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    better to do ASN at a community college?

    RN403 replied to mangoman's topic in General Students

    Pick the school with the best NCLEX pass rates. That's what matters in the
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    Per Diem Orientation

    RN403 posted a topic in General Nursing

    For those of you who work Per Diem did you get a traditional hospital orientation (week long day shift type orientation) or did you orient briefly on a few shifts? For those working Per Diem and FT,...
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    Per Diem Orientation

    RN403 replied to RN403's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you both for your
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    Time to vent - my apologies in advance.

    RN403 replied to Levitas's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Agreed, you did the right thing; for your patient and for
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    Getting subjective data

    RN403 replied to MizMaverick's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Objective data is what you can see. Subjective data is what the patient tells you. If the patient is unable to speak or communicate what they are feeling or experiencing then I would put "unable to...
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    NCLEX-RN Which books to use?

    RN403 replied to EMT6530's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Lippincott is
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    Statistics Class

    RN403 replied to KristiLamarque's topic in Online Distance Learning

    We were allowed to substitute the traditional statistics for a simpler/different statistics course that was geared towards education and nursing students. Not saying your school had this but it is...
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    In School- When to Start Applying?

    RN403 replied to mtskier's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Now. Look for nurse residencies, some start taking applicants early. Look for positions open to new grads and even those that aren't. It's worth a shot. The worst they could say is try again after...
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    Sticks and stones...

    RN403 replied to Brian's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've learned to ignore "bad behavior." Not worth my time, energy, or
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    Lessons on why not to "Assume" things.

    RN403 replied to TigerxLiLy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nice catch, nurse! You really took care of your resident today (or whatever day). This is one of the nice things about having the same patient/resident a few days in a row or at least a familiar...
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    Honest opinion when is it enough

    RN403 replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    Lol--this is true!
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    Honest opinion when is it enough

    RN403 replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    "Some of the best nurses I have met failed a nursing course." THIS. So
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    Dug myself in an academic hole

    RN403 replied to MusicEMT's topic in General Students

    I would go with option 2. Take this time to do some self evaluation and then give it another go next
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    Honest opinion when is it enough

    RN403 replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    Before you continue on and attempt this program again you need to take a step back and get to the root of the issue. What has caused you to not be successful in nursing school...do you have the time...
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    ICU or Med-Surge

    RN403 replied to FuturNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So you have an interview lined up for the ICU position? I would not quit your Med-Surg job until you have been offered the ICU
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    What do you tell yourself to get you through a shift?

    RN403 replied to j0yegan's topic in Health, Stress Management

    As long as all of my patients are alive when I go home, I did my job. Just keep breathing. Just go with the flow, RN403. Never talked to myself so much until I became a
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    What are support groups like? (breast cancer, infant loss, etc)

    RN403 replied to cat1235's topic in General Nursing

    We went to an AA meeting as a part of our program. The way that the group is set up will vary from group to group. Ours went around and talked about their feelings that they wrote in their journal for...
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    residents say the funniest things

    RN403 replied to N.U.R.S.E.'s topic in Nursing Humor

    When I first opened this thread I thought it was pertaining to medical residents. Now that would be an interesting thread. Lol.
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    Do you use a personal recorder for theory?

    RN403 replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in General Students

    Agree with PP, just make sure your school policy allows for its use. Some do
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    Littmann Cardiology Series

    RN403 replied to ixchel's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Agreed, I can hear EVERYTHING with my cardiology III. Love
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    PCT OR MA

    RN403 replied to shyanna0314's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Agreed, PCT will allow you to gain valuable experience and connections in the hospital
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    Am I cut out for this????

    RN403 replied to Nikki0727's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You're a new nurse... You're going to screw up. Take your mistakes and learn from them. Implement steps to prevent them from happening again. Lung sounds...the more you listen the more you listen the...
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    ADVICE! - What Nurses Do

    RN403 replied to Alli_K's topic in Nursing Career

    There are many threads on this topic that you might find of assistance. In my opinion there is not a job description or job summary for nurses that I have ever found that truly states what all we do...
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    Pursuing CNA while in nursing school

    RN403 replied to nursingwithjen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are many threads on this topic/question that you might find of assistance. Short answer: yes, being a CNA during nursing school will more than likely be beneficial to you during your journey to...
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    Hate Medical Nursing! I want Psych!

    RN403 replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in Psychiatric

    Do what will make you happy for years to come and what will be best for you and your career