nikisashabell

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1. Summer

   nikisashabell replied to emtbtofuturenurse's topic in General Students

   They say both are important- concepts and nclex questions, but enjoy sometime off also.

2. Help with Test Questions!!

   nikisashabell replied to uwa2012's topic in Student Assist

   there is a series of "success" books they have good strats for test questions. One is test success another is the davis nclex practice book. hope that helps

3. I hope someone can help me, IVPB intake calculation

   nikisashabell replied to studentmom77's topic in Student Assist

   I calculated the 1st problem and did get 950ml. Usually the problem would state that via pb would halt primary but I guess not in this case. these are tricky!!!!

4. Which topics in microbiology are the most useful in nursing?

   nikisashabell replied to Copperismydog's topic in General Students

   I think there are some important principles in micro, infection cycle for example but I wouldn't go and spend money on a textbook. If you want to skim some stuff online that would be enough. Your retaught what you need to know and it's not in any re...

5. So Why Do You Do It?

   nikisashabell replied to BeinganRN9's topic in Med-Surg

   Being a student that article was inspiring, scary funny and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for that! If everyone decided they won't deal with that kind of work than we wouldn't have any nurses. Someone has to do it!!!!! at least a little while.

6. Here goes nothing

   nikisashabell replied to cmonkey's topic in General Students

   At my school we learned med adm but did not do it in clinical as of yet. I am very nervous about giving meds:uhoh3: Good Luck to you!

7. what if trying your hardest isin't good enough?

   nikisashabell posted a topic in General Students

   I expected it to be very challenging and I like a good challenge, but what If I'm one of those people that feel comfortable clinically but is not a good test taker. I have researched different tech for studying from solo or with peers, flash cards, r...

8. Nursing School = Divorce???

   nikisashabell replied to sherriberry1's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I sometimes think that the s/o feels threatened by the independence and the financial freedom. Also that you are doing better for yourself. In all reality they need reasurance that it's a team effort and even though it seems your being self absorbed,...

9. SHOES???

   nikisashabell replied to ShaynaJackson's topic in Pre-Nursing

   nursemates or dansko. no sneakers

10. What type of RN do you wanna be?

    nikisashabell replied to reeta116's topic in General Students

    I haven't had any nursing experiences yet so it's hard to say what type I would be intreseted in. If I had to answer it right now I would say I would like to hear more about critical care/ICU. Some day I would like to use my talents and be able to ...

11. Hello, I'm seeking some guidance.

    nikisashabell replied to Twilix's topic in Pre-Nursing

    That was alot of info in a short story:idea: . I would suggest taking one thing at a time, did you mention you have your GED or not? If not this is your first step-reseach and find out what your local college has to offer in prep classes. Take GED. ...

12. starting before I start????

    nikisashabell replied to nikisashabell's topic in General Students

    well I started researching the info that im not great at for instance-cardiac. I also just touched on calculations I can see me haveing trouble there! Also I think I should go over my med term cause It looks like patho is all that wording. how about...

13. starting before I start????

    nikisashabell replied to nikisashabell's topic in General Students

    I got my stethoscope and the other things. They didn't say anything about a watch but I will get one, with a second hand. How exciting to have my stethoscope I think I listened to everyones heart and stomach sounds in the house even the dogs!!!!!!

14. starting before I start????

    nikisashabell replied to nikisashabell's topic in General Students

    I would just be careful with getting your cpr, child abuse and criminal checks( I don't know about fingerprints) but our admissions made us get up to date cpr so we would have it all through school.(I still had a year on mine and i still had to renew...

15. nursing school questions

    nikisashabell replied to joijam's topic in California

    I didn't start yet but my schedule is M-F allday, so i resigned from fulltime work. I do have a job that i work per diem, I also am married so we have another income but our budget requires me to work as much as I can. I'd suggest keeping your flex j...