rubato ASN, RN

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    Fall semester is almost over. How did everyone do?

    rubato replied to rubato's topic in General Students

    Yeah, the house is gross. I agree. I only have a 13 year old, so no babysitter, but I have been usurped by Dad (very sad for me). I'm glad you've found running as your stress reliever. I lost running....
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    Can a teacher do this?

    rubato replied to Dezy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I reread your original post so that I cannot be accused of not understanding what you wrote. Yes, you sound a little whiny, but I understand what you were trying to get at. I did great on our first 2...
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    My predicament

    rubato replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    Now, you see, that changes things. How competitive will you look with Cs? I'm only going for my BSN because I'm old and only have so much time. But, I know that MSN programs and doctorate programs can...
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    Denied employment at agency due to ordered prescriptions

    rubato replied to RNwithHonors's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In a perfect world, it would be nice to have nurses who were not on any meds AND who weren't impaired due to anxiety, depression, etc.... We do not live in a perfect world. Every profession is touched...
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    My predicament

    rubato replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    I have to agree with you. It sounds like you may have made the wrong decision. Can you afford the BSN program? Do you think you can reconcile the year you have wasted? It would be a hard choice for me...
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    Would you marry a Doctor?

    rubato replied to fleurafor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have to say no, because I don't think my husband would appreciate
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    When are you too old to start Nursing school?

    rubato replied to bluedawg's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've decided that 42 is too old to start nursing school! (That's how old I am and started this semester). I'm soooo
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    Refusing to dissect in A&P or Microbiology?

    rubato replied to joel.mercado's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Very interesting way to look at it. I do feed my family local, grass fed beef and use free range eggs. I just can't stand the thought of eating an animal. Ultimately, it all comes down to choices with...
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    Refusing to dissect in A&P or Microbiology?

    rubato replied to joel.mercado's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Could you please explain your position to me? How could eating even one animal cause "fewer" animal deaths? Just curious. I'm assuming you're talking about going with local, grass fed, organic. But,...
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    Refusing to dissect in A&P or Microbiology?

    rubato replied to joel.mercado's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I understand. Sometimes though, it's the principle of the thing. Let's say that you have 10 dead cats for a dissection (oh, and I don't even really like cats). If everyone refused the dissection, and...
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    What is the one thing that turns your stomach?

    rubato replied to FDW630's topic in General Students

    I haven't seen enough to know yet. I'm possibly spending the last 2 weeks of clinicals this semester in ortho, so could be interesting. I did have a moment where I had to question myself. Brand new...
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    Will I get in trouble ? ? ?

    rubato replied to Congababe13's topic in General Students

    We can't even have them on vibrate. We just can't have them. Our instructor has given us her phone number to give out to our loved ones in cases of emergency. Sorry OP, but there is no reason on earth...
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    Refusing to dissect in A&P or Microbiology?

    rubato replied to joel.mercado's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, it depends on why you become a vegetarian. I am a vegetarian because I don't want to kill a living thing. If I eat it or cut it up to look at it's insides, a life has been taken. If someone...
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    Funnest/Favorite part about nursing school?

    rubato replied to shannon96's topic in General Students

    My favorite part so far has been my clinical group. They are now my 2nd family. No one can fully know what you're going through unless they are
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    Shy, awkward, introverted nurse-to-be! Can it happen?

    rubato replied to cccormier's topic in General Students

    You sound like you've got yourself figured out and know this won't be easy. As long as you're willing to work on overcoming it with your patients, you'll be fine. Having a good knowledge base and the...
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    Refusing to dissect in A&P or Microbiology?

    rubato replied to joel.mercado's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Trust me, OP, I'm right there with you. Vegetarian, animal rights activist, no leather, don't believe animals should die to benefit us. I'm fully there. However, if you are going to be a nurse, you...
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    Losing Weight While In School

    rubato replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I've gained. Before school started, I was a marathon runner and was always training for something. I no longer have the time to even think about races and can barely get in 3 or 4 miles. I am still...
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    A very positive clinical experience

    rubato replied to Stcroix's topic in General Students

    Fantastic story. Great job with therapeutic communication and having that 6th sense that good nurses have. You do deserve that pat on the
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    Learning to breath.

    rubato replied to fluency's topic in General Students

    One of our lectures was on relaxation techniques for our patients. I have been using the 4X4 breathing technique and it's been very helpful to me. I also will go out for a run to help myself relax. It...
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    First semester reflection

    rubato replied to ericaej's topic in General Students

    Good post. I'm pretty amazed how nursing programs across the board seem to have the same effect on us. It sounds like you're getting through it all well. I had a moment this Friday, after an exam came...
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    So confused, what to do!!!

    rubato replied to laurie121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you absolutely won't retake any classes to bring up your GPA, your only option may be a private school. They are easier to get in to, but they cost more. I know it's too late now in your case, but...
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    is 25-30 too late to want to pursue a nursing degree?

    rubato replied to mee9mee9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Another 40 something here going for her degree. Will be 44 by the time I'm a nurse. I figure that gives me 20-25 good years of working in the
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    Grading scales and number of questions on your exams

    rubato replied to tb0930's topic in General Students

    100 questions, which makes it easy to calculate. 90-100=A, 80-89=B, 77.5-79.5=C, everything else
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    Single mom of 3, disorganized, discouraged & stressed

    rubato replied to seattleattic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mom of one and married here. I feel single most of the time though. My husband works 70-80 hours a week and we NEVER know what time he's getting off work. I am it for everything; son's school...
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    Best ways to study and get work done?

    rubato replied to Dezy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I work ahead as much as I possibly can, but like you said, sometimes you can't. I like to get the paperwork out of the way, then study. I am not having a lot of issues at this point getting it all...