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1. NICU Precepting

   member123 replied to wonderfullycass's topic in NICU

   NICU is highly specialized, the book that Jolie recommended is great - but don't overwhelm yourself by thinking you should read it all. Focus on the bigger / most important things to better understand and connect the dots.. I would recommend review...

2. New grad scared to start orientation

   member123 replied to fallie14's topic in NICU

   I think it is completely normal to feel nervous and scared, especially with everything being so new and an intensive care unit can feel overwhelming. However, that is why there is an orientation to make sure you are prepared and to gradually progress...

3. Being able to work at a NICU

   member123 replied to monikee's topic in NICU

   Don't be discouraged and don't allow the bad experience bring you down. Nursing is a broad area with many different routes available. And if you don't have much experience in the hospital setting, then it's challenging to have certain expectations or...

4. New Nursing Student Must Haves and Advice From Current Nursing Students

   member123 replied to CreativeUsername's topic in General Students

   Congrats!!! That's so exciting!! My advice to you that has helped me or that I wish I knew before.. - Use a planner; it has saved me and my sanity many times. It is difficult to keep up with all due dates and all you want to accomplish. - Get a ni...

5. Should I study anatomy and physiology before the semester begins?

   member123 replied to Jazzythefuturenurse's topic in General Students

   Reviewing A&P may be very beneficial for you! Everything you'll learn will be related to the body in some way, it's good to know the HOW and WHY behind the processes, it'll help tie and connect all the dots together, and actually understand, inst...

6. Any advice on must haves for nursing school

   member123 replied to msheather413's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Wonderful advice! I have to agree with everyone; a planner is very helpful! I was a bit of a procrastinator in the beginning and the planner really helped me get my ducks in a row; especially one with a calendar view (for highlighting test/assignment...

7. Digoxin Question

   member123 replied to blujay's topic in Student Assist

   I believe you would withhold the med and contact the provider if the pulse is digoxin | Davis's Drug Guide

8. Missing lab for graduation @another school?

   member123 replied to nurse1017's topic in General Students

   Nursing school will be an even greater accomplishment! I would say, focus on your nursing coursework. Let it be your motivation to be successful and do wonderful in nursing school. For my associates graduation, I did not walk. However, once I receiv...

9. Opinions on Retaking classes

   member123 replied to SocksSandals's topic in Pre-Nursing

   My school also did not allow retakes; only the original grades were viewed. Maybe consider a private college / medical academy, which don't look at the GPA. I know a few people who have successfully done that.