carilyn

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  1. Any students with ADD

    Do any students here have ADD? I am having problems with staying focused when put on the spot by my instructor. When it is time to do my skills check off I get confused and can't think straight. My instructor is very intimidating and asks alot of que...
  2. Hi, I just started nursing school in August. If I could do it again I would have taken a refresher course in dosage calculations. If this is not available to you get the book Calculate with Confidence. I am not so good at math either. Get your fundam...
  3. NLN Exam

    I was accepted before the test based on my gpa on the condition that I passed the test with a 96 I got a 120. There were also other conditions that I had to meet after I passed, such as a favorable background check, physical, etc. This was my first t...
  4. NLN Exam

    I took it in June. I used the study guide, only had 2 weeks to study. There is Chemistry and Physics in the study guide but only a few basic questions on the test. The test had reading comprehension, vocab, basic science, basic math and algebra. Ther...
  5. Testing week, freaking out a bit!

    I know how you feel. I am also in week 4. I had a skills test on Friday 60 questions, including math. This week: Monday, Concepts test and Skills competency for bathing and making an occupied bed. Wednesday, Micro test Thursday, Assessment test Frid...
  6. RN question to CMA's (tell me it ain't so)

    I went to a community college and I took A&P with nursing students. My MA a 2 year associates program didn't require Micro. All my credits (A&P,english, speech, bio's psych. soc.) transferred to another school for nursing (started Aug. 20). A...
  7. Who's got the dorkiest student uniforms?

    We get to wear nurses CAPS! Uniforms aren't too bad all white.
  8. Roll Call---How many start their RN this month!

    I do! August 20, can't wait. The time will fly by cause I'm on vacation from the 11th to the 18th.
  9. Tungsten E2 and getting it to work!

    I got the E2 a few months ago. You do have to charge before setup. When you put the CD in it should automatically come up and walk you through. Guess what my CD was blank! I had to call (got the number off the website) and wait 5 days for them to sen...
  10. I worked in home health as an aid and I worked 3 days a week from 9 to 1:00 or 2:00. I think this would be a good fit for you. HTH carilyn
  11. My CC does not require NA training, but my sister graduated from a CC in north Ohio and was required to get NA training. She said that it was because so many got into the program and then dropped cause they didn't really know what they were getting i...
  12. PCT question

    There is an ad in my local paper for PCT positions outpatient clinic. My question is: I am a Certified Medical Assistant entering an ADN program in Aug. very interested in this field. Would they hire someone who wouldn't be available for regular hour...
  13. Jumping through hoops!

    the nurse at the health dept said that the 2nd step is to see if you have a reaction to more TB. She said she knew I wouldn't have a reaction cause I have had many tests over the years come back negative. But the program chair said 2-step (I had neve...
  14. Jumping through hoops!

    I have to say that I am lucky that I decided to go to Nursing school in March and by May was accepted. I thought I would have the summer off to relax and get some loose ends tied up around the house. But...everyday I have to run here or there to get ...
  15. Totally Freaking Out! :(

    When I entered college, 20 years out of high school (only took general math there) I took the compass test and placed into pre-algebra. I had to take pre-algebra, algebra 1 and 2 got A's in all three classes. Then decided to go the the University and...