Karmatism

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1. If Nursing were a Male-Dominated Field

   Karmatism replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

   I LOVE male nurses!! I met my boyfriend in nursing school and we are always talking about how awful women are to each other. I can't stand the drama, gossip and backbiting. Men are so much easier to work with in my opinion. You can have fun and joke ...

2. Jealous that I have no life

   Karmatism replied to futurenursedd's topic in General Students

   I agree with the PP. I get how you feel but you struck gold with a man like that. Even if you got your way, chances are he'd grow resentful of never having time to himself - and rightfully so. That being said, I don't think it's unreasonable to ask f...

3. Questions about Nursing Care plans?

   Karmatism replied to mcclot1993's topic in General Students

   You are going to drive yourself insane. You are essentially trying to teach yourself nursing curriculum. It doesn't work that way. You are just scratching the surface with your questions here. There is a reason schools require pre-req's. They lay the...

4. Is it time to change programs

   Karmatism replied to snowwhite2002's topic in General Students

   That's an interesting point HouTX; I hadn't considered that. Do you have any other tips to share?

5. Is it time to change programs

   Karmatism replied to snowwhite2002's topic in General Students

   I agree with the PP. I'd also like to add that the type of professor you have on the floor with you makes a huge difference. I had 2 professors like that - the ones who only mention everything you're not doing, or doing wrong. It's so discouraging. A...

6. remembering lab values r.o

   Karmatism replied to jlynn167's topic in NCLEX

   I don't have any cute tricks to remember but I memorized mine by putting them all on a hot pink index card and keeping it in my car. It catches my attention all the time when I'm sitting in traffic or something. It only takes a minute or two to read ...

7. PBSC Spring 2014 Applicants

   Karmatism replied to Bremac88's topic in Florida

   The quickest way to find out is to check Panther Web where they show your point total. They post there first.

8. How do I change my outlook?

   Karmatism replied to wise8's topic in General Students

   I feel you. I heard the same thing in the beginning and was shocked. I absolutely hate that mentality and I don't agree with at all if you're planning on advancing your education. Many of the future programs are highly competitive; go look up some o...

9. You won't believe.....

   Karmatism replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

   You were rude. She said something stupid. Put it to bed.

10. PBSC Spring 2014 Applicants

    Karmatism replied to Bremac88's topic in Florida

    It may get better because there is a new director now. This semester wasn't nearly as bad as the first 3. As far as nursing itself, it was a big reality check being at all the different hospitals and seeing how things really are. It's hard work. The...

11. PBSC Spring 2014 Applicants

    Karmatism replied to Bremac88's topic in Florida

    My best advice is to get your head in the right place. The program is pure insanity. It's nothing like pre-reqs. I'm not saying any of this to scare you, but I think the hardest thing for everyone was being completely taken off guard by the lack of o...

12. PBSC Spring 2014 Applicants

    Karmatism replied to Bremac88's topic in Florida

    Hi ladies, I graduate the FT LW program in December, so I'd be happy to answer any questions you have. I saw all your posts and totally relate to what you're going through. It can be so hard to get straight answers from anyone! Good luck!!

13. NICU Cover Letter Critique

    Karmatism replied to KhaleesiRN2b's topic in Job Hunt

    I think it's a bit lengthy. I'd condense it down. You want to hit only the highlights. Remember how many applicants they have to go through. You want to get your point across, not lost in a sea of words. Good luck!!

14. I regret forever not going to medical school

    Karmatism replied to nurse2dr's topic in Relations

    Why not become a Nurse Practitioner? It's just an extension of the educational track you're on now, rather than starting over. You can still have your own practice and its only a few additional years so the loans won't be nearly as expensive.

15. Having one of those days (second hospital clinical day)...

    Karmatism replied to RoseFromConcrete's topic in General Students

    Awwww, big hugs babe :) I know exactly how you feel. I almost didn't go to nursing school because I couldn't even look when they drew my blood. Watching my first PICC line insertion, my knees were shaking - literally. I almost puked on a patient who ...