NotAllThoseWhoWander

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   Mentoring guilt!

   NotAllThoseWhoWander posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   ...Although feedback would be nice, this is mainly to vent and cry a little. Sometimes my school throws the newbies onto a unit with us experienced students so we can mentor a couple of them and learn to manage. I gave all my attention to the nervou...
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   Bombed Out!

   NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to Dreamer05's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I had to withdraw halfway through my nursing program to address my own stress/depression. I started using the free counseling services my college provides - best decision I've made!!! Therapy is by no means a crutch, but a great starting point to beg...
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   Going back to school @ 26

   NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to lengland's topic in Pre-Nursing
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   I hate nursing school !

   NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to Student2017555's topic in General Students

   1. Be sure this is what you really want to do. 2. It's not how much you study, but how. Reevaluate your study methods. 3. You don't have to be "the best" out of all your classmates. It's not a competition, but rather, a period of intense training to ...
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   Study Tips for Nursing School

   NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to ashtenmorse's topic in General Students

   The best advice I can give you is to scour the older forums here... There's a search bar at the top of the webpage. I learned a lot (and still do) by looking for a question similar to mine, and reading the replies. Also, when I learn a new concept, ...
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   Let me paint you a picture

   NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to infinite0meow's topic in CNA/MA

   Huh? Cleaning an incontinent patient is no fun, but this was slightly unnecessary. If I ever require this level of medical care, I would hope that my caregiver wasn't talking about me in this way. They can't help it. You signed up for the job.
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   Quick question regarding bedpan change

   NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to rnk1712's topic in Technicians

   1. Yes, stool is most definitely considered output - however, you can only only measure in mL if it's liquid. With formed stool you just note the amount (small amt? large amt?), consistency, and color. 2. I don't know what your bathrooms are equipped...
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   Halfway through, and drowning in my own mind.

   NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to NotAllThoseWhoWander's topic in General Students

   Thanks for the reply... I did make an appointment with our school counselor, and I felt a little better already, just by making that small step. Fortunately we have a small break coming up, and I intend to use that time to evaluate where I am, and im...
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   Halfway through, and drowning in my own mind.

   NotAllThoseWhoWander posted a topic in General Students

   First: I've scoured this website for questions similar to mine, and I've read tips on how to destress, when to know if you need help, etc. But there's honestly nothing better than getting it off your chest to an entire nursing community, even if nobo...
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    Weeding Out.

    NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to SabineEffect's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm not in your shoes, so for all I know, things might be run unfairly. HOWEVER. What type of person would you want to care for you, or for a beloved family member? Somebody who couldn't make it through the fire? I am grateful for "weeding out" - a t...
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    Feeling very dumb!!!:(

    NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to Mkelly's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I'm sorry but when I read this, I had to laugh a little - because I still can't believe I got into my program!! I wanted to get in SO badly, and I was convinced that I was SO not going to make it. But I did. I made it into a class of 30-some studen...
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to RNdynamic's topic in Professionalism

    OP, I think this might just be what you've experienced? While doctors are definitely busy, nurses do more physical work. So it's unfair to compare the two. I would be afraid to make myself up in the elaborate way you describe, for fear of ruining it ...
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    1/9: What I learned this week - Worst. Vagina. EVER.

    NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Oh boy, I've learned a lot. Here are my top 4. 1. After being in and out of the hospital (and not as a student), I now understand why patients need advocates. I mean, I really understand. Let's just say I'm now leery of everything and everyone - whic...
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    Tips/Advice for starting LPN school?

    NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to mikayyCNA_'s topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Hm, maybe two months into the semester? It was all a blur and I don't have my old schedule with me at the moment. We definitely had a lot to learn before they let us loose (I say "loose" but we were supervised, obviously). Before you begin clinicals...
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    Tips/Advice for starting LPN school?

    NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to mikayyCNA_'s topic in LPN/LVN Students

    First of all, congratulations! It's not a breeze in the park, but you'll grow - both as a person, and in the professional sense as well. I'm currently in an LPN program. I survived the easiest part (Fundamentals), now I have to make it through the n...