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bsartor

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  1. Miami Dade College (MDC) ADN Class of 2014!

    bsartor posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Hi everyone, Let's get this discussion going! As we wait over the next few weeks for acceptance letters, I thought we would start a discussion for our class and get to know one another! I have found...

  2. References and Professional Etiquette

    bsartor posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This is what I have learned about professional job hunting so far. There is an expected skill or etiquette to various situations that you will encounter on your hunt for a job. PLEASE, add to the list...

  3. References and Professional Etiquette

    bsartor replied to bsartor's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Carpdiem1012 also I read that when stating your weakness describe a weakness of yours that is also a strength in disguise. Just like vintagemother

  4. References and Professional Etiquette

    bsartor replied to bsartor's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thanks for the response! I love seeing the different opinions. Which is so important because this is a complex, sometimes difficult new area for me. There are so many "shoulds" and "should nots" that...

  5. References and Professional Etiquette

    bsartor replied to bsartor's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thanks for the response! Because I am new to professional job seeking, I am very likely to make mistakes. #3 is based on the recommendation of what other nurses have told me. In 2 different cases I...

  6. References and Professional Etiquette

    bsartor replied to bsartor's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    jadelpn! Yessss! Thank you Those tough interview questions can cause your interview to spiral downward!!! I learned the hard way to practice my answers and I cannot tell you how it made me appear so...

  7. Practical tips & tricks you wish you'd learned earlier

    bsartor replied to jordiRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Love this! I only have this one so far but it was a game changer for me. If you have to clamp the foley tubing to obtain a urine culture, you can fold the tubing, the easily slide a vacutainer...

  8. It's out of my hands now

    bsartor posted a topic in Nursing Career

    This is it! I put in the work. Graduated. Passed boards. I have my license number. I'm all ready to go. I'm applying for every job that I can, but after I submit my resumes and applications, it's all...

  9. It's out of my hands now

    bsartor replied to bsartor's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you kdonna! I'm so happy to hear that you ended up having a few job options. But like you said I don't want to jeopardize my license by not being careful who I work for. Good for you for taking...

  10. Is it okay to tape record on my phone my patient's report?

    bsartor replied to strawberryluv's topic in General Students

    This was actually a good question! My first health care job was as a mental health tech in a inpatient psychiatric facility. Their way of doing report was via an old school tape recorder. This was in...

  11. Some advice, I hope it helps.

    bsartor replied to mellowdude's topic in General Students

    This post is on point times 10! You hit like 5 topics that people just don't get. Everyone, including myself, needs this friendly reminder.

  12. HELP. I plan to major in Nursing but one problem: I don't like science.

    bsartor replied to loveangie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    #1. Yes nursing involves a lot of science. It is the foundation to everything nurses do. #2. In order to think like a medical professional, you always go back to fundamental sciences to understand the...

  13. Facts about NCLEX results

    bsartor replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    THANK YOU!!! I did not know the percentage of people who pass on their first attempt. 85% is so reassuring to hear. I will breathe a little bit easier

  14. To all the parents, yes YOU can do it!

    bsartor posted a topic in General Students

    I have just 3 teeny tiny little weeks before I finish nursing school, AND I have a 3 year old. So I just wanted give words of encouragement to all the parents wishing to go back to school and earn a...

  15. Officially a Graduate Nurse!

    bsartor posted a topic in General Students

    1. Last Clinical day was yesterday 2. Last seminar was monday 3. Applied for my first RN position today 4. Passed exit exam last week 5. Patiently waiting on the ATT I keep looking at the month of...

  16. Any luck with Michael Linares SimpleNursing

    bsartor replied to mskelli30's topic in General Students

    A couple of times I got really sick before an exam and literally could not sit at a desk and read. So I used his free videos on Youtube and they were a lifesaver! I could lay in bed, watch and learn...

  17. Is trauma for me?

    bsartor replied to LJ85's topic in Critical Care

    I just completed my last clinical rotation in the biggest Trauma ICU in a large city. So even though I am not a registered nurse yet I thought I could share some things about a TICU. I haven't done...

  18. Officially a Graduate Nurse!

    bsartor replied to bsartor's topic in General Students

    Thanks everyone! Another milestone reached, and now I'm ready for the next

  19. work, school and family balance

    bsartor replied to mbtsab's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I do not cook but I absolutely have to maintain a clean home for my sanity. I schedule my cleaning time so that it fits into my schedule. I do a little bit each day. You could give everyone in your...

  20. Do You Want To Place A Foley? (Based off Disney's Frozen)

    bsartor replied to confessionsofaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Can I just say something crazy? All my shift has been a series of patients crapping all over the place, a now my meds are so overdue I've working hard my whole shift to keep all of my patients safe,...

  21. To all the parents, yes YOU can do it!

    bsartor replied to bsartor's topic in General Students

    Oh yeah, I will say that the financial aspect of placing my daughter in preschool was difficult. The only choice we had was to take a loan to pay for day care. In fact, I have only a couple of months...

  22. To all the parents, yes YOU can do it!

    bsartor replied to bsartor's topic in General Students

    I had some separation anxiety when my daughter started preschool. But I just KNEW that she would love school, and she does. She did cry for the first week, but now she loves going to school. She is...

  23. RN generic full Time fall 2014- Miami dade college

    bsartor replied to Can02noles's topic in Florida Nursing

    Overall I loved the program but it was hard at times. The AO pace of study really worked well for me because I didn't have time to procrastinate or get bored. The first semester is the hardest. You...

  24. RN generic full Time fall 2014- Miami dade college

    bsartor replied to Can02noles's topic in Florida Nursing

    Good luck to everyone starting next month! My AO cohort is finishing in 2 weeks. I was on here 24/7 last year waiting to start the program. Best

  25. To all the parents, yes YOU can do it!

    bsartor replied to bsartor's topic in General Students

    I hope other Mom or Dads (especially single parents) reply to this post to give even more encouragement! It would be a lie to say that I didn't have my moments of struggle. We all do. But I absolutely...