PaulBaxter

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  1. Ask an OR nurse (Questions about what we do or how to become one of us)

    PaulBaxter replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    Two questions, one simple, and one open ended. First, I've recently started shaving my head (middle aged guy, don't ask...). Are men without hair on their heads still expected to wear the surgical...

  2. Ask an OR nurse (Questions about what we do or how to become one of us)

    PaulBaxter replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    That's great info, Spiker! Thanks so much for taking the time to write that up. I don't see anything there that makes me say "no way I could do that." It would be nice to have predictable times to go...

  3. Ask an OR nurse (Questions about what we do or how to become one of us)

    PaulBaxter replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    Really been enjoying this thread. It's answered many of the questions I either wasn't sure how to ask, or felt a bit dumb about asking. I think in general the sorts of questions I've had have been...

  4. First year nursing student & already feeling hopeless

    PaulBaxter replied to gybe's topic in General Students

    Since writing by hand takes longer it allows more time for your brain to process the information. Also, there have been studies done showing that students who write their notes by hand outperform...

  5. First year nursing student & already feeling hopeless

    PaulBaxter replied to gybe's topic in General Students

    This will echo what some other folks have said, but here's two things I recommend: 1. Do everything you can to improve your study habits. There are lots of things that are shown to be effective in...

  6. AORN student

    PaulBaxter posted a topic in Operating Room

    I'm a nursing student with a considerable curiosity about OR nursing, and unfortunately it looks like I won't have much chance to do OR observation as part of my clinical component. It was mentioned...

  7. New OR RN - Surgeon Yells

    PaulBaxter replied to NewORNurse1's topic in General Nursing

    No one should make excuses for surgeons, or anyone else in their right mind, behaving inappropriately in the workplace. Poor communication of any type is likely to contribute to worsened patient...

  8. failed first fundamentals exam

    PaulBaxter replied to Mrhill's topic in General Students

    Lots of people in my program did very badly on their first exam or two. Some of them recovered nicely. Two points for you. One is to simply reiterate what others have said: application is everything...

  9. Auditory learner - how to study for subjects like Pharmacology?

    PaulBaxter replied to swimgrl554702's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I hate to be a party pooper (actually I don't hate it), but to date there is NO evidence that students learn things better when using their self described preferred learning method. What there IS...

  10. Fundamentals of Nursing Clinicals

    PaulBaxter replied to Samm06's topic in General Students

    We had our clinicals on an orthopedic unit. I thought it was a great place. Mostly we just helped the nurses and CNAs with anything they needed, asked questions, researched patients, talked to...

  11. What makes an excellent nurse?

    PaulBaxter posted a topic in General Nursing

    I want you to think about the person you work with whom you most respect as a nurse. What qualities do they have that makes them stand out? Is there one particular quality that seems to make the best...

  12. Survived the worst semester yet!

    PaulBaxter replied to HisKonstantine's topic in General Students

    Did one of those myself this summer, though much more ob. Pretty light on the peds. It wasn't too bad other than the fact that all of use were burned out by eight straight months of studying. The...

  13. Importance of non-science classes?(pre-nursing)

    PaulBaxter replied to laundrypodkebab's topic in General Students

    If it was me, I'd prefer a laid back class where I could still learn something useful or interesting. You're paying big bucks to go to school, so why not make it count. I'd check with other students...

  14. Should I purposely fail my class?

    PaulBaxter replied to Rilesss's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My vote is that you try to get an A in the

  15. Nursing School Supplies

    PaulBaxter replied to TexRN's topic in General Students

    Study supplies will largely depend on how you like to study. Having a calendar/planner is great, since you'll need to keep track of lots of things. You may find it helpful to put your assigned...

  16. How much did your nursing program cost overall? (LPN, ADN, BSN, etc.)

    PaulBaxter replied to kariace's topic in General Students

    My situation: I'm poor and have kids, I'm finished with pre-reqs and half way through my ADN nursing program proper at the local community college. I've probably spent a little under $1000 out of...

  17. What nursing specialty interests you the most for the future?

    PaulBaxter replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in General Students

    At the moment I'm very interested in OR since I like technical sorts of things. Would love to get into research eventually, or

  18. A question about food

    PaulBaxter posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm the sort of person who likes to think about logistical problems and how to solve them. It occurred to me recently that there's a pretty obvious way to help nurses use their lunch time a bit more...

  19. Disappointed in the book format

    PaulBaxter replied to hisgirl86's topic in General Students

    I'd be disappointed too. Digital books are TERRIBLE for classroom use. I've heard teachers complain that if you ask students to all look at the material on page 228, it takes forever because there's...

  20. Quiet Nurse = Bad Nurse?

    PaulBaxter replied to brionnag's topic in General Students

    As with all feedback, you want to try to ignore the fact that it can sound painful or insulting and focus on what it tells you that could make you better at your profession. In this case, you want to...

  21. Can I Become a Registered Nurse While Being TERRIBLE At Math?

    PaulBaxter replied to HarleyQuinn's topic in General Students

    It's already been mentioned, but there are three key resources for people having trouble with math: Khan Academy Khan Academy and Khan Academy You will not find a better resource for math. It's fun...

  22. Does this make sense and I should I take this route to become an RN

    PaulBaxter replied to sonjafaf's topic in General Students

    This seems like more of a matter to take up with an academic advisor at your school. I'm sure they deal with this issue all the

  23. Head to Toe Assessment

    PaulBaxter replied to erickz623's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My advice would be to find an assessment check list and bring it into the room with you. Then each time you use it, see how far you can get before you need to look at it. It's better for both you and...

  24. Expert advice on passing your 1st semester

    PaulBaxter posted a topic in General Students

    I am now an expert on passing your first semester of nursing school, having just done it myself. (you'd see me wink here if you saw me in person) Here's what you need to know: 1. Just getting to the...

  25. Starting my program in Fall and I'm already nervous.

    PaulBaxter replied to Wifeyhero's topic in General Students

    Being nervous is a very good sign. It means you are aware that you are going into something difficult. I think one of the best ways to mentally prepare is to be AWARE that you have a lot to learn,...