QuietRN

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1. Is my orientation too short?

   QuietRN replied to Ev106's topic in MICU

   Did you take a critical care course before having those 3 weeks on the floor? My hospital requires a course that they provide (and pay you to take) that is 8 weeks - like nursing school with class time and clinical time on the unit you are hired to w...

2. Hi Everyone!

   QuietRN replied to MissMelody's topic in Nevada

   I agree with Taffey. Take the CNA course at CSN! I also did that when I first decided to go back to school to become an RN. I really enjoyed the course. The gross stuff takes some getting used to - but really, it's all natural. Everyone poops. :) ...

3. Nurse Apprentice positions in Las Vegas?

   QuietRN posted a topic in Nevada

   Hey all! I was hoping someone might have some info for me on how to become a "NAP"? I am just finishing first semester, and would really like to work a little this summer to keep up my newly-learned skills! I keep being told that becoming a NAP is...

4. Feel like giving up need some advice (First semster of nursing school)

   QuietRN replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with LoveAlwaysV! I'm in my first semester of the nursing program as well. We have 4 tests plus the final. Each of our regular tests are only worth 40 points...so every single point is a big deal! At least you have a lot of points to work...

5. Orientation at CSN

   QuietRN replied to joianett's topic in Nevada

   I honestly found Bio189 harder than anatomy/pysiology! But that was just me!! I agree though, take 189 because 095 isn't worth anything towards getting into the program. Just make sure you have the time to study hard in that class to pass so you do...

6. what is better study technique?

   QuietRN replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a firm believer in getting enough sleep. Cramming for a test is never an effective way to study. Your brain is so overloaded with tons of new info (assuming you haven't read the material previously) and there's no way it will retain that info! ...

7. Start school on 3/16/09 need advice

   QuietRN replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Nursing

   Congratulations on making it this far!! I'm in my 8th week of my first semester and I can tell you that all the hard work you've done (and will do) is so worth it!! The previous poster gave some excellent advice! I second everything she said! Howev...

8. Expected Outcome - Not Met

   QuietRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I spent a lot of time coming up with interventions that I felt could really help our almost-a-century-old patient. As we pass room 221, I realize that there is a different patient there. Where's our group patient? Oh no. At that moment I know exactly...

9. moving to las vegas from seattle!!!

   QuietRN replied to ngindagirl's topic in Nevada

   St. Rose hospitals are wonderful!! However, like the previous poster said - the economy is awful right now! Not many places are hiring. However, since you have lots of experience - you probably have a better chance (if you're not picky about what s...

10. cnabutnot

    QuietRN replied to cnabutnot's topic in Nevada

    Okay, honestly....do you like what you're doing right now with your current job? How is it "wasting your time"? You're making money from the job, right? I don't see how that's a waste of time. I don't recommend going into something that you don't ...

11. Anyone ready yet? CSN newcomers?

    QuietRN replied to NVhike's topic in Nevada

    Woogy! Thanks so much for the great post! I just barely finished working on my two practice drug calc tests. I was worried about whether I was doing it right or not (and am awaiting response back from my instructor to see if I'm on the right track)...

12. how was your first day !!!

    QuietRN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Nevada

    I survived the first week! The classes were just normal classes, I felt. It's the stuff you do at home that is awful!! I don't think I've ever done this much textbook reading in a week before! And all the videos we have to watch - UGH! I'm actual...

13. New Grad - Possibly Moving to Las Vegas

    QuietRN replied to urban22's topic in Nevada

    I'm sorry I can't give you any advice dealing with UMC....I'm just barely starting the nursing program next week! But what I CAN tell you is : you won't want to live in the area around UMC! Just be prepared to drive a distance to get to work if you...

14. Scared Silly! Help!!

    QuietRN replied to QuietRN's topic in General Students

    Very good suggestion!!! Thanks!! I have a Tide pen... are the shout wipes better? That is too funny that you had to wear such an awful nurses cap - I'm sorry!! I guess I need to count my blessings that my head can stay "cap free." And I'm also grat...

15. Scared Silly! Help!!

    QuietRN replied to QuietRN's topic in General Students

    Wow! You're all so awesome! I got teary eyed just reading through all the support! It's just good to know that I'm not the only one, ya know? It helps knowing that others have been through this (and survived)! I will definitely have to just "take ...