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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  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

  4. Always the Instructor's Fault......

    MFaf posted a topic in General Students

    I've been scanning posts in the nursing student section for awhile to get a "pulse point" Check about what's on students' minds. I'm a longtime educator (11+) years at a major university and a longer...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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

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

    MFaf replied to LinaJill123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Dating during school

    MFaf replied to level1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I dated a fellow student in my Peds undergrad clinical. We've been married for over 27

  18. Failing Nursing School Over One Class?!!

    MFaf replied to Britgirl1's topic in General Students

    The hallmark of a professional is showing up....especially when you don't feel like it. Your patients and coworkers need you to show up consistently and be ready to go. They don't or shouldn't have to...

  19. Half of the class fails

    MFaf replied to kblas's topic in General Students

    My suggestions for making the 1/2 that passes: 1. Go to class 2. Read the book (I get asked if #1and 2) are necessary. 3. Ask questions. 4. Get a HESI/NCLEX book with questions/answers/rationales....

  20. Half of the class fails

    MFaf replied to kblas's topic in General Students

    I think one reason a large number of people have difficulty is that nurses have to be able to minimally apply the information to various contexts and that can be hard to do. You have to do more than...

  21. Family issue..Thoughts?

    MFaf replied to jrabbit619's topic in General Students

    If you are putting yourself through school, you will be more than capable of supporting yourself and live your own life. Just tell her "mom, I love you but I have to live my own life" and do it. You...

  22. heart & kidneys question

    MFaf replied to emileeg's topic in General Students

    Think about the relationship between blood flow and kidney function....Good

  23. Switching Careers

    MFaf replied to ENVME921's topic in General Students

    I have to echo the comments above as nursing has its own perspective of taking care of the "whole person" and his/her responses to actual, perceived, and potential illnesses. Medicine is meant to...

  24. is using an old nclex book a bad idea?

    MFaf replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing revise the test plans for the NCLEX every few years. The last update was in 2013. You'd be better off with a current

  25. failed nursing school again

    MFaf replied to snowybee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm sorry you're having these difficulties. Your prior posts suggests you have had more success than failure in nursing school if you were one class away from the end. Whether you choose to go try...