evbella

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1. Residential childrens facility..

   evbella replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Psychiatric

   I have worked in a residential treatment facility for the past 10 months. I find that the majority of the kids are very nice and polite to nursing staff, they have had bad pasts that they are dealing with which is why there are with us. There are alw...

2. Nursing Shoes-Where are the best and most comfortable

   evbella replied to nursinginga's topic in General Students

   Danskos are the only ones I've worn, but I can tell you that I do not come home with tired legs or achey back. If you ry Danskos, be sure to go and get properly fitted for them

3. How much lifting?

   evbella replied to *Scrubs*'s topic in General Students

   Use the assisted lifting devices to save your back whenever possible. SARA lift, Maxi lift, etc..... Our school & hospital tell us this all the time, however once you are in the "real world" of nursing, who has time to mess around with the assist...

4. Reading over the break, UGH

   evbella replied to krenee's topic in General Students

   I wish I could let myself relax enough not to read. I tend to try and get a jump start on my next semester when I am in between semesters. Actually, studying is so much a part of my routine that when it comes time to take a break, I just don't know w...

5. anxiety about performance in clinicals?

   evbella replied to hs2005's topic in General Students

   How helpful is your clinical instructor? Mine, for this semester, has checked all of our charting and is great if we have questions; not intimidating at all. It's better to ask questions if you are unsure. Now for me, hopefully next semester I luck ...

6. Did you survive the first semester of NS?

   evbella replied to SA2BDOCTOR's topic in General Students

   So far so good. Last clinicals this weekend- finals in 2 weeks. Unless something really terrible happens during clinicals or I completely forget everything I learned so far- all will be good. Now, next semester I heard will be rough!!!!!! Best of luc...

7. RACC & Waiting List

   evbella replied to Student_0615's topic in Pennsylvania

   Another thing to consider while waiting for clinicals to begin is to begin taking credit towards the 4 year degree. The RHSN program is set up with Kutztown University for the RN-BSN completion program- just a thought

8. RACC & Waiting List

   evbella replied to Student_0615's topic in Pennsylvania

   I am a 2nd year student at RHSN, and it always takes that long to get in. They fill up the classes a year in advance. If you do opt to apply for the class they are starting, you will enter as a cohort and can only progress with your entire class- tak...

9. Reading Hospital Nursing program

   evbella replied to Mommabear_mvj's topic in Pennsylvania

   You may have to take a few prerequisite's before applying. Contact them and they will send you information on exactly what you need and about the school. I am in my 2nd year evening/weekend program. Most of us have children anywhere from baby all the...

10. qustion about getting into to nursing school?

    evbella replied to hushpupgrl's topic in Pennsylvania

    I am from Montgomery & Berks county area's. I know that years ago the community college I attended had anywhere from a 1 year to 5 year wait list. I've heard of many others speak of being on a waitlist. I know I've seen others speak of a "lottery...

11. qustion about getting into to nursing school?

    evbella replied to hushpupgrl's topic in Pennsylvania

    As far as I know most all of the programs are waitlisted. I go to a hospital based school that does not put anyone on waitlist. You apply and you get in for the following year- if not you have to reapply again the next. I know competition is high- so...

12. Ill fitting scrub tops...suggestions?

    evbella replied to bekindtokittens's topic in General Nursing

    I had to get the Landau brand for school- I found the style I got fit good in the arm/chest area but huge over the waist. I looked like a bell in them. I am also a size 16. I had them tailored - 2 tops and 2 bottoms- $56. I can't wait till I have my...

13. Who's got the dorkiest student uniforms?

    evbella replied to tutored's topic in General Students

    I wish I had your uniform. Ours are solid white- which I just do not feel comfortable wearing ( especially during a certain time of the month )

14. social science and nursing

    evbella replied to Jane.c.w.l's topic in General Students

    I haven't had sociology or psychology in many years to give details, but you need to know how to effectively communicate with your patients. You need to have some understanding of different socioeconomic backrounds to be able to help most effectively...

15. How many of us 30 somethings are out there?

    evbella replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing

    will be 36 in a couple of months and beginning first semester of Nursing next week