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  1. What we owe the working poor

    firstyearstudent replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I can't believe how much this country has changed since the 70s. It's terrifying. I'm so focused lately on this horrible war that I forget how much things are deteriorating right here at

  2. Student blatently sexually harrassed me...

    firstyearstudent replied to Thedreamer's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You say in your post that this guy just can't take a hint. I would stop the hinting and be very up front before taking this further -- such as calling the campus police or getting a restraining order....

  3. Hep C positive result

    firstyearstudent replied to Almabella's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Here's more

  4. Hep C positive result

    firstyearstudent replied to Almabella's topic in General Nursing

    HIV is often handled in a special way because of the history and hysteria that used to surround it and the fact that the gay community was very active and vocal (not saying tthat's a bad thing). Now...

  5. Person online faking being a nurse - what would you do?

    firstyearstudent replied to pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    Tazzi, are you insinuating that I'm not "for real"?!?!?! You're in SoCal, right? Would you like to come to my pinning in L.A.? It's in a couple of

  6. Person online faking being a nurse - what would you do?

    firstyearstudent replied to pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    I consider anyone and anything I make contact with online suspect, highly suspec if the post or poster is

  7. Violating a Code Status...

    firstyearstudent replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    This happened to one of my patients in clinical. She was vented when her advance directive clearly stated that she did not want it. The lady was very distressed and uncomfortable and kept trying to...

  8. Whats with the scrubs?

    firstyearstudent replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    If nursing is a uniquely and highly stressful career, then isn't it all the more important to look out for signs of inability to cope and alcoholism in nurses (as opposed to ignoring them or excusing...

  9. Whats with the scrubs?

    firstyearstudent replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I wasn't judging anyone. I was expressing concern. I'm not naive. I'm in my 40s, I used to work a high pressure job on Wall Street (this is a second career for me) and I used to drink quite...

  10. Whats with the scrubs?

    firstyearstudent replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    If only I WAS in prison -- at least I would have a toilet and I could stop peeing in a jar so my kids don't find out I'm out in the garage

  11. Crazy stuff can happen

    firstyearstudent replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    What did you do with

  12. Flip, Turn, Crush & Smear

    firstyearstudent replied to sam027000's topic in General Nursing

    From what I understand pill crushers are okay. JCAHO doesn't like the mortar and pestles -- understandably because they are usually

  13. BSN does not mean better... Sometimes education is overrated!

    firstyearstudent replied to lovegoddess1977's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    And they're VERY HARD years. You know, there are plenty of bachelor's degree you can get in three years with approximately the same amount of work (although perhaps not credit

  14. BSN does not mean better... Sometimes education is overrated!

    firstyearstudent replied to lovegoddess1977's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think that BSN should be the entry level for nursing. Why? Because the ADN is not really a credential that is indicative of the hard work that goes into a nursing education. Let's make sure all...

  15. Doctor Frustrations

    firstyearstudent replied to Anesthesialovr's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Doctors are just trying to protect their profession, and are perpetuating stereotypes and twisting the facts to reinforce their position. Your post does the same to some extent, portraying the nurse...

  16. Whats with the scrubs?

    firstyearstudent replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    Your post made me sad. If you are unhappy in your work and in desperate need of alcohol after finishing your day, you should get counseling and consider a job change within nursing or another line of...

  17. Oncology Nursing

    firstyearstudent replied to daisy26's topic in Oncology

    I am starting right out of the gate in oncology. The hospital I'm going to hires new grads all the time. It's an oncology

  18. Whats with the scrubs?

    firstyearstudent replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    What do you mean, trivial! I'm studying for my final final and this is my fifth or sixth hour in a 6' x 8' room alone. I'm going out of my mind! I've got to get some kind of debate going!!!! What...

  19. Student blatently sexually harrassed me...

    firstyearstudent replied to Thedreamer's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I would ignore it unless he does anything threatening. I've experienced unrequited love myself, so I'm usually pretty tolerant of this sort of thing unless I'm obviously being pressured. Just keep...

  20. Whats with the scrubs?

    firstyearstudent replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    It's not a financial issue. I shop at thrift stores and there are plenty of running shoes that cost well over $100 and much more than a pair of Oxfords from Target. Whenever I see scrubs I don't think...

  21. Whats with the scrubs?

    firstyearstudent replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I'm out of step with the times. I know, I'll be fashion forward and just wear a towel next time I go

  22. Whats with the scrubs?

    firstyearstudent replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    I am against wearing scrubs outside of a hospital for the same reason I am against wearing runnng shoes or sweats when not running or exercising. It's too casual. Next people will be going out in...

  23. My school Sucks!

    firstyearstudent replied to MedicGA's topic in General Nursing

    To me, if students are able to pass all the other exams and requirements of the program and then fail the HESI, it reflects more poorly on the program than the students. I really don't understand why...

  24. Please Stop Telling Me "You'll be fine."

    firstyearstudent replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My guess is that the OP considers the orientation a "total cake" in terms of stress level because there is no patient care involved, not because she doesn't plan to pay

  25. LPN/RN Rumble

    firstyearstudent replied to BellaItalianaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    With all due respect, it seems to me that they are being very accommodating and supportive of you. They told you that you could take the class for your own edification, even though it is not to the...