ProperlySeasoned

ProperlySeasoned

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  1. Job abandonment

    Yes, what you did is in fact the definition of abandonment. Based on some of your word choices describing the residents/patients, it sounds like healthcare may not be a good fit for you. If you do in...
  2. HIPPA violation if the patient isn't in your facility?

    There is an old saying - The only way 3 people can keep a secret is if two of them are dead. You have every reason to keep news of a pregnancy private, but as soon as you told your former friend, you...
  3. Nursing School after personal burn injury

    So sorry this has happened! This is exactly why medical leaves are part of academia. I have not been burned, but have had surgery. Healing tissue takes energy, time, and HURTS. Rehab is also a...
  4. Academic Integrity

    It seems like you are really taking the high road, and have learned a great deal. Find a way to incorporate this into your essay for your application. It will both explain the F, and show that you...
  5. Stuck in a dilemma

    Is nursing really what you want? Any accredited nursing school will use Western Medicine as a doctrine, which is heavy on both interventions and medications. The interventions you described above...
  6. Med error

    You sound like the kind of person I would want as my nurse 1. You took responsibility, and identified ways to prevent this in the future (the 7 rights) 2. You notified the proper people, and escalated...
  7. LPN with ST Experience

    What you need is a OR RN, who was trained to both scrub and circulate. LPN's are not used in the OR, and ST's are not part of the nursing pathway. Some ST's do go on to nursing school, but most who...
  8. How do you handle rude comments?

    I am in my mid 30's living with cancer. To put in bluntly, I scare the S*$%# out of people. I have two young children, a great career, a loving husband, and a tumor. I "have it all." Including...
  9. Grade appeal please help!!!!!

    Back in school my anatomy teacher had a questions about muscles/tendons, and how they compared to different part of a manual transmission. The problem was the vast majority of the students drove...
  10. What Kind of Nursing Should I Go Into?

    I think choosing a speciality at this time (EG NICU, psych) in premature, as you have no idea what will light your fire once you start clinical. And, in most job markets, you will not be able to be...
  11. Accepted to ABSN programs--help!

    I went to a University that is well known, and is a regional powerhouse for nursing (though not generally well known nationally). As this program has been around since the 50's, there is a large...
  12. Fingers crossed

    Great assessment, and great result. Can't get much better than that (and I had no idea that migraines, especially of the ocular nature, happen in
  13. I wonder if I'm too old...?

    Not too old at all, and education is a great place for those who have the knowledge, but do not want the physical rigors of floor nursing. One caveat - If getting your MSN will require extensive...
  14. Are you better off?

  15. Help! Failed NCLEX five times, out of school for 9 years

    Lyn - Your post indicates you may be a non native speaker (though I clearly understand what you are saying). Do you think you may be struggling with the language aspect of the test, rather than...
  16. Excelsior college

    Different organizations/hospitals have different standards, which are in addition to standards set by the State. For example, an ADN and BSN graduate could both be RN's, but a hospital might only...
  17. what do you do?

    The stigma around lice is amazing. Yes, socio-economics do play a role, especially in chronic conditions. On the other hand, my children go a private school where the average family income is well...
  18. The fact that you are fairly recent grad bodes well for your success. You have not spent 10 years in Psych, you have spent 10 months. All the skills and knowledge from nursing school is a little...
  19. We are getting a therapy dog!

    Non school nurse raises her hand.... What is a preventionist? Is that a euphemism for a type of school based police
  20. Honestly, if there is still time to withdraw, do it. A "W" on your transcript is better than a D or F. Also depends on the subject. If it is one of your sciences, it will be looked at more
  21. Is this normal practice-my unit feels unsafe.

    Sounds like your unit is in desperate need of a CNS or nurse educator. Being busy is par for the course, but the blatant lack of knowledge is not the norm. Your instincts are right, this floor is a...
  22. Short / long term goals

    I like where you are headed. One minor point - is she a client or a patient? In today's healthcare world, you could make an argument for either, but do be
  23. Coworker wanted to trade shifts

    I will be happy to work for you on Super Bowl Sunday. Any shift, any speciality. If no takers, you can find me at Costco, because it will be delightfully
  24. Bad day or am I a bad PCT?

    The misses you described are skills. All skills take practice, and "muscle memory" to master. The good news is, vitals, PPE etc are core functions of PCT. Translation - you will have ample...
  25. I do not have any answers to your well thought out questions, but do have some advice. If at all possible, get your advanced degree BEFORE you have a spouse, mortgage, and kids. It is so much harder...