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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...
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    Bombed Out!

    NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to Dreamer05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...
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    Going back to school @ 26

    NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to lengland's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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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...
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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...
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    Let me paint you a picture

    NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to infinite0meow's topic in Medical Assistant, 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....
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    Quick question regarding bedpan change

    NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to rnk1712's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    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...
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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...
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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...
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    Weeding Out.

    NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to SabineEffect's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...
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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....
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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    What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh. How do you reply to them? (Student here, taking notes on how to respectfully say
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    Never wanna take students again.

    NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yikes! I'm really sorry that you had a bad experience. But please, if I ever end up being your student, don't take a biased approach towards
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    Do peds nurses get to dress up on days other than Halloween?

    NotAllThoseWhoWander posted a topic in General Nursing

    Costumes are the best! So do you ever have costume/theme days, kind of like spirit week when you were in school? It just seems sad that the kiddos only see them in costume once a year. I'm a student...
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    On clinicals.

    NotAllThoseWhoWander posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't think I can describe my feelings at the moment...I'm an odd mix of nauseous, nervous, depressed, and lost! This week I have my second clinical day (fundamentals). Although it isn't just the...
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    On clinicals.

    NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to NotAllThoseWhoWander's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    First of all, thank you SO much for taking the time to write all of that. It helped - it really did. I'm just now understanding the importance of clustering care, and I think it might be a huge cause...
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    On clinicals.

    NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to NotAllThoseWhoWander's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I feel ya. It's been getting better with experience though. We'll both be fine :) I just made a calming mixtape to listen to on the way to clinical. We'll see if it helps or
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    On clinicals.

    NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to NotAllThoseWhoWander's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have made it known that I'm nervous, yes. It's gotten better though. Recently we were paired off with nearly-graduated nursing students, and my mentor really calmed my nerves (especially when I...
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    Pescatarian, Vegetarian, Vegan diets in nursing school?

    NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to chris21sn's topic in General Students

    I was vegan for nearly a year, but since nursing school began, I've been eating junk lol. I'm trying to get back, because I felt much better before! I had hormonal issues, and eating absolutely clean...
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    eliminating the LPN role ?

    NotAllThoseWhoWander replied to Annaleemabey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not necessarily, but also
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    Is it okay to have snacks in my pockets for clinical?

    NotAllThoseWhoWander posted a topic in General Students

    Or do hospitals usually have policies against keeping food on your person? Is it rude to scarf down a granola bar during the quiet moments? My class begins Fundamentals clinicals soon; just trying to...