Lori215 RN

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    How do you deal with a bad clinical instructor?

    Lori215 replied to Lori215's topic in General Students

    We weren't there for the discharge (we leave the site at noon) and weren't allowed to follow the nurse (that starts next week). We were supposed to be "taking care" of the patient (practicing...
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    How do you deal with a bad clinical instructor?

    Lori215 replied to Lori215's topic in General Students

    This was very helpful, thank you. I guess I just wanted an idea of what is expected of me for my first clinical rotation. I'm not sure if I should be performing assessments or simply doing a general...
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    How do you deal with a bad clinical instructor?

    Lori215 replied to Lori215's topic in General Students

    We have post conference every day after clinical and I tried to mention (because I wasn't the only one with this concern) that I was having issues knowing what the goal of each clinical day is and...
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    4.0 in nursing school?

    Lori215 replied to RubySlippers:)'s topic in General Students

    Well I was trying to stand up for you... Lol. I am in nursing school now and can tell you perfect grades do happen, but you can't expect that from yourself every time. There is so much else going on...
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    4.0 in nursing school?

    Lori215 replied to RubySlippers:)'s topic in General Students

    But it IS unhealthy to an extent. You have to learn to forgive yourself for mistakes, because EVERYONE makes a few in their lifetime. The way she makes it seem is that she can't forgive herself for a...
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    4.0 in nursing school?

    Lori215 replied to RubySlippers:)'s topic in General Students

    No one is saying she can't be smart or want good grades, it just isn't healthy to tie your self worth to it to such an extent. It can hurt you in other areas in life when you expect yourself to be...
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    4.0 in nursing school?

    Lori215 replied to RubySlippers:)'s topic in General Students

    Well that isn't a great attitude to have... You can't tell someone that something isn't hard just because it isnt "as hard" as something else. Laughing your way through makes it sound like you're not...
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    4.0 in nursing school?

    Lori215 replied to RubySlippers:)'s topic in General Students

    Of course people get 4.0's! It would be silly to assume that no one has ever done it... But I agree with the other commenters, you need to get your anxiety under control if you really feel that way...
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    That's A Wrap! Exploring Wound Management

    Lori215 replied to babaloo8's topic in General Nursing

    This is an outstanding point. Though I am just starting nursing school, while working as an aide I saw much of what you are referring to. We were given a patient with bed sores the size of two tennis...
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    Robin Williams RIP: Coping Mechanism?

    Lori215 replied to aspiration's topic in Psychiatric

    We have a family friend who recently died from ALS and this ice bucket challenge is literally putting me on edge. If I believed people actually cared and weren't just doing it for social media "look...
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    Should I just bite the bullet?

    Lori215 replied to kcsunshine's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    YES. My mother in law is a nurse educator, and she said the nurses they hire are the ones who won't stop calling them I'm not saying annoy them, but maybe a little enthusiasm wouldn't hurt.
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    Should I just bite the bullet?

    Lori215 replied to kcsunshine's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    In Florida after a semester of school you are "qualified" to work as a PCT. Wonder if it is the same where you
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    Which Littmann Stethoscope to purchase?

    Lori215 replied to pmabraham's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just went through the same dilemma for school. I bought the Lightweight and ended up returning it for the Classic. I have to say, even from the 20 minutes I had the lightweight I can tell a...
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    What Florida city do I want to live in?

    Lori215 replied to NurseSN45696's topic in Florida Nursing

    West Palm Beach is actually not the best place to live (in my opinion) in Palm Beach County. You're going to pay just a little bit more to live farther north, but it is SO worth it (Jupiter, like you...
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    Should I just bite the bullet?

    Lori215 replied to kcsunshine's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Totally depends on where you live. In Pinellas County Florida, no way you would get hired as a PCT with only a CNA license (unless you knew someone...) But that is a very strict hospital system they...
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    Questions for those who have attended st. Petersburg nursing program in FL

    Lori215 replied to Caity98.6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First off, congrats! I know their program is very competitive. I am from the St. Pete area originally (which is why your post caught my eye), but I am attending nursing school at Palm Beach State. I...
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    Debt vs. Future Income analysis, my realistic financial situation

    Lori215 replied to SIguy_RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    While I don't know much about this topic (although I will have to face this when I am deciding on my own grad school goals) I just want to give you a thumbs up for thinking about this. So often people...
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    The Start of a New School Year

    Lori215 replied to RN403's topic in General Students

    That was my favorite part about being a CNA. I got to see so many procedures done (and even help a little) before I start nursing school this fall. I feel like the shock factor won't be quite as high...
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    Robin Williams RIP: Coping Mechanism?

    Lori215 replied to aspiration's topic in Psychiatric

    I also think it could have had to do with a high IQ (not that I know his IQ, I'm just guessing he was VERY intelligent.) They say brilliance isn't far from madness... his mind probably moved at about...
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    To those without a 4.0 (rant)

    Lori215 replied to Jasonat6034's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, but what state, what year, how competitive of a program, there are a lot of factors. For this person to say schools of either type don't exist is silly. Obviously both cases can be
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    Littmann stethoscope color

    Lori215 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    So I made a choice and decided on a Littmann Classic II SE for nursing school :). Considering my indecisive nature, this is a major accomplishment on it's own, but I have now stumbled upon an even...
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    To those without a 4.0 (rant)

    Lori215 replied to Jasonat6034's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Lol I caught that too... That would be problematic if it were a lab value And GPA totally depends on the program, so no one can say there aren't programs where a 4.0 is necessary. There is a state...
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    Worst semester ever!

    Lori215 replied to springchick1's topic in General Students

    You shouldn't have to defend yourself from these bitter older nurses. You're doing
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    Littmann stethoscope color

    Lori215 replied to Lori215's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Nevermind, decided on all black with laser
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    Worst semester ever!

    Lori215 replied to springchick1's topic in General Students

    Lol, right? I bet they never EVER stressed over an exam or got a single bad grade! We could learn something from them, you