jbw1017

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1. KY nurses and students STAND UP. What part of KY are you from.

   jbw1017 replied to dark10gable's topic in Kentucky

   The College of Mount Saint Joseph in Cincinnati

2. KY nurses and students STAND UP. What part of KY are you from.

   jbw1017 replied to dark10gable's topic in Kentucky

   Hi, I'm from Northern KY - Taylor Mill area. I currently attend GCTC and have 1 year left to earn my ADN. I plan to continue either to MSJ or NKU for my BSN. :stdnrsrck:

3. Are PDA's Really Necessary?

   jbw1017 replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

   I don't think a pda is a necessity for clinical. Just as others have said they are physical drug books & one on the computer. I do have books download to my blackberry that I use to study from. It saves me from lugging a bag of books to my daug...

4. Fought my way to an "A"!!

   jbw1017 replied to senecagirl's topic in General Students

   At least you got a grade for your group presentation. Our instructor had numerous criteria that needed to be met for the group presentations, then she told us that it would be counted as a "clinical experience" and that it would be graded as pass/fai...

5. ATI Experience

   jbw1017 replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Students

   We also use ATI. This semester the ATI tests we took counts as 20% of our final grade. Next semester that percentage will increase and each semester thereafter. I think ATI gives me a good overall indication where my strengths & weaknesses lie.

6. What are you looking forward to doing most, when this semester is over

   jbw1017 replied to Natingale's topic in General Students

   Re-introducing myself to my family! Proper grocery shopping trip (not the usual: how many Lean Cuisine cheese pizza can I really fit in my fridge!) Then of course the necessities Cleaning house & Christmas shopping!

7. Websites...

   jbw1017 replied to FutureRN~Pookie's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for all the previous websites! :bowingpur Here's one I use quite often & have found to be very helpful: http://198.146.4.5/nclexrn3500/mainMenu.do You can create a test with the topics that you choose: Peds, Med-Surg, Psych, Maternal - Ne...

8. Websites...

   jbw1017 replied to FutureRN~Pookie's topic in General Students

   Thanks for all the previous websites! :bowingpur Here's one I use quite often & have found to be very helpful: http://198.146.4.5/nclexrn3500/mainMenu.do You can create a test with the topics that you choose: Peds, Med-Surg, Psych, Maternal - Ne...

9. The dreaded finals~!

   jbw1017 replied to butrfli's topic in Student Assist

   Hi! I'm nearing the end of my 2nd semester (Med-Surg) & I'm very familiar with those over-stuffed 5" binders I have a numerous books I like to review: Med-Surg Success, Prioritization & Delegation, & my ATI book. Then which ever part of ...

10. Nursing Care Plan Suggestions

    jbw1017 replied to jbw1017's topic in Student Assist

    Hi Daytonite, I just want to thank you for sharing your invaluable experience & insight. You've really helped me better understand writing proper nursing diagnoses. I'm sure I'll be looking forward to your feedback & suggestions in the future...

11. Being a student with today's economy

    jbw1017 replied to mondkmondk's topic in Student Assist

    I'm currently working on my ADN , however a friend of mine who recently graduated w/ her ADN is working at a local hospital & her employer is footing the bill for her to get her BSN. She will have to work at the hospital for a 2-3yr period in tra...

12. Nursing Care Plan Suggestions

    jbw1017 posted a topic in Student Assist

    Hi, I'm new to posting, so please forgive me. I'm looking for any sugggestions or advice. I'm currently working on my careplan for my 68 yo patient. She was admitted with cellulitis & dry gangrene on her 3rd toe of her right foot due to an acute ...