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  1. Nursing Hero........ Fatally Stabbed

    grad2012RN posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Nurse dies protecting patients in Texas surgical center stabbing - CNN.com Sadly, we have lost a fellow nurse comrade. Praying the Lord will comfort and strengthen Gail Sandidge's family and friends...

  2. Help! Has anyone been kicked out for failing technical standards

    grad2012RN replied to interestedparty's topic in General Students

    OP, it sounds like the faculty has some concerns about your social interaction skills. So, don't take this lightly and do visit the school's free counseling center as many have already suggested. We...

  3. Be careful what you divulge

    grad2012RN replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    Reminder: At the time of this writing, the link to your Facebook page (with your real name) is still visible..... just in case you want to change that.

  4. if you could do it over again....

    grad2012RN replied to abiggie's topic in General Nursing

    MSN for non-RN program. Did several informational interviews and shadowed RNs and NPs and was talked out of it. So, I earned a currently worthless BSN. But, let me state, I do not hate the nursing...

  5. Would you accept this call out excuse?

    grad2012RN replied to motherof3sons's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I more appalled by the "cussing". Although not directed towards you, who does that for a manager/supervisor to hear?! However, as long as she called within the window, the reason shouldn't matter....

  6. Jobless in the land of Medicine

    grad2012RN replied to peggysue0909's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi pegggysue0909, Possibly try clinical trials, research, school nurse, employee health nurse or public health. If you feel comfortable enough, please tell us your home state or how long you've been...

  7. Nurses that don't work holidays?

    grad2012RN replied to kegardne's topic in General Students

    Hi OP, I interviewed for a nurse position in Public Health two weeks ago. They mentioned that I would have no weekend or holiday work. However, I don't know if this applies to all PH settings. Best...

  8. PLEASE HELP Before they kick me out!

    grad2012RN replied to FutureRNKat's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Typical drama queen reaction by some mothers/nursing students. I foolishly fell for some of their whining and was burned. Yes, you'd think I would have learned the first time. I gave up a choice...

  9. Kicked out of class for a "HIPAA" violation?

    grad2012RN replied to Trip_McNeelyRN2b's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Your repeating the class because of the insulin med error. A girl in my Med-Surg class almost made an insulin error. She was not allowed to return to clinicals for one week and during that time they...

  10. Ped client with a difficult mom! HELP!!

    grad2012RN replied to tcooks7's topic in Private Duty

    It appears that you really, REALLY care about your client (the teenager). Otherwise you wouldn't have hung in there so long! From your avatar pic, it looks like you also have children. I feel sorry...

  11. Is nursing killing me :/?

    grad2012RN replied to pheonixRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I should start a similar post to this................ "Is NOT having a Nursing Job Killing

  12. Plan B for if you Fail/Get Kicked out of Nursing School? I may need help with this.

    grad2012RN replied to Athariel's topic in General Students

    To the OP, you'll have to fake a chipper attitude, do a little bit of acting. During my nursing school clinicals, I worked with 2 male nurses who were Gordon Ramsay outside of the patient's room....

  13. Back again after panic attacks

    grad2012RN replied to Nurseeverywhere's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Edna, Many of us on here completed a nursing program in our 30s, 40s, 50s or 60s. Most of the classes seem hard when you're taking them. But, I promise you will look back later, a semester or...

  14. Why is the answer to this question Metabolic Alkalosis?

    grad2012RN replied to Nursing2102's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My $0.02 cents. It's metabolic because the cause of the increased pH has nothing to do with the respiratory system. Also, a major clue is: one of the most common causes of metabolic alkalosis is NG...

  15. Houston New Grads Beware of St. Luke's

    grad2012RN replied to applejacks36's topic in Texas Nursing

    So happy to find this posting. I was just about to apply to their RN residency program even though they specified 2013 graduates only. I'm so "desperate" right now. I would even tolerate their...

  16. burn out

    grad2012RN replied to txnurse01's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You may want to seek career opportunities in other settings: doctor's office, home care, travel LPN and many more. Try saying a little prayer right before you leave your car and walk into the door at...

  17. Some people have no common sense!

    grad2012RN replied to Bouncyball's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Let me guess, ............ she got the job?! I hope you did and best

  18. Getting scary out there....

    grad2012RN replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    Just googled it to find out which state you were talking about. This is one of the states (Indiana) I was considering in my out-of-state job hunt. Oh, my! Yes, I'm praying too that these families can...

  19. Warning on an LPN License.

    grad2012RN replied to Tacc's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just curious, so I can learn. Why was the med dose missed, were you aware that it was ordered? Craigslist.com may have some LPN openings in your area. Unfortunately, job opportunities are few for...

  20. Finally !!!!!!

    grad2012RN replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    God is good. Congratulations and much success to you in your new

  21. Discouragement in studying NCLEX-RN (VATI)

    grad2012RN replied to guest744967's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's really up to you. I don't want to say go for it and then...... oh, oh. However, I too was an "average" student. My school used ATI Testing throughout the program and I passed all the tests except...

  22. First Post- Not a nurse yet... advice for an old guy?

    grad2012RN replied to thecadman99's topic in Men in Nursing

    Please research new grad salaries in your city or state. If you are making less than 40k after 15 years as a teacher in your state, then, there is a good chance that nursing salaries are also on the...

  23. Just looking for some tips regarding studying for the NCLEX.

    grad2012RN replied to Kza321's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Prayer....... and see https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/hallelujah-nclex-no-853088.html. I did 1/10 of what she did and also passed with 75 questions. But, I highly recommend Trillion's...

  24. Extremely Overweight Nurses

    grad2012RN replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Nursing Career

    LOL! I just advanced to p.3 to read some more postings and noticed an ad on the right for Laser

  25. First write up as an RN

    grad2012RN replied to Leesha's topic in General Nursing

    Great advice and THANK YOU! I'm in a new grad orientation program and learning maybe a hospital setting is not for me. I love serving the patients..... even the demanding ones, but, I may not be able...