majicalblue

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1. What is the week like of an ADN student?...

   majicalblue replied to sbonaparte's topic in General Students

   Hello. I'm an ADN student in my 2nd semester. My week consists of the following: Mondays: Lecture 9 am to 11 am. Then go to the hospital and pick up my assignment, and go home and write my care plan (which can take me anywhere from 3 hours to 8 h...

2. NCLEX books

   majicalblue posted a topic in NCLEX

   Hello everyone I need some help. I am looking to go buy a couple NCLEX books, but I'm not sure which ones to choose from. Anyone have any advice on the books. I would appreciate any feedback.

3. best nclex study materials.....

   majicalblue replied to pie123's topic in General Nursing

   Would you say to not get a Kaplan book then to study for the boards? I was going to get their newest edition and a Saunders book. What are your thoughts on this?

4. Central MA?

   majicalblue replied to careerchngr's topic in Massachusetts

   Which UMASS did you work at? If you worked at UMASS Dartmouth, could you please tell me a little about the BSN-MSN RN track program? Thanks.

5. Tutor Needed

   majicalblue replied to bmadden0516's topic in General Students

   This is how I got through electrolytes... First I took each electrolyte and defined it. Then I took the values and ranges and understood that for example Sodium (135-145) 145 Hypernatremia. Then I broke those two up and studied all the nursing ass...

6. Tutor Needed

   majicalblue replied to bmadden0516's topic in General Students

   I have done Fluids and Electrolytes. I have not done the Respiratory care of a child. I have quite a bit of information on Fluid and Electrolytes, and there is quite a bit to know. I'm not sure what you want to focus on. Just ask me a few questio...

7. Student Nurse PLanner

   majicalblue replied to nrselisa's topic in General Students

   \The RNotes by Ehren Myers is really good too, and it fits right into your pocket.

8. Central MA?

   majicalblue replied to careerchngr's topic in Massachusetts

   I'm from Fall River and work at Charlton Memorial Hospital. It's a really good hospital and I've learned so much since I've been there.

9. Tutor Needed

   majicalblue replied to bmadden0516's topic in General Students

   Not sure what school you go to, or where you are located. How about trying to find a tutor at your school, or coming to this board with some questions. I'd be willing to help you out if I know the answer. I'm sure if I don't know the answer someon...

10. Need honest opinions please

    majicalblue replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in General Students

    Math is a big part of the nursing program. Especially when it comes to calculating dosages, IV drip rates, and Pediatric dosages. I'm not that great at math either, but I'm doing just fine. Just watch what is ordered, what is given, and what you n...

11. Question about Nursing books

    majicalblue replied to LaurenU19's topic in Florida

    i'm in my second semester. i'm handling everything ok. sometimes i feel burnt from all the studying, and overwhelmed with all the material, but once i get passed that i do ok. i study everyday also. i have done fluid and electrolytes. i'll be mo...

12. annoying students!!!!

    majicalblue replied to bigmona's topic in General Students

    good luck on what ever happens. Just because your quiet doesn't mean you not nice. Sometimes people may think your too nice, and walk all over you. That is when you need to fess up and speak your mind. This has nothing to do with your nursing, bu...

13. annoying students!!!!

    majicalblue replied to bigmona's topic in General Students

    It seems as though your in a situation where you don't want to be. You have to do what is best for you. If this is bothering you, then maybe think over some of your options and try them out. Your there to learn about nursing, and if people are bot...

14. Dreaded drug cards made a little easier

    majicalblue replied to johnnrachel's topic in General Students

    The Davis's Med Deck is really good too!

15. Nursing as a second career

    majicalblue replied to ninas's topic in General Nursing

    I switched from child care. I got a degree in it and everything. I realized after 5 years that it was a dead end job, and how I really liked looking into things. I finally went for my CNA certificate, and loved it. At my CNA graduation my instruc...