1pinkrose

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1. Dropped for Math Calc test in 4th semester

   1pinkrose replied to 1pinkrose's topic in General Students

   I don't take your question as being harsh. Its a legitimate question and I really don't know what to say!! I did not have any problems with any of my previous calc exams. I wasn't the only student to get dropped from the program, there were quite ...

2. Dropped for Math Calc test in 4th semester

   1pinkrose replied to 1pinkrose's topic in General Students

   Thank you for the advise! I met with the Dean and was told my options are to either apply as a new student and re-do the entire program, or to take a few courses in the LPN, get my LPN license and bridge to ADN. I asked if I could appeal to the rein...

3. Dropped for Math Calc test in 4th semester

   1pinkrose replied to 1pinkrose's topic in General Students

   Thank you for your insight and advise. I don't really "think" I am a failure, it was just the way I was feeling at the time. I am in the process of appealing to see if I can get reinstated again. If not, I plan to attend the LPN program (several c...

4. Passing rate for your school?

   1pinkrose replied to ashemson's topic in General Students

   We are required to maintain 75% on exams. Each semester a calc test is given and the first three semesters the required score is 90%. In 4th semester the required score on the calc test is 97%. All paperwork / careplans are required for clinical a...

5. Dropped for Math Calc test in 4th semester

   1pinkrose posted a topic in General Students

   I am a 4th semester nursing student and failed to pass the med calc test. I am not sure about other schools, but we were only allowed to miss one. I must now withdraw from the program. As if failing the test wasn't bad enough, my situation is even wo...

6. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

   1pinkrose replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

   CMCRN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Re: New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here: permalink Originally Posted by 1lvnurse Can someone PLEASE help me figure out how to calculate bolus and maintenance d...

7. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

   1pinkrose replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Can someone PLEASE help me figure out how to calculate bolus and maintenance doses for MgSO4? I have tried to find info online explaining the calculation but have had no luck, and I have three dosage calc books but they are of no help either. The han...

8. For those starting in the fall (clinicals).

   1pinkrose replied to marilynmom's topic in General Students

   1st semester - 6 hour clinical 2nd semester - 7 hr for mental health, 7.5 hr for med/surg =14.5 hrs.

9. How to get started?? Please help.

   1pinkrose replied to desireef's topic in Student Assist

   I would recommend that you contact the college in CA where you plan to attend nursing school. Each school has degree sheets (a list of classes that they require before you can actually apply to the nursing program). Find out what classes you will ...

10. ? about class times

    1pinkrose replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    I am a 2nd semester ADN student. Last semester's schedule was: Tues / lab -8am-llam Tues / lecture 2-3:30pm Wed / lecture 2-3:30pm Thurs / clinicals 6am-1pm Next semester: Mon / clinicals 1pm - 9pm Wed / 2 lectures and a lab - 8am - 6pm Fri / clinica...

11. Returning To school at 44?

    1pinkrose replied to creekside10's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Welcome and don't worry, you will do just fine! I am a 2nd semester nursing student (48 years young!). Age is only a number, it does not define who you are. Many of the younger students tend to look up to older students. Be proud of who you are an...

12. "Take down" in LTC?????

    1pinkrose replied to NurseyTee's topic in Geriatric

    You did the right thing! I am sure that this resident appreciates you for the professional care that she receives from you. I am glad that she bit this nurse! She has probably been given good reasons to defend herself in any manner that she can. ...

13. Just how difficult is nursing school going to be?!

    1pinkrose replied to CYR's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Nursing school itself is not hard. The material / concepts are covered in lectures, practiced in labs, and applied in clinical settings. Hopefully you will have some decent instructors in your school! As stated in previous posts, the instructors a...

14. just need help

    1pinkrose replied to lmh47's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school is demanding and can be stressful at times. The most important aspect is simply learning how to organize and manage your time....sometimes easier said than done. You mentioned your friend crying and being stressed out. Perhaps this i...

15. The White Wall

    1pinkrose replied to belfry's topic in General Nursing

    Why not file charges against this Dr. for assault and battery??? Maybe it would teach him a lesson!