Jessica Student RN

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1. new grad on tele unit

   Jessica Student RN posted a topic in Cardiac

   I am most likely going to be hired onto a cardiac telemetry unit when I grdauate in 2 months. My stethoscope has problems picking up faint heart sounds, so I'm going to ask for a new one as a gift. What should I ask for (I really dont know what's g...

2. CNA in Telemetry

   Jessica Student RN replied to kddex's topic in Cardiac

   Unfortunatly I see code browns too often. lol

3. I'm having major assessment problems. Please help!!!!

   Jessica Student RN replied to Jessica Student RN's topic in General Nursing

   Wow. Thanks for all the great advice. I tried using my left hand and, go figure, I can feel the pedal pulse easier. I guess really great assessment skills will just come with time and experience. So I will relax and try not to beat myself up ove...

4. I'm having major assessment problems. Please help!!!!

   Jessica Student RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   :uhoh21: I've got less than 2 months before I graduate and start working as an RN and I am still having problems with certain aspects of assessment (and assessments are sooo important!!!). First of all, I always have a difficult time auscultating b...

5. Nursing school acceptance rates

   Jessica Student RN replied to LaceyMc's topic in California

   Hi. Just thought I would give you advice on how they look at your GPA when you are trying to get in. Most nursing programs have a point system in which they give your entire GPA a score based on a scale (for example, a 0-5). Then they look at th...

6. Nursing school acceptance rates

   Jessica Student RN replied to LaceyMc's topic in California

   I am at the Santa Rosa Junior College. They have one of the most respected programs in the area. So don't fret. If you are put on a waiting list like I was, then come up with a plan B (I was looking into retaking some classes to bring my GPA up). ...

7. Nursing school acceptance rates

   Jessica Student RN replied to LaceyMc's topic in California

   I had a C in physiology and anatomy and an overall GPA of 3 or so. I was number 11 on my programs waiting list and got in. Don't worry too much.

8. Diff b/w PICC and Central Line

   Jessica Student RN replied to angelique777's topic in Infusion

   What is the difference in dressing changes. I changed a central last week but yesterday when I changed the PICC it had strips. So is that the only diff and what are the strips called and how should they be placed???

9. NCLEX Studying Blues

   Jessica Student RN posted a topic in NCLEX

   NCLEX tips appreciated!!!!! I have been studying for the NCLEX and am so surprised with what I have forgotten already. And I'm still in my last semester. It seems to me that to have a good hold on labs and vitals is essential, and that at leas...