harmony123

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1. Just starting prereqs this fall/HESI at MCC

   harmony123 replied to blessedt1d's topic in Pre-Nursing

   The HESI entrance exam is pretty easy! I would suggest the HESI study guide which includes practice problems and explanations for each. There is algebra on the exam. I would recommend that you call the program and ask if calculators are allowed to be...

2. Having some anxiety...

   harmony123 posted a topic in General Students

   Hi! I am going to be entering my second semester of the nursing program. I absolutely LOVE it! However, I have had this summer off (my school doesn't offer nursing classes during the summer) and I am starting to get some serious anxiety. The main th...

3. Here is a crazy question

   harmony123 replied to msdeannah's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I see a lot of "older" students using the backpacks that roll on the ground. I also see some ladies using a larger purse that can fit notebooks and small books. However, I think anyone can wear a backpack! Just buy whatever you think will keep you th...

4. supplimental texts

   harmony123 replied to june2009's topic in Student Assist

   I think potter and perry's fundamentals of nursing is an excellent text. There are also study guides that go along with the readings and the best part is that there is a 12 volume cd collection that has videos on it that demonstrate a ton of procedur...

5. What Do You do During Clinicals

   harmony123 replied to cutensweet2's topic in Student Assist

   Depending on the school, you will be doing different things. You are normally in charge of only one patient. In most cases you will get report from the nurse, perform a physical assessment, take vitals, pass meds, and help assist with ADL's. Sometim...

6. Share you A&P mnemonics!

   harmony123 replied to ThatPoshGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Here is one for the vertebrae: There are 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, and 5 lumbar... (not including the sacrum). To remember this: most people eat breakfast at 7, lunch at 12 and dinner at 5 This is pretty simple but I hope that it might help someone!

7. How far into NS do you begin Clinicals?

   harmony123 replied to MvbRn's topic in General Students

   you will start them first term. In the beginning you will develop some basic skills in the lab/classroom setting and then you will begin clinicals in the second, third or fourth week, depending on the school.

8. Question about nursing school

   harmony123 replied to newbie08's topic in General Students

   It really depends on the school. In most schools pre-nursing students, or those students taking A&P have to work with cadavers. They are quite educational and really give an awesome opportunity to see inside the human body. You will most likely u...