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  1. Is it ever appropriate to tell someone...

    CuriousMe replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    Right, it wasn't the point you were getting at....it was an alternate perspective that showed an exception where your point might not be true. Best of luck to you as

  2. Is it ever appropriate to tell someone...

    CuriousMe replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    Uhm, sorry you felt that my post didn't pertain to what you said. I contend that it does. As you stated, you did all your sciences outside of the nursing program. I think it's great that you're...

  3. is "beating around the bush" common in nursing?

    CuriousMe replied to shrimpchips's topic in General Nursing

    We have those too....but if I see something that I think could have fast implications, I generally don't want to wait to clinical seminar. Often, my instructor would ask me (or whomever it happened...

  4. Stethoscope for Clinicals

    CuriousMe replied to sophie<3's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Interesting analogy....I kind of feel like it's the inverse of stethoscopes though. A Porsche takes more driving skill to control....not a good choice for beginners. A better quality steth, makes...

  5. Is it ever appropriate to tell someone...

    CuriousMe replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    Sorry you felt that way. I was just stating that if there were more science classes that were part of the program, not co-reqs, these are graded like nursing school, not like pre/co-reqs....then...

  6. Failed Clinical Med Surge 3

    CuriousMe replied to goetface's topic in General Students

    A license isn't measured cumulatively....an unsafe action is an unsafe action. How many times should someone in their second year be unsafe before there's a consequence? Almost giving 10X the dose of...

  7. Is it ever appropriate to tell someone...

    CuriousMe replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    In our program, we take two terms of Pathophysiology (taught by our nursing Prof's) in the first year of the program (A&P, micro, etc are done before the program). These are the classes that...

  8. is "beating around the bush" common in nursing?

    CuriousMe replied to shrimpchips's topic in General Nursing

    We were warned. We were counseled to not challenge the RN, but to bring up any concerns with our clinical instructor on the floor with us. We'd then have a conversation (instructor and student)...

  9. Is it ever appropriate to tell someone...

    CuriousMe replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    Because nursing isn't a ministry. Ministry is a completely different kettle of fish. Each denomination (heck in some parts of the world each church) gets to decide who is suited and/or called to the...

  10. Should I become an LPN or stay CNA?

    CuriousMe replied to kimmy436's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think hospitals hiring LPN's depends on your area. Check out the want ads and look to see who hospitals are looking for....or call and speak with a nurse recruiter at your local

  11. Stethoscope for Clinicals

    CuriousMe replied to sophie<3's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a Cardiac III which is very likely a better steth than I need. My theory was that once I'm an experienced nurse I'll know what I'm listening for....right now, I want to hear everything I...

  12. Have you/would you refuse certain patients while pregnant

    CuriousMe replied to dawngloves's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    With all due respect to your Nurse Manager I'd talk to my OB about which infections I should avoid. The NM's responsibility is for the unit to run smoothly, your OB's responsibility is to you and...

  13. Long time after High School

    CuriousMe replied to lmsparks's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with checking with your local Community College, but don't rule out online classes, all my first classes were online through my Community

  14. Interesting blog Describes view from family's eyes

    CuriousMe replied to Whiskeytown's topic in General Nursing

    How, the family is writing it....not a health care professional. Folks are free to share whatever medical information they want about themselves (or anyone they're responsible for) with whomever they...

  15. Long time after High School

    CuriousMe replied to lmsparks's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in a nursing program now, but also went back after....well we'll just say a good long while :) The only thing I'd disagree with is not taking online classes right away. I needed a math class...

  16. Moochers who want to copy your homework or cheat off you......

    CuriousMe replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Medications? Really? Not even one medication, but plural medications? Maybe the oddest recommendation I've ever seen (just my opinion you understand). Learning communication skills is part of...

  17. Ethical Question...

    CuriousMe replied to ConcernedHealthcare3's topic in General Nursing

    Focus as a daughter first, your Mom needs help. I would do whatever you need to in order to get her that help. Turning her in is a way that she will get help and it will protect her patients. A hard...

  18. Need help taking blood pressure

    CuriousMe replied to liladybug526's topic in General Students

    You're not allowed to put the steth on the brachial artery UNDER the cuff (chances are high you'd get artifact--noise from the cuff rubbing the steth)....but you should be putting it on the brachial...

  19. Moochers who want to copy your homework or cheat off you......

    CuriousMe replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Ha! I'm a NY'er as well :) Maybe saying no is a NY thing (kinda like not taking a flier from every person handing them out on the street, I always wonder how much paper tourists end up with at the end...

  20. Moochers who want to copy your homework or cheat off you......

    CuriousMe replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I have said in the past that I was happy to help them think through their answer, but I'm not comfortable giving them an answer. I'm not going to tell them, "I'll only help you if you work." That...

  21. Moochers who want to copy your homework or cheat off you......

    CuriousMe replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    So, I'm confused....if you feel that "whoops, oh well, life just happens." Why come on here and ask folks opinions about whether you should let folks cheat from your homework? Ok, I confess....really...

  22. Moochers who want to copy your homework or cheat off you......

    CuriousMe replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, not buying it. Life doesn't just happen...it reacts to choices I've made. To say there's nothing that can be done is to admit to being a victim. Nope, not me. I don't let folks who I don't...

  23. Moochers who want to copy your homework or cheat off you......

    CuriousMe replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Bah, they're not worth the energy to lie. No. works for

  24. Moochers who want to copy your homework or cheat off you......

    CuriousMe replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I don't understand the need for deception. Just smile and say you're not comfortable sharing your answers. They don't get to make you do something you're uncomfortable with....if they want...

  25. Moochers who want to copy your homework or cheat off you......

    CuriousMe replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    If not continuously giving answers causes friction, so be it. They are the ones putting you in the situation, giving answers because you're concerned about friction feels almost like blackmail. I...