AlmostANurse321

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  1. Math in nursing school

    AlmostANurse321 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My nursing school uses the book Calculate with Confidence. You can find it on Amazon. It's very

  2. How to handle an employer who is morally and ethically bankrupt?

    AlmostANurse321 replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just move

  3. Documenting conversations with patients

    AlmostANurse321 replied to Dorali's topic in General Nursing

    I learned to document like this I taught patient "ABC" Patient denied having questions. Reassess a few hours later Patient expressed "CDE" I queried patient about "ABC". Patient refused further...

  4. Wearing Scrubs Outside of the Workplace

    AlmostANurse321 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    Here's the reality, and it has nothing to do with infection control. You work 3 or 4 12 hour shifts in a week. You have maybe six hours to sleep. You need to buy some groceries you're not going to...

  5. Wrong side for amputation(loss of license)

    AlmostANurse321 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Two Things 1. I assume that you had to obtain a new federal license, so you had to attend federal nursing school all over again. Did you have to play dumb, lest your advanced documentation skills...

  6. Wrong side for amputation(loss of license)

    AlmostANurse321 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    1. You can't "federally lose your license," because the license is granted by the state government. If someone told you that someone "federally" lost their license, the story is not true. There is...

  7. Why are nurses sexualized?

    AlmostANurse321 replied to Sykadia's topic in General Nursing

    Everything is sexualized. Our society is messed

  8. working all hours and no days off

    AlmostANurse321 replied to oneofakind1's topic in General Nursing

    It's none of your business. HR knows how much each nurse works. They're HR. That is literally their job. It is not your job. Maybe she's a really good nurse, and they think it's worth it to pay the...

  9. Need help. Not seeing eye to eye with instructor

    AlmostANurse321 replied to neuron's topic in General Students

    I've had the same problems with arrows. I have 20/20 vision uncorrected, but test anxiety made it hard to see. I got so wrapped up in the anxiety that I couldn't tell where the arrows pointed. So I...

  10. Which Shift for Family Life: Nights or Days

    AlmostANurse321 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm looking for my first nursing job after graduating. I'm in a position where I can actually choose between nights and days, so I'm lucky. I have a spouse that works and 2 small children. I'm...

  11. Worried about testing positive (drug test)

    AlmostANurse321 replied to neuron's topic in General Students

    Two things: 1) Highly unlikely. It's very hard to absorb things through your skin. They usually have to be in some kind of liquid or semi-solid medium - think ointment or cream - and then sit on...

  12. Recently accepted, worried about drug testing

    AlmostANurse321 replied to Noelle3237's topic in General Students

    Usually you work with an outside drug screening company. You go in and they'll test you. If you test positive they contact you, tell you what kind of substance you tested positive for, and tell you...

  13. paramedic starting nursing school

    AlmostANurse321 replied to Josh-n-tn's topic in General Students

    Best advice is to remember that the exams are based on what the teacher told you to know, not what you learned in the outside world. I've seen people with medical backgrounds fail nursing courses,...

  14. Getting in Trouble for a coworkers actions

    AlmostANurse321 replied to Aj32Cna's topic in General Nursing

    You were there. You had a duty to

  15. Dropping out in mid-program?

    AlmostANurse321 replied to ishyfishy's topic in General Nursing

    Be careful. A lot of programs do an joint accelerated BSN/MSN, but that does not make a NP. You still have to do the clinical certification portion of a NP program, in addition to the accelerated...

  16. Entrance exam tips for LPN/RN school?

    AlmostANurse321 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Get a tutor or take a prep class. It will make it a lot

  17. How can you best prepare for Nursing School

    AlmostANurse321 replied to Cronin's topic in General Students

    Take as many of the fluff classes as you can, before you start the clinical/theory

  18. "I work in the medical field"

    AlmostANurse321 replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this. They're either at the bottom or the

  19. What is a HAMS unit?

    AlmostANurse321 replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Students

    A HAM unit is the tastiest unit in the

  20. Opportunity to potentially graduate a semester early

    AlmostANurse321 replied to nursefraservalley's topic in General Students

    Explain that you're 31 and eager to get into the workforce and believe that your track record at the school, plus your work experience, justifies moving you up to the 3 year

  21. Is having a 3 month old too young to start nursing school?

    AlmostANurse321 replied to knapi433's topic in General Students

    It's doable. I started my accelerated nursing program with a 4 month old and a two year old. I have a 3.77 GPA and haven't slept in 8

  22. Your experience in nursing school

    AlmostANurse321 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on the professor. Most of them make Power Points that track the book. The most important thing is to listen for what the professor emphasizes, because that will be on the

  23. Poop and the dirty side of nursing?

    AlmostANurse321 replied to dariannarnold's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You get used to it. That is

  24. Which Should I Choose FNP vs Acute Care/Gerontology NP?

    AlmostANurse321 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm applying to NP programs. I have a choice between going FNP or going Acute Care/Gerontology. I'm not sure which one to choose and don't want to limit my practice. I do want to stay in either...

  25. Transitioning Corpsman

    AlmostANurse321 replied to HM3(FMF)'s topic in General Students

    There's the test way and the real world way. If the right answer on the test conflicts with your experience, don't fight the test. Give the correct answer for the test. I've seen many people with...