AspiringNurseMW

AspiringNurseMW

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  1. Microbiology

    AspiringNurseMW replied to gjmaxe's topic in General Students

    Well by how much did you fail. Why? Are you doing the readings? How much time do you spend studying and how? I also recommend that you speak to your instructor for

  2. Can I deduct my cell phone as a work expense?

    AspiringNurseMW replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not speaking from a nursing perspective but as someone who is self employed. You want to deduct your cell over ONE or a few potential phone calls for that ONE client? I deduct PART of my cell phone...

  3. Difference between pulse and HR

    AspiringNurseMW replied to romantic's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I can't answer the question but did you take a manual pulse to see if the pulse ox was

  4. 6/4 WILTW: Oui jete' du Nursing???

    AspiringNurseMW replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    OC I'm so glad you are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel! Meanmaryjean I'm so sorry for this new development, but I'm glad you were able to get people to listen to you I learned that it is...

  5. Need Advice!!!

    AspiringNurseMW replied to nhodge20's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not your responsibility. Not even one little bit. You do you. And after the first failed test or close call they may or may not change their tunes. I made a Facebook group and I post study guides....

  6. 5/29 This week, I have learned... One year later!!!

    AspiringNurseMW replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Ummmm. Lemme check my calendar and get back to you. Oh I seem to have an opening. Hahaha. Of course! Putting in a calendar reminder

  7. 5/29 This week, I have learned... One year later!!!

    AspiringNurseMW replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I'd totally be

  8. 1st Job Interview

    AspiringNurseMW replied to futurepsychrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Um wow. Super amazing advice. I'm totally bookmarking

  9. When should I start feeling like a nurse?

    AspiringNurseMW replied to 2bNursesamRN29's topic in General Students

    I'm 6 months away from applying for jobs and a year from graduating. I still have trouble wrapping my head around the idea that someone wants to hire me. I don't know anything and the more I learn the...

  10. Worst/Best thing a nursing instructor ever said to you?

    AspiringNurseMW replied to CryandNurseOn's topic in General Nursing

    I actually haven't had any bad experiences with my nursing instructors so far. My clinical instructor for the hospital portion of fundamentals, during my review, told me I have the perfect personality...

  11. I got accepted but low on funds

    AspiringNurseMW replied to Pdxstudent's topic in General Students

    I am also in a ADN community college with 2 small children, although my husband does have a stable job and I work part time, I feel like we are always on the brink of financial disaster. I take the...

  12. 5/29 This week, I have learned... One year later!!!

    AspiringNurseMW replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE dimensionsal analysis. People start talking about formulas before tests and I literally cover my ears while singing lalalalala. Dimensionsal analysis + a little common sense = never struggling...

  13. 5/29 This week, I have learned... One year later!!!

    AspiringNurseMW replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    What I'm relearning right now is that gi bugs or food poisoning sucks. Haven't slept more than 15/30 consecutive minutes since 2 AM (now 10 am). And it's Memorial Day so both my kids are home and the...

  14. Fear of Regretting NOT Going to Nursing School

    AspiringNurseMW replied to lalions11's topic in General Students

    There are many things that influence how you will feel about your nursing career : personality, the hospital, management team, your co workers, your compatibility with your unit, your goals, and your...

  15. Touro - BEWARE

    AspiringNurseMW replied to jeanbeth's topic in General Students

    Well they owned up to it and are refunding your fees and it sounds like a new development. It sucks they didn't inform you until now, but at least they didn't take your money and string you

  16. Age of transfer credit

    AspiringNurseMW replied to elefante1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, most nursing schools won't accept sciences more than 5 years old. Imagine how much has changed since 15-20 years ago. You will be hard pressed to find a nursing school that is online, mainly...

  17. Natural Caesareans...anyone seen this?

    AspiringNurseMW replied to quazar's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Meanwhile during my own section I'm squinting at the overhead light trying to catch a reflection and if my arms hadn't been pinned down I'd probably be pulling the drape. Lol. I would've LOVED this as...

  18. Microbiology with Nursing 101??

    AspiringNurseMW replied to Ariana214's topic in General Students

    It's not a formal payment plan. I actually went and spoke to the dean and she basically was like, as long as you make payments, no big deal. It's not like they send you to collections or even prevents...

  19. How fast did you land a job?

    AspiringNurseMW replied to johndough's topic in General Students

    Usually you get hired as a graduate nurse, then position changes to registered nurse when you pass the

  20. How fast did you land a job?

    AspiringNurseMW replied to johndough's topic in General Students

    I live in Northeast PA and I graduate this year but I'm pretty sure that pretty much 75-80% of people had a job before they graduated, across all units and specialties. They start hiring in January...

  21. Microbiology with Nursing 101??

    AspiringNurseMW replied to Ariana214's topic in General Students

    I would suck it up if possible and take it over the summer. I am in the same situation with my Pharmacology class and while I much rather use Financial aid and take it in the fall, I'm not. Talk to...

  22. Things You'd Like to Say to Fellow Students...

    AspiringNurseMW replied to Raven Sierra's topic in General Students

    I mean, I know they say there is no such thing as stupid questions..... But that was a really effing stupid question. Were you sitting in the same room as I was? No sorry, if you have been averaging...

  23. Cervical Ripening

    AspiringNurseMW replied to LibraSunCNM's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The answer is often "suspected macrosomia" or maybe cpd, or low fluids. So many options for them to fudge

  24. Can I only ever work with children?

    AspiringNurseMW replied to mapajasa's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on where you live. Pediatrics is a hard specialty to get into. However, as much as your heart is set in peds, you HAVE to be open to the possibility of working in a different department. I...

  25. 5/21 WILTW: The journey sucks and the end isn't pretty either

    AspiringNurseMW replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    This week I've learned. *I still feel like I don't have enough time even though the semester is over. And I still can't get my house together. Cause every time I clean a room to satisfaction I can...