MedicalPartisan

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  1. failed again, please help

    MedicalPartisan replied to kat329's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Quizlet is phenomenal. Here are some practice sets uploaded by various users. I didn't study myself but surely they will be somewhat beneficial. 86 is a bit high, at least compared to here in Florida....

  2. My instructor says Im imcompetent. :(

    MedicalPartisan replied to kringkring5144's topic in General Students

    That's rough, but don't let it get you down. Just know that your instructor is not saying that simply to demean you; it's likely a reality check. In life we often wish we could go back and change a...

  3. Did you get to choose your Clinicals site/schedule?

    MedicalPartisan replied to Stacilator's topic in General Students

    Thanks for resurfacing my frustration. I start in May. Every term until this one students have been able to submit a preference fort their clinical site; most students got their preference. I've...

  4. I am about to graduate and I feel like I know nothing!

    MedicalPartisan replied to lakencassady's topic in General Students

    Hence the phrase, 'practicing

  5. Today I made a big mistake.

    MedicalPartisan replied to student-rn's topic in General Students

    Sorry that I can't add anything of use to you to this discussion since I've not yet started... But will you really be dropped for something like this? I understand it's completely unacceptable but to...

  6. No Raises for ER Nurses/Staff

    MedicalPartisan replied to bagface's topic in Emergency

    The company I work for hasn't given raises in three years. What's crazy is that in the employee forums they claim our past few fiscal years have ended better (financially) than the surrounding...

  7. How much was your book set?

    MedicalPartisan replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in General Students

    The problem is that they make deals with the publisher and edit a chapter here and there, and maybe leave a chapter we don't need out so many of the books are 'custom' versions and I prefer not to be...

  8. Entry Drug Test and Marijuana

    MedicalPartisan posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello all. I start the program in May and have until the middle of the month to complete the online orientation. Obviously, entrance to the program requires a drug screen. My concern is that I was at...

  9. new RN, first job, having tough time, need advice

    MedicalPartisan replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in Emergency

    I feel like I'm reading a post of mine from an alternate timeline. Welcome to 'emergency' medicine. It's so sad, pathetic, and frustrating, but there's nothing you can do about it. I'm hoping in the...

  10. The Infamous Cab-ulance

    MedicalPartisan replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Emergency

    They can already intubate like physicians while nurses can't, so why not?

  11. Having One of Those Days of Doubt Again....

    MedicalPartisan replied to lmm76's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Responding only in regard to the pay, nursing isn't some opulent career that many perceive it to be (I'm not implying that you were). If money plays a crucial (but not solitary, of course) role in...

  12. Nursing school and a newborn?

    MedicalPartisan replied to NicoleLynch's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The only advice I can give you is that you be completely aware that the next two years (give or take) are going to be intense. Be prepared for your relationship and sanity to be challenged. I haven't...

  13. Registering for the Fall (AP)

    MedicalPartisan replied to Ariana214's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's a lot of studying but nothing like the nursing program will be. AP is all memorization; you don't really have to apply current or past knowledge to anything. Sociology is not difficult. Does your...

  14. Is nursing school everyday or just two days a week?

    MedicalPartisan replied to HatTrickHero11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I start in May. My first semester will consist of lecture two days a week and clinicals two days a week. But clinicals don't start until after

  15. Dealing with a patients death

    MedicalPartisan replied to abby.reece's topic in General Students

    As wrong as it sounds, you'll get used to it. I'm not yet a nurse but I remember being dumbfounded when I started at the ED I currently work in five years ago. During traumas the staff is laughing and...

  16. It's hard losing classmates...

    MedicalPartisan replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Students

    Threads like this make me so nervous for the future! Start: May 2014 Proj. Grad.: Decemeber

  17. Military Time

    MedicalPartisan replied to krm7's topic in General Students

    It does on my

  18. I am about to graduate and I feel like I know nothing!

    MedicalPartisan replied to lakencassady's topic in General Students

    There isn't a graduate nurse I know that hasn't said this, lol. As hard as it may be to accept, it is normal. Experienced nurses will tell you that you learning nothing (in the grand scheme of things)...

  19. Military Time

    MedicalPartisan replied to krm7's topic in General Students

    What I was implying was that whether or not (their system) goes from 24:00 to 24:01, or from 24:00 to 00:01, that is ridiculous. 0000 is standard from my experience, so I agree with

  20. working full time while doing part time accelerated bsn program

    MedicalPartisan replied to andreead's topic in General Students

    As impossible as this sounds, some people can do it. I wouldn't survive a schedule like this but I work with this woman who works a non-clinical job in the ER, also works for DCF, AND goes to school...

  21. Military Time

    MedicalPartisan replied to krm7's topic in General Students

    I have never seen 24:00 used for midnight. What does 12:01 become, 00:01 or 24:01; either way that seems exceptionally silly. OP, the +/- 12 trick is definitely the best way, IMO. Before learning...

  22. Is it really that bad?

    MedicalPartisan posted a topic in General Students

    I hate to ask such an open-ended question, but I see and hear numerous stories about people burnt-out and crying on a weekly basis. I just finished the bachelor's program (healthcare management) and...

  23. why do you want to be a nurse?

    MedicalPartisan replied to angela82's topic in General Students

    Firstly, I love the environment (ER). It's fast-paced, crazy, and adventurous! You get to see so many different things; the learning never stops. Also, I have this 'thing' that I have to be a part of...

  24. I want to adopt a dog from a shelter

    MedicalPartisan replied to alexhecht's topic in General Students

    I'm not a big animal person but since you won't be adopting a puppy and you won't have extended time away all at once, I say why not. I would always advise against puppies and consecutive 12-hour...

  25. Losing classmates is so stressful and sad

    MedicalPartisan replied to mrsboots87's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry that it's stressing you out but feel empowered that you've made it thus far. Just don't forget that you are so close to starting your life! And that is an exciting feeling! I start in May...