Irish_Mist BSN, RN

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    Is Nutrition course really the hardest course?

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

    The first time I took nutrition, the professor was one of those who went out of her way to make the class as hard as possible. She was a retired neonatologist/med school instructor whom I suspect...
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    Why nurses don't want to talk to a ward psychologist?

    Irish_Mist replied to manjar's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, nope, nope. I don't want my employer having any kind of leverage over
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    Be honest, what pt behaviors do you find annoying?

    Irish_Mist replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    I find that it isn't usually patients I find annoying. It's there family members. 1. Wife of male patient who is alert and oriented and perfectly able to make his own requests for pain medicine: "He...
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    Fired from my first RN job after only 2 weeks.

    Irish_Mist replied to Mountainrnbsn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your comment is absolutely ridiculous and mean spirited. To say something like this to someone who is clearly distressed after being set up for failure from the get go and then being told she will...
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    how to become a nurse while having an MD degree from Ukraine?

    Irish_Mist replied to lililid's topic in Nurse Registration

    That makes sense. I honestly have no idea what someone would need to do in this situation. I imagine it would be
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    how to become a nurse while having an MD degree from Ukraine?

    Irish_Mist replied to lililid's topic in Nurse Registration

    Why not utilize your medical education and be a physician here? There are plenty of physicians I know that graduated from medical schools outside the United States and have successful careers in...
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    Second Victims - the Nurse that Makes a Mistake

    Irish_Mist replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    And I bet they will wonder why nurses hide mistakes or med errors. This way of thinking is what prevents staff from coming forward to correct the problem and is of greater detriment to patients. I...
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    Staff Hysteria

    Irish_Mist replied to Ashizzle's topic in School

    What about her students? This woman needs to get her act together and take her medications as prescribed. You are not there to be her personal nurse. I would be furious if I was in her position. I...
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    I failed out of nursing school midway, now what?

    Irish_Mist replied to Jkliu888's topic in General Students

    The fact that you have the option to complete the two year program at your school is a huge deal. Not everyone in your situations is as fortunate. Be relieved that this is even an option. Talk to a...
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    Calling patients by "pet" names.

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

    It doesn't bother me but that's probably because I'm a born and raised Texan. That's just something we do here. Even strangers will do it. If I was at the grocery store and someone said "excuse me,...
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    "Allow LPNs to challenge the Board of Nursing to obtain RN licensure" viral post

    Irish_Mist replied to TheRuralNurse's topic in General Nursing

    "Challenge" the NCLEX-RN when you have graduated from with an ADN /BSN. That is the most polite thought I have to
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    The Men in OB Debate: Help!

    Irish_Mist replied to jay_prn's topic in General Nursing

    I see no problem with men being in OB. In fact, I know a couple of wonderful men who are obgyns and I would allow them to care for me in a heartbeat. I say this as a woman who has been pregnant and...
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    new nurse feeling totally incompetent?

    Irish_Mist replied to sstei5988's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, take a deep breath. What was this patient's baseline rhythm? Remember that phrase: treat the patient, not the monitor. When you assessed her, how did she look? I think that you know a...
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    Nurse Midwife vs Labor and Delivery RN. Can't Decide

    Irish_Mist replied to Paula378's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, let's start with the fact that you compared new obgyns to CNMs with no prior L&D experience. That comparison in itself is laughable. If I were experiencing an obstetric emergency, I know...
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    overwhelmed, anxious, and not a new grad

    Irish_Mist replied to bunnyears's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I had an extended orientation. I felt the same feelings you were feeling. Guess what? I made it through and you can, too. If you've made it three months, the potential is obviously there. Trust me,...
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    Nurse Midwife vs Labor and Delivery RN. Can't Decide

    Irish_Mist replied to Paula378's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know if I find your thinking you know it all as a pre-nursing student funny or scary. I'm leaning toward the latter. You don't know what you don't
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    Please I need HELPPPP! I failed NCLEX-RN five times.

    Irish_Mist replied to angel15's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Virtual-ATI NCLEX Review | Online NCLEX Review | ATI I strongly suggest using ATI. I believe they will even provide you with a one on one tutor at a certain point. My school used ATI and I believe...
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    religion and interviews

    Irish_Mist replied to CticuRN95's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Being a "Religious Jew" will have nothing to do with you not being offered a job. It'll be that you yourself told the interviewer you are essentially unavailable on weekends. Hospital nursing is a...
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    Would this be a good way to increase my chances at an ICU job?

    Irish_Mist replied to AesthesiaSeeker's topic in Critical Care

    Did you by any chance do the accelerated BSN program through Texas Tech in Dallas? I graduated from that program last
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    I can't give report to this nurse anymore !!

    Irish_Mist replied to Student2017555's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You need to get your nurse manager involved. This is excessive and ridiculous. She is costing the hospital money by keeping nurses over by an hour. I guarantee that in and of itself will be an area of...
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    Just another "no friends in nursing school" rant

    Irish_Mist replied to prettywishes's topic in General Students

    You aren't in nursing school to make best friends for life. Remember that! Granted, it might be easier to have someone you can lean on. Why not strike up a conversation with someone who typically sits...
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    Can I be discriminated against for political beliefs?

    Irish_Mist replied to helloego's topic in General Nursing

    Either don't be friends with co-workers on Facebook or don't engage in political discussions on Facebook. Those seem like the only win-win options in this situation. Also, your right to free speech...
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    Already been told I shouldn't be a nurse (Rant)

    Irish_Mist replied to misskayy's topic in General Students

    Please do not expect nursing school to be crappy because of this idiotic cpr instructor. Is there any way you can rate this person or file a complaint? Because you totally should. She was...
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    DNR/DNI: What Age Would You Choose to No Longer Be Full Code?

    Irish_Mist replied to LollaPaupRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the overall consensus of this thread that quality of life rather than age is the major factor. I have taken care of people in their 60s that are total cares and look like they're in their...
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    Nurse Midwife vs Labor and Delivery RN. Can't Decide

    Irish_Mist replied to Paula378's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You need to be a Registered Nurse with a BSN before a being admitted to a CNM program. Most schools will require at least 2 years of L&D experience. As a patient, I wouldn't let a CNM without...