rubato ASN, RN

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    Horrible nursing instructor

    rubato replied to Blah7272's topic in General Students

    We've all been there. Every school has at least one instructor that seems to be hell bent on you failing. It's usually not the case, but that's how it seems. I had two. I ended up getting written up...
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    Just registered for my LAST semester of nursing school

    rubato replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Students

    Congratulations. This semester will fly by in a whirlwind of finals, job hunting, NCLEX prep and getting ready for graduation. Enjoy it because it's all about to get
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    Older student/ New nursing student

    rubato replied to mihali05's topic in General Students

    I graduated in May at age 44. I feel that my "life experience" was a huge bonus I had over the younger ones. I also got hired for my dream job before I even graduated. Being mature, knowing what you...
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    What kind of car would you want?

    rubato replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    A Tesla S, if money was no object. But, I love my Subaru
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    Best way to read text books

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

    I hate to admit it, but I didn't read any textbooks in nursing school. We had our power points. If, during lecture, a teacher said that a chart or something would be important, I would look at that,...
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    Is this college worth the price?

    rubato replied to Onmyway14's topic in General Students

    I, personally, would not spend more on my education than I will make in my first year. That's a ton of money. I'm ending up with a BSN at the cost of $3000 thanks to going the ADN route with a full...
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    4.0 in nursing school?

    rubato replied to RubySlippers:)'s topic in General Students

    We had tons of 4.0s by the end of nursing school. No one got 100% overall though. One girl got 3 tests back where she got 100%. Another had a few 98-99% tests. You can get an
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    Kckcc student needs advice for rn program

    rubato replied to MissMaully's topic in General Nursing

    Do not go to Brown Mackie! You will not get a job at all. My hospital told me they do not hire people from there, period. If someone calls and said they went to school there, the HR secretary tells...
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    Low Pay

    rubato replied to Nathan89's topic in General Nursing

    I agree about the low pay. I am one of those Kansas City new grad nurses. I work at a hospital for less than $23 an hour. The good news is that I only ever have 4-5 patients. No one will ever get more...
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    Doing prerequisites in a hurry??

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

    I took 15-18 credit hours per semester and survived. It was hard work but worth it. Then, during my nursing school, I also took all my prereqs for my BSN
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    Anatomy on Crack at my school

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

    I was in your situation. I was in the open lab one day, four years ago, and found out that I had the hardest instructor at our school, by far. Everyone was making fun of him and saying I should drop....
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    Pregnant Oncology Nurse

    rubato replied to whitecp's topic in Oncology

    We don't let people hang chemo if they are pregnant. Luckily, we are an older staff and only one nurse is pregnant while 2 are trying. We are an oncology unit in a hospital, so not all of our patients...
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    Starting Nursing Program

    rubato replied to Mrslo23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My hospital HR department told me they would never hire someone who graduated from ITT, NCLEX pass or not. Hospitals seem to be shying away from these grads. Be
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    Should I work while in school?

    rubato replied to CLin's topic in General Students

    I worked part-time in a hospital as a CNA on the weekends. I juggled nursing school, work, extra honors classes and my family. It sucked and I hated it, but it got me an immediate hiring even before...
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    Why did you become a nurse?

    rubato replied to Valerie99's topic in General Nursing

    When I decided to get back into the job market after being a stay at home mom, I wanted something fast paced that wouldn't bore me. Well, I got what I asked for, that's for
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    Nursing School Oopsies

    rubato replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Students

    Let's see. So many to choose from. My two favorite involve me wearing betadine from inserting a foley. I don't know how I did it, but I got spots all over me. The second one was me trying to get a...
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    What did your manager do for you?

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

    My manager stands up and fights for us when the hospital tries to understaff us. She also shares with us how amazing she thinks we are. She is there all the time, even nights and weekends (although...
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    Your Specialty & Why

    rubato replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in General Nursing

    I have the same feelings. I work oncology/hemotology. When I did my first clinical rotation there, everything just fell into place. I then did clinicals in many other specialties and my last, cardiac...
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    Well-fitting scrubs for tall, thin girls?

    rubato replied to Liz2762's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I buy Koi tall pants, or one type of Grey's Anatomy that are long enough. But, I'm a little bigger than you and get the small. I am assuming they would have extra
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    Proper undergarments under WHITE PANTS

    rubato replied to Purple Lady's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We have to wear white tops, navy bottoms. I can wear whatever color undies I want. But, I have to wear an undershirt now, whether it be a tank or long sleeved because I do not want anyone to see my...
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    Obnoxious Doctors

    rubato replied to SU2013's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OP, I'll answer your question, but I recommend you learn some proper grammar and punctuation, and try not to get so offended, so easily. I handled the really nasty doctor at my hospital by finding out...
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    Texting While Working

    rubato replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We are a no phones family also. I am saddened every time we go out at what people consider acceptable anymore. We were bowling (don't judge) and a mom and 5 year old boy came to the lane next to us....
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    Starting on medical/oncology unit next week

    rubato replied to msosinski's topic in Oncology

    I was given 6 weeks orientation on my oncology unit and am feeling like it was enough, even as a new grad. My preceptors are now my coworkers and still answer my stupid questions when I have them. We...
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    Well, this is it...first night on own.

    rubato replied to RNRapunzel1029's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations. I will be doing the same on Sunday. Very nervous but excited to finally be a real
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    Just Take Your @#*! Break!!!

    rubato replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't take an actual sit-down break, but every morning I take 10 minutes or so to grab a snack and check on my son via cellphone. I may have some things pending, but once morning med pass is done,...