ArtClassRN

ArtClassRN ADN, RN

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  1. Fired for saying "under-staffed"

    ArtClassRN replied to cardinalRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And people still rail against

  2. Has anyone ever look down on you because you are a nurse

    ArtClassRN replied to dulcet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When people start talking stupid I just stop talking to

  3. What do you do when you want to quit?

    ArtClassRN replied to Nuked's topic in General Students

    Sounds like you are in nursing school to me. Learn from every mistake and do better next time. Stop thinking about quitting and start using your experiences to get better every

  4. Mandatory meeting with employee relations?

    ArtClassRN replied to 1fastRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a union, go talk with them

  5. OCD Nurse

    ArtClassRN replied to moskito1977's topic in General Nursing

    Your concerns are real, but calling the hospital 6 times to make sure something is clean sounds like a cry for help. I'm sure this thread will get TOS'd in 5, 4, 3,

  6. Fluids and electrolytes

    ArtClassRN replied to colletteerinthe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    F and E was the ONLY book from that series I

  7. Is there any nursing Job that is not stressful

    ArtClassRN replied to nursegillian's topic in Nursing Career

    Stop feeling so much. That isn't as snarky as it sounds. I notice that some of my more fatigued coworkers' dissatisfaction comes from their own emotions overwhelming them in situations other nurses...

  8. Pt's FB pictures of me

    ArtClassRN replied to rse3's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    How the heck do you happen upon these pictures on

  9. Nurses who hate patients - advice

    ArtClassRN replied to livelaughlove09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  10. Nurses who hate patients - advice

    ArtClassRN replied to livelaughlove09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I really hate this line of thinking. I'm someone who can be depended on to handle any assignment, so charge nurses tend to dump on me when the burnout cases

  11. I already have a bachelors in Exercise Science. Should I get my ADN?

    ArtClassRN replied to laurenroush's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I chose option 2, got my Associates at a CC, am now in a RN-BSN program and could not be happier. I have colleagues who chose option 1 and they are grinning too, but with a LOT more in school loans....

  12. APA

    ArtClassRN replied to jt003's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You got plenty of experience with MLA or the like I imagine. Same concept, find out the rules and follow them. The OWL is a good resource. An even better way is to use your APA handbook and learn...

  13. WHY do I need a BSN?

    ArtClassRN replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Looks like you have answered your own

  14. How Would You Report This Illegal Work Situation??

    ArtClassRN replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If she has the administration and staff on her side, you aren't going to change anything. You can suggest standardized uniforms and mandatory wearing of name tags. Both of these items absolutely...

  15. Can I Get a head start in my nursing career at an early age?

    ArtClassRN replied to emilyanncarter123's topic in General Nursing

    Becoming a nursing assistant would indeed give you a huge head start on your nursing career. It will provide valuable experience and insight. Good for you for asking! Good

  16. asked to delay child bearing

    ArtClassRN replied to KonaDog05's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No they don't. And if they do, they shouldn't. This happens all the time, repeatedly. Your ovaries are your own darn

  17. Why do aspiring CRNAs change their goals?

    ArtClassRN replied to TU RN's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, the students who talked about money the most were with worst. It's an almost dead giveaway. They appear to believe they are entitled to a great salary just for showing

  18. Fluids and electrolytes

    ArtClassRN replied to colletteerinthe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It might relate to how you did in Chemistry. If you faked your way through it, you should work very hard to catch up. If you work in acute care, fluid and electrolytes will be a constant task and...

  19. Please advise

    ArtClassRN replied to sawerazz's topic in Nurse Registration

    1) Since I am a medical graduate, can I directly apply for admission in a MS in Nursing program? Nope. 2) How difficult would it be to get a job after graduation? Not hard at all. You might not be...

  20. Bachelor degree

    ArtClassRN replied to dinkinsj's topic in General Nursing

    It would make you far less likely to end up one of the 25-year burnout cases I work

  21. Space Nursing

    ArtClassRN replied to Michael_Espelin's topic in Nursing Career

    I also think it would be really cool and would sign up in a heartbeat if it

  22. Space Nursing

    ArtClassRN replied to Michael_Espelin's topic in Nursing Career

    I am a huge space buff. Wanted to be an astronaut as a kid. The answer to the OP's question is that opportunities for nurses in the field had a very minor boom during the Space Race and fizzled out...

  23. Does Preferring to Work Night Shift mean you're lazy?

    ArtClassRN replied to Soliloquy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just can't take all the doctors, hospital rounds, discharge rounds, meetings, all of that. It's exhausting for me and it takes a toll on my health. Then don't work in a place that has all that....

  24. Space Nursing

    ArtClassRN replied to Michael_Espelin's topic in Nursing Career

    This question was asked in 1963. Did you happen to notice the

  25. Defensive/CYA charting

    ArtClassRN replied to HoneyBeGood's topic in General Nursing

    This is pretty much the ONLY think they tell us in school. OP, just use your head and chart according to patient