2bJoshRN9788

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1. Nervous about first job

   2bJoshRN9788 posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hello all, I am currently taking my last course for my BSN (an English lit course ). I currently work as a tech, and have an interview in the MICU at the same hospital. I'm so nervous to be promoted to an RN. It is such a jump in the level of respons...

2. Need help w/ cultural/spiritual considerations

   2bJoshRN9788 posted a topic in Student Assist

   Any ideas for considerations of pain management of a 75 year old Jewish American? I have tried searching online for pain management considerations for this population, but have not been too successful. Any help would be appreciated.

3. Is Critical Thinking TAUGHT or just ASSESSED?

   2bJoshRN9788 replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

   I cannot speak for other schools, but at my school (BSN) critical thinking is assessed and not really taught. The professors tell students to grab a NCLEX review book and practice those critical thinking questions to improve

4. Watches

   2bJoshRN9788 replied to Vectrexevo's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I had a cheap watch from Wal-Mart, but it broke after I accidentally banged it against something. I now have a Victorinox Base Camp, and it is great for nursing. It is somewhat pricey, though. http://www.swissarmy.com/Timepieces/Pages/Product.aspx?ca...

5. Close to failing nursing interventions

   2bJoshRN9788 posted a topic in General Students

   In my nursing skills class I am having difficulty spending time studying because I am not very interested. I find it to be busy work. Having to memorize every minute detail of procedures for lecture exams is not going to help me develop my nursing sk...

6. anybody from SOUTHERN?

   2bJoshRN9788 replied to fd11's topic in Connecticut

   hey, i'm currently nearing the end of my first semester in the program. the only advice i can really give is to maintain a high gpa, and do really well on the teas. unless they have changed their admission requirements this year, they are basically t...

7. Nursing Student...Need Advice

   2bJoshRN9788 replied to 2bJoshRN9788's topic in General Students

   Thanks everyone. I am in the actual nursing classes (pathopharm, theory, assessment, etc.). I guess I should wait until next semester to really decide. I appreciate your advice.

8. Nursing Student...Need Advice

   2bJoshRN9788 posted a topic in General Students

   I'm in my first semester of a BSN program. So far, I have four As and a B. I am not being challenged by my classes, and feel like I'm not as into it as the other students. This may be that they are married to their textbooks, and I get good grades by...

9. Does anyone else find nursing school... easy?

   2bJoshRN9788 replied to Guerilla04's topic in General Students

   Yup, I find it pretty easy. A lot less than I was expecting as well.

10. Thinking About Nursing School

    2bJoshRN9788 replied to Serena71's topic in Male Students

    Your best bet is to apply to a BSN program as it is the fastest route. How are your grades from previous institutions? If your grades are not good enough to get into a univeristy, then you could for the associate's, and then work part-time while comp...

11. Thinking About Nursing School

    2bJoshRN9788 replied to Serena71's topic in Male Students

    Could you be more specific as to what you would like to know? The education? Job itself? To answer your question about finding a job, the current market is better than most other careers, but it is still not easy to find a job like it was before the ...

12. What was your route to get where you are today?

    2bJoshRN9788 replied to kikipania's topic in General Nursing

    I screwed around in high school and graduated with a 2.5 average. I honestly think I could have skipped high school, started college instead of 9th grade, and been in the same situation I am in now. They had on-campus interviews for my state college,...

13. Is my instructor right or wrong?

    2bJoshRN9788 posted a topic in NP

    Hello all, I'm in my first semester in a BSN program. So far, I have gotten As and Bs on the tests. When I received my lowest grade, an 80, my instructor told me if I continue with these grades I will neer become an APRN. This was discouraging to say...

14. I'm in... starting in January...

    2bJoshRN9788 replied to ajacketsfan's topic in Male Students

    Good luck! BSN or ASN program?

15. How many of you plan on going beyond BSN?

    2bJoshRN9788 replied to Idaho Murse's topic in Male Students

    I'm just starting NS this fall, so it's a little early to tell what I'm going to end up doing, but I am leaning toward becoming a pediatric NP in oncology. I definitely want to work with children and find cancer fascinating.