XNavyCorpsman

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  1. To tell or not to tell!

    XNavyCorpsman replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So infection control, HIPPA, and drugs left unattended are NOT good battles? I have so much to learn in

  2. To tell or not to tell!

    XNavyCorpsman replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I guess I am a little taken back by these comments. I thought we, as nurses, are patient advocates and look out for what is in the best interest of our

  3. To tell or not to tell!

    XNavyCorpsman replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So I could be fired for being a patient advocate? Well I guess this is a small price to pay for looking out for what is best for my

  4. safe assignment

    XNavyCorpsman replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    Get a

  5. Med Error

    XNavyCorpsman replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in General Nursing

    I am a stickler for following policies and procedures so this is evident that no matter how careful you may be you may still make a mistake. I saw her do the 1st med check with the MAR but I did NOT...

  6. Job Interview for an Ortho/Neuro Unit

    XNavyCorpsman replied to ANelson732's topic in General Nursing

    Your school should have prepared you for interviews. Interviews don't usually ask skills or practical questions. They will ask questions like, 'tell me a difficult decision you had to make in the...

  7. Senior Nursing Student NCLEX Problems

    XNavyCorpsman replied to laurster1991's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Take a deep breath, nursing school is difficult. The NCLEX is not a difficult test. Go in with a positive attitude and you will pass. Read each question carefully and eliminate two of the answers....

  8. Call offs/Staff turnover

    XNavyCorpsman posted a topic in General Nursing

    What are some ideas that nursing facilities have done to curb call offs and staff

  9. Wear gloves during assessment?

    XNavyCorpsman replied to future_nurse11's topic in General Nursing

    I was told the same thing about wearing PPE for Contact Precautions.....you never know what will happen while you are in the

  10. I LIED to a professor

    XNavyCorpsman replied to Peonies n posie's topic in General Students

    If they catch you in a lie you can be thrown out of the program. But at least you learned something from it. I have done the same thing as you and am sure many others have also. Nursing school is...

  11. My turn to share--I beat NCLEX

    XNavyCorpsman replied to loveSBK's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My wife can't read this so I can tell the truth.....she bought me 3 NCLEX question books because my intention was to do 5,000 questions before the test. To be honest, I did maybe 50 questions. I...

  12. My turn to share--I beat NCLEX

    XNavyCorpsman replied to loveSBK's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    take your time with each question and when you have your answer.....ask yourself if your answer "makes sense". I found this helped me. Do NOT rush through this test. You have plenty of

  13. My turn to share--I beat NCLEX

    XNavyCorpsman replied to loveSBK's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations on passing. I told you, the test is NOT hard. Did you find that when you looked at the question and answers it was easy to eliminate the wrong ones? Even if you don't know what they...

  14. Coworker tried converting me on my break

    XNavyCorpsman replied to CountryMomma's topic in General Nursing

    I would politely say that you are not interested and you see this as inappropriate. Do NOT complain to management YET. Act like a grown person and solve this

  15. Most comfortable shoes?

    XNavyCorpsman replied to justmia1089's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am in the same boat as you. I have always used sneakers in my clinicals but I am thinking of using something on the line of Clogs. Why? Because if you get feces, blood, urine or other drainage on...

  16. Another New Grad Nurse Dilemma: critical care nursing in IL.

    XNavyCorpsman replied to nataliyaslmn's topic in Critical Care

    I sent my resume to a small town hospital with a letter noting my desire to be an ICU nurse. They did not have any openings anywhere. Two weeks later I got a call from the Director of Emergency...

  17. What would you have done?

    XNavyCorpsman replied to chicago_RN's topic in Home Health

    Great

  18. Acing the Interview: Tips for Getting the Job

    XNavyCorpsman replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    One comment that I make at interviews, and I have been given positive feedback, is that I will tell them that I am not afraid to ask questions if I am unfamiliar with something and/or if I do not know...

  19. I tested today!

    XNavyCorpsman replied to AngelMama's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your thinking is correct.....break questions down, take your

  20. First clinical and I want to quit

    XNavyCorpsman replied to Burkeeexoh's topic in General Students

    I am sure most new nursing students feel the same about beginning clinical. Talk with your instructor. Be open about how you feel. Remember this is all new and can be very intimidating at first....

  21. Should I quit nursing school?

    XNavyCorpsman replied to mara.bug's topic in General Students

    I don't know how many nursing classes you are taking but one option can be to drop the one you are failing and keep at least one nursing class. This at least keeps you in the program if you decide to...

  22. Get the Bsn or leave nursing?

    XNavyCorpsman replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    She didn't say ACA was "socialized medicine". Don't read too much into her

  23. New Nursing School Blues

    XNavyCorpsman replied to nurse2324's topic in General Students

    Go to your skills instructor and practice. This will show them that you are not a

  24. Bullied by Clinical Instructor

    XNavyCorpsman replied to dorkiexcici's topic in General Students

    Same think happened to one of my classmates. She went to the Chairperson and academic adviser to get things straightened out. All of her classmates were on her side. The Associate Chairperson went...

  25. 4 Days till NCLEX-RN... Thoughts??

    XNavyCorpsman replied to JLB1215's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also look at the answer I am about to submit and look at the question to double check to see if the answer makes sense. I have caught so many mistakes by doing this. I think too many people are...