wannabeRN2010

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1. HELP! Nursing Dx for care plan...

   wannabeRN2010 posted a topic in General Students

   I am working on my FIRST care plan (which is due tomorrow) and cannot decide on a nursing diagnosis. My pt was admitted for a GI bleed and now has a NG tube inserted for suction and has been NPO for three days. I was going to use risk for fluid and ...

2. Passed my first fundamentals exam!!!

   wannabeRN2010 replied to BBStubbles's topic in General Students

   :anpom::anpom::ancong!::anpom::anpom:

3. I got my acceptance letter!

   wannabeRN2010 replied to cosyla369's topic in General Students

   :ancong!:

4. Are you tired yet?

   wannabeRN2010 replied to MedicalNerd's topic in General Students

   I come home almost daily and take a nap for about an hour or less... I am not a napper either. well, I wasn't a napper. I just come home so drained and overwhelmed and then sit on the bed and I'm out. I've decided that I had rather take that "persona...

5. Passing rate for your school?

   wannabeRN2010 replied to ashemson's topic in General Students

   At my school we have four tests and a final and have to have 77% to pass. We also have projects and checklists and clinicals and stuff like that, but we don't get a grade for any of it. It only hurts us if don't do it. ahhh... what a semester this is...

6. Any starting in Fall 2008

   wannabeRN2010 replied to KobiezMa's topic in General Students

   It was the same way for me. I just wanted to start and so the wondering would stop, well, it hasn't... lol! If anything there is more now than ever. I am just so thrilled to be in the program. Good luck and it will be here before you know it!!

7. Anyone taking supplements?

   wannabeRN2010 replied to KarmaInMotion's topic in General Students

   I'm not sure about supplements for memory, but I have been trying to take a daily multivitamin and it is has to be laced, lol! j/k It is a One-a-day Weight Loss vitamin (I just joined Weight Watchers so it seemed like a good idea), I figured it was j...

8. Any starting in Fall 2008

   wannabeRN2010 replied to KobiezMa's topic in General Students

   First official day today.... Basically a continuation of orientation (which was Friday)... lots of forms and general course description. We actually start with material tomorrow, Trends and Roles, and our first test is in a few weeks. Hearing and rea...

9. Shoes for clinicals?

   wannabeRN2010 replied to cpartrid's topic in General Students

   We get to wear navy this year too!!! I am beyond thrilled!!!

10. advise?!?!

    wannabeRN2010 replied to Starfish1's topic in General Students

    I have to agree with everyone else. I was a store manager for 3 years and when someone just up and quit, it made it really tuff for me. I had to totally rearrange my schedule (not to mention my life) to cover their shift. That was one of the reasons ...

11. Which medical dictionary??

    wannabeRN2010 replied to wannabeRN2010's topic in General Students

    Daytonite, You are nothing short of awesome! You always post the most helpful information. I know that with people like you and my determination I will become a good nurse. Thank you!!!

12. Which medical dictionary??

    wannabeRN2010 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello all!! I am starting an ADN program next week and have been trying to buy all 14 of the required books. We have three medical dictionaries to choose from and since I know NOTHING about them I would love some advice! The choices are: Cyclopedic ...

13. Quiet Places To Study Late ?

    wannabeRN2010 replied to luckylin08's topic in General Students

    I LOVE this idea... I have a very annoying 16 year old brother who also does EVERYTHING loud. He also really enjoys playing Rock Band (which is awesome) and the pinging of those drum sticks makes me a little suicidal,:sfxpld: lol... j/k (but close)! ...

14. about my emotions going awry

    wannabeRN2010 replied to JettaDP's topic in General Students

    I get all edgy too, around finals and now with the stress and nerves of starting the nursing program. It helps me realize when and why I'm on edge and just breathe. I keep telling myself that flipping out (crying, screaming, etc) is only a temporary ...

15. Any one else not having orientation prior to starting classes?

    wannabeRN2010 replied to dmr71's topic in General Students

    My orientation is the Friday before classes start on Monday. We have not had any other information provided aside from the required vaccinations, physical, and other stuff for our clinicals. I am sooo ready to find out what all we need. Good luck to...