BigRed86

BigRed86 has 1 years experience.

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1. Need help with ECG interpretation

   BigRed86 replied to GQGomer's topic in SRNA

   In depth lectures on ECG fundamentals: A rhythm interpretation simulator: ECG Simulator | SkillStat Learning - Fast, Fun and Effective!

2. I almost sent someone to the EMERGENCY ROOM. I'm so terrified!!

   BigRed86 replied to Beeptime's topic in CNA/MA

   You are new and things like this will happen. It is also completely normal for you to worry about this incident. I wouldn't beat yourself up though; no harm came to the resident. Take it as a learning experience. Trust me, we've all made silly mi...

3. Is it worthwhile to become a CNA before going to nursing school?

   BigRed86 replied to little-chick2's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I would absolutely recommend either getting your CNA or, if you are able to, challenge the CNA boards after your first semester to obtain a CNA license. I was required to have my CNA license for acceptance to the nursing program. I obtained a CNA j...

4. Getting Past Squeamish Feeling

   BigRed86 posted a topic in General Students

   I volunteer in an ER which provides me the opportunity to watch a ton of procedures but I haven't yet witnessed too many major traumas. A while back a man presented to the ER with some fingers half "degloved" (skin peeled back from top half of a few...

5. I am trying to get out of nursing. My parents will feel terrible if I do.

   BigRed86 replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN/LVN

   I'd like to point out that being self employed can be extremely difficult, stressful, and time consuming. Statistically speaking the odds are stacked against the success of your business. 95% of all small businesses fail within the first 5 years. ...

6. OMG!! It's almost time! How Should I Prepare!!??

   BigRed86 replied to ToyaB's topic in General Students

   I'm starting this fall and know exactly how you feel! I've been reviewing my A&P powerpoints and practicing simple dosage calculations. I invested a huge amount of time in learning A&P and scored the highest in my class, yet I find that som...

7. Math rage

   BigRed86 replied to tayloramaRN2be's topic in Pre-Nursing

   The graphs posted above were part of my A&P class and will surely be part of nursing school. Having the analytical skills gained through taking math classes will help you understand those graphs. You'll see how one variable effects the other an...

8. How to find a job After you graduate

   BigRed86 replied to NextGen's topic in General Students

   This is some fantastic advice. I'm following the exact same plan and just starting nursing school in the fall. During school I'll be volunteering in a small hospital's ER 4 hours per week in addition to picking up one paid shift at a LTAC rehab fac...

9. Math rage

   BigRed86 replied to tayloramaRN2be's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Doing those complicated algebra problems over and over is tedious and can be frustrating. But at the same time it teaches you to analyze a somewhat complicated problem, break it down, and figure out the answer. Usually somewhere in that process you...

10. A&P Hype

    BigRed86 replied to TexRN's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I would also like to add that many nursing schools put a lot of weight on A&P grades for acceptance to the program. I also noticed that the people who showed up, participated in lab, and attended group studies are the same people that attained a...

11. A&P Hype

    BigRed86 replied to TexRN's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Many schools will offer A&P in a two part series. ie A&P I and A&P 2. Other schools may offer an anatomy class with dissection lab and then a separate physiology class. Then, each program may have different requirements for nursing pre...

12. Spending habits during school while on loans

    BigRed86 replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    I would NOT buy a desk and chair brand new. While these items are important the long term cost of buying them brand new just really isn't worth it in my opinion. For example let's say you spend $250 on a brand new desk and chair. At the current in...

13. 26 yr old male considering a career in nursing (RN to CRNA) Advice please?

    BigRed86 replied to RjSmithTec's topic in SRNA

    I'm a CNA and I see my tasks as extremely important. If there is a change in patient status, I'm likely the first to notice. I also practice nursing assessments in my head while caring for some patients. Now, CNA work typically isn't very intellect...

14. 26 yr old male considering a career in nursing (RN to CRNA) Advice please?

    BigRed86 replied to RjSmithTec's topic in SRNA

    I'm a 26 y/o male starting an ADN program this fall. I had a similar dilemma last year. I also have the goal of becoming a CRNA and have aligned my classes for that goal. I completed as many pre-reqs online as possible and then took all of the sci...

15. Confused/Upset New Grad Nurse

    BigRed86 replied to lZazz's topic in Disabilities

    I'm very interested to see how this turns out for you. I have a feeling I will be in the same boat as you when I graduate school and begin looking for a job. I am also color "blind" in the red/green spectrum, at least according to the Ishihara test....