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    Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

    cracklingkraken replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I think you meant "zinc". I'm really enjoying everyone's creativeness (because you can add -ness to any
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    9/5 What I learned this week.....

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, one of those were in our basement of the last house. This one was the biggest house spider I have ever seen. I opted for carefully turning on the sink with the long handle of a sweeper and...
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    9/5 What I learned this week.....

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that I hate spiders above all else. There was a huge one in my sink this morning. Not many things can make me scream, but a huge spider will get me out of the room faster than a starving...
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    Specialty interest can make school difficult

    cracklingkraken replied to oliviaapNS's topic in General Students

    You have to go where the jobs are. I've seen people wait months or yrs waiting for their dream job. If you can afford to do that, then by all means. Some are lucky or do a great job selling themselves...
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    Having a hard time making friends

    cracklingkraken replied to oliviaapNS's topic in General Students

    I think because you and your friend had your own "clique" or whatever you would like to call it, it will make it harder to get to know others. A lot of the people you become familiar with will be in...
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    Tips for a new nursing student?

    cracklingkraken replied to Mbro5's topic in General Students

    I mean reviewing daily. Not just pumping and dumping. However you learn best is fine, but you have to do it over a period of time. I reread material daily or every other day to retain the
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    Tips for a new nursing student?

    cracklingkraken replied to Mbro5's topic in General Students

    If taking notes is consuming that much time, then maybe you're not taking notes effectively or it's time to find some other way to study. I know a lot of people who "take notes" and end up with 7...
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    Clinicals - What Not to Do?

    cracklingkraken replied to meganec17's topic in General Students

    Don't hide when it's time for a bed bath. One of the girls in my group had to meet with DON because she told the nurse that she never did a bed bath before and wouldn't do one for her pt. Don't annoy...
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    Fingerprinting patients?

    cracklingkraken replied to sharkbacon's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Was I the only one who kept seeing the title as "Fingerpainting patients"? I thought it would be along the lines of patients who enjoyed their feces more than the average person and
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    CRNA vs Med School?

    cracklingkraken replied to jat20's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't waste time or money on a Master's if you're intending on going to med
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    9/5 What I learned this week.....

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there, OC! Good luck on that interview (if you haven't already had
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    Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

    cracklingkraken replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    This might be one of my favrite threads ever! But the spelling is absolutely keeling me. For
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    Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

    cracklingkraken replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    Your the one who brought up
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    Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

    cracklingkraken replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    This is driving me crazey. Please stop the intenshional mispelling. I take it very
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    Late on interview.

    cracklingkraken replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    'Twas a joke. Unfortunately, my jokes tend to have a hint of sarcasm, which is not easily portrayed via the internet. (This is a non-sarcastic post.
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    Late on interview.

    cracklingkraken replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    Haven't you heard of Debby Downer? Always raining on everyone's
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    9/5 What I learned this week.....

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like this week has beeb pretty uneventful. But I have learned.. 1. If you see a raccoon in the MIDDLE OF THE DAY in your neighborhood, don't stop to take pictures. It is probably rabid (no,...
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    (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I have 4 free Uber
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    How did you know?

    cracklingkraken replied to JDT4RN's topic in General Students

    Units that students want to go into may often not be what they imagined them to be. It is perfectly okay for you to not have a specific specialty in mind. A lot of new grads tend to want to go in...
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    Nursing Instructors Would Rather see You Fail than Succeed

    cracklingkraken replied to pat8585's topic in General Students

    Never had this experience. A lot of my classmates who have problems with our professors tend to be the ones who blame the professor for not bumping their grade from a 81 to an 82 (82 = B ), accepting...
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    Late on interview.

    cracklingkraken replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    Mmm, fresh bacon. That's hilarious. I wish turkeys would run out onto my road. I like turkey for
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    Late on interview.

    cracklingkraken replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    It's better to be safe than sorry. And if you arrive, you can walk around local stores to calm the nerves. Good
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    Chemistry :(

    cracklingkraken replied to beautyandbrains's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Look online. There are a lot of a Chem sample problems
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    (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Too Stupid Too Live. I know, I know. I'm a terrible person. Curse my dark
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    (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Is it mean that I laughed at TFTB and