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  1. New Grad on our floor continues to make mistakes

    swimmingfever00 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi let me preface by saying that I am not a perfect nurse and I don't proclaim to be one. I have been a tele nurse for two years now and made my fair share of mistakes. However, there is a colleague...

  2. New Grad on our floor continues to make mistakes

    swimmingfever00 replied to swimmingfever00's topic in General Nursing

    That is an excellent point and that is what my nurse manager suggested doing as well! Taking care of 8 patients itself is difficult and to be a new grad doesn't make it any easier. Some things are...

  3. Leaving nursing job after 2 months

    swimmingfever00 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, I am a new graduate nurse on the telemetry unit at a large academic medical center. This is my first nursing job after school and I'm on orientation. Nursing is a second career for me, my...

  4. How to support friend in nursing school that complains a lot?

    swimmingfever00 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone, I am a recent graduate of a BSN program and my best friend just started nursing school. As we all know nursing school is incredibly stressful and support from family and friends is vital....

  5. Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    swimmingfever00 replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    As a male nurse around the same age as you, I empathize your situation. I am a non-confrontational person so I try to avoid these types of things. I would have wrapped the IV myself, even though the...

  6. Nursing Student with Anxiety

    swimmingfever00 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello, I'm a senior year nursing student and I have been struggling with anxiety during clinical. Now I know that every nursing student has anxiety, but this anxiety has been something I have been...

  7. Binghamton University BAT Program-2016-2017

    swimmingfever00 replied to gaddico1's topic in School, College Programs

    The Facebook Group is DSON Bat Cave Summer 2016. Your name on facebook has to be your real name and the administration will let you join the group! Hope to see you there

  8. Binghamton University BAT Program-2016-2017

    swimmingfever00 replied to gaddico1's topic in School, College Programs

    We have until April 1st, or 20 days after the date on our acceptance letter. Whichever is

  9. Should I stay or should I go, now?

    swimmingfever00 replied to conchobar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    @conchobar, I was in a similar situation as you last year. I naively applied to a ABSN program one month after graduating from my first degree. I was accepted into the program, which was about 3 hours...

  10. Behavioral Health PCT

    swimmingfever00 replied to kmahnke93's topic in General Students

    Hello, I created a similar post a few months ago but I will gladly share my information with you! I have worked as a Direct Support Professional (basically a PCT) at a group home for individuals with...

  11. Binghamton University BAT Program-2016-2017

    swimmingfever00 replied to gaddico1's topic in School, College Programs

    Congrats to everyone that was accepted! I was recently accepted into the program too. Good luck to everyone that is still waiting to hear

  12. Long Island University Accelerated Summer 2015

    swimmingfever00 posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hello everyone! I would like to apply to Long Island University's Accelerated Nursing program for the Summer 2015 start. However, I cannot seem to find much information on the program. I checked the...

  13. Binghamton University BAT Program-2016-2017

    swimmingfever00 replied to gaddico1's topic in School, College Programs

    Congrats, I didn't know they started sending out acceptances already. I'm still waiting to hear

  14. Binghamton BAT program 2015-2016

    swimmingfever00 replied to Josephkey14's topic in New York Nursing

    Hey sorry for the delayed response. I don't think that you need to complete all of the pre reqs before applying. You just need to submit proof that you are registered for the courses that you still...

  15. Guys did you have a role model that inspired you to become a nurse?

    swimmingfever00 posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hi guys and any girls that may be reading this. For the past couple of years, I have considered pursuing a nursing degree. I have volunteered in the emergency room of a hospital and at a skilled...

  16. Which Accelerated BSN program is better: Stony Brook University or Drexel University?

    swimmingfever00 posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Hey everyone, I was recently accepted to Drexel University's Accelerated Nursing Program. After reading many mixed reviews about Drexel's program, I'm a little hesitant about going there. The program...

  17. Binghamton BAT program 2015-2016

    swimmingfever00 replied to Josephkey14's topic in New York Nursing

    I have a quick question regarding the application for Binghamton's accelerated program. Where do I submit letters of recommendation and my personal statement? Also, is there any restrictions to the...

  18. Direct Support Professional working with ID/DD individuals

    swimmingfever00 posted a topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Hello all, I know that this is not a nursing topic, but I work with nurses on a daily basis so I figured this would be a good place to ask for help. Anyways, I've been working at a medical group home...

  19. Direct Support Professional working with ID/DD individuals

    swimmingfever00 replied to swimmingfever00's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Thanks for your help! There are aspects to my work which I enjoy. For instance, a few days ago I successfully helped a man urinate into his urinal without wetting himself. Up until that point, he...

  20. Long Island University Summer 2015

    swimmingfever00 replied to Squidelle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey I applied to LIU Summer 2015 as well. I have created a page already that may provide you with useful information. Here is the link:...

  21. What are the best nursing schools to learn neurology on the East Coast?

    swimmingfever00 posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hello everyone! I have my first Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience and I plan on attending a second degree nursing program. I am choosing nursing over medical school, because I enjoy the patient care...

  22. Long Island University Accelerated Summer 2015

    swimmingfever00 replied to swimmingfever00's topic in New York Nursing

    Yes I believe so, because that's what I did. A call to the nursing department might be helpful because their website was very vague. Good

  23. Long Island University Accelerated Summer 2015

    swimmingfever00 replied to swimmingfever00's topic in New York Nursing

    Thank you Applesauce520! I filled out the application for admission and I am just waiting to receive my login info. Do you know if any letters of recommendation or a personal statement are required?...

  24. Long Island University Accelerated Summer 2015

    swimmingfever00 replied to swimmingfever00's topic in New York Nursing

    Yes, I've searched many other posts on here about LIU, but no one has mentioned the application deadline. I'll call admissions and see if they can help me with this matter.

  25. Nutrition Prerequisite Course

    swimmingfever00 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi everyone, I was recently accepted to Drexel University's ACE Nursing Program for the Spring 2015. The only preq I need to take is Human Nutrition for 3 credits. After contacting Drexel's Nursing...