StarGirl

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1. Hanging on by a thread

   StarGirl posted a topic in Emergency

   Hi everyone. I'm a new grad and I just started my 12 week fellowship in the ED about 2 weeks ago. I am feeling very frustrated and down on myself and was hoping I could get some insight on how some of the more seasoned nurses felt when they were in...

2. Another Med Calc Question -Sorry! =(

   StarGirl posted a topic in Student Assist

   I am stumped on one more math question. ... A new medication, X disodium, comes as a powder which must be reconstituted as follows: For IV use: Add 24 ml of sterile water for injections, USP. Each 2.5 ml of resulting solution contains 500 mg of X. ...

3. Simulated NCLEX test???

   StarGirl replied to StarGirl's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks for the info. I have not taken my NCLEX yet and I am currently entering "freak out mode" and trying to do as many practice tests as humanly possible. Keep the suggestions coming!

4. Simulated NCLEX test???

   StarGirl posted a topic in NCLEX

   Can anyone suggest some simulated NCLEX exams and where I can find them? I have been doing regular practice tests but was wondering if there was one available that will adjust questions as you go like the NCLEX does. Any help would be greatly appre...

5. Starting ICU Preceptorship---need advice

   StarGirl replied to StarGirl's topic in MICU

   Thanks SO much to all that replied! I plan on learning and asking as many questions as I possibly can...god bless my instructor in advance! Thanks again.

6. Starting ICU Preceptorship---need advice

   StarGirl posted a topic in MICU

   Hi all, At the end of this week I am starting a 96 hour preceptorship in the ICU and I am nervous like never before. I want to be on top of my skills and knowledge.....can anyone suggest some things that I NEED to know (or things that would be helpf...

7. about the nursing program in Shenandoah University

   StarGirl replied to LisneyD's topic in Virginia

   Hey! I am actually attending the Shenandoah 2nd degree program in Leesburg right now (smack in the middle, actually) and I can honestly say that I have been happy with the program so far. Like I said, I am in the second degree program, which is not...

8. How many Accelerated RN students?

   StarGirl replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Students

   I am in an accelerated Rn program at Shenandoah University in VA. We start classes on the 28th! I can't wait!

9. Anyone attending Shenandoah Accelerated BSN?

   StarGirl replied to StarGirl's topic in Virginia

   *Bump* Still looking for any classmates =(

10. Fun book covers?

    StarGirl posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone! I am freaking out about starting school in the fall so to ease my mind I wanted to see if anyone had any fun book cover ideas? Has anyone made their own book covers? Anyone found any cool book covers? I thought it might be a fun projec...

11. Is there such a thing?

    StarGirl replied to StarGirl's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the suggestions everyone! Yeah, I don't understand the white pants thingy....don't they get REALLY dirty? Oh well.....my search continues....:selfbonk:

12. Do they make these?

    StarGirl replied to StarGirl's topic in General Nursing

    WoW! Thanks for all the input. Yes, this is a uniform for clinicals. They have a "suggested" pant that we can order but they are AWFULLLL! :barf01: Not sure if anyone is familiar with the Cherokee Boxer Style Pants....the waist band is like 4 inc...

13. Do they make these?

    StarGirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! So I was wondering if anyone knows if someone makes a low rise flare (or straight leg....no tapering) scrub pant that does NOT have a draw string and does NOT have cargo side pockets on the legs???? My nursing uniform seems to be kinda s...

14. Is there such a thing?

    StarGirl posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone! So I was wondering if anyone knows if someone makes a low rise flare (or straight leg....no tapering) scrub pant that does NOT have a draw string and does NOT have cargo side pockets on the legs???? My nursing uniform seems to be kinda ...

15. When Does Everyone Start?

    StarGirl replied to ChristineN's topic in General Students

    I have orientation Aug 24th and start classes on the 28th! So nervous!