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  1. Starting Nursing classes in the Fall...
    1) Cardiology: tests were completely unrelated to the lecture content, in my opinion. Content itself was good. 2) I admit to being a slacker when it comes to studying. I pay attention in class,...
    Apr 4
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  2. Care plan help. Vomiting
    Just because he was NPO does not mean he wouldn't be getting fluids.... Good luck to you. I absolutely hate care plans! :(
    Feb 22
    Forum: Nursing Student Assistance
  3. Any "tools" you love?
    I can certainly see how that's true! The rotations I thought I'd love (OB/peds), I absolutely did not enjoy. Liked med surg but am loving cadiac so far. We'll see.... Still have oncology and...
    Jan 25
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  4. Reconstitution math
    Haven't done reconstitution yet, either, but wouldn't it be 500mg/8ml = 62.5mg/ml? Then for 100mg, divide by 62.5mg/ml and get 1.6ml? Did this without a calculator in front of me and without having...
    Jan 25
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  5. Second Thoughts..???
    Couldn't have said it better! :)
    Jan 25
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  6. Any "tools" you love?
    Dah doh, how do you like ccu? How long were you in med surg? Which do you like better? I know, off on a tangent... Sorry.
    Jan 24
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  7. Nursing school not for me?
    Hi there! I would estimate that at least 85% of my entire class has at one time or another doubted his or her decision. A friend of mine and I debate returning at the start of each semester! Into...
    Jan 24
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  8. Volunteering Job problems. I would really like some advice.
    I am so sorry for you! While I have not been in your position, I can most definitely say your experience is not what it is supposed to be. I would be very candid with the coordinator, and I would...
    Jan 24
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  9. Class of 2013 stand up:-)
    December 13, 2013. I actually like school (second career, so had been out of school for some time before returning). I think I'll miss it (well, not all of it!). Graduation will be here before we...
    Jan 24
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  10. Any "tools" you love?
    I, too, have a clipboard in which I can store things. My only issue is that I never quite know where to put it when I go into a patient's room. Thanks so much for all of the great ideas; what a...
    Jan 24
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  11. Any "tools" you love?
    Stupid question but won't these be available for us? My student status is clearly showing! I so appreciate the tips; please keep them coming! :)
    Jan 24
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  12. Any "tools" you love?
    Thank you! :)
    Jan 24
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  13. Whats your favorite montra or saying?
    Great thread! Already saw a couple of mine: Is what it is & one day at a time Also, a variation on one already here: I can do anything for 8 weeks, 16 weeks (whatever the time frame is for a...
    Jan 24
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  14. Any "tools" you love?
    Thanks! :)
    Jan 21
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  15. Must Have Nursing Books
    I love the ridiculously easy series. I don't rely on them for the bulk of my learning, but they augment the information from the texts in a great way. Definitely recommend. Good luck!
    Jan 21
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  16. Any "tools" you love?
    Thanks so much for the tips! PediatricRNTX, what kind of watch do you have? Thanks again!
    Jan 21
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  17. Any "tools" you love?
    No opinions on the foldable clipboard....? What about EKG calipers? I've been reading some reviews, and the reviews seem to revolve around the plastic cover staying on. Thoughts? Thanks in...
    Jan 20
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  18. Feel like I don't know a thing...
    Pathophysiology Made Ridiculously Simple is a great book, btw. Might help boost the confidence a bit. Good luck! :)
    Jan 19
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  19. Any "tools" you love?
    Hi all! I am in my third semester of a 4 semester ADN program. Just wondering if anybody has any invaluable tools they would recommend? I found a foldable clipboard online but not sure it would fit...
    Jan 19
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  20. Have you had a bad experience during nursing program ?
    EXACTLY what bear14 said.....
    Jan 12
    Forum: General Nursing Student