Scottishtape

Scottishtape

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  1. Is 35 too old to start from Scratch?

    Scottishtape replied to BellaGrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I liked this, and then unliked it just so I could like it

  2. I can't get "poop" taste out of my mouth?

    Scottishtape replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

  3. 1st Clinical Warning

    Scottishtape replied to JinxDeFelix's topic in General Students

    If you get there again and are unable to access your patient information for any reason, call your clinical instructor right then and there to get further guidance. Having the patient information the...

  4. I can't get "poop" taste out of my mouth?

    Scottishtape replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    YES. This is what gets me. Every. Single.

  5. Is this pt. abandonment

    Scottishtape replied to Orion81RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, it's not abandonment because you did not accept the patient assignment. She can report you all she wants and it won't end in anything. You saw an unsafe situation and reported it exactly like you...

  6. The Lamentations of a Distressed RN (New Grad)

    Scottishtape replied to deebee20's topic in General Nursing

    Florida hospital has a lot of new grad positions that offer education and don't require exoerience. As does the Orlando Health

  7. Oh no! Prohibited to Practice Letter

    Scottishtape replied to Nurse Nanobot's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah.... if the BON tells me I'm prohibited from practicing, you won't find my butt on the floor until that's worked out. Better to have patience now, then screw yourself in the future for practicing...

  8. Priority Need

    Scottishtape replied to yula's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would say the priority here is Risk for Injury. Shes got osteoarthritis, fatigue, recent knee replacement, confusion (repeatedly asking the same questions)and is on Tylenol #3. All of these things...

  9. Never thought it would be this bad

    Scottishtape replied to ajacks65's topic in General Nursing

    It's entirely possible the reason you're struggling so badly is the fact that you're pool. I've seen a lot of experienced nurses say that pool is a terrible place for a new grad. You aren't getting a...

  10. Orlando tech to Valencia AVS

    Scottishtape replied to Happy.Nurselet's topic in Florida Nursing

    The OP did not ask about LPNs in the traditional track. He/she asked about LPNs in the Advanced Standing Track. They are two seperate programs, and those of us in AVS are not dropped into the third...

  11. Orlando tech to Valencia AVS

    Scottishtape replied to Happy.Nurselet's topic in Florida Nursing

    Second semester is adult health, so you have your clinical day, but you also have to go the day before to work up your patients and complete your care plans before your clinical day. You also have two...

  12. Don't wake that patient!!

    Scottishtape replied to lovingnurse1967's topic in General Nursing

    It appears you accepted a position in a facility that has a much lower acuity than you're used to at the hospital, thus, the less frequent checks. Now, just because they're more stable, doesn't mean...

  13. Did you get a raise with IV certification?

    Scottishtape replied to bebbjo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In Missouri, IV certification is part of the LPN programs, so there was no need to get the cert after. Once I moved to a different state, they didn't honor that part of my program, so I had to get...

  14. Valencia College Summer 2017

    Scottishtape replied to becdiem's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm in the last semester of the AVS program. The days you have to be on campus/at clinicals vary depending on the semester. The first semester you'll have lab days on Wednesdays for the first half of...

  15. What makes a great ICU nurse?

    Scottishtape replied to Scottishtape's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Thank you for your responses. It seems a little daunting. It makes me want to really advocate for myself during contract negotiations, just in case. I've seen many contracts that don't allow for unit...

  16. Lpns, can I please pick your brains?!

    Scottishtape replied to Salbright90's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't think our licenses would be recognized up there. From what I understand, LPN education up there is 2 years (our ADN) and their RN is a 4 year program (our BSN). It would definitely be...

  17. Important question on IV Fluids

    Scottishtape replied to KingOfTheCastle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thats

  18. Nursing School Lost

    Scottishtape replied to RaRa310's topic in General Students

    It also helps to speak with your instructor privately. I've noticed over each semester that with tests made by different instructors, they expect different things. I've had to adjust the way I study...

  19. Dealing with a cocky tech?

    Scottishtape replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    Your first step is to sit down and talk with him about how you're feeling. Make sure to do it in a non-accusatory way. See how he sees the situation, tell him how you see it, and then the two of you...

  20. I am struggling with depression

    Scottishtape replied to studentnurse95's topic in General Students

    I'm so sorry you're struggling so badly. You should definitely go seek seek some professional help before this gets worse. We had someone in our program that was struggling badly with anxiety and she...

  21. What makes a great ICU nurse?

    Scottishtape replied to Scottishtape's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    This is the part I'd really need to work on. I'm pretty sensitive. I am also type A, which I've heard most ICU nurses are as well. I can see head butting happening between a bunch of type A

  22. What makes a great ICU nurse?

    Scottishtape replied to Scottishtape's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Thank you for your response! I've been looking at a new grad ICU position at a local hospital. It has an extensive training program involved. How would a new grad excel in that environment? What...

  23. Got my 1st official job offer several months before graduation!!

    Scottishtape replied to LonghornChic's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!!

  24. Type of restraints

    Scottishtape replied to MSUOUgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I took the challenge and it made my day

  25. RN-BSN Grading Scale

    Scottishtape replied to whitemage's topic in General Students

    I'm in an LPN-RN program. Anything less than a 77% is failing. An 85% is a B, and we must make a 92% or more on our dosage exams that are given at the beginning of every semester. Personally, I...