Spearfisher

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  1. adn graduate

    Spearfisher replied to mitch8lem's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have asked that a lot. The answer I get most often is that the hospital would rather not, but if they are not able to staff the ICU they

  2. Lowest blood sugar...?

    Spearfisher replied to Mr.N8's topic in Emergency

    I am an RN studant and work as an ACP on the weekends. 1 month ago I was freaked out at a BS of 22. Then 2 weeks ago I go into a lady's room. She's unresponsive, but breathing. I see her uneaten...

  3. First day alone went great! :)

    Spearfisher replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a student. It's nice to hear a GOOD first day. Usually all I read about are the horror stories. Thanks for the post. It makes me feel less

  4. Interview Questions

    Spearfisher replied to nurseywright's topic in General Nursing

    The question I remember best is what d you do if you enter a pt.'s room and they are not responding. Remembered to check vitals, and ask about DNR. Good

  5. Cna Before Rn

    Spearfisher replied to Question's topic in Male Nursing Students

    In NE Florida, after you complete your first term of the nursing program, you can work as an assosiate care provider (ACP). An ACP is interchangeable with a CNA. That may be an easier

  6. Nasty situation - need advice

    Spearfisher replied to Repat's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree whole heartedly with llg. Also, that the next time you are given a position of authority, act with authority and good communication skills even if it is just temporary/casual

  7. 77% Rule

    Spearfisher replied to Sunshine Sweetheart's topic in General Students

    In my program you have to have an 80% average on all test. The last final I took the was 22% of that average. When you think of how many people you would kill being right 4 out of 5 times it's not...

  8. Failed because of the HESI? Huh?

    Spearfisher replied to jeepgirl's topic in General Nursing

    At my school it is just used as a tool to locate your weak areas. They scheduled it during finals week 3 hrs before our Pharm. final. One guy (needing to cram for the final to make an A) just marked...

  9. Giving lovenox in LTC

    Spearfisher replied to nurse yoda's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If the business office is making these decisions, then they need to find the loop hole to the madness [like having a roaming nurse assigned to the acute care out patient department or the treatment...

  10. Im soooo nervous!

    Spearfisher replied to katesmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't have went into my program if I considered quiting as an option. Commit yourself to doing it, then do it. There was a story I heard once: A kid complained to his grandfather he couldn't...

  11. First day inside a classroom in 22 years!!!

    Spearfisher replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It was 12 years for me. I have done all my pre-req.s and just finished first term in the program. It is do-able. Being older gives you many advantages over the "kids". We may not absorb the info...

  12. How good at math do I need to be?

    Spearfisher replied to Angie_Baby's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you can pass Algerbra you can definitely do the math needed in nursing. Med. calc. is way more simple than abstract math formulas that you can't figure out the use for. Good

  13. Kadivars and Cats in A&P

    Spearfisher replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Man, I wish I had a cadaver or cats to disect in A&P I&II. I would have loved to have that experience. We did pig hearts and goat kidneys and

  14. What Was Your G.P.A When You Got Accepted Into Your Nursing Program?

    Spearfisher replied to rayofsunshine's topic in General Students

    My GPA was 4.0, but my school has a point system. I CLEPed 3 classes and they were treated as

  15. Stessed out in KY! Can anyone relate?

    Spearfisher replied to SoulShine75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Soulshine, way to go on your success so far. I am very similar, I graduated in 92, 4.0 for pre-reqs, married, father, and I work full time. It is hard but, if your CC is on a points system and you...

  16. Do Male Nursing Students Get It Easier Than Female?

    Spearfisher replied to mrsmariangie's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I have always felt that the student determines how the professor treats that particular student. I was in sales for ten years before going back to school and I use my people skills to foster positive...

  17. The power we yield :)

    Spearfisher replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    What a great story. Makes me want to study even harder. Nice to hear something so

  18. Question re: CCCOnline Microbiology

    Spearfisher replied to Melody007_FNP-C's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Florida Community College of Jacksonville requires high school chemistry (at least a C), if not taken in high school then at least a C in college Chem. Our statistics at FCCJ show a direct link...

  19. Do colleges hesitate to let you in if you work FT?

    Spearfisher replied to nurse34's topic in General Nursing

    I work full time. I just registered for my first term of my cc's nursing program. They didn't ask my work hours, but they practically gave us our schedule ( it's a lotto between 4 similiar...

  20. Male nurses who cook

    Spearfisher replied to Crumbwannabe's topic in Men in Nursing

    When I was single I had a trademark dish to fix. It was simple yet always impressed. A quality ribeye steak (has to be ribeye or if you can afford filet; if you don't know the difference go with...

  21. TB skin test...a reaction??

    Spearfisher replied to LindseyLou2222's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I test positive. I have since I was four. Just means I was exposed. I have to get chest x-rays instead of ppd. No big deal. The funny thing is my twin brother still tests negative. I can't imagine how...

  22. Needed... Public Relations Ideas for failing LDRP

    Spearfisher replied to kc2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have worked in sales for the past ten years. You need to define your advantages (price, comfort, service) clearly over the competitors. If to the DR.s are not getting the results you want, then...

  23. No She/he Did Not!!!

    Spearfisher replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    It sure is nice for a student like myself to hear all these crazy mistakes. Hope I don't make the list/post before I am