Malorymug

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1. Studying for nursing classes

   Malorymug replied to brown eyed girl's topic in General Students

   I can see why foundations isn't required for LPNs because you certainly don't need to learn the skills they teach but I can also see how it would be a huge disadvantage because of the whole "think like a nurse" thing. Med Surge puts what is learned i...

2. Studying for nursing classes

   Malorymug replied to brown eyed girl's topic in General Students

   Which questions? Class exam questions, HESI, or NCLEX? My foundations questions focused a lot on ADPIE so when there was a priority question, it was important to know whether the question was asking about assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementin...

3. Studying for nursing classes

   Malorymug replied to brown eyed girl's topic in General Students

   Hi! You are right, studying for nursing classes is different than other classes. It isn't enough to learn the information, it must be applied once it is learned. Here are a few things that help me: 1. Learn the information early and learn it for yo...

4. Mental Health Nursing Tips & Book Recomendations

   Malorymug replied to Dezi919's topic in General Students

   Know your psych drugs from pharm! Know the generics and trade names and know the most serious side effect of each. This was the most intensive part of mental health for me.

5. What can I do to prepare NOW (Jan 2015 nursing school start date)

   Malorymug replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in General Students

   I was in your shoes a year ago. Some on this board suggested to get organized like many other posts, but also to get a haircut, dental cleaning, and any other of these types of chores out of the way prior to school started. I also picked up a few n...

6. Be honest please, Am I Kray Kray?

   Malorymug replied to cee cee g's topic in General Students

   Our school doesn't let us take classes outside of nursing. If we want a minor, or extra classes we can take them during the summer, since we have summers off from nursing school.

7. Nail and skin care

   Malorymug replied to Mandy110609's topic in General Students

   Stay hydrated and make sure to get enough vitamins.

8. What prompts you to suction a trach....?

   Malorymug replied to bella14k's topic in Student Assist

   Hi Bella, I can't tell you how many times I've written out my rationale for why my answer was the correct answer after a test only to figure it out mid-sentence. I guess that means we are thinking, right?

9. Study habits!

   Malorymug replied to 2016New's topic in General Students

   Hi, I like what you have going so far. I would add pre-reading before lecture and maybe a study partner. I make it a point to see/hear all the material at least times. But not just read it, get the information in lots of different ways. And unders...

10. Another Priority Nursing Diagnosis

    Malorymug replied to ampela's topic in Student Assist

    I'm following this thread closely because I need more practice with priorities too. I think I would like to see Decreased cardiac output first and Excess fluid volume 4th for the sake of ABCs.

11. #1 Priority

    Malorymug replied to Malorymug's topic in Student Assist

    I'm sure you are right, it was just for that care plan. My other diagnoses were: impaired tissue integrity Ineffective tissue perfusion Risk for infection Anxiety Readiness for enhanced knowledge Risk for falls. But when assessing, pain seemed most...

12. #1 Priority

    Malorymug posted a topic in Student Assist

    Why shouldn't "Acute Pain" be first priority nursing diagnosis on a care plan? This isn't a test question or an assignment. Feedback from my last care plan said it shouldn't be first. I almost know, but I'd love to hear other responses. I think it...

13. Summer help..

    Malorymug replied to kplp1111's topic in General Students

    The nursing market is pretty saturated here in Dallas. I think a guaranteed job with the VA sounds amazing. And...you can move after a year and not have to change your state license. The VA system lets you move around the country without getting a...

14. Nursing Student Struggles

    Malorymug replied to IanTeig1982's topic in Student Assist

    Hi Ian, I, too, am transitioning from IT to nursing. I'm a J1 and I find my analytic and critical thinking skills a huge asset on the exams. I'm doing very well. Much better than I expected after they scared us all at orientation. My suggestion...

15. If you could do one thing to get ready for Nursing School

    Malorymug replied to Myoclonicjerk's topic in General Students

    I think it is a great idea to apply to UTA's online BSN program. It is competitive but your stats look good. I applied to both online and inseat. I suggest you apply to both too. I was wait listed for online and got in to the on campus program. I...