Nimby5956

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1. Skills Exam Tomorrow - and I still have questions!

   Nimby5956 posted a topic in Student Assist

   Help! I have a skills exam tomorrow - bed bath/oral hygiene and bed making the occupied bed. My instructor said to begin changing the linen when I have the patient on their side and finish with peri care, but it seems strange to me to clean the perin...

2. Only week 4 of Nursing 1 and I'm already stressing

   Nimby5956 replied to Nimby5956's topic in General Students

   I've gotten some good advice (read postings above)....trying to take it one day at a time....I can certainly empathize with you - it's a tough program...One day at a time - that has to be my new motto - you should adopt it also.

3. Only week 4 of Nursing 1 and I'm already stressing

   Nimby5956 replied to Nimby5956's topic in General Students

   Thank you sooooo much. Everyone seems so confident in what they're doing, it's good to know that what I'm experiencing is not mine alone.

4. Only week 4 of Nursing 1 and I'm already stressing

   Nimby5956 posted a topic in General Students

   I'm beginning my 4th week of Nursing I and I'm already feeling stressed like I can't possibly remember everything...I'm hoping that when I begin the actual clinical portion (week 6) and have some real hands on, I'll feel a little better about things ...

5. Bed Bath and making the Occupied bed (skill exam)

   Nimby5956 posted a topic in General Students

   Question..... When providing a bed bath and making the occupied bed...what is the correct order? All the videos I can find show how to provide a bed bath and how to make the occupied bed, but they don't show them happening together. My instructor sa...

6. Is 26 too old to go back to school?

   Nimby5956 replied to anouk's topic in General Nursing

   I sure hope you're not too old! I'm 39 and will just be going to college for the first time! So, maybe by the time I'm 45, I'll be an RN. Good Luck to you!