Lynnsey017

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1. Introductions: New-grad RN/OR nurse

   Lynnsey017 replied to kelci22's topic in Operating Room

   I, too, am a new grad in the OR. Just started my nurse-internship and I'm so overwhelmed with all of the information! So glad to have a forum like this though. Good luck to all the new OR nurses!

2. How much clinical time to you get?

   Lynnsey017 replied to sunny59's topic in General Students

   I'm glad I'm not alone in feeling that we do not get enough clinical practice. I'm 4th of five semesters and we go to Med-Surg 7-3 once a week, one day rotation in Hospice, and three days in the Behavioral Medicine Unit.

3. NSNA Mid-Year Conference, Atlanta Nov. 2-5

   Lynnsey017 replied to Lynnsey017's topic in General Students

   We had a wonderful time, although we didn't get 8 clinical hours for going Florida may be different but the main reason we went was for the NCLEX reviews. There were four total, one was especially helpful, Pharmacology Made Easy. Sylvia (I forget ...

4. NSNA Mid-Year Conference, Atlanta Nov. 2-5

   Lynnsey017 posted a topic in General Students

   I'm so excited, about eight of us from my school will be attending. We went to our state convention and had such a great time, we can't wait until the national conference. Will anyone be attending this year? If so, where will you be coming from? ...

5. Dothan's Wallace Community College

   Lynnsey017 replied to michellesrndream's topic in Alabama

   They said there aren't enough students @ WCC?! Wow, that's actually hard to believe. I'm 4th of 5 semesters @ WCC-Dothan and we are practically overflowing with nursing students! My freshman class alone started with more than 100 students- we're n...

6. Starting IV's

   Lynnsey017 replied to Carla25's topic in General Students

   My second semester clinical teacher said it's more about touch than it is about sight. She made us close our eyes and feel the veins (on IV boards, of course, not actual pts). I've only started one, but touch is definately the sense you need to use...

7. t-shirt ideas

   Lynnsey017 replied to red426's topic in General Students

   I'm in the same boat as you, Red. Here are a few suggestions: like something you would see in a dictionary "Nurses: one who covers the doctor's gluteus maximus" another one would be "Following in Flo's footsteps" anyone else got any suggestions?

8. Anyone a member of the SNA?

   Lynnsey017 replied to Carla25's topic in General Students

   Our SNA is having our Freshman Welcome this Thursday! We'll be going to state convention in Auburn, Al and national in Atlanta. I'm excited! Lynnsey SNA president Wallace Community College Dothan, AL

9. First week over....I MADE IT!

   Lynnsey017 replied to TRINI_RN's topic in General Students

   Congrats on your first week!!! Hang in there, it will seem like you have a ton of studying to do (which you will), but you will eventually learn to manage your time. I wish we had mentors during our first semester, you guys are very lucky. Good lu...

10. May 2007 Grads!!!!!!!

    Lynnsey017 replied to nursemommyof3's topic in General Students

    I start 4th semester on Tuesday. Finally seeing the light!

11. Student Nurse Association Fundraisers

    Lynnsey017 replied to RNStarkey's topic in General Students

    Wow, that auction is a great idea! I am also the president of the Student Nurse Association looking for ideas- glad you posted this! Thanks!

12. Steth that wont hurt your ears....?

    Lynnsey017 replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    I have an Ultrascope, soft earpieces and great pick-up of sound.

13. ADN students with previous bachelor's?

    Lynnsey017 replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Students

    Wow! I'm glad I'm not the only one out there in this kind of situation. I got my BS in Social Science/Psychology in '04, that got me a year of working for my grandparents while saving up my money to go to Nursing school. I'll begin semester 4 of 5...

14. May 2007 Grads!!!!!!!

    Lynnsey017 replied to nursemommyof3's topic in General Students

    I'm getting excited as well, although I am starting to get the jitters a bit. Just the fact of going to work not having that "net" of clincals. But excited none-the-less! :monkeydance:

15. Top 10 Nursing Diagnoses For Student Nurses

    Lynnsey017 replied to summerland5's topic in General Students

    Risk for constipation R/T sitting in small desks for 3 hour lectures. I have to credit my Assessment teacher for this one. These were actually some of our "bonus" questions on our Assessment final. :rotfl: