lcgivz12

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1. Anyone else regret becoming a nurse?

   lcgivz12 replied to Florida Sun RN's topic in General Nursing

   definitely! Change your specialty if you are unhappy. You may have not found your niche yet.

2. How you should prepare for FNP school

   lcgivz12 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi everybody! I am just finishing up my first year of nurse practitioner school and I have made all A's thus far, so I thought I would share some insight on how to prepare for nurse practitioner school. I searched for so much advice before starting ...

3. Did I cause this rapid response?

   lcgivz12 replied to ns808's topic in General Nursing

   In addition to all the other comments/advice, I would add that sepsis lowers bs as well. I can't tell you how many septic patients I have coded in the ICU and when we check the sugars, we see they are as low as 30's. During resuscitition attempts, ...

4. Chemistry and FNP program

   lcgivz12 posted a topic in NP Students

   I read the syllabus for my Advanced Pathophysiology course in my FNP program. I am wondering how much chemistry is involved in this course. I have only taken Chem 1, and there is no chemistry requirements for my actual program. However, I know con...

5. UTA FNP online Spring 2018

   lcgivz12 replied to lcgivz12's topic in Texas (UTA)

   I won't be needing the webcam until my patho class. 1st course doesn't require webcam as far as I know

6. UTA FNP online Spring 2018

   lcgivz12 replied to lcgivz12's topic in Texas (UTA)

   I received my degree plan within 1 or 2 weeks of being accepted into the program. I haven't seen any Facebook groups for spring '18 group

7. UTA FNP online Spring 2018

   lcgivz12 replied to lcgivz12's topic in Texas (UTA)

   Yes, I am enrolled in it as well and module 2 is confusing

8. UTA FNP online Spring 2018

   lcgivz12 replied to lcgivz12's topic in Texas (UTA)

   Yes UT Arlington. I have heard that only 1 course can be taken at a time. Also, i haven't been able to sign up for orientation yet. Has anyone had success with it? Advisor said this past week I would be able to register for it, but I haven't been ab...

9. UTA FNP online Spring 2018

   lcgivz12 replied to lcgivz12's topic in Texas (UTA)

   Great! I haven't received my degree plan yet but I should be getting it any day now. You are lucky to be getting Patho out of the way quickly. Do you know what book for patho we will need to get? I want to order it already

10. UTA FNP online Spring 2018

    lcgivz12 replied to lcgivz12's topic in Texas (UTA)

    Hi, thanks for the reply! The website is khanacademy.org and under search, type out "human anatomy and physiology." There are several sections divided into organ systems with mini-lectures in each section and a few tests. Totally free! It's a great r...

11. Realizing that Nursing is Not for Me

    lcgivz12 replied to S.Loft's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are more stressed than CNAs. Quit now and go into mental health. It sounds like you like that more.

12. New RN, terrified of codes and emergencies

    lcgivz12 replied to Dd04321's topic in General Nursing

    I was the exact same way. Repeated exposure got me desensitized. It'll get easier with every code.

13. I don't enjoy going to clinical

    lcgivz12 replied to sl0352's topic in General Students

    I hated it too! My clinical experience was really all about cleaning up patients and occasionally giving medications and then hiding in a spare room the rest of the time so I could study for my next nursing test. Clinical was always very boring and ...

14. Anyone currently enrolled in online FNP program?

    lcgivz12 replied to lcgivz12's topic in Texas (UTA)

    Thanks! Which courses for you have been the easiest so far?

15. Anyone currently enrolled in online FNP program?

    lcgivz12 replied to lcgivz12's topic in Texas (UTA)

    Thanks for the reply! I have seen many posts on here that imply the program is disorganized and frustrating, so it's great to hear that you find it manageable. Do you find the program to be disorganized? Do you have any tips to get ready for Patho? ...