Shorty11

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 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...

  9. 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...

  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...

  16. The suspense is killing me!

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

    Maybe not the best thing to do if you still have months to wait before you are supposed to hear anything, but when I was waiting for my letter I decided to call the school. I applied for nursing...

  17. Midwestern State University Spring 2014 hopeful

    Shorty11 replied to TresesPieces's topic in School, College Programs

    I started the program in the Spring of 2012. I'm not sure if the point system has been modified or changed in anyway since I applied in the Fall of 2011. I was accepted into the program with 65...

  18. Nursing school orientation

    Shorty11 replied to PurpleLover's topic in General Students

    The supply bag we were required to purchase for our simulation lab (for working with the simulation manikins) was put together by our school. The only place it was available for purchase was at our...

  19. Midwestern State University Spring 2014 hopeful

    Shorty11 replied to TresesPieces's topic in School, College Programs

    The HESI score itself does not weigh heavily on admission. You are just required to have an overall composite score of 80% or higher to be eligible for admission. Admission is based on the point...

  20. Midwestern State University Spring 2014 hopeful

    Shorty11 replied to TresesPieces's topic in School, College Programs

    I started the program in spring 2012.. So it has been a little while.. But we were not required to become CPR certified before starting. We were required to become CPR certified before the start of...

  21. FIrst Year Experience (insight and advice)

    Shorty11 replied to LadyKay's topic in General Students

    What is your class schedule like? First semester we spent approximately 15 hrs a week in lecture, plus one online course that met only for exams, and 4 hours a week for "simulation"/ skills clinical...

  22. Where to get textbooks? Which should be kept?

    Shorty11 replied to jnichox2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would say rent your prereq texts or buy used from Amazon. It is not necessary to keep any of your book from your prereqs. I am about to start my final semester of a BSN program. I graduate in May...

  23. Help Applying to NY

    Shorty11 replied to johnmlorenzo's topic in Nurse Registration

  24. Finally Doing IT! My Long Journey...

    Shorty11 replied to 42&mytime's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should never feel guilty (for some, possibly even embarrassed or ashamed) by a decision to better

  25. Terrified about student loan debt. ADVICE

    Shorty11 replied to becca94's topic in General Students

    Student loans are a necessary evil for many people, including myself. Without federal student loans, I would not be able to attend college. That being said.. The college you attend is very pricey! (In...