natmanzo

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1. What Do You Love About Nursing?

   natmanzo replied to Allison007's topic in General Nursing

   I am a nursing student as well. I am graduating in December if all goes well. I work as a NA on a cardiac progressive unit so I will be using both experiences. What I love about nursing is that the options are endless. You will find your nitch! When ...

2. community/public health nursing class

   natmanzo posted a topic in General Students

   Hi all! I didnt see a thread on this topic so I figured I'd post something. I am in my 4th semester of nursing school and Community health is one of the classes. I heard awful things about this class and was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to...

3. At a loss

   natmanzo posted a topic in General Students

   I am in my third semester of nursing school. I have about 4 weeks left. This has BY FAR been my hardest semester, I have med surg, OB, and psych. I need an 80 to pass and this is where I am Psych: I am passing. The class is no problem but it is on th...

4. Stumped on a question pls help!

   natmanzo replied to natmanzo's topic in General Students

   thank you so much! A lot of people in my class were confused by this as well. So let's say that there was no surgery. That he was just there for a routine check up. Would you just check the apical?

5. Stumped on a question pls help!

   natmanzo replied to natmanzo's topic in General Students

   Oh!! I guess it makes sense now. So because there is a risk for a blood clot you're going to want to check all sites?

6. Stumped on a question pls help!

   natmanzo posted a topic in General Students

   I was going through the questions in my potter and perry book and I got stumped on a question. So here it is: a pt returns to your post op unit following surgery on his right rotator cuff. The LPN reports she had difficulty finding his rt radial puls...

7. Pharm flashcards?

   natmanzo posted a topic in General Students

   Hi everyone, I will be starting pharm next week (yay for making it to term 2) Anyway I was wondering if anyone has used the pharmacology flashcards and which brand you recommend. Also how should I study for this class? I hear horror stories

8. I'm scared that I deal with stress in a bad way

   natmanzo posted a topic in General Students

   I thought I would know how to deal with stress but I dont and it scares me. I shut down before every exam and I become someone I'm not. I know this isnt normal for me and I'm scared

9. First week of exams

   natmanzo replied to natmanzo's topic in General Students

   It's still a regular exam but with an essay question included. I should have mentioned that lol

10. First week of exams

    natmanzo posted a topic in General Students

    So I have my first exams this week. I can't tell you the time I spent crying. I've been frustrated all week. I can hardly eat or sleep. I have my health assessment exam tomorrow (Monday) and intro to nursing on Wednesday. The thing that frustrates me...

11. Lippincott Coursepoint...has anyone had to use it?

    natmanzo posted a topic in General Students

    I am a first year nursing student. For my health assessment class, our book which is "Nursing Health Assessment" 2nd edition by Sharon Jenson is a digital e book. It's the only one that the book the had and the only one that was required. The book it...

12. Online textbook reading tips

    natmanzo posted a topic in General Students

    Hey everyone, so first off I want to say that I survived my first week of nursing school!!! :) So now to my question: In my Health Assessment class, our books are e books through course point. We have four chapters to read. I'm not a huge fan of read...

13. Next week is the big week!!

    natmanzo posted a topic in General Students

    I START NURSING SCHOOL ON THE 8th! I'm both nervous and excited to begin this crazy journey! I received my syllabus for my intro to nursing class and I already stated to write down exam dates, due dates, etc! And it's color coordinated. (Like what is...

14. Nursing school textbooks

    natmanzo posted a topic in General Students

    ;)Does anyone know where to get nursing textbooks for "cheaper" prices? I know it's difficult because they are expensive anywhere but I'm curious and want to save greens

15. NCLEX books

    natmanzo posted a topic in General Students

    Hey everyone so I was wondering if I should purchase an NCLEX book before I start my first semester or should I wait until the second semester? Thanks