Apples&Oranges

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  1. Should Our Study Group Allow a Failing Student to Join?

    Apples&Oranges replied to WellThatsOod's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "...and well nursing lets just say the bsn was rated the most stressful degree in America to get" By whom? I find that very hard to believe. Unless it was a study done by nursing students

  2. After prereq downtime.

    Apples&Oranges replied to Zooey72's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Smart girl! That is exactly how I did it, and am so glad I am debt free!! Look at the schools you will do your RN-BSN bridge with and take the prereqs at CC during your downtime. While everyone else...

  3. I'm the worst CNA they ever had

    Apples&Oranges replied to jarae's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I can't believe the responses I am reading. Cleaning may or may not be part of your job description - we don't have that information - regardless, your attitude and behavior sound way out of line to...

  4. Orientation too short?

    Apples&Oranges replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in Neurological

    Rose - thank you so much for your reply. I was able to ask a current orientee what her experience was like, and she said that she requested additional orientation, was told that it was an option, but...

  5. Orientation too short?

    Apples&Oranges posted a topic in Neurological

    Hey, nurses! I have been a member FOREVER, and have posted as a student quite a few times, but am so excited and proud to post on AN for the first time as a nurse!! Thank you all so much for the...

  6. Orientation + OT

    Apples&Oranges replied to Nurse_Lily's topic in General Nursing

    Question for you guys - I am about to start with my preceptor in a couple days - I feel like if something is happening around shift change, such as this situation or even simply that it will take me...

  7. New grads and Social Media

    Apples&Oranges replied to NICU Guy's topic in General Students

    We were in the breakroom a few weeks ago, and a nurse made a comment about another nurse's "professionalism." The unit manager said, "'Mary?' Professional? Please. Have you seen her Snapchat lately?...

  8. Family member in the hospital

    Apples&Oranges replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you all so much! Your comments validated what I think I knew was the right course of action, but it is empowering to hear it from experienced nurses. Not out of the woods yet, but getting...

  9. Family member in the hospital

    Apples&Oranges posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey guys, it's been a while. Looking for some advice. My dad was admitted to a local hospital this weekend (thank goodness not mine!) As a nursing student preparing to take boards, I am at least...

  10. Family member in the hospital

    Apples&Oranges replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you, surfer, for clarification on that. On the clinical unit, our pts usually have both. I'm glad I asked.That makes

  11. Family member in the hospital

    Apples&Oranges replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you all so much for your replies. I have come to trust you all as my best source of real world, experienced advice for guidance on nursing behavior. I am very, very new at all of this, and...

  12. Family member in the hospital

    Apples&Oranges replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree, Lev, the confusion is really concerning. The nursing staff seems to be passing it off as a "typical?" result of fever (100.4 does NOT seem high enough to produce delirium, in my inexperienced...

  13. Family member in the hospital

    Apples&Oranges replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Overall we weren't bad to deal with, we didn't make an issue of out anything insignificant and we weren't squeaky wheelish, we know how to address things without excessive or aggressive dialogue. In...

  14. University of Pitt CRNA program

    Apples&Oranges replied to jae05e's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Not sure if you out of staters are still looking, but be really careful with Lawrenceille. If it seems too good to be true, it's probably pretty shady. Anywhere in that area that I can afford, I know...

  15. It's nice to know I can still be moved

    Apples&Oranges replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

    I remember, 12 years later, the nurse who held my hand, for 10 seconds, the day before my mom died. She looked in my eyes, said nothing, squeezed my hand, got up and walked away. I have no idea what...

  16. Grading scale

    Apples&Oranges replied to maleRN2MSN's topic in General Students

    A= 92.0 - 100 B= 84.0 - 91.9 C= 77.9 - 83.9 77.9 and below is failing. No rounding, ever. No exceptions. We've lost 3/4 of our class

  17. Which unit has the most code blues?

    Apples&Oranges replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    It seems that there are 3 or 4 a week that get called "X floor lobby next to Starbucks." Coincidence?

  18. IV problems

    Apples&Oranges replied to nursingstudent2016's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Lucky girl! I only get to practice starting IVs at work, and only then when they pull me to the ED (I'm a nursing student/PCT.) It's scary, I know, but take advantage of getting to practice in school!...

  19. What Supplies Should I Get for School?

    Apples&Oranges replied to SKay226's topic in General Students

    Beachynurse is right - don't take your own stuff into the hospital. You will have BP cuffs, pulse ox, etc all there for you to use. Not only is it not allowed at most clinical sites, its incredibly...

  20. RN to MSN vs RN to BSN? Advice?

    Apples&Oranges replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in General Students

    Thank you all so much for your insights! And I have been seeing my name twin for quite a while - Hi AxO! Another question for those of you in the know: Do I have to have my GREs completed when I apply...

  21. RN to MSN vs RN to BSN? Advice?

    Apples&Oranges posted a topic in General Students

    I am still a student, graduating in May with my ADN. I am conflicted as to whether to apply to RN to MSN or RN to BSN programs. I do want to continue straight through, rather than taking a break and...

  22. RN to MSN vs RN to BSN? Advice?

    Apples&Oranges replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in General Students

    Thank you so much for your

  23. CNA/PCT - What's the difference?

    Apples&Oranges replied to Jill2Shay's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    In my hospital system (in Pittsburgh) a CNA can only do basic care activities, ambulation and things like emptying drains and Foley bags. As PCTs, we can do the same, but also draw blood, insert IV...

  24. Precepting question

    Apples&Oranges replied to nursinghopeful2013's topic in General Students

    OMG, if I had the opportunity to do this I would snatch it up in 1.5

  25. CCAC Fall 2014 Applicants

    Apples&Oranges replied to amcmanus88's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    See my post dated today, or JUST DO THEM. Before clinical