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    Kindle or actual textbooks?

    springchick1 replied to oldnewlpn's topic in General Students

    I love my e-reader and read novels off it all the time. I had one book in NS on ebook and hated everything about it. I had to go out and buy a hard copy of the book. I needed to book to be able to...
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    Double Shift

    springchick1 replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've worked 19 hours on call before and still had to show up at 6:00 am for my shift. I was the first one to go home
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    A Headache is not an emergency

    springchick1 replied to Patient4life's topic in Emergency

    Where I go to the doctor, sometimes it's four or five days. And with the way some health insurance plans are, it's cheaper to go to the ER than to the doc in the
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    A Headache is not an emergency

    springchick1 replied to Patient4life's topic in Emergency

    I think part of the problem in situations like this is getting in to see someone. Often times, by the time you actually get an appointment, it's four or five days after you've called and the ear...
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    anatomy and physiology

    springchick1 replied to jessicamorehead's topic in General Students

    I would recommend taking A&P before starting the program. You no to have a solid foundation to get through nursing
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    HELP!! Other Options

    springchick1 replied to Jordan1927's topic in General Students

    Keep in mind that depending on where you live, getting into an associates program can be just as hard as getting into a BSN program. All the community colleges near me require a minimum 3.2 GPA,...
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    Essential oils

    springchick1 replied to aceplace22's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    And some of the essential oils can trigger seizures so I would be careful, especially with NICU
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    How to do the PVt?

    springchick1 replied to TeteRN2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you searched the forum or gone to the NCLEX page? There are THOUSANDS of post like this you can read. And don't do the "trick". It's not accurate. Just be patient and
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    Seeking real assistance here

    springchick1 replied to EstrellaAzul's topic in Nursing Career

    Everyone out there has personal stuff going on or has "fallen victim to life's circumstances". If everyone just up and quit, ere would be no one left working. You have burned bridges not only with...
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    Anyone else feeling down now that they graduated?

    springchick1 replied to RnoRN's topic in General Students

    I felt the same way. I was so glad to be finished but it was also this huge emotional let down. You don't have the deadlines, the stress of studying for test, you don't see your friends everyday...
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    Dating Coworkers

    springchick1 replied to Wake88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We had two coworkers that were dating and no one even knew they were together until they got engaged. They kept it very professional at
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    How to find clinical sites on my own in Georgia!

    springchick1 replied to Jilljames30's topic in Excelsior College

    My hospital (I'm not in Georgia) requires you to be a student of schools they are affiliated with to use the hospital as a clinical site. Excelsior is not one of those schools. Hospitals may have a...
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    Why white shoes?

    springchick1 replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Nursing

    Shoes aren't sterile, no matter what color they are. It probably has to do with the fact that nursing uniforms used to be white and white is a nice, clean
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    Essential oils

    springchick1 replied to aceplace22's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What does your policy say about scents? Also, keep in mind that some of the essential oils can damage plastic. If you had it on your hands (no matter how well you may wash them) it may come off on IV...
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    Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    springchick1 replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    It's the special snowflake mentality. Special snowflakes want everything handed to them without doing any of the work. They also think everyone is out to get them. If you offer sound advice or...
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    Any last minute NCLEX advice?

    springchick1 replied to JJM245's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't study the day before. Take the time to do something you enjoy doing like going to a movie or getting a massage or something. Go to bed at a descent hour and don't study the day of the test...
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    Going to be fired?

    springchick1 replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You would do well to listen to your own
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    Use of cellphones while at work

    springchick1 replied to givxnchy's topic in General Nursing

    My pockets are heavy enough without adding in my keys and wallet! I can't imagine how it's
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    Going to be fired?

    springchick1 replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, what it boils down to is that you are struggling with your job and making excuse for it. Now you are being childish and unprofessional by arguing with the people who are trying to help you. You...
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    Use of cellphones while at work

    springchick1 replied to givxnchy's topic in General Nursing

    We were also told that part of the reason for our no cell phone policy is for our protection too. If you end up getting sued by a patient or family because something went wrong, your phone records...
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    Failed nclex 10 times should i try again???????

    springchick1 replied to ekb2011's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No. Don't try again. A lot of people have test anxiety and manage to pass the first try. Clearly at this point it is a content issue. And you've been out of school for ten years. Assuming you do take...
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    Testing on a Friday?! Do I have to wait all weekend??

    springchick1 replied to Joanie49's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I tested on a Saturday and my results were on the BON website by 8:00 the next
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    What degree do I need to close for a surgeon?

    springchick1 replied to Cmsmith7's topic in Operating Room

    It all depends on the hospital. RNFAs can't close in the hospital where I
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    Tips for really strict clinical instructor?

    springchick1 replied to Kiki<3's topic in General Students

    I had an instructor like that. It was third semester and I left clinicals crying after the first day because she was so strict. I was scared of her at first but I learned more from her than any other...
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    Blue hair

    springchick1 replied to Fireflynurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Even these wouldn't work at my hospital. They are still