Armis27

Armis27 has 4 years experience and specializes in IMCU GICU.

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1. Adensonie

   Armis27 replied to FirstLadyRN's topic in MICU

   Our policy doesn't require an MD at bedisde in ICU. we just set everything up for a code. An MD is required on lower levels of care because usually only the charge nurses are acls certified. Personally I would want to have a competent team ready to c...

2. GI medications

   Armis27 replied to syost's topic in General Students

   I never found a shortcut for learning drugs. I knew classmates who came up with rhymes or other mnemonics, but that never worked with me. Flash cards were no help either. Eventually I just stop trying to i find a shortcut. I just sat there and studie...

3. On the verge of being dropped from the program

   Armis27 replied to vampymegs's topic in Student Assist

   On tests. Don't agonize over answers. Once you start doubt your knowledge things begin to fall apart. Just go with your gut.

4. Irritating Classmates

   Armis27 replied to ImThatGuy's topic in General Students

   I'm a little more than halfway through I never really had an issue with anyone. I'm not saying my class is perfect, but no one has any deal breaking traits. Some who do have irritating traits grew on me once I got to know them.

5. Nursing Clipboard

   Armis27 replied to uwa2012's topic in Student Assist

   I use a metal memo sized clipboard. It fits in my pocket. The clipboard really isn't that important. I found that a bulky clipboard was more of a hindrance than a help.

6. Slightly discouraged from grades

   Armis27 replied to semester1kid's topic in General Students

   Well. First you'd have to review your test and see if there is a pattern to what you got wrong. Determine if it is due to inadequate studying, shaky grasp of the fundamentals or w/e. Then you move forward from that.