JoseQuinones

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  1. Nurses Condemn Illinois Governor’s Anti-Worker Executive Order

    JoseQuinones replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Public sector unions are the lion and the coyote discussing which lamb to have for dinner. They are a disgrace to any

  2. My sisters wedding is when I'm in my 1st year of nursing school?

    JoseQuinones replied to ateka's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You CAN make it work, as others have said. At the same time, get used to the idea that nursing school will be your life till you graduate. You will not have much of a social life. That is the...

  3. Missed clinical! :(

    JoseQuinones replied to tbear1206's topic in General Students

    My cohort signed a document acknowledging we know that missing a clinical, unless for cause, means dismissal from the program. We form buddy teams and call around the morning of to ensure everyone...

  4. Expert advice on passing your 1st semester

    JoseQuinones replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Students

    As weird as this sounds, the best tip I can pass along is to have only one notebook per semester, and to write all notes sequentially. Somehow this helps me tie all the classes

  5. First exams coming up next week. HELP!

    JoseQuinones replied to basenjilove808's topic in General Students

    Let me start with the fact I have a 4.0 and I am in my final year of my BSN. Then let me say this: calm down. Take a deep breath. Go for a jog around the lake. Clear your head. You were smart enough...

  6. Failing nursing school!!!

    JoseQuinones replied to nat_22's topic in General Students

    If you are sure you are mastering the material but you are simply choking at the test, then what you need is test practice. There are lots and lots of good free test banks online to help you hone your...

  7. What do you think about managers and employees being friends on Facebook?

    JoseQuinones replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Downside: your social media will become sterile and politically correct as you weigh every post with the thought, "Will my boss fire me for this?" Upside: Your boss will remember your birthday! Don't...

  8. I could just cry right now..

    JoseQuinones replied to JLB1215's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If the thought of actually being a nurse after you take the NCLEX is not as scary as the NCLEX itself, then you are competent to be a nurse. Which is what the NCLEX tests. Therefore, you have nothing...

  9. If people make me feel bad, I've been bullied

    JoseQuinones replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The term "bullying" is like the term "hate crime." It has been expanded to include anything and everything, and therefore has lost its

  10. Online Nursing Schools vs Traditional Schools

    JoseQuinones replied to canwil2082's topic in General Nursing

    Another aspect of getting a degree that too few prospective students think about is the social capital that comes with a in-presence degree. Online courses do not build the same level of connections...

  11. Being productive after clinical days

    JoseQuinones replied to Heaven-Leigh's topic in General Students

    Get a Crock pot and always have a good, hearty something ready to eat when you get home. If you are using so many energy drinks to get through the day it's likely your sugar levels

  12. "Do you like nursing?" – Best way to spin this question

    JoseQuinones replied to whichone'spink's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    "That is a very broad question, but thank you for giving me the chance to answer it. There are many aspects of the nursing I have done so far that I love, such as (A), (B), and ©. I can't say that...

  13. How are you staying calm?

    JoseQuinones replied to nwjones2005's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Use these last weeks before class wisely to give yourself a head start. The world of nursing is a whole way of thinking and a vocabulary that is in English but has meanings that are subtly different....

  14. Does abortion play a role?

    JoseQuinones replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Girlafraid13, perhaps you should apply that same standard to your answer to OP's question. She is asking for guidance on standards of practice, not your opinion about her convictions. As nurses, our...

  15. books, supplies, and preparation for the first day!

    JoseQuinones replied to missycrowell's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good luck and have fun! Shopping makes it feel all real finally,

  16. Failed at pre-nursing and pre OT. What to do now?

    JoseQuinones replied to dsh0012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you considered applying to a different school for your ASN/BSN, perhaps a less rigorous one? This will allow you to progress into your dream career while giving you time to study up. For example,...

  17. NLN PHARM TEST.... Help!!!!

    JoseQuinones replied to TiffanyRoseRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello Tiffany, calm down and take a deep breath. When I took the NLN pharm test last year, it was mostly dosage measurement and conversions. I assume you have some experience with this. There were...

  18. Considerations for first critical care job search?

    JoseQuinones posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, Critical care nursing is what drew me into this profession, and after my second clinical rotation in med-surg, I now have confirmation that this is where I belong. I plan to take the NCLEX...

  19. Considerations for first critical care job search?

    JoseQuinones replied to JoseQuinones's topic in General Nursing

    @firstinfamily, Yes, some jurisdictions allow the NCLEX after Associates, which is the plan. I looked into it a lot! And the rest, will definitely do all that. Thanks for the guidance! I do not...

  20. Concerned about our curriculum

    JoseQuinones replied to cantwaittograduate1's topic in General Students

    I can't speak to how well your program is built, but the absolute best tool for pharmacology that I know about is Hencke's Med Math: Dosage Calculation, Preparation, and Administration. I was lucky...

  21. Follow Your Gut Being Productive and Choosing to Withdraw

    JoseQuinones replied to NeoNatMom's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is hard. That is the best advice I can give any prospective student. When I got accepted into nursing school, I took a six-month deferment and spent those six months getting ready....

  22. ASN vs BSN

    JoseQuinones replied to Jks322's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This discussion is a common one here on AN. Basically, the difference between ASN and BSN comes down to the classes in the second half of the degree. All RN programs take you as far as thE NCLEX. So...

  23. Practicing Assessments on Fellow Students?

    JoseQuinones replied to MallysMama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    When the other alternative is to examine a plastic dummy, I have no issues being examined by the class to give them some experience. Some of us are blessed with a personality that allows us to be...

  24. struggling first semester

    JoseQuinones replied to KarinaDavis's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As the commenter above says, YouTube is your friend. One thing you will come to see over the course of your nursing studies is that no matter what school you go to, all nursing courses use the same...

  25. Horrible nursing instructor

    JoseQuinones replied to Blah7272's topic in General Students

    This is life. Keep your head down, your mouth shut, and get your grade. Then as a nurse, use that memory to motivate you to treat with kindness and respect your assistants, LPN's, and any RN students...