robyn SN/CCCC

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1. Downloadable or printable charting forms

   robyn SN/CCCC replied to TeresaRN2b's topic in General Students

   Check with your instructors. At our school, we are all provided with copies of flow sheets and charting by exception sheets used by the hospitals we attend clinicals at. Also, I don't know if your school uses CAI's (computer assisted instruction), ...

2. Beauty secrets in nursing school, NOT

   robyn SN/CCCC replied to PlanetCaroline's topic in General Students

   I have actually found it easier to keep my hair longer in nursing school. It took more time to fuss with it when it was short than it does now. I wash and dry my hair at night so all I have to do is stlye it in the mornings and take a bath, it's a ...

3. What Station is Mom at (OB) Test Monday

   robyn SN/CCCC replied to Alie's topic in General Students

   We aren't allowed to perform vag. exams as students in our program, but from what I understand, it is fairly obvious.

4. What Station is Mom at (OB) Test Monday

   robyn SN/CCCC replied to Alie's topic in General Students

   Station is determined through vaginal exam by determining the number of centimeters the presenting part of the fetus is above or below the ischial spines (on the pelvic/hip bones). If the presenting part is above the spines, the station is negative,...

5. Help! I Need Money for school

   robyn SN/CCCC replied to can'twait2B1's topic in General Students

   My state (NC) has two programs (one based on finacial need, the other on scholars) that provide full tuition as long as you agree to work in the state for two years. Also, there are lots of hospitals doing the same thing because everyone is so despe...

6. Grade freaks! Ugh!

   robyn SN/CCCC replied to TeresaRN2b's topic in General Students

   I am a grade freak, I'll admit it. I got my first C this semester (semester 4 out of 5) and cried like a baby, but soon got over it. C=RN and that's all that matters at this point. I am not trying to be a hero, just an RN.

7. How much sleep do you get?

   robyn SN/CCCC replied to Mithrah's topic in General Students

   Before nursing school, I could function just fine on 5 hours of sleep, but now, if I don't get atleast 8, you better stay back 'cause it isn't pretty. I think it is the mental exhaustion instead of the physical exhaustion. :zzzzz

8. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

   robyn SN/CCCC replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

   HI! I am Robyn a 19 year old ADN student in my 4th out of 5 semesters. Can't wait til May gets here.

9. Advice for day in the OR

   robyn SN/CCCC replied to colleen10's topic in General Students

   Don't touch anything blue, stay out of the way, wear comfortable shoes ~~ you'll be standing in one place a long time. And, make sure you eat breakfast.