mmaxim

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1. acute rehab, med-surg tele..to Trauma 1 icu

   mmaxim replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Critical

   I think its completely normal to feel nervous and overwhelmed,especially with so much new information to learn. I feel that as continue with yourpreceptorship you will feel more comfortable. And just think, there are new grads going right into the c...

2. Is a nursing degree worth it?

   mmaxim replied to possiblymaybe's topic in General Students

   If Nursing is what you definitely what you want to do, then I say go for it. There are people in my class that have a higher loan amount than that, and I am close. I did not let money get in the way of my dream of nursing, and I don’t think you sho...

3. Im about to start nursing school...which job is best for a nursing student?

   mmaxim replied to lovelylady42's topic in General Students

   i would keep the job you currently have for now, until you can get a job at the hospital. I am an STNA and working in the nursing home is totally different than working in the hospital. After you finish your basic nursing classes you will be able t...

4. feeling stupid..... :(

   mmaxim replied to jennrose_03's topic in General Students

   I think we (Student nurses) have all made mistakes in clinicals, it is a part of the growing process. Sometimes mistakes without someone getting hurt can be a good thing a as student, you become extra cautious not to make the same mistake again. I ...

5. How do I read a nursing textbook?

   mmaxim replied to SockMonkey.ecb's topic in General Students

   You don’t always have time to read every chapter. I use my books as more of a reference. The power point slides that your teacher gives you, usually provides the main concepts, and I use the books to follow up on those main concepts, and read conce...

6. CNA in Learning doing Clinical Hours- Help!

   mmaxim replied to Fuji James's topic in CNA/MA

   I am a male and aide and can see where you are coming from. If you cannot bathe the patient by yourself you should get another aid to help you. You are not doing the patient or yourself any good by doing it alone. I found that being a male in a nu...

7. Gain or Lose Weight?

   mmaxim replied to gams77's topic in General Students

   it's hard to lose weight in nursing school. you are only in clinicals for one or two days a week, and more likely to eat an unhealthy meal at the hospital. you are often busy with school work and need to study a lot, and may not have a lot of time...

8. What do you think about your nursing school curriculum?

   mmaxim replied to mkrup's topic in General Students

   i am a little dissapointed in my schools curriculum. I feel like spend more time writing papers than i do studying and practicing my nursing skills.

9. Best way to take notes and study

   mmaxim replied to kbm318's topic in General Students

   There is no right way to take notes in nursing school....its whats best for you. In my nursing program we have pp slides for all classes, so i write notes on those, some people rewrite their notes, some record the lecture and go back and add to their...

10. Diabetes Mellitus Teaching help....

    mmaxim replied to Wheaties's topic in General Students

    If its a new diagnosis i would give the patient some time. It would be a good idea to inform the patient that you will be in later to educate him/her. When you come back later, ask the pt if its o.k. if you teach him/her. If they say yes, they are...

11. care plan goals and interventions for constipation

    mmaxim replied to shortxjieun's topic in General Students

    Goals short term goals 1. Patient will have BM within 24 hours 2. Patient will identify three ways to prevent constipation 3. Patient will identify three signs and symptoms of costipation Long term goals 4. Pt will not experience any more episodes...