EaglesWings21 ASN, RN

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    Nursing student-cant find a job

    EaglesWings21 replied to anetta7's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I am a first semester ASN student in Indianapolis and the job search is tough here too. I just finished my first semester of clinical rotations and also volunteer at a hospital. I have had one...
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    Losing respect for nursing students

    EaglesWings21 replied to kjnsweets's topic in General Nursing

    Don't give up on all of us OP! I am in nursing school on a mission to help people by not just passing meds but healing other parts of their body and life as well. And oh my, I don't want to hurt...
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    IVs/blood draws

    EaglesWings21 replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Pediatric

    I am just saying, think about it. Even older kids can be scared of needles to the point that they won't sit still even for an immunization. But it is one of those things that has to be done......
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    IVs/blood draws

    EaglesWings21 replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Pediatric

    To whoever said 10 is too old to hold down, some children have had traumatic events happen where needles absolutely terrify them. A couple of children very close to me were traumatized by a dentist...
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    Awful Doctors

    EaglesWings21 replied to JKimRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I do also pray that I don't hurt anyone and I know I am only tasting reality right now. But I hear stories of how a patient died and the death was preventable. It sucks getting spoken to like you...
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    Awful Doctors

    EaglesWings21 replied to JKimRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I hope that I am not only speaking for myself that it is shameful to "reprimand" me for noting that a critical potassium level was addressed so casually and then the blame was placed on the doctor for...
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    Awful Doctors

    EaglesWings21 replied to JKimRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And in response to whoever is saying the MD is at fault, we learn and know that nurses are the last advocate for the patient. When those orders come from the physician, we are to double and triple...
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    Awful Doctors

    EaglesWings21 replied to JKimRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a first semester nursing student but know potassium levels that low can be deadly. I would have taken care of that before anything else. I am sorry that you were yelled at but patients are...
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    Wound Care

    EaglesWings21 replied to Momofzra's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Don't sweat it.. this happened to a girl in my group too. Just be conscious of your body and garments and break a leg!!! I hate those sterile
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    Med-surg a stepping stone?

    EaglesWings21 replied to Nurseinthemaking20's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hmm k yeah I want to do critical/constant care but I do think I would like to work on Med-Surg. I look at nursing as my licensure at stake when I finally get it and I want to be very competent and...
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    Issues with another student

    EaglesWings21 posted a topic in General Students

    I just want opinions on how you would handle this matter that I am about to describe; not necessarily how I should handle it.. I feel like I am getting some static, if you will, from another student...
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    How to NOT interview for your RN/LPN job!

    EaglesWings21 replied to musicianRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I just wanted to input my two cents regarding make-up... I quit wearing make-up a few years ago and feel like I have freed myself in many ways. I don't feel selfconscoius going out without make-up,...
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    Not sure this environment is for me

    EaglesWings21 replied to tailsspin's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Sorry to hear you are having a bad time.. My experience is that nursing school is up and down.. I had an A&P teacher tell me I wasn't going to get into the program and I should think about other...
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    Physical Exam required for Nursing program....questions!

    EaglesWings21 replied to doxielover304's topic in General Students

    My doctor checked standard things.. they might ask you when was your last period but other than that GU is not a part of the exam... They may possibly feel your stomach they did not feel mine. They...
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    Nursing School Burnout - RANT!

    EaglesWings21 replied to QuarterLife88's topic in General Students

    Since your already venting I'll join in... Nursing school is like a roller coaster and most of the time you are going down....and I am not even finished with my first semester! I have 3 kids plus a...
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    Why did she pick on me?

    EaglesWings21 replied to Dean7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've learned only on rare occasions do you argue with your mother in law..otherwise nod your head and
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    Why did she pick on me?

    EaglesWings21 replied to Dean7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe she was ignorant to the immediate dangers of blood pressure that high... maybe she never learned that medications should be checked for effectiveness... hmmm yeah ignore her and do what you know...
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    Advice on a job while in school

    EaglesWings21 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have an interview for an overnight sitter position coming up for a hospital in Indianapolis. I am curious what is the going hourly rate for this type of position. It is PRN and probably about 8...
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    New grad-Looking for advise on recently made RESUME

    EaglesWings21 replied to JKrawl4LO's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think it looks good but change process to processed. I think medical-surgical is used as a proper noun bc it is the name of a unit..i don't see too many grammatical errors.. Even though here is...
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    Is it just me or does everyone hate nursing?

    EaglesWings21 replied to kristen312's topic in General Students

    I am going into nursing because I eventually want to be an MD/Surgeon.. I was a pre-med student and then took a wrong turn for a year. Now I am in an ASN program at a communty college... I don't...
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    cheating on NS

    EaglesWings21 replied to AloeBlox's topic in General Students

    in answer to your ? i feel sorry for whoever her patients are...my goodness you would think they would want to be competent in their practice...poor
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    cheating on NS

    EaglesWings21 replied to AloeBlox's topic in General Students

    Althought NS is usually "normal saline" this is not any type of chart or MAR so he/she is welcome to create whatever abbreviation he/she feels
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    I'm really struggling here with a tough decision, please help!

    EaglesWings21 replied to tabz4u2's topic in General Students

    Sorry to hear you are having a hard time...I cannot imagine losing my grandmother, I am really close to her. I encourage you to stay!! You made it in the program; you are having a hard time. Work...
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    One of THOSE days

    EaglesWings21 replied to KelRN215's topic in Home Health

    Just FYI, if you were parked legally you do not owe them any money and could take that to small claims court. I HATE tow truck
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    scenario related to assessment.

    EaglesWings21 replied to homairahj's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would also say she has had three children so she may benefit from keigel exercises. I don't think this is too complicated...just put yourself in her shoes and see what you would do....(exercises,...