losilva95

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1. Struggling in nursing school..

   losilva95 replied to EmilyEmily's topic in General Students

   Get organized first off all. I was a struggling student also and let me tell you how I figured it out. Now I know time is an issue for you but here's my suggestion. Read and understand the patho behind it before you even go into lecture. Use all your...

2. What should I have engraved on my stethoscope?

   losilva95 replied to blindcheeseit3's topic in General Students

   This is always exciting! I put my first name and last name initial with some characters (cross, peace sign). Good luck! Watch YouTube videos on how to prepare because you will need to stay super organized!

3. Question that I need help with

   losilva95 replied to mhordusky's topic in Student Assist

   I would say C. You can't do any modification unless you access.

4. Prioritizing nursing Dx

   losilva95 replied to losilva95's topic in Student Assist

   Ok it's me again. I decided on: Constipation Activity intolerance Risk for falls Anxiety Anyone agree?

5. Prioritizing nursing Dx

   losilva95 posted a topic in Student Assist

   Could someone help me put these in priority according to Maslows. I'm having trouble deciding. Risk for falls Constipation Anxiety Activity intolerance Thank you.

6. Words of encouragment...please

   losilva95 replied to Suivredusoleil's topic in General Students

   You're not alone! I'm a struggling RN student. I'm less than 1 point from passing theory and I'm going crazy thinking about it. Never studied in my life! I just went over my power points the morning before class and always managed to make A's and B's...

7. How many hours do you study a day?

   losilva95 replied to losilva95's topic in General Students

   Thank you so much for the input! I will try the study method and also figure out what I need to be focusing on. I hope I can pull through

8. How many hours do you study a day?

   losilva95 replied to losilva95's topic in General Students

   Each test I try different study methods because obviously the previous ones aren't working. This last time I studied by listening to my lectures and writing my own notes from the lecture and book. I also did a few templates for meds and procedures. I...

9. How many hours do you study a day?

   losilva95 posted a topic in General Students

   Hello! I'm a first semester student in the ADN program. I'm making Bs and Cs on my exams, mostly high Cs. I feel like I study all the material and even though I feel like all I do is study I have a gut feeling that the reason I'm not doing as well is...

10. Care Plan Etiology HELP!

    losilva95 replied to losilva95's topic in Student Assist

    I'm a a first year student, first care plan ever! She's presented with a left abdominal abscess. She's 87 yrs old, and underweight. Arthritis in hands. No other previous/current illness. Pt is healthy overall. Ambulates without assist. Is able to per...

11. Care Plan Etiology HELP!

    losilva95 replied to losilva95's topic in Student Assist

    It's the cause. I'm just having trouble with the whole thing about "can you fix the cause" Im stumped on this one.

12. Care Plan Etiology HELP!

    losilva95 posted a topic in Student Assist

    Ok I need help with an etiology to my DX. My patient is widowed and doesn't really interact with anyone except with her son on the weekend occasionally. I think impaired social interaction is a good DX. She has a "ranch" and takes care of all her ani...

13. Anyone border line passing and failing?

    losilva95 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm having the hardest time learning how to study for nursing exams!!! I love nursing but I feel like I'm not cut of for these exams. I've always had a 4.0 in school and this is killing me. Anyone been there and pulled through? Any advise?

14. failed first nursing test

    losilva95 replied to dawnand1son's topic in General Students

    Don't worry! I failed my first exam also! You just have to adjust! It gets better, trust me :) try different ways to study until one sticks. Good luck!

15. Second week of RN school

    losilva95 replied to losilva95's topic in General Students