MidLifeRN2012

MidLifeRN2012

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  1. Working nursing student needs advice

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to smartingomez's topic in General Students

    Yes. I worked full time Monday thru Friday, went to school full time nights and weekends all while supporting my son and paying rent, utilities, food gas, cable etc. alone. No spouse. It can be...

  2. No visiting hours?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so thankful that I work in a psych unit that severely limits visitation to 1 1/2 hours. 6:30 to 8 pm. And they have to lock up all their belongings in the nurses station and most can't go 20 min...

  3. Floating Policy

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to NGYSUN's topic in General Nursing

    We only float to other psych floors but that includes medical psych. They usually don't give us complicated pts like IVs or wounds because we don't have experience with

  4. IS nursing for me?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to sok92's topic in General Students

    Become a psych nurse in an inpatient unit that is non medical and uses a Pyxis. All medications are pre dosed so you just have to make sure you match up with the MAR. No IVs on my floor, therefore...

  5. HELP: How Extensive Are Hiring Background Checks?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to khaleesikitten's topic in General Students

    Hmm ...performing sexually for money? There's another word for that and it's not 'camming' Unless that is the new slang. Need money for school? Keep your clothes on and get a student

  6. Please I need advice!

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Q_vick03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Where I work, people choose to be trained to precept. If they choose to be one , they shouldn't ***** about it when asked to serve as one, as long as they are rotated appropriately and given a lesser...

  7. Please I need advice!

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Q_vick03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds to me like Ruby Vee would be a bully nurse herself and condones this type of behavior towards new

  8. Death of a Dream

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Even though I waited until my son turned 18 before I started the rigors of nursing school, I did make sure I went back and got my prior BA in accounting, 1 or 2 classes at a time, with a full time...

  9. Death of a Dream

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I became an RN at age 45. I was in accounting before that. There were ladies in my group who were in their mid 50s. You have a long way to go before it's "too

  10. Will USA need more nurses on year 2020? Any idea? Pls help. Nursing student here from FEU.

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Missweirdgal's topic in International Nursing

    We don't need any more foreign nurses to come over and take American jobs. US citizens are already looking for work and don't want the

  11. "Don't Work" Isn't An Answer

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to mirandaaa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I worked 40 hours a week at my last job in accounting during the day and attended school for the entire program on nights and weekends. It was totally doable, if not stressful. It depends on how...

  12. Interview attire

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Pmkn10RN's topic in School

    I wore a skirt, jacket, low heels and hose to my hospital interview. I would never consider wearing less to an

  13. Resurrection University Spring 2015 Applicants

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to slapshock's topic in Illinois Nursing

    The ATI prepares you VERY well for the NCLEX. If you pass them, you are 99% guaranteed to pass NCLEX My whole class did at first try They suck but are necessary. Graduated May

  14. Exhausted Med-Surg Nurse

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Soliloquy's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You learn very fast. :) Best way to learn is by

  15. Exhausted Med-Surg Nurse

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Soliloquy's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Try psych. I was hired as a new grad a year ago and for the most part the patients are self care and you only pass PO and IM meds plus insulin. Rarely anyone codes and there are not very many...

  16. RN never feels guilty when calling out

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Sasha100's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Everyone calls out where I work. Sick or not. If PTO isn't granted and other employees can't switch, and if there is something that can't be changed like expensive show tickets, family weddings, etc,...

  17. Professionalism....name your irritation here!

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to LobotRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    People trying to talk to you when you are trying to hear report. Or when there are multiple conversations going on during report which is

  18. Professionalism....name your irritation here!

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to LobotRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    When foreign nurses gather around and speak their common language when those of us Anglos are standing there also, obviously not including us in the conversation. Very rude and exclusive if you ask...

  19. Would you have called out?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Angeljho's topic in General Nursing

    Well I attempted to do the right thing: requested PTO weeks in advance on self schedule. Didn't get it. Asked coworker to switch Sundays with me-they couldn't. And I have a ticket to the ballet...

  20. I hate night shift

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Wrangler156's topic in General Nursing

    OP... And your husband is incapable of lifting a finger at home how? Hell to the no! I wouldn't be putting up with that for a moment. Sounds like some cultural crapola to me Two people who work...

  21. need help with med math ati

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to blahzx's topic in General Students

    ATI is not 'lame'. It prepares you VERY well for NCLEX . If you pass ATI in school , you will pass NCLEX on first try ---99% guaranteed. All of the class in my cohort

  22. I hate night shift

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Wrangler156's topic in General Nursing

    I never want to be in a position where I would be clingy to another person. I love my independence too much. The only way I would enjoy being married is if I had several hrs a day of alone time....

  23. Failing chemistry

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to SweetRottie's topic in General Students

    I also struggled through chemistry and barely passed with a C Go to You Tube and search for Mark Rosengarten. His videos got me through as my teacher was not much

  24. I don't mean to complain..

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Nurse216's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could get paid for what I do per hour to do just things like this LOL. I would rather be the comforting, "taking time to hold the hand and talk " nurse than be stressed with all the...

  25. How can I afford Nursing school?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Scholarship, student loans, and a 401k loan. But now I can't afford a MSN. If my hospital wants me to get one, they'll have to pay for it. No more loans for this gal. At my age I'll be paying...