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    Interruptions during my med pass

    LoveNeverDies replied to Nspirit's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Currently I work in a smaller facility. If the nurse is passing meds I leave her be unless the patient might seriously be dying. If a visitor approaches the nurse with a non emergent question she...
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    First Day of Nursing School

    LoveNeverDies replied to sealford's topic in General Students

    I wish my instructors gave us our syllabus' early. We get ours on the first day of
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    Has anyone else quit nursing for these reasons?

    LoveNeverDies replied to CynthiaG's topic in Retired Nurses

    OP, I am sorry that you have had these experiences. I am only a nursing student, but I have had STNA/PCT jobs in multiple settings etc. nursing home, med-surg, cardiac. In some places I have seen...
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    How much of your cohort did you "lose"?

    LoveNeverDies replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    Sad that administration cannot do anything about it, fortunately with that attitude I seriously doubt that they will pass the NCLEX or get through an
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    Class is getting unbearable

    LoveNeverDies replied to mbl2013's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    OP, my group is a bunch of small groups, a few of them are pretty nasty. Remember that you are doing this for you, no one else matters. With 2 months left to go you are almost there, ignore it....
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    Bipolar old new grad nurse

    LoveNeverDies replied to lost_nurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    OP, I am blessed to not currently be suffering from a mental illness. However, my sister who is very dear to me has Bipolar Disorder. Believe me my parents do not believe in mental illness, if I even...
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    Labtop or ipad for nursing school?

    LoveNeverDies replied to cnoto34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I haven't read through all of the comments so I don't know if its been suggested yet. But for the people stating they do not like the touch screen for note taking, Apple does make an awesome wireless...
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    How much of your cohort did you "lose"?

    LoveNeverDies replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    My school started out with around 40 and lost 18 in the first year. The thing is I could have called at least 12-15 of them after the first week of school. They were the partiers, the ones that ALWAYS...
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    Brand spankin' new nursing student! Pharmacology advice, please!

    LoveNeverDies replied to jarielle22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just took a month long pharm and finished with a 97%. It is doable, please do not over stress. My best advice is to study Classifications instead of individual drugs. There are just too many and that...
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    How many work and go to nursing school?

    LoveNeverDies replied to jarielle22's topic in General Students

    Im glad i could help! Always remember that everything is individualized. What works for some doesn't work for others. Try different ways of doing things until you find something you can work with....
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    Full time night shift worker/student/parent, how to manage?

    LoveNeverDies replied to beeskipper1023's topic in General Students

    I do not have most of the responsibilities you have and I just want to tell you good luck. Try to pre plan and organize as much as possible. Have back up babysitters, things will happen and you might...
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    Braiding a patients hair: For nurses or just Care assistants

    LoveNeverDies replied to Saeforli's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a student nurse and an STNA. If I have the time in either place (work/clinical) I do everything I can think of to make the patient happier or feel better about themselves. Nurses are usually very...
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    Pre-nursing student...not sure if i should take a part-time pca job?

    LoveNeverDies replied to sbwpaso's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    In my opinion, being an Aide gives very valuable practice and skills. I work part time as an STNA while in school and have no problems. However, every person is different. Your success depends on how...
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    Taking general ed courses with nursing classes

    LoveNeverDies replied to hbmc13's topic in General Students

    I took general classes with my first year of nursing classes, and I have to take a 1 credit class this next semester to be full time. For me it is not an option because I must be full time to receive...
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    How many work and go to nursing school?

    LoveNeverDies replied to jarielle22's topic in General Students

    I work part time while in my program. Success depends on a lot of different factors. For instance, do you have school 5 days a week or only 2-3. I have seen people succeed having school...
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    Can some of you share your acceptance to a nursing school?

    LoveNeverDies replied to dayanan715's topic in General Students

    Overall GPA -3.6 Teas V- 88 We also had an entrance letter. When taking my test there were 16 people sitting for it our instructor told us there were only 4 spots left, first 4 to finish and have the...
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    Studying less and less as the program goes on

    LoveNeverDies replied to QuarterLife88's topic in General Students

    Jkim, prayers for you! I would make sure to review your weakest chapters first and most. Get a good nights sleep and eat breakfast! If you do not know the answer to the question, try applying ABCs and...
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    Youngest person in your cohort?

    LoveNeverDies replied to sjalv's topic in General Students

    I was 19 when I was accepted and started Nursing School. Im 20 now and I am the youngest person left in my ADN program with a year left. There were a few others in my age range but most of the class...
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    The competition....

    LoveNeverDies replied to Glycerine82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP, I started Pre-reqs for school right after high school. I have known that I have wanted to be a nurse since I was seven. I have been a Lifeguard and a CNA for 2+ years. I very much appreciate that...
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    Why I'm against a culture change in nursing homes?

    LoveNeverDies replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I didn't really know that they were trying to mix the two. I work in an assisted living facility as an Aide and we are not permitted to accept anyone who is not mostly able to care for themselves....
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    Any additional books you recommend?

    LoveNeverDies replied to twss2323's topic in General Students

    I have the RN notes for clinical that i really like to just flip through and read. Also I enjoy the incredibly made easy series, however the only time I have bought one was for fluid and electrolytes...
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    How much are you paying...

    LoveNeverDies replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    100$ a credit hour. 1280$ for 12 credits. ADN program. I was at a 12000$ a year BSN program, but decided I didn't like their focus and didn't want to spend the money. (I plan on getting a DNP and I...
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    Extremely Overweight Nurses

    LoveNeverDies replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Nursing Career

    I think extreme obesity can affect people's work in some situations but it isn't guaranteed. Im 115 pounds, and let me tell you until I really started working on my arms, I had a very difficult time...
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    Medication Administration Question

    LoveNeverDies posted a topic in General Students

    Hello everyone, I have a little question for fellow students or Nurses. A student friend of mine works as a PCT in the local hospital. Her patient was requesting something for pain and did not have an...
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    Ethical Debate.....please help : (

    LoveNeverDies replied to bloves5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am in Nursing school. When I think of Triage, I think of the movie I, Robot. Basically a grown man and a 12 year old girl both go in a river during a car accident. A robot (no emotions just...