quirkystudent

quirkystudent specializes in Geriatrics.

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1. Not a test taker

   quirkystudent replied to quirkystudent's topic in Student Assist

   No I'm not. I wanted to do a step ladder approach. There's only two schools to choose from near me without driving 3 hours. I researched them both and my decision was based on step ladder approach (because the other one skips LPN), the drop out rate ...

2. Not a test taker

   quirkystudent replied to quirkystudent's topic in Student Assist

   These are the only questions I have access to that I know of. I think the NCLEX ones you have to pay for right? I haven't bought anything besides the ATI books. The instructors gave us codes for the ATI website. I also have 6 Lippincott apps on my ph...

3. Not a test taker

   quirkystudent replied to quirkystudent's topic in Student Assist

   This is a great example of what happens when I take tests. The answer is obvious however I read that question 3 times and still got it wrong because I did not read "the skin around the stoma". I read "the stoma is red" and the stoma is supposed to be...

4. Not a test taker

   quirkystudent replied to quirkystudent's topic in Student Assist

   I'm not sure it's that because I can finish in time. I've honestly considered that perhaps I am dyslexic? When I get my tests back to review them it seems I want to bang my head on a wall. Most of the ones I get wrong I don't understand why I chose t...

5. Not a test taker

   quirkystudent posted a topic in Student Assist

   I have found since the beginning of the program that I am just not a test taker. It's so frustrating because I know the content. My instructors know that I know the content. They have told me many times that I can walk into a clinical setting and nee...

6. AHH! Wish me luck!

   quirkystudent posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Okay allow me to be prideful for a moment because this is a safe place to do so. I don't like to brag, gloat, or whatever you want to call it in front of classmates or on facebook so I figure it's safe for me to post it here. :) Tomorrow is our final...

7. how long do i need to study for teas test?

   quirkystudent replied to Hibbzem17's topic in TEAS

   I didn't study but some people need to in order to pass and that's okay. It wouldn't hurt to brush up on some things. It reminded me of the GED test I took after I quit high school. It was all very basic. The only thing I would suggest is to take a p...

8. Am I being unrealistic? Is nursing maybe not for me?

   quirkystudent replied to beckyboo80's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I asked a nurse friend of mine this once. She told me that, at least around here, you apply at the hospital, the hospital hires you, and the hospital makes the decision on what unit you work. You can tell them you want L&D but if they need help o...

9. Violent/combative residents?

   quirkystudent replied to nursehaley91's topic in Geriatric

10. Violent/combative residents?

    quirkystudent replied to nursehaley91's topic in Geriatric

    When I deal with a combative resident, as a CNA, I try my best to calm them down but if it doesn't work I take a step back and watch them from a distance to make sure they don't hurt themselves or others, wait a little while and try to approach them ...

11. CNA'S working in nursing homes?

    quirkystudent replied to mzsuccess's topic in CNA/MA

    I love nursing home work and yes every one of them have their share of drama starters and the fuelers. The way I stay sane is traveling. Agency work is nice because if you are hating working in a facility you can just request to go somewhere else. Al...

12. Sweating in my scrubs... yuck

    quirkystudent replied to RunninNurse's topic in General Students

13. Sweating in my scrubs... yuck

    quirkystudent replied to RunninNurse's topic in General Students

14. Feeling Alone in Class

    quirkystudent replied to CountryMomma's topic in General Students

    I don't have a 4.0 (close though!) and when I hear someone mention their grade and it's higher than mine I congratulate them because I know they worked hard for that grade. Sometimes I ask them to help me so I can get that grade. I do hear snide rema...

15. Hands on learner needs help with study habits

    quirkystudent replied to quirkystudent's topic in LPN/LVN Students