justbreathe

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1. only 1 week left

   justbreathe posted a topic in NCLEX

   Hey all! I only have one week left to study for NCLEX. I've been studying as much as I can sanely handle between the 30 - 40 hours a week at my new nursing job and the endless classes the hospital is making me take for my department. I've been usi...

2. Help me find a good, quality starting stethoscope

   justbreathe replied to happynewLPN's topic in General Students

   I too have a Littmann and although I know they're great quality scopes, I also hear wayyyy toooo much with mine. I prefer to use my cheapo for taking BP's. At least then I'm picking up the sound of my patients BP and not my own hand moving on the b...

3. Catchy acronym for F + E values

   justbreathe posted a topic in General Students

   Hey all! I have an exam covering the fluid and electrolyte values coming up here in about a week. I was wondering if anyone could give me a catchy tune or poem to help memorize all of the levels. Would appreciate it greatly! :smilecoffeecup:

4. can sum1 give me a nursing diagnosis please

   justbreathe replied to mg1982's topic in General Students

   Only a first semester student, so may not know what i'm talking about but also seems like Ineffective Coping related to history of drug abuse, situational crisis, change in role status, lifestyle change, etc. Hope it helps.

5. stethoscopes

   justbreathe replied to RNshark's topic in Student Assist

   Hey everyone! I'm looking into buying a new stethoscope now that I've finished my first semester of nursing school. I was hoping for some advice on a good scope although not more than say $75. I wasn't really happy with the quality of the one I ...

6. critical thinking websites

   justbreathe posted a topic in General Students

   Hey all!! I've recently started nursing school (and desperately trying not to lose my mind), and I'm looking for some suggestions on ways that I can practice my critical thinking skills for my exams. Can anyone tell me some good websites that have...

7. mnemonics for pharm

   justbreathe posted a topic in General Students

   Hey fellow nursing students!! It's been a long, although great, summer awaiting the start of my first year of nursing school this fall!! I know there has probably been several posts on this before but I can't seem to find them. Can anyone give m...

8. Local places to buy scrubs?

   justbreathe replied to SchoolRN,BSN's topic in Indiana

   I "heard" (not for sure yet) that there was an outlet store in Edinburgh that sells stethescopes and such. I haven't actually checked it out for myself yet. I'm hoping to make it there this weekend. If I do, I'll let ya'll know if it's any good, a...

9. TEAS testing for ivytech LPN students?

   justbreathe replied to jcaldwell20's topic in Indiana

   I am also an Ivy Tech student who has taken the TEAS exam twice this last semester. I would definitely recommend taking the time to study both of the guides provided by ATI. Last time I checked the Bloomington campus only had the old guide in stock...

10. Calling Ivy Tech Students

    justbreathe posted a topic in Indiana

    Hello fellow hoosiers!!! I realize I just posted a few days ago on this topic, and thank you to those who responded. I'm still hoping someone can give me some positive feedback on the ASN program for Columbus and/or Bloomington. I desperately need ...

11. undecided

    justbreathe replied to justbreathe's topic in Indiana

    Dear Nurse Ratched, Thanks for your opinion. As it turns out both campuses are approx. 45 min. from my home. I have been accepted at Columbus, and I expect to be accepted at Bloomington as well . Bloom. still hasn't sent out letters, but I have a gre...

12. undecided

    justbreathe posted a topic in Indiana

    Hello all, I live in a small town in southern Indiana. I am currently trying to make a major decision on where to attend nursing school. I'm hoping that somebody can give me some advice on why I should or should not attend Ivy Tech - Columbus and/...