labvalues

labvalues specializes in Respiratory.

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1. Making first impressions with your patient/family.

   labvalues replied to ArgentumRN's topic in Men

   I agree, it can be difficult as a male RN to meet expectations. When I have patients who bring my ability into question related to my gender my usual script is, "I am a professional just like the rest of my coworkers and I will treat you with respec...

2. Ugh....It feels like I'll never get there!

   labvalues replied to thephlo's topic in General Students

   The best thing that I can suggest to help with anxiety is to learn about relaxation techniques. One of my classmates practices yoga and meditation daily and he has been gracious enough to teach us some techniques and they have really helped. Be acti...

3. ATI NCLEX-RN Live Review

   labvalues posted a topic in NCLEX

   My college uses ATI through out the program. I was wondering if any of you all have attended an ATI NCLEX-RN Live Review course? They cost around $300 and I'm debating if I want to make that type of financial commitment. I graduate in August of this...

4. What is the first thing you are going to buy once you are a nurse?

   labvalues replied to Living4Peace's topic in Male Students

   With the amount of debt I have incurred, I would like to get a handle on that first. Other than that, my long term goal is to pay for a vacation for my parents as a thank you for all of their emotional (and financial) support through my schooling.

5. How nervous were you when you took the NCLEX?

   labvalues replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

   Before I take a test I perform a few deep, calming breaths. Inhale through the nose slowly, hold for three second, and then release slowly through the mouth. Any nursing program is heavy on testing so managing test anxiety is important for any nursi...

6. Yesssss!!!

   labvalues replied to NurseEric81's topic in Male Students

   Congratulations Eric! Nursing is a great profession and I'm glad that I decided to persue my education in it. I'll be finishing up a BSN program here in Peoria, IL. If you have any questions, don't be a stranger!

7. The "Why don't you go to Med School" Question

   labvalues replied to AL1992's topic in Male Students

   This question always makes my eye twitch and I think it's a rather rude thing to ask... Even worse, I had a RN who I was working with on a clinical day ask why I didn't want to be a PA or MD. I fell into this profession and I am loving every second...

8. Alternative to tote bags?

   labvalues replied to futuremale-rn's topic in Male Students

   Invest in a good, study backpack. When I come to campus to work on homework/study I usually use a reusable grocery bag which is much stronger than the clinical bag we were supplied with. Just don't use a rolly-backpack, I can never take anyone seri...

9. Worried about my chances

   labvalues replied to iowahawks's topic in Male Students

   Hey there, I'm currently in a second-degree program in Central Illinois and I am enjoying it so far. Most of the people in my program, including myself, have no clinical experience prior to coming to nursing school. I think your GPA and your prior ...

10. Did you find Med-Surg class much harder than fundamentals?

    labvalues replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    Med-Surg is split up into two courses in my program. I'm in Med-Surg 2 right now and so far I have found the neuro material to be the hardest. I suggest brushing up on your A&P and lab values (and their significance). Just take a deep breath an...

11. This can't be what it's all about, can it?

    labvalues replied to JustDes's topic in General Students

    I think it all depends on what area you are working in. I'm on a med-surg unit this semester for clinical and everyone, CNAs and RNs are buzzing around working together. Last semester I was on a rehabilitation unit and I noticed that the CNAs were ...

12. Second Career?

    labvalues replied to Leaving the Law's topic in Male Students

    Do it man! I am in a second degree program right now and we have people from all different backgrounds and ages (ranging from 22-56). You will get contact with ALL sorts of people in any area of nursing you go into. At the hospital my program is ...

13. Torn between NCLEX books for study??

    labvalues replied to crey29's topic in General Students

    I have Hogan's Comprehensive Review NCLEX-RN and I find it to be very helpful. Also, ATI has a RN NCLEX app that is available on the iPhone/iPod and I think on Android phones, too. Other than that, practice, practice, practice and good luck!

14. Good Advice Karma Given Here!

    labvalues replied to alliphx's topic in General Students

    Relax! You were sick and not feeling well. You will have plenty of other opportunities to look good in front of your instructors. I just started a second-degree program and we all freaking out because we all bombed our first test. Our instructor ...

15. Male Nurses that lift weights and stay fit

    labvalues replied to S-Rank's topic in Male Students

    I lost a bunch of weight after graduating with my first BA and then gained it all back when I went back to school for nursing school prerecs. Now that I'm starting my program in January, I need to get back into shape. I recently got a gym membershi...