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  1. Do your teachers round up grades?

    summerly replied to NewNurs2020's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My teacher rounded my 85.96 to an 86 so I got a B instead of a B- this semester.

  2. That dreaded question...

    summerly replied to jdub6's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Not being truthful with a government job and them finding out, which mind you they have their ways, will put you in a world of trouble. Im a recovering nurse too. I know how hard this is and Im just...

  3. Nurse's Week Gifts from Employers

    summerly replied to twss2323's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We got some food. My old employer would give a nice fleece embroidered with our logo or a sweatshirt. I loved

  4. Being called in to work extra.. ALL. THE. TIME!

    summerly replied to 20plusyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    A prior employer called me ALL THE TIME. Days off, vacation days, when I was out of town. I started ignoring their calls after dealing with years of going in on days off due to guilt, just to get sick...

  5. NCLEX application in Illinois.... says do you have a mental disease can i lie???

    summerly replied to californiadreamin797's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Although I'll have to fess up I guess when I apply for my NP license in 2

  6. NCLEX application in Illinois.... says do you have a mental disease can i lie???

    summerly replied to californiadreamin797's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That must be new. I have depression and anxiety and I don't remember that question when I applied in

  7. Calling for IV Starts

    summerly replied to applesxoranges's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You won't get better unless you try twice. If you have 2 failed IV attempts on a patient then ask for help - we will still be able to get an

  8. NP Houston Salary/outlook/relocating

    summerly posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Looking to relocate to Houston from Chicago after I graduate from NP school. Been an RN for 10 years. I work in oncology and am studying AGNP with oncology speciality. What are starting salaries for...

  9. NP Houston Salary/outlook/relocating

    summerly replied to summerly's topic in Texas Nursing

    Lovely.

  10. HELP!!!!!TPAPN referral and I'm not sure why?!

    summerly replied to jenmorton521's topic in Texas Nursing

    All this over Zoloft? What is going on with your

  11. Baby Boomers, Gen X'ers, & GenY/Millennials: Can We Work Together?

    summerly replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    There are lazy people of every age and hard working people of every age. Let's stop being so female and high school about

  12. Need encouragement friends! Tough day.

    summerly replied to paidmydues's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Gabby: What about depression and mental health can boards of nursing do? How can they get access to private Health

  13. Want to quit nursing school

    summerly replied to student_nurse2016's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry you're struggling so much. First of all, do you see a therapist? If not, please call and make an appointment to see one right now. It's imperative that you seek professional help about your...

  14. Nursing instructor doesn't allow open textbooks during lecture !??!

    summerly replied to LVNlivin's topic in General Students

    The chapters are supposed to be read before

  15. Power port question

    summerly replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in Oncology

    Always label the dressing with the power port sticker that comes on the packaging as well! Our CT techs won't use the port unless it's labeled by us and the patient has their ID card from the surgeon...

  16. How long can port-a-cath go without flushing

    summerly replied to fakemusician's topic in Oncology

    I work in onc port draw. We recommend 6-8 weeks as

  17. Work declining vacation request?

    summerly replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Never book a vacation without getting the time off work

  18. Port question

    summerly replied to molliemiko's topic in General Nursing

    She likely had low

  19. Recovering addict needing some advice or anyone that cares to listen please

    summerly replied to RCLPN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am so sorry you are going through all of this! How infuriating!!! In addition to all the other advice I would also personally sue that

  20. Tardiness

    summerly replied to Vtachy1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    When I was in nursing school if you were a minute late to clinicals you were dismissed for the day and you had to make it up on your own time and pay for it. This could only happen once and it was...

  21. Should I work as a CNA before starting Nursing School?

    summerly replied to eleah2's topic in General Students

    I was a CNA for all 4 years of school. I learned so much working in the hospital and I worked in peds, which was at the time where I wanted to work. I got an interview right away after I graduated and...

  22. Calling all student NPs...how are you doing?

    summerly replied to Rocknurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello! I go to Loyola University Chicago. I know only of a few universities that offer the oncology speciality

  23. Nurse Bullying

    summerly replied to Slhengy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well just to add my two cents ... the "old nurses," as you put it, which I would describe as the much wiser nurses, are the ones I learned everything from when I was a new grad 10 years ago. They...

  24. Are you Kidding me?!?!

    summerly replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    What medication is the child on? Just wondering if the physician could possibly switch to a different med that has less appetite suppressant

  25. MSN for FNP? Is DNP required?

    summerly replied to AnnaB154's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    AGNP student halfway through ... I almost crapped myself! Already in so much debt haha. Thanks for the laugh