I would say try to be supportive as possible as a friend, but above all else take care of number one (YOURSELF) first. Don't ruin your career for the benefit of someone else.
I'm a 2nd semester student and I was told that an NCLEX review book/program would help me study for tests. I would like a good computer program (I can just stick in my lap top and carry around) with lots of NCLEX questions. Anyone know of a GOOD on...
I used the book last semester for fundamentals. It is okay, but I don't have much to compare it to. I mostly rely on my notes from class for studying purposes. I only used the book as a ref or if I felt like I need to expand my knowledge base on s...
We were required to do pre-clinical. We had to fill out a form about various things such as IV, O2, ect. We were required to go in and introduce ourselves to the patient. I actually prefer this since I would always go in and introduce myself and ask...
My school gives us a 10min break for every 50min of lecture. If your worried about clinicals...after you find out who your clinical instructor is just ask them privately. I'm sure they will understand.
Mine was included in my tuition. I didn't even realize I had it. However, I think its smart. I've been a CNA for 8 years and family members are always threatening to sue just because their emotions run high.
My school does not have a wait list either. It is all based on a point system. I had never even heard of a wait list until my best friend moved to Iowa. All she had to do was get the required C in her basics and they put her on a list. I had to c...
I feel the same way about the whole asking people what they make thing. I don't mind if people ask me how I did because then I can simply reply "I did fine". I worked my butt off and scored nothing less than a 92 on tests. At the end of the semest...
Thank goodness my school doesn't require this. That is ridiculous. Its totally different seeing a patient naked and seeing one of your classmates. I would think that could become really akward. I think I would be so nervous I couldn't concentrate o...
Your questions aren't silly. You are learning. These were hard for me too at first. You would want to put risk for infection r/t break in first line of defense (skin). Also, be careful about using the medical dx such as "DM" in your nursing diagnosi...
I would say go for it. My grades in high school were not near as good as my grades now. I'm not sure why...I don't think it is necessarily intellegence. Its just once you have had a chance to grow up the importance of good grades becomes much more...
I just finished my first semester and so I was recently in the same boat as you. I swear I must have been shaking at least half way through the day of orientation. However, it was not nearly as bad as I had made it out to be. I think being scared ...