No! It is NOT OK.

As a student you learn that the nurse-patient relationship is critical for effective, humane, holistic patient care. You also learn that the communication necessary for a nurse-patient relationship is a two-way street. There is what we say… and there is what the patient hears. Both of these must be precise for optimal nurse-patient interactions to occur. Unfortunately, we all have deeply ingrained linguistic habits that too often garble our communication efforts… and we should NOT be OK with that!
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Most terrifying thing?

What is the most terrifying part of being a nursing student? I've imagined thousands of scenarios of where something could go wrong as a student...
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[Toon] NCLEX strikes terror in the hearts...

Yep, the NCLEX is just five little letters but for all of us, it is the key to our future. Studying for this test usually amps up the anxiety of just about everyone. So, how long did you study for the NCLEX? Or...did you take it cold? What were your strategies?
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Nurses letting other nurses chart on their account

Does anyone know why it's illegal for nurses to let other nurses chart while they are logged in?
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What Should I Be Doing Right Now?

What do you all think I should be doing during the summer months to prepare myself? I was recently admitted into my University's Nursing Program and have signed up for classes starting this fall! I am so excited! I want to be prepared for the upcoming semester.
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Ten Tips for New Grad Nurses

These tips will help any new nursing graduate find a great job from the get-go! Even an experienced nurse may benefit from following these points. I thought that I would compile ten things that helped me and share them with all of you!
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Does the school matter?

I am ready to apply to MSN or BSN programs in Chicago area. There are a lot of schools, most of them very competitive. But there are some where it is easy to apply and be accepted. Will it matter for my prospective employer which school I graduated from?
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Post conference ideas

This is my first semester teaching nursing clinicals. My group is a 105 group so they are brand new nursing students. I was wondering…what are some topics we could go over in post conference that would be of interest?
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Case study: Need input!

Maxine RN was pleased to learn that John is a certified nurse aide. However, she realized that he does not understand the delegation rules. For example, she entered a patient's room to find that John was removing an IV because it had infiltrated. Maxine took over the task, noting that the IV was in fact infiltrated. She asked John why he had begun to remove the IV. He indicated that he had been taught how to do this. She indicated to him that this was not a delegated task in this hospital. He responded, "Why? I know how to do it." If you were Maxine, what would you do?
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What are the toughest classes in nursing school?

What are the toughest courses in nursing school and what is your advice on how to prepare or do well in them?
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