Shorty11 BSN, RN

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1. What is the grossest thing that's happened to you???

   Shorty11 replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

   I had a confused patient one time who pulled out her FMS (fecal management system) and was sucking on it when I returned to the room to do my hourly rounds. When I tried to take it out of her hands...

2. What is the Registered Nurse Patient Ratio at your hospital?

   Shorty11 replied to LinenP's topic in General Nursing

   I work in a medical intensive care unit. We are

3. Is working on a Med-Surg unit necessary?

   Shorty11 replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Nursing

   I started as a new graduate in a Medical ICU. I did a new graduate internship program with a 6-month training period. While I was very intimidated in the beginning, my coworkers went above and beyond...

4. Why can't i get a job???? US RN

   Shorty11 replied to MKIVSupraRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Are you wiling to move? (I.e.

5. Hire Me

   Shorty11 replied to MR-RN15's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Are you willing to relocate to Texas? If so, PM me. I know of some job opportunities for new

6. NCLEX-RN: Anyone think it wasn't such a huge deal?

   Shorty11 replied to Raviepoo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Was the NCLEX as hard as I imagined it to be? No. Was it difficult? Yes. I took the Hurst Live review and then studied everyday for 8 hours a day for 2 weeks before I took the test. I passed in 75...

7. Really? Why so Negative

   Shorty11 replied to Crew2Nursing's topic in General Students

   6-8 patients seems like too many for one nurse to manage. At my hospital, even our least acute floors only have a 4:1 ratio. I graduated from nursing school (BSN-RN) in May 2014 and became an RN in...

8. Offered my first nursing job before graduation

   Shorty11 replied to Shorty11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Thanks for the warnings. I do not have a physical acceptance letter, but if I log onto the hospital's hiring system, it states that I have been "awarded the position". I have an exact date and time...

9. Offered my first nursing job before graduation

   Shorty11 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I just wanted to share my story to give others some hope. It is possible to get a job straight out of nursing school..with no previous experience! I live in Texas. I applied for a position at a...

10. Failed my 1st Fundamentals Exam

    Shorty11 replied to Fever4RN's topic in General Students

    I disagree with the statement that failing an exam (or one of your first or any exams in any given class, etc)is a "rite of passage". I am in my 5th and final semester of a traditional BSN program. I...

11. What classes to take before the HESI-A2?

    Shorty11 replied to acmj's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If I were you and knew I didn't need to take the physics portion, I would go ahead and take the HESI A2 after taking A&P 1 & 2. Considering you have completed through calculus and some upper...

12. how to apply for fin aid

    Shorty11 replied to RHill9919's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Like the previous poster, I would recommend contacting the department of education. Check out studentaid.ed.gov/ The website can provide general FAQ's. For more specific questions, I believe contact...

13. Whats your favorite montra or saying?

    Shorty11 replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    "Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” –Thomas A.

14. Stressed out student

    Shorty11 replied to Beaks1981's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is actually enjoyable. Of course not all times are exactly "fun", but I do find myself enjoying clinicals and a lot of time even lectures! I was always a straight A student too. People...

15. Schools...

    Shorty11 replied to RP02554's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Based on your particular situation and location, it is hard to suggest a school for you without knowing your area and nursing schools in that particular area. Most, if dare I say almost all, BSN...