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  1. Why is it "legal" for patient to decline male nurses?

    wannabeny replied to carti's topic in General Students

    Because I am a survivor of long-term childhood sexual abuse and a near assault at 20. I refuse care from any male health professionals. Not to say they aren't competent, caring people. But that is the...

  2. How to go about finding a preceptorship?

    wannabeny posted a topic in General Students

    I am graduating next semester; would like to start getting my preceptorship sorted. I can do it at the hospital I completed my clinicals at(and plan to apply to) but really want to get my foot in the...

  3. Documenting findings, some assistance

    wannabeny posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Morning! I'm unsure if how I would go about documenting certain things. I have to do a narrative assessment note on one of my patients. This is my 1st clinical rotation assessing severely handicapped...

  4. Broward College nursing fall 2018

    wannabeny replied to mblack1429's topic in School, College Programs

    And just some two cents as a grad.. 1) yes, BC grads are highly regarded. Had a job lined up before I even graduated. 2)learned alot in a short amount of time. 3) I worked 30 hours a week. I have no...

  5. Broward College nursing fall 2018

    wannabeny replied to mblack1429's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello everyone, Selling: 1x small scrub top ($15.00) 1x medium scrub top ($15.00) 1x extra small scrub bottoms (15.00) Or $25.00 if you want to buy both the top and bottom together 2x small nursing...

  6. Mandated Nurse-Patient Ratios

    wannabeny replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Jesus. If patient nurse ratios are truly this bad (those LTC numbers are truly dangerous and insane to even fathom much less know they are a REALITY!!), why has no one collectively as healthcare...

  7. Broward College Nursing Experiences

    wannabeny replied to CRNAhopeful87's topic in Florida Nursing

    Not necessarily true. Not every person who quit or failed that program was suited to it. There are massive issues within the program and to say otherwise is a disservice to incoming students looking...

  8. Broward College May 2018

    wannabeny replied to Kiverson001's topic in School, College Programs

    For anyone looking for a place to get titers and such, the urgent care on sample road right next to Starbucks offers discounted price to BC students, you have to bring your ID. They are open 7 days a...

  9. Can nurses live a luxurious life?

    wannabeny replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in General Nursing

    ^^ this needs to be on some motivational poster in a career counselor's office. couldn't have said it better myself!^^ Once, my dinosaur car overheated in the middle of Manhattan and I ended up...

  10. What was the first thing you learned in Nursing School?

    wannabeny replied to Murse336's topic in General Students

    Vital signs/hygiene, infection control in theory...and vital signs, hand washing, and PPE in lab. Along with a ton of the usual "most of you will wash out, if you can't pass a class you'll never be...

  11. For the Nursing Student Who Feels They Aren't Meant to Be a Nurse

    wannabeny replied to Avill's topic in General Students

    Needed this article so badly. Thank

  12. Want to be a nurse but I am really bad academically

    wannabeny replied to Raistlin007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    this sounds more like a self confidence issue. I left my house in 9th grade and didn't get my GED until I was 24. Didn't start prereqs until I was 26. Then took a year and a half off. I too had a...

  13. Did I break HIPAA?

    wannabeny replied to brunette2296's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If someone in the hospital was connected with you on your social media account and reported you on the same day, then obviously they could deduce who you were caring for, regardless of whether you...

  14. Broward College May 2018

    wannabeny replied to Kiverson001's topic in School, College Programs

    I would focus on brushing up on math if it isn't your strong suit. Kaplan math for nurses is cheap and gives you a overview of what basic arithmetic you'll need, and a basic overview of dosage...

  15. Broward College May 2018

    wannabeny replied to Kiverson001's topic in School, College Programs

    Congrats on everyone who is applying to the program! I wouldn't discredit those who are trying to give you advice on the program, however. Pros: - highly regarded program. BC students know their...

  16. Prayers for my fellow Floridians..

    wannabeny posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a prayer, but this school shooting in Parkland hit too close to home...with my family and friends...so thank you to any nurses working in the surrounding hospitals to help. No real words. Not...

  17. Prayers for my fellow Floridians..

    wannabeny replied to wannabeny's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so upset anytime any of this happens and today to hear of a school shooting in Parkland knowing my young nieces and nephews live right next to it..there are so many words I could use and they...

  18. Nursing Instructor Anger Management

    wannabeny replied to sarahky79's topic in General Students

    I would open your mouth and say something. You have rights as a student to be in a safe environment free from hostile action. Get in writing from several students what occurred. Goto your academic...

  19. Nursing School Probs

    wannabeny replied to nurseboy12396's topic in General Students

    They need to be strict. It is an unfortunate aspect of the way our schools are structured; we are taught alot of information with a short amount of time. Have to hit the ground running. As long as you...

  20. Mandated Nurse-Patient Ratios

    wannabeny replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Can a student also support this & write to local legislators? I live in FL, and my first 3 rotations were on med surg floor..watching the conditions the nurses worked under was

  21. Would you pray with a student?

    wannabeny replied to smudges.blips's topic in School

    I think as long as you are providing what she needs in that moment; comfort, I don't see how going along with her request does any harm, so long as you aren't pushing your own belief system onto her....

  22. What are Your Goals for 2018??

    wannabeny replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    1) STOP BITING MY NAILS 2) advance my guitar skills 3) sign up for and go for my first ever 5K 4) connect more with my friends/family OFF of social media/text (already deactivated FB a few months ago,...

  23. question about the reading comprehension/math portion of the HESI a2!!

    wannabeny replied to bailyoneohnine's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    The test has a built in calculator. The math section isn't too bad; alot of basic conversions, ratio/proportion, ALOT of fractions, decimals, percentages, some word problems. Reading was easy. Alot of...

  24. It's Does No Good To Gripe About Nursing

    wannabeny replied to EGspirit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can't tell if you're joking or not. Want to know what encourages people to STOP acting in a unsavory manner? By having a backbone, and the ability to be firm but constructive in your criticism....

  25. Smokers need not apply?

    wannabeny replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Oh I