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LKG6 · Nov 20, 2007

I realized I was the only one in scrubs in the whole lobby!!
I asked what happened, and assessed him. He was unresponsive, not breathing, and had no pulse. I was just about to start CPR when a Dr ran up and asked if he had a pulse.
I told him no. The Dr did a double check to make sure he didn't detect a pulse for about a second or two, and immediately started CPR. Then later, he started vomitting, and I had to help them turn the pt to his side.
....They also had to use my scissors to cut open the AED pad package.
I feel bad for that man (I don't know what his outcome was), but I'm proud of myself for knowing what to do, and not being too nervous to do it! I always wondered if I would know what to do if I ever was in that situation.

Wow, you did great. I have seen real CPR once in a restaurant. Two men were already doing it so I just checked if they were doing the right way and left.

mysterious_one, ASN, RN · Nov 20, 2007

great job Mi'chelle,

I hope I don't freak out if I ever get in a situation like that.

Katie, do you guys still have another test before Hesi?

If so,wow, that sure is close to finals.

How has 4th semester been overall for you guys, anyways.

For those in ECC, what are the hospitals/instructors that are avaiable for clinicals, give us some insights, please.

Good luck everyone, only a few more weeks.............

LKG6 · Nov 21, 2007

Katie, do you guys still have another test before Hesi? If so,wow, that sure is close to finals.
How has 4th semester been overall for you guys, anyways.
For those in ECC, what are the hospitals/instructors that are avaiable for clinicals, give us some insights, please.
Good luck everyone, only a few more weeks.............

We have a 3 day medspub review class next week, neuro test the week after, and "big" hesi the week after that. :clown:

About instructors: if any of you at ECC or NLC have F. Y. instructor's name on the sign up sheet you need to put her clinical as your first choice. Don't worry about the hospital or schedule. She is relaxed and works with her students. Tonight, my clinical group had dinner together where we all hugged her and thanked her for being so wonderful to us. She even told us that she would attend our pinning ceremony to cheer for us. :redpinkhe I heard that Ms. P. M. is also a nice clinical instructor. Katie

mysterious_one, ASN, RN · Nov 21, 2007

We have a 3 day medspub review class next week, neuro test the week after, and "big" hesi the week after that.
About instructors: if any of you at ECC or NLC have F. Y. instructor's name on the sign up sheet you need to put her clinical as your first choice. Don't worry about the hospital or schedule. She is relaxed and works with her students. Tonight, my clinical group had dinner together where we all hugged her and thanked her for being so wonderful to us. She even told us that she would attend our pinning ceremony to cheer for us. :redpinkhe I heard that Ms. P. M. is also a nice clinical instructor. Katie

Wow, how on earth are you reviewing in one week everything you done in 2 years.

Thanks for the info.

LKG6 · Nov 21, 2007

Wow, how on earth are you reviewing in one week everything you done in 2 years.
Thanks for the info.

Speed reading. :lol2:

Also, hospitals usually organize another NCLEX review in January (for their new grads).

Fun2, BSN, RN · Nov 21, 2007

There was a newspaper reporter at the 'review class' today.

...One person was taking pics, and the other person asked a couple of us questions.

I don't even know what paper it was...I'll have to find out so I can be looking for the story. It's about the instructor shortage & the online program.

Fun2, BSN, RN · Nov 21, 2007

What was the deal about THR and ECC combining lecture next semester?

Is that for 4th semester lecture??? I can't find where it was talked about.

We were told we could possibly transfer, but if that be the case, there won't be room! We are told this semester there's not any room w/o the THR group.

Ok...gotta study....gotta get past the final before worrying about anything else! :uhoh21:

LKG6 · Nov 22, 2007

There was a newspaper reporter at the 'review class' today.
...One person was taking pics, and the other person asked a couple of us questions.
I don't even know what paper it was...I'll have to find out so I can be looking for the story. It's about the instructor shortage & the online program.

I would like to read the article, too. If you find out the name of the paper let me know, please. Katie

mysterious_one, ASN, RN · Nov 22, 2007

There was a newspaper reporter at the 'review class' today.
...One person was taking pics, and the other person asked a couple of us questions.
I don't even know what paper it was...I'll have to find out so I can be looking for the story. It's about the instructor shortage & the online program.

Review class, are you talking about Psych?

Yes, do find out what paper it was , I would like to read it also.

I have heard nothing about THR combining with us, where have you heard that? Interesting.........

Fun2, BSN, RN · Nov 22, 2007

It may not have been THR, but it was on one of these ECC/NLC threads about one of the distance programs combining with ECC's lecture next semester.

The paper was the Dallas Morning News, but I don't know when/if it will actually print.

The "Review Class" is our lecture substitute. We don't get a lecture. All we get is someone reading the syllabus to us, and vaguely reviewing stuff on it, one or two case studies, and a few questions out of a NCLEX review book that are 100 X easier than test questions. :uhoh3:

------All of only 2 hours per week.

Fun2, BSN, RN · Nov 22, 2007

Katie, I'm going to send you a PM about something the lady said about 4th semester.

Fun2, BSN, RN · Nov 27, 2007

The article is in the DMN today. It's about the area 'nursing instructor shortage...my pic is in it. I look so fat! THANK YOU NURSING SCHOOL FOR THE EXTRA POUNDS. :angryfire