al3x117

al3x117 RN, EMT-B

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  1. What Do You Love About Nursing?

    al3x117 replied to Allison007's topic in General Nursing

    This was awesome man thank you for this! Great

  2. What Do You Love About Nursing?

    al3x117 replied to Allison007's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this! I believe you have to go into nursing for the right reasons. No matter what give it all for your

  3. What Do You Love About Nursing?

    al3x117 replied to Allison007's topic in General Nursing

    It's ******* awesome!! I can go anywhere and do anything that I want to do. Being in the medical field has created many opportunities that I can save lives in and out of the hospital. I am currently...

  4. Love Being a Nurse: 33 Years and Going Strong

    al3x117 replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Such a solid article!!! Thank you for

  5. Everyone is failing out...

    al3x117 replied to Texasstudent0's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well

  6. Nursing model vs Medical Model: Thinking like a Nurse has its challenges

    al3x117 replied to chrisspeilmanrules84's topic in General Students

    Dude I am not gonna lie. Sometimes I feel the same way in nursing school. Some of the questions on the Kaplan tests in general are too wishy washy with no bite to them like the hard sciences. I am in...

  7. Student Resources: Nursing Diagnosis

    al3x117 replied to VickyRN's topic in General Students

    Thank you for this! I really appreciate it. Nurses

  8. Peds/Adult Care

    al3x117 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is there a nursing field that treats both pediatrics and adult patients? More in a general sense rather than a super specialized field of nursing? Is it possible to be a float nurse in general adult...

  9. Im loosing all my hope

    al3x117 replied to Kalasang97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Remember it doesn't matter how long it takes, it only matters if you achieve the goal! You can do it and never give

  10. Am I "late"? 22 yrs old starting prereq Jan

    al3x117 replied to Aedyl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's never to late to become a nurse! Best of luck

  11. NICU New Grad

    al3x117 replied to NICU_Newbie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Bro Congrats man!!!! Remember to drop the stereotype of male/female nurse at the door. Literally the title is nurse. Always remember that you have earned the title nurse. You should be proud of it. If...

  12. Feeling kind of down?

    al3x117 replied to xhsx's topic in General Students

    Plus you will always be learning especially on the job in nursing! They can only teach you soo much in nursing school but then you will have a steep learning curve when you get out! Remember nursing...

  13. Feeling kind of down?

    al3x117 replied to xhsx's topic in General Students

    You are not alone my friend. Just keep on plugging away. Think of a specialty in nursing that you will enjoy. Like I always say go big or go home. I know that you feel you haven't accomplished...

  14. The Longest Forty Eight Hours

    al3x117 replied to jaycam's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations on passing! That will be me in two years!!! :) So happy you made it. Keep on working hard to be the best nurse you can

  15. Pocket guides

    al3x117 replied to Csf102727's topic in General Nursing

    I use some laminated nursing cards. Here is the link. Amazon.com : ScrubCheats

  16. Everyone is failing out...

    al3x117 replied to Texasstudent0's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many students have dropped nursing because they truly don't want to do all the things nurses have to do. Just like any major people switch or drop out all the time. The people who are dedicated to...

  17. RT says her scope is wider than mine. Ok?

    al3x117 replied to CardiacDork's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Haha Yes! Great

  18. Passed my vital signs skill no problem... but now I can't take a BP in clinicals

    al3x117 replied to dumb_'s topic in General Students

    All the above comments are correct. Don't worry I had the same thing happen to me when I was starting out. It takes practice just keep in mind to place the stethoscope medial (inner arm), before you...

  19. Nursing Specialty?

    al3x117 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is the jack of all trades nursing specialty? I am curious because is there actually a specialty that fits this type of description or should i just try any type of nursing specialty and be open...

  20. Nursing Specialty?

    al3x117 replied to al3x117's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for the info. I really appreciate

  21. How To Survive Nursing School If You Do Not Like Lectures

    al3x117 replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Students

    I am the same way!!!! Thanks for

  22. Did you choose nursing because it was your "calling"?

    al3x117 replied to Corgilicious's topic in General Students

    Thanks man. Ready for the

  23. Did you choose nursing because it was your "calling"?

    al3x117 replied to Corgilicious's topic in General Students

    Awesome!

  24. PLEASE HELP! I AM STRESSED TO THE MAX!! How long do Prerequisites last?

    al3x117 replied to Ms.Gainer92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Never Give Up! Remember what is going to make you the best nurse is putting in the time everyday. This will make you skilled. Keep up the fight and you will make it. Nursing is hard work and you will...

  25. Did you choose nursing because it was your "calling"?

    al3x117 replied to Corgilicious's topic in General Students

    For me it was a sense of duty. A duty to take care of anyone in need. I also think that nurses are truly the backbone of healthcare. I wanted to do more than just treat a disease and give the patient...