rubato ASN, RN

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    What "must haves" does a student nurse need for school?

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

    A decent stethoscope, if you can afford it. A drug guide for med cards, gum or mints for after coffee and lunch, maybe a massage certificate in her stocking.......(oh, wait, now I'm thinking about...
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    Clinical partner issues HELP!

    rubato replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    I agree. Don't help him and don't ask for his help. Just do your work, let him do his and see who comes out on
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    Quitting Nursing School

    rubato replied to Hargrove86's topic in General Students

    If you hate nursing, and I mean REALLY hate nursing, I think it best to change your plans. BUT.....If there's any chance that it's just because of situations, I would really try to think this...
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    What do you keep in your clinical bag?

    rubato replied to aachavez's topic in General Students

    Everything you listed plus: Carmex, Altoids, a scrubs jacket, extra pens, clinical notebook with all my paperwork, drug book to look things up, and I'm sure there's more that I'm not thinking
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    Are all nurses extroverts?

    rubato replied to Katy642's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm a complete extrovert and it's a bad thing. I talk too much, have to force myself not to share too much, and have a hard time slowing down sometimes to listen before I jump. I think being...
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    How did/do you pay for nursing school?

    rubato replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I paid for my prereqs out of pocket, got a 4.0, got into the Honor's Program, and now, earned a full scholarship (merit based) through that program. I have to pay for books, but my tuition is...
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    Why do students voluntarily drop out of nursing school?

    rubato replied to pink0605's topic in General Students

    We have lost 1. Why? He dropped out because, magically, after 5 weeks of school, he realized that he's old (his words, not mine), and the AN, BSN bridge idea didn't fit his timeline. So, he's going to...
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    What is happening?

    rubato replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    We have tons of questions from the lab manual. I learned from week 1 to study that diligently. But, luckily, 99% of the rest comes from powerpoints. It sounds like you'll have a lot of reading and...
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    You're going to think I'm nuts

    rubato replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    I'm apparently one of "those" people too! I LOVE nursing school and am so happy being "just" a B student. I am not pressured, not stressed, and love learning now. We have had 6 clinical sessions...
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    Name your favorite scrub top/pants!

    rubato replied to champagnesupeRNova's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Another Koi fan. I no longer bother with any other
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    Getting Organized at Clinicals...Is it possible??

    rubato replied to jaxmom1216's topic in General Students

    We have 7 people in my group and we're all different. I fold and shove papers in my pocket along with my little notebook. We have one who uses a clipboard. The rest all use their folders with pockets...
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    Clinical Failure

    rubato replied to student1919's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Anyone in my clinical group would be GONE by now if they acted as immature as you have. You are an adult, act like one. Do what your instructor, school and clinical site have told you to do. There's a...
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    Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

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

    Hawaii has had statewide universal healthcare for years and it does
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    Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

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

    Bluedevil, LOVE IT! So
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    Been out of school 10+ years, nervous...

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

    I graduated high school in 1988 by the skin of my teeth. Was told that if I missed one more day of school, no diploma. I am now in NS with a 4.0. Most of us are not at our best during our high school...
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    Question about the 6 rights of medication administration?

    rubato replied to Lucidity's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I must agree with everyone. Documentation for
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    readings

    rubato replied to bbailey305's topic in General Students

    I don't read any of it. I know I should, but my lectures and powerpoints cover everything on the tests. The only time I have opened a book this semester is when the powerpoint has a slide that is also...
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    Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

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

    Just so you know, homeless people don't actually get CT scans. If they venture into the ER, the get perfunctory care and set out on the sidewalk with
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    Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

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

    But, can't there at least BE healthcare? And, I don't mean the ER for everything. An actual ability to go to the appropriate doctor for your problem? No elective surgeries, or all the other things...
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    Other struggling Chem students...don't be shy!

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

    I sucked at chemistry at first. I think I got a C on the first exam because of conversions and sig figs. But, I ended up with an A in the class. Just buckle down, push through and get it
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    I DON'T GET IT!

    rubato replied to Kms210's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Gotta agree with everyone else. Your instructors know better than you do. You don't know the other students extenuating circumstances, and, you really shouldn't question authority at this stage in the...
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    The "Nursing Games" claims it's first victims...

    rubato replied to Klimpys's topic in General Students

    The thing that best prepared me was my chem class. Conversions and those stupid sig figs! One of the many things I love about my school is that they offer optional, lunch time tutorials. If you...
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    Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

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

    I think this whole debate is so sad. Speaking only from personal experience, every person I know who is against the health care plan can afford insurance. They also don't know ANYONE who can't afford...
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    You know you spend too much time at allnurses when...

    rubato replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    When you should be doing drug cards and care plans, but would rather read about how everyone is freaking out about drug cards and care
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    A few thoughts on Nursing School.

    rubato replied to ShineyNickelRN's topic in General Students

    I was not, in any way, discounting the OPs experience. I was, however, stating that MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE is different. It's okay to have different view points and outlooks. Nursing school isn't very...