AmyRN303 BSN, RN

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    Adjusting to Night Shift

    AmyRN303 replied to Lynzie's topic in General Nursing

    I worked a few when I was in school, though I usually worked 3-11 and I felt those symptoms too on nights. One thing I noticed is that even though I drank a "normal" amount of water for me, I felt...
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    Worth complaining about or just whiny?

    AmyRN303 replied to melc0305's topic in General Students

    I agree. Happened at my school too. Just is what it
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    Pearson Vue trick 2014 -still works!

    AmyRN303 replied to terri8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It works. I don't know anyone who walked out of that exam feeling like they passed with flying colors. It's anecdotal, of course, but if you got the good pop up (and not a "results on hold", as that...
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    Why do nurses "eat their young"?

    AmyRN303 replied to hope4ccns's topic in General Students

    I was a timid first semester student....with my instructor, with my classmates, with the floor nurses...I learned quickly to pretend it didn't bother me...such is the process of growing a thicker...
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    Help my Pop

    AmyRN303 replied to dblducex2's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Per terms of service, we cannot offer medical or legal advice on this forum. As a daughter, however, I'd seek out advice from both a lawyer and his doctor if dad has given consent for you to do so. I...
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    There has to be a BETTER WAY to obtain a blood sample.

    AmyRN303 replied to lady3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    BabyRN,I took it to mean when her daughter was born, not
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    There has to be a BETTER WAY to obtain a blood sample.

    AmyRN303 replied to lady3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My son spent a week in PICU when he was 17 lbs....he was intubated and required an LP among other things. He ended up, when the week was done, having had five IV sticks as all the others infiltrated...
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    Best way to become a NP

    AmyRN303 replied to piplup12345's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It depends on your situation, but the typical route to NP would be BSN to MSN. Becoming a CNA is great as far as learning what the patient care environment looks like, and it may or may not get your...
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    Nursing Schools are so stupid...

    AmyRN303 replied to HeyYouNotYouYou's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm unsure as to why gender makes any difference in this situation as
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    Passed NCLEX-RN 2nd time!

    AmyRN303 replied to amorn-RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! I wholeheartedly agree with your
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    I need encouragement!!

    AmyRN303 replied to ladyk84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Cry, get it all out, and move on. It's all you can do. Stressing about grades when you know you've prepared as best as you could have is pointless. Yes, it's stressful to know you have to achieve a...
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    can i go into the nursing field even though i am math dyslexic?

    AmyRN303 replied to guest4514's topic in Nursing Career

    Math is very necessary for nursing school. If you are thinking about returning to college, you will take a placement test for math and the advisor will find the classes necessary for your...
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    Is there really no way to refuse a mandatory flu shot?

    AmyRN303 replied to tariqblaze's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If one is presented with hard scientific data regarding the flu shot, one would be have to be a hardcore conspiracy theorist to refuse it. There are many, many complications of the flu itself, which...
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    Had never considered the ER but....

    AmyRN303 replied to principessaGG's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations!
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    Medical Transcribing

    AmyRN303 replied to MikalaR.Kimber's topic in General Nursing

    Med term for a summer semester was very doable for me. Memorize the prefixes, suffixes, and root words and you'll do fine. I did mine online in a 7 week
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    Nervous for nursing school

    AmyRN303 replied to WannabeNurse(:'s topic in General Students

    Congratulations! Time management is key, as you said. It's also very helpful to know your learning style early on. There are online quizzes that can help you narrow it down if you're not sure what...
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    "Take the skin off the tape" advice given here

    AmyRN303 replied to 3aremyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Great
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    Introverted nurses

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

    I am too....I'm a new grad and not working yet, but I enjoyed my clinicals immensely. I often came home drained and needing a little alone time to recharge. I enjoy a fast-paced environment, honestly,...
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    Patient Entitlement

    AmyRN303 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I agree....my son had a seizure and they shipped him to the ED of a much larger hospital. He spent a week in ICU after having another one and needing intubation. I'm no ED nurse, but I would have been...
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    Just and update/my Testimony

    AmyRN303 replied to Still Standing's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. Thank you for your update....it truly is inspiring, as is your faith. Big hugs to
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    Work a hard job as a PCT, or stay at my cushy jobs?

    AmyRN303 replied to MountainBikeChick's topic in General Students

    Go for the experience. I'd cut back on the nannying and get as much experience as I could. You can make time to study outside of work, but you can't get experience without
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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

    Great point....each person I know who excelled in my program each had some sort of obstacle that made them dig deep and kick butt. Many students I knew were parents, but I know many others who had...
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    Am I stupid for changing to the LPN program when I am passing the RN program?

    AmyRN303 replied to ruby1228's topic in General Students

    Stay in the program, get a tutor to help with your roadblocks, and keep your head up. You've come so far, hang in
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    Vaccine Conspiracy Theorists More Likely To See Conspiracy Everywhere

    AmyRN303 replied to wtbcrna's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Wtbcrna, thank you! I have a list of links on my computer concerning vaccines and you just have me a few to add. The burden of proof is on the person making the claim....and it is frustrating that...
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    Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    AmyRN303 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My ADN program didn't have a specific pharm or patho class but it was built in along the way with each