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    Tired of discrimination

    EaglesWings21 replied to Al.ginger's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, if you are interested in moving up at your place of employment you should let your manager know. Tell them why you are interested and ask if there are any improvements or things that you can do...
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    Provisional Approval Downgrade

    EaglesWings21 replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would think that it would affect finding a job afterwards because local hospitals know the schools in the area and they also usually require that the school be
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    Feeling down and out about Nursing school

    EaglesWings21 replied to angelhearty15's topic in General Students

    I had a friend that I took pre-reqs with and it seems for me all I need to do is listen to lecture and I can at least get a B. For her she takes notes, studies for hours, and buy extra reading...
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    What are you doing during the break?

    EaglesWings21 replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Students

    I read The Casual Vacancy by JK Rowling and plan to finish a painting. I also have jury duty. From reading all your posts though it sounds like I need to get an NCLEX book and study! lol any...
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    What do you want for Christmas?

    EaglesWings21 replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    But then i'd never have time to play
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    What do you want for Christmas?

    EaglesWings21 replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I want a Wii U Zelda Windwaker
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    Suggested new NANDA diagnosis

    EaglesWings21 replied to JoseQuinones's topic in General Students

    Day to myself? I am in nursing school, have 3 kids, and work 2 jobs. A day to myself means doing laundry and catching up on cleaning the house!!! lol And maybe, just maybe, I might have time in...
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    Interview on a sub-specialty floor?

    EaglesWings21 posted a topic in General Students

    I have an interview coming up on a Medicine Sub-specialty and am curious if anyone has a clue as to what kind of floor that is. Also this is a tech position and if you have any advice for me please...
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    What would you do?

    EaglesWings21 posted a topic in General Students

    I was on my way home from school today from taking my last final of the semester driving through a bad part of my city. A truck was blocking the right lane so I put on my turn signal and drove past...
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    What would you do?

    EaglesWings21 replied to EaglesWings21's topic in General Students

    Thanks all. I just wanted some insight as to how to handle the situation. I also didn't know how to handle a gun shot victim or MVA because I know in an MVA you are not supposed to move the person...
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    Today's startling twist of fate!

    EaglesWings21 replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Nurses Rock

    There is a lot of people from Indiana on here. Maybe I will see some of you when I become a
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    Dumbest thing said to family

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

    One of the rudest things I've heard from staff-patient interaction was a resident speaking to me when my nephew was in the hospital. We were out of town and my sister and I decided to take him to the...
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    Not wanting to take care of male resident

    EaglesWings21 replied to MileyFans's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It's damn. I made a commitment to not cuss several years ago and unless I'm angry I
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    Not wanting to take care of male resident

    EaglesWings21 replied to MileyFans's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Or maybe you give him the washcloth and say "Do it your **** self." Again don't touch unless they are incapable of doing it themselves. I have done peri-care only a few times because my experience...
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    Does anyone enjoy Nursing School?

    EaglesWings21 replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in General Students

    Just want to tell you that besides the stress, I love nursing school. When I go to clinical and hear my patients tell me I will be a great nurse, it is an awesome
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    Not wanting to take care of male resident

    EaglesWings21 replied to MileyFans's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Lol yes a member is an organ. While it may be *awkward* so are many other things in nursing!!! What you can do is not touch anybody down there unless you absolutely have to. If they can do it...
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    10 Things You Should Know About the First Semester of Nursing School

    EaglesWings21 replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    Not going to lecture is a whole different story. For one I know my program and many other nursing programs don't tolerate it. And for 2, even though lecture can be dry there are many many lessons to...
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    December 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    EaglesWings21 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Night shift must be getting to me. I am supposed to be at the human hospital, not the animal
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    10 Things You Should Know About the First Semester of Nursing School

    EaglesWings21 replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    You know what is so crazy? I actually thought about bringing in pumpkin spice cupcakes for my classmates!!!! LOL
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    10 Things You Should Know About the First Semester of Nursing School

    EaglesWings21 replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    Congrats on your grades and your drive. I can assure you that the skills check-offs are mostly a first semester thing. I am and have always been a fast learning and unless it is math, most concepts...
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    10 Things You Should Know About the First Semester of Nursing School

    EaglesWings21 replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    I know a lot of people can agree with this, but I cannot. I don't print all the powerpoints; why should I? I can access them on the computer anytime. I quit spending hours on end reading and...
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    I'm going to be in the dog house

    EaglesWings21 replied to mvm2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know your situation is different than mine but I like working on the holidays because it keeps me away from my in laws. They are a crazy bunch. And I put a stop to my mother in law butting into my...
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    Pain Management Experts Have Caused A Lot Of Addiction

    EaglesWings21 replied to SocratesJohnson's topic in Pain Management

    I just went to a PTSD meeting and the speaker was saying that the VA hands out bottles of pills by the bag monthly. I can totally see where this person is coming from. I am only a nursing student...
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    Which stethoscope should I buy as a Nursing student?

    EaglesWings21 replied to NursingStoodent's topic in General Students

    I like Prestige. It is a little cheaper than the Littman and works just as
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    Marriage and Nursing School

    EaglesWings21 replied to bdedwards's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I definitely do not encourage divorce and I know the stress of juggling life and personal issues as well. For me, praying and trusting God as well as keeping communication open with my spouse has put...