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1. Treat Clinical Time with Respect

   MFaf replied to MFaf's topic in General Students

   Yes-I've been a nurse for nearly 30 years. I teach undergrads. Students are allowed one absence from clinical (for life- sick, car break down, whatever) with a makeup required. A number of students take their one absence to go to nurse assistant or...

2. Treat Clinical Time with Respect

   MFaf posted a topic in General Students

   I'll probably get "flamed" for this post but it would be lovely for students to treat clinicals with appreciation and respect. I've had more students decide being a nurse assistant at hospital X worth skipping clinical. If you want to be a profession...

3. Help with nursing care plan

   MFaf replied to asan321's topic in General Students

   You have to decide how frequently the pt needs the intervention ( dependent on how sick they are)

4. 2nd semester of nursing school - Is it appropriate to ask for a letter of recommendation?

   MFaf replied to studentnurse711's topic in General Students

   I'm glad you are having a good experience. Is there a specific reason you want a letter. I get all kinds of requests for all kinds of letters ( graduate school, jobs, scholarships, NP medical credentialing references). A really good letter is targete...

5. Failed A Course...

   MFaf replied to Kyliemb's topic in General Students

   I've known a good number of students who have failed clinical or theory and went on to successfully complete their programs. My suggestions to you (as someone who sits in the course director chair and has been a clinical instructor who has failed s...

6. OBGYN Requirements

   MFaf replied to Astroidinary's topic in General Students

   When you say ob- gyn do you mean obstetrician/gynecologist? Nurses can be midwives but go get a BSN first. If you want medical school, you may not be in the right place for the information you want.

7. Does my RACE matter when applying to Nursing Programs?

   MFaf replied to LinaJill123's topic in Pre-Nursing

   No- universities have policies to prevent discrimination and foster diversity. Good luck and go for it.

8. Does it matter if you have an ADN or BSN nowadays?

   MFaf replied to tobeornottobe25's topic in General Students

   It depends on your career goals. Many health care systems are mandating that ADN prepared nurses get a BSN within a specified time period. You will also have to have a BSN if you ever want to go to graduate school and open up your career options.

9. LPN or RN. Which program is more difficult?

   MFaf replied to ashmckay's topic in General Students

   There are xx reasons as to why the RN is the way to go over an LPN: 1. RNs are the critical thinkers and planners of the operation. The nursing process is the exclusive domain of the professional nurse. 2. The only thing limiting your plans and goals...

10. Professional Attire

    MFaf replied to spartan_nurse's topic in General Students

    Jacket and tie- no question. It signals you are serious and are taking the interview seriously.

11. Booted out of post MSN program! Advice Please!

    MFaf replied to Angeljho's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry this happened to you. It makes me think the school didn't do its due diligence in reviewing your records or changed some rules midstream. Look for another Postmasters that essentially has pathophysology, pharmacology, advanced assessment an...

12. I feel like I've made a mistake signing this contract.

    MFaf replied to pixiestudent2's topic in General Students

    I think the wise move is to work your two years, get good professional experience, and walk away with your degree in your pocket (if you choose). I had a four year commitment after a three year full ride scholarship to a Big 10 university...via ROTC....

13. Quit during orientation

    MFaf replied to Themostsupreme's topic in General Students

    Wow-I don't think you're nurse material. You have to be ready to meet whatever the patient's needs are at the time he or she needs it. Will you be one of those nurses who runs the other way when something unpleasant or that's not your favorite thing ...

14. I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    MFaf replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    There is nothing wrong with this email. You put the policy/guideline/dress code in the syllabus. You announce it in class. You post an annoucement on Angel, Blackboard, or whatever course management system is available at the institution. You think y...

15. Quit during orientation

    MFaf replied to Themostsupreme's topic in General Students

    When you are a nursing student, every staff member on a clinical unit knows way more about patient care than you..including the clerks and the housekeepers. I think it's safe to say you burned a bridge at that institution. Additionally, nursing is re...