a daily basis who "take the Lord's name in VAIN". The point here seems to be over a...
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    PRN hours decreased because of the ACA

    AmyRN303 replied to kdhunley's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No worries! I just wanted to clarify my prior post and note my non-troll status. It is frustrating. I've been seeing my PCP for 20 years and he's been great about cutting me a break on out of pocket...
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    PRN hours decreased because of the ACA

    AmyRN303 replied to kdhunley's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ally, I hope I am not the "troll" to which you refer here. My state does not make coverage available for adult individuals whose children do not need coverage. Their father has insurance coverage for...