NanaOf8

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1. advice for new student to get organized

   NanaOf8 replied to amy929's topic in Student Assist

   It IS overwhelming BUT, you WILL get through this...I promise! Take it one day at a time and sometimes, one moment at a time. Take a deep breath and keep just keep moving forward. For me, I stayed organized by buying a planner from Staples. It was...

2. Studying and reading....

   NanaOf8 replied to sunnie123's topic in General Students

   Well, for me...NO. There is always something one can learn from reading. I think this includes postings here, a textbook or an online resourse. I feel guilty too sometimes but breaks, taking care of yourself are important too. You do need some do...

3. I'm SUPER NERVOUS & need HELP with the NCLEX-PN!

   NanaOf8 replied to krysty787's topic in NCLEX

   ohhhh..... ....i know it's hard to "be confident" but force yourself! you've been studying very hard and when the questions are presented, relax, take a deep breath, read the question, re-read it and use your critical thinking skills. during your...

4. Taking Anti-Anxiety Meds During Clinical?

   NanaOf8 replied to MoLee228's topic in General Students

   I am taking propranolol 10mg. LOVE IT...LOVE IT........L O V E IT! It's a very low dose for a beta blocker and I'll tell you what, I've never been comfortable in my life! Those EXTREME panic feelings, increased heart rate and that intense poundi...

5. Roman Numerals Help

   NanaOf8 replied to JettaDP's topic in General Students

   My silly little way.....I have tried to remember the larger numbers as : "LCD" and "M" "LCD" is type of TV so, I remember the numeric order by the spelling. L = 50 C = 100 (the word Century also comes to mind) D = 500 M = 1,000 (I think MEGA) Bes...

6. dosage calculations

   NanaOf8 replied to bnchrose's topic in General Students

   on your own......that's scary! my program has structured math class and are using clinical calculations (6th ed.) by kee and marshall. before i started the class, i bought "dosage calculations made incredibly easy!" from springhouse which was very ...

7. when to remove the tube feed /or not

   NanaOf8 replied to angelwings777's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Leah, Continue to look to the Lord for your peace and strength. Your father cannot comprehend right now due to his own pain and denial. For now, let go and wait for hospice team to assist. Very soon, your father is going to need you more than y...

8. Any tips for success in med-surg?

   NanaOf8 replied to kimmyp's topic in General Students

   I totally agree! I really like my Olympus as well. :twocents: ... While I've never had a problem with the battery cover falling off, I found that the Olympus did not give enough indication (sometimes I think it was the VERY LAST MINUTE) that the ba...

9. Fall 08 NS Ages...

   NanaOf8 replied to shorty3_31's topic in General Students

   I just turned 47 and have been accepted into the fall 08 program at a community college. I have orientation on the 3rd and am pretty sure that I will find a study buddy close to my age. I don't feel old at all! I also know a second year student wh...

10. Newbie here.. asking for some help ~ a bit long

    NanaOf8 replied to c+k=<3's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Becoming a nurse at 39 is GREAT! When did 39 equate to old? You asked for it……Reality Check….SLAP! :smackingf I will officially become a nurse when I am 49. I left my 24 year, 24x7, thankless IT career in 2004 and have never once regretted that ...

11. Geared up and ready to go!

    NanaOf8 replied to Icaria's topic in General Students

    ME TOO....I feel EXACTLY the same way! I am 47, have also had a very successful career and have my life in order. I'm scheduled for orientation on 9/3 and school starts on the 23rd. I have very few things left to buy, but one thing I did buy early w...