Irish_Mist BSN, RN

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    Which one was harder for you?Hello

    Irish_Mist replied to Farrah 34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A&P 2 was a bit more challenging than A&P 1. Micro was probably the most demanding/difficult but I still made an
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    My professor is an LPN in a BSN program

    Irish_Mist replied to Chadnurse's topic in General Students

    It wouldn't. I am a Texas nursing student (Texas Tech to be exact, guns up) and all of my instructors are RNs with either a MSN or a PhD or DNP. I looked at the BON's website and it said that in a...
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    Colleagues who hate patients

    Irish_Mist replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm not going to pretend for one second that I always love all of my patient interactions. Some of them are difficult. But, at the end of the day, I can't imagine NOT taking care of patients. The...
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    Bullied by a colleague

    Irish_Mist replied to enc123's topic in General Nursing

    JBudd offered you some excellent advice. Follow it. I'll bet you $100 if you say loudly "Please do not speak to me that way" and not engage her any further, she'll be more inclined to back off. Can...
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    Student Nurse in First Med Surg Clinical

    Irish_Mist replied to crs1978's topic in General Students

    You need to talk to your clinical instructor and ask to be paired with someone who doesn't yell at you or humiliate you. This type of behavior does not facilitate learning and it is unacceptable. I...
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    Is it bad that I can't work holidays?

    Irish_Mist replied to alieu4's topic in General Students

    Well, you posted in a forum asking for feedback so I gave it to you. Your attitude tells me you aren't interested in honest feedback but just hearing what you want to hear. Good
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    Is it bad that I can't work holidays?

    Irish_Mist replied to alieu4's topic in General Students

    Seriously?? . Regarding your original post, 1 hour and some minutes is not that long of a commute. In this field, it's a 24/7 operation. It isn't fair to expect this DON to let you off of working...
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    False reporting to BON

    Irish_Mist replied to whatwasithinking75's topic in General Nursing

    The BON has bigger fish to fry than someone with an axe to grind. I honestly wouldn't worry about
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    Why Is It So Difficult To Get Into A Neonatal NP Program?

    Irish_Mist replied to SunshineeStudent's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    THIS TIMES 100. As a parent, there is no way in heck I'd want an NP with no clinical experience in pediatrics or NICU treating my son. You have no foundation upon which to stand. Get the experience...
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    Homeless patient with pneumonia

    Irish_Mist replied to tori-alba's topic in General Nursing

    Seeing as how this person joined AN two days ago, I think your assessment is
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    Weed and Nursing School! Help!!!

    Irish_Mist replied to Sldimuccio12086's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It sounds to me like you have no desire whatsoever to take responsibility for your actions. Do you really think this school is going to take your word for it and not contact your previous school?...
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    Texas Tech 2nd degree Accelerated BSN program 2017

    Irish_Mist replied to PinkMom's topic in School, College Programs

    We started clinicals in March. You are paired with a coach that you work with throughout the program. Regarding schedules, all I can say is be flexible and definitely remember that this program will...
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    CNA scope of practice issue on my unit

    Irish_Mist replied to nurseredd's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps this is the cynical part of me but I think this is simply the CNA not wanting to do this particular task. The Board of Nursing is the final authority on this topic and not google. This...
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    Texas Tech 2nd degree Accelerated BSN program 2017

    Irish_Mist replied to PinkMom's topic in School, College Programs

    I am in the TTUHSC second degree program in Dallas and I graduate in December. Feel free to ask me any
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    32 years old and ready to switch my career to become a nurse! Am I too old?

    Irish_Mist replied to Kaytee12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    32 is not too old. Go for
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    Patient NOT a nurse with a ???

    Irish_Mist replied to JWFeeII's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Falls are a huge concern. You were a major fall risk so the nurse(s) were likely much more concerned about you falling than your desire for privacy. Of course, knocking is the prudent thing to do....
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    Tips on Constructive Criticism

    Irish_Mist replied to sfrw's topic in General Nursing

    I too have struggled with this but have gotten a lot better. As a nursing student, I've received good and bad feedback. I remind myself that my instructors and my clinical preceptor gives constructive...
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    Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    Irish_Mist replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    Have you considered relocating away from that area? I'm in an accelerated BSN program that only costs
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    How did you decide your specialty?

    Irish_Mist replied to Irish_Mist's topic in General Nursing

    Texas
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    How did you decide your specialty?

    Irish_Mist replied to Irish_Mist's topic in General Nursing

    I'm actually of afraid of doing pediatrics. I LOVE kiddos so much that seeing them sick, abused or neglected would break my heart and I wouldn't handle it well emotionally. I am doing my pediatrics...
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    How did you decide your specialty?

    Irish_Mist replied to Irish_Mist's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, ALL of you, for the wonderful feedback. It has been very helpful!
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    Texas Tech 2nd Degree 2016 Cohort?

    Irish_Mist replied to km1983's topic in School, College Programs

    I used the study guide directly from ATI and it helped tremendously! It's a bit pricey but worth every penny. Edit to add: I'm a current second degree student with the Dallas cohort.
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    Can I still be a good nurse if I'm bad at math?

    Irish_Mist replied to Lorna234558's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Can you do basic math? Like ratios and what not? The math in nursing isn't too bad. I'm no math genius and I did fine. Look at the Khan academy. They're very
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    What do you hate most about your job?

    Irish_Mist replied to PancakeSaturdays's topic in General Nursing

    Family members who refuse to consider hospice for their 90 year old septic, completely obtunded, tube fed, bed bound mother and insist on their dying mom being a full code and pursuing "aggressive"...
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    Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

    Irish_Mist replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    Apply for positions specifically geared for day shift. At the hospital I do clinicals, the shifts are posted according to what shift (day or night). There are also new grad day jobs. Keep in mind that...