AlwaysLearning247

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  1. In serious need of advice

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to rainln86's topic in General Nursing

    You need to stop talking about your height and weight. I know MANY nurses and CNA's who are little as well but don't go around talking about it all day (it doesn't affect their job). If you really...

  2. Trouble as New grad

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to nurse7502's topic in General Nursing

    No problem! I definitely want to get back into a hospital. I worked as a nursing assistant in the PACU and loved it but unfortunately they don't hire new grad nurses so I had to leave to get...

  3. i think I failed the nclex shut off at 76

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Jamielynn874_'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Everyone I know, myself included, felt like we failed the NCLEX. Just breathe and relax, what you're feeling is normal. Best of

  4. Nurses behavior towards CNA's?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to x0xerika's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This nurse sounds like she is on a power trip. Remind her that you are her coworker and not her slave. She shouldn't be talking to you like that. Yes she wanted you to check his BP but when a patient...

  5. Trouble as New grad

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to nurse7502's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand your frustrations. I am a new grad RN too. I work on a short term rehab floor where we get a lot of trachs, gtubes, IV antibiotics, treatments, etc. I'll have 17-20 patients a...

  6. Thoughts on the "doctor's stethoscope"

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    My thoughts are that the women on The View are uneducated and ignorant. I actually found it comical that she thought only doctors use stethoscopes. I guess nothing else matters to rich and snobby...

  7. New hire RN accused of being "mean."

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to NS885RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I know you probably don't mean it but maybe the aides are feeling like you "talk down" to them. I have definitely experienced that as a CNA. Honestly just treat them with respect and be understanding...

  8. Ethics: Does knowledge of a patient's blood borne pathogen change your care?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to JMed18's topic in General Nursing

    I have had many patients with blood borne pathogens. I do not treat them any differently at all. I just am sure to be extra cautious with blood/injections (although I am with any patient, we don't...

  9. New Grad and Dealing with Difficult work environment

    AlwaysLearning247 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I came to vent about my new experience as a new grad (and hope) to get some feedback on how you would handle certain situations. I passed my boards 6/1/15 and quickly landed a position on...

  10. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    1)Do you take the flu vaccine yearly? If you do not, what is the reason you do not participate (if you don't mind answering this question)? I got my first flu shot in 2014, I will most likely get...

  11. Patient safety and narcotics

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to jay082's topic in General Nursing

    That is a tough situation. I am a new nurse too and I have patients who ask for their PRN pain medications around the clock like that too. If they're really sleepy I won't wake them to give them PRN...

  12. LPN being scheduled to work as CNA....

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to bebbjo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In all honesty I would not want to be scheduled as a CNA because we went to school to be nurses. I know that CNA duties are nursing duties, just delegated but if you wanted to only be doing that work...

  13. I'm the worst CNA they ever had

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to jarae's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I was in nursing school I had a job that was similar to that and I had a mean old lady. She was so evil that I ended up crying (I didn't have any experience and was trying my hardest with her and...

  14. Pearson Vue Trick as of August 2015

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to cambrose's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would just wait and pay for quick results. I tried the PVT and was paranoid the whole time, nothing eased my anxiety. I did pass but thinking about PVT made me even more stressed. My friend did the...

  15. Is an associates degree in nursing a waste of time?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to hardworkingmom9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No way, it is not a waste of time! You will have the same license a BSN grad has and you can easily get your BSN after your associates. I am glad I went the route I did. I got a job right out of...

  16. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    Forgot to add: Ask the nurse if you can shadow her when she is doing something, I'm sure she wouldn't mind. When I was in school I would just go in with them if they were doing something I wanted to...

  17. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    I felt that way in nursing school but I ended up learning soon that nurses aren't there to help you. It is not their job to teach you, your clinical instructor's job is to teach you. You will...

  18. Patient Death Experience.

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Nursing

    I have not been with someone as they took their last breath but I have been with many patients and had them pass away later that day or a few hours later. The most memorable one for me has to be the...

  19. Pt asks: Is my surgeon any good? Your response is...

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to CrunchBerries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I was a nursing assistant in the PACU I always had patients ask me this. I used to say "well Dr. such and such hasn't killed anyone yet so..." KIDDING I would never! I would always say "You're in...

  20. What do you guys like to do in your free time?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to PianoTiles's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry but just because you're in nursing school does not mean that you will never have free time. I had a bunch of free time in nursing school (yes the work load was heavy and intense at times)...

  21. Why do nurses delegate with a power trip?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to CrzyNrsBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a former CNA and an RN now I know what you are saying, to an extent. In my experience I've only encountered some nurses like this. I will tell you as a CNA in BOTH LTC and in the PACU in a hospital...

  22. Test on July 15 2015 HELP

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to nursebabyxoxo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeah its not a direct indicator, it is best to wait for results. When I took the NCLEX I (stupidly) did the PVT to "ease" my nerves. Well I changed the expiration date or security code and it said...

  23. Finished with 265... Is that bad?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to ashlaye's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Many people get 265 questions and pass and many people get the same and fail. Numbers and types of questions do not matter in the NCLEX world. They do not determine what type of nurse you will be...

  24. clinicals

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to futurepsychrn's topic in General Students

    When I was in school we did not have to stay with our instructors the whole time. My instructors were pretty lenient. If everything was done for my patients I could go relax and have lunch or go...

  25. Nclex second time tomorrow!!! Please pray for me!!

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Mkw33's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck! Just relax, its over now and you will get your results soon. Rooting for