Pumpkinn

Pumpkinn

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  1. Stupid things that nurses say

    Pumpkinn replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Bump!

  2. Becoming a nurse is ruining food!

    Pumpkinn replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in Nursing Humor

    Learning about C-diff in school, then being offered chocolate pudding later that day....

  3. Breaking the Ice with Patients

    Pumpkinn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello there, I recently began volunteering for my local hospital in the medical surgical units. I began this volunteer position because I want to improve my interpersonal skills when talking with...

  4. Breaking the Ice with Patients

    Pumpkinn replied to Pumpkinn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes my thought exactly!! I am super anxious as a volunteer even, which is good though because this will help me get over my

  5. Breaking the Ice with Patients

    Pumpkinn replied to Pumpkinn's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my goodness! Lol I haven't experienced anything like that

  6. Breaking the Ice with Patients

    Pumpkinn replied to Pumpkinn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I just have to build up my confidence and realize I am a valuable part of the team in making the stay more pleasurable for patients. I know I will be rejected sometimes and it will suck,...

  7. Breaking the Ice with Patients

    Pumpkinn replied to Pumpkinn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your replies. It will take some time for me to become fully comfortable walking into patient rooms with nothing to offer them other than some games and conversation. However, with the...

  8. Breaking the Ice with Patients

    Pumpkinn replied to Pumpkinn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, that is also great advice. it is true I guess tone and boy language can say a

  9. Death of a Dream

    Pumpkinn replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    You are 26! That is very young and there is no reason that you can't eventually pursue a career as a RN. I just finished up my first year of nursing and I am the same age as you, however compared to a...

  10. Breaking the Ice with Patients

    Pumpkinn replied to Pumpkinn's topic in General Nursing

    Great advice, thank

  11. Bad shoulder, worried about nursing school

    Pumpkinn posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hello all, I wanted to ask your opinion on a matter that concerns me regarding my shoulder. When I engage in certain activities like putting on a shirt, blow drying my hair, slamming a car door shut...

  12. Bad shoulder, worried about nursing school

    Pumpkinn replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thank you for your words of inspiration! I'm sorry you have to deal with that on a daily basis you're so strong! I would hate to allow this shoulder issue prevent me from being the best nurse I aspire...

  13. Bad shoulder, worried about nursing school

    Pumpkinn replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Well I saw my physician and he has sent me for X-rays and physiotherapy he doesn't seem to think it will effect

  14. Bad shoulder, worried about nursing school

    Pumpkinn replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks, I know you guys can't diagnose on here. I am looking to see if any other nurses or nursing students have had a similar experience and what was the outcome? Yes my school requires a physical...

  15. Kid, you made my day!

    Pumpkinn replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    I have to get an MMR vaccine today as a volunteer work requirement as well as for school, and honestly I was feeling nervous about it. However, this story made me feel better about it! That is one...

  16. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Pumpkinn replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Bump! I love reading these, even if they get me scared before bed lol.

  17. BCIT nursing Sept 2015 intake

    Pumpkinn replied to ipascu's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    @j0anie thank you for your reply. In a strange way it actually makes feel better. You are right, I guess it really doesn't matter where we go to school because in the end we are still going to hold...

  18. BCIT nursing Sept 2015 intake

    Pumpkinn replied to ipascu's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Great advice @craftymedic! That is very beneficial to know for the future and I will be memorizing that STAR technique. Also, great pointers for future applicants wanting into BCIT. Penney, I'm quite...

  19. BCIT nursing Sept 2015 intake

    Pumpkinn replied to ipascu's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hey Cyrene same with me they said my gpa was good but my post secondary credits were lower Than other applicants and my questionnaire score was below average. I'm wondering what I did wrong. The...

  20. BCIT nursing Sept 2015 intake

    Pumpkinn replied to ipascu's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Awe Cyrene hopefully we hear back tomorrow! I just want a yes or no so I can move on with my life! Congrats to all you guys that got in, that's awesome! It was great getting to talk with you guys and...

  21. BCIT nursing Sept 2015 intake

    Pumpkinn replied to ipascu's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Random question, someone mentioned perhaps they are going through names alphabetically do any of you have a last name with S or more as the first

  22. BCIT nursing Sept 2015 intake

    Pumpkinn replied to ipascu's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I've been accepted at another school, but this was my first choice. It doesn't say declined yet, but I don't have the best

  23. BCIT nursing Sept 2015 intake

    Pumpkinn replied to ipascu's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I hope so I'm scared lol. Is this everyone's first time applying? No news is good news I guess, but I wonder if they send out acceptance all at once. Did you guys get letters? Or just a status...

  24. BCIT nursing Sept 2015 intake

    Pumpkinn replied to ipascu's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Congrats you guys!!! I have no change in my

  25. BCIT nursing Sept 2015 intake

    Pumpkinn replied to ipascu's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I've been checking like every few hours! I keep thinking they will tell us today probably not though lol, however I hope your right