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    Do You Ever Ignore Your Employer's VM When They Try to Call You In?

    vanilla bean replied to westieluv's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I rarely answer the phone when my employer calls. My supervisor used to try to scold me for not returning calls looking for coverage, but I shut that down really fast by explaining that my silence in...
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    Special Accommodations for Testing Purposes

    vanilla bean replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    I had a classmate that did. Never asked her for details about why or exactly what accommodations were made, but she never tested with the rest of the
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    Students asking for free money

    vanilla bean replied to l.a.m.b's topic in General Students

    My AS was not an ADN (it was for Respiratory Care). The 70K was for the first year of a Master's Entry program that equated to a BSN, as my BA had been completed at that school. Yes, I said first...
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    Students asking for free money

    vanilla bean replied to l.a.m.b's topic in General Students

    Nope. Won't fund a strangers education with my hard earned money just because they went through the trouble of setting up a web page asking for money. More power to 'em if they can find people willing...
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    Confused about ADN programs...

    vanilla bean replied to trebleclefmama's topic in General Nursing

    Not necessarily - usually the prerequisites are required before one can be admitted to a program. Gen ed is often completed while enrolled in a program. Take a look at the websites for the schools you...
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    anatomy and physiology.

    vanilla bean replied to omobukki's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You first. Oh, and this:
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    nursing notes

    vanilla bean replied to soranaruto's topic in General Students

    Many of us here are happy to help, but please provide a little more information. What direction has your program given you so far? Is there a particular format they would like you to use (DAR, SOAP,...
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    Can you have piercings in the nursing program?

    vanilla bean replied to choomtop's topic in General Students

    It does vary by program. Mine allowed earrings only in 1 piercing per ear (and only studs in those). No other visible piercings allowed to have 'hardware' in
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    New grad nurse about to start first nursing job

    vanilla bean replied to hollybambam's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good advice from jadelpn. Also, many people find using a good brain sheet very helpful to stay organized and for keeping important info at your fingertips during your shift. Don't know if you've...
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    nursing notes

    vanilla bean replied to soranaruto's topic in General Students

    Also, if/when you have downtime with your assigned patient(s), read through the notes that the nurses have written when they cared for the patient(s). It will help familiarize you with format used by...
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    getting unwanted advice from non-nursing staff

    vanilla bean replied to onthemark's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That's because no one would ever have accused you of being pushy. Or wanting to get out of work on time. Right? Hope your comment was tongue-in-cheek and I missed your intended sarcasm. If not, they...
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    HIPAA Violation?

    vanilla bean replied to hcadena's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Yes. It is none of your business if, when, or where someone has received medical attention unless you are involved in providing that
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    care plan help

    vanilla bean replied to sisssycarlos's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What is it that you don't understand about the IV fluid order? What makes you question whether or not it is correct? Please provide a little more about your thought process so that we can be sure...
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    Second semester nursing school

    vanilla bean replied to paigecham22's topic in General Nursing

    Do you truly want to be a nurse? If so, then dig deep and do what it takes to get the education you need. Nursing school is difficult and can (at times) feel like torture while you're in the midst of...
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    Cardiovascular Disorders

    vanilla bean replied to Jennx's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here's a link I think you need to read: https://allnurses.com/nursing-student-assistance/dear-nursing-students-970183.html I already helped you with your homework once today, although I didn't realize...
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    Acupuncture?

    vanilla bean replied to Jennx's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever had acupuncture? If so, you could tell them about your experience and how it felt to you. I have never had it, so I would tell them that, and also tell them that because a very small...
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    Evidence Based Nursing Article

    vanilla bean replied to kcalfo208's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I feel your pain. When I first started doing research for school, the process was painful. BUT, part of the point of having you do the research is so you can learn to be proficient in how to do...
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    Go-to Sites for Patient Education Pamphlets?

    vanilla bean replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Patient Education

    Have you tried asking your coworkers if your facility has access to patient education materials? Nearly every facility I have worked at (or completed clinicals at) had their own pt education/pt...
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    did the pvt trick

    vanilla bean replied to wwjdehill's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's the way the "trick" used to work - if you passed, you didn't get the payment screen. Pearson Vue has apparently since changed how this works and now EVERYONE gets the payment screen. One must...
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    BSN rant/inquire

    vanilla bean replied to mw1179's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yes, there are BSN programs that do not require those classes. But regardless of the school, you will have to complete their general ed requirements to earn that
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    huber needle

    vanilla bean replied to spma1234's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My suggestion is be honest, explain that you know you made a mistake and try to ensure your DON that it won't ever happen again. Then live with the consequences of your actions, whether you are...
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    My sisters wedding is when I'm in my 1st year of nursing school?

    vanilla bean replied to ateka's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's absolutely possible. You just have to be disciplined and don't procrastinate - try to get as much done ahead of the wedding as possible. Keep your eye on the prize and keep working hard towards...
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    Having a hard time making "friends" with colleagues

    vanilla bean replied to nurse1990's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Be patient and give it some time. As PPs have said, try to stay positive and be helpful. Try to make individual connections with some of the nurses and show some interest in them and possibly their...
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    How to get in the zone?

    vanilla bean replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Try to get all your "ducks in a row" tonight (pack lunch/coffee/water/snacks, whatever you bring to work, get clothes ready, etc) and try to get a good night's sleep. Getting my day off to a good...
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    My sisters wedding is when I'm in my 1st year of nursing school?

    vanilla bean replied to ateka's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One option you may want to consider is choosing "pre-nursing" courses that can be completed online. Take a look at the prerequisites required by the nursing programs to which you would like to apply,...