FDBMath

FDBMath ADN, RN

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  1. I need to vent about my Nursing program

    FDBMath replied to mariawong86's topic in General Students

    I always scratched my head over the material in lecture. Once I started getting into clinicals where I can apply what I have learned and see it in action, it all made sense. My head was spinning...

  2. Considering Nursing, Good and Bad?

    FDBMath replied to Thoughts's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Volunteer at your local hospital. You will have an excellent opportunity to see nurses in action and see if it is something you want to do. I did that, and as a result, I just finished my second...

  3. Help me pick a surgery to observe!!

    FDBMath replied to Sbhayes09's topic in General Students

    A lot depends on the facility. A teaching hospital will most likely be better than a private hospital. I was fortunate to be at a teaching hospital and got to see some great procedures (BKA, ORIF,...

  4. Starting nursing school this fall. Any tips?

    FDBMath replied to Jeage's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I would echo this. Nursing school can be a real time suck while in session. Enjoy the breaks. If you feel the need, read a bit of your fundamentals text but don't go too far overboard. As far as...

  5. Ask the nurses to do cool stuff!!!!!

    FDBMath replied to NorCalKid's topic in General Students

    Absolutely agree with this. I have been able to remove a picc and help with removing a chest tube and jp because I asked. All great experiences that most of my classmates haven't done yet. All...

  6. Helpful Items to Purchase for Nursing School

    FDBMath replied to bitter_betsy's topic in General Students

    Cheap watch, comfortable shoes, clipboard (the folding nurse one is great), lots of pens and pencils, some sharpies, highlighters, lots of paper. Some good shears, a good stethoscope, drug guide...

  7. Clinical Instructors say the darndest things

    FDBMath replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Students

    There are far worse things in life than not having your clinical instructor's endorsement for being a psych nurse. Did you want to be a psych

  8. PICC line question

    FDBMath posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello everyone, I am a second semester student and have a question. My med-surf clinical instructor stated that removing a PICC line is a sterile procedure. I questioned (in a nice way) why that is...

  9. PICC line question

    FDBMath replied to FDBMath's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Basically the answer I got was because it needs to be sterile on insertion and care. I asked if that is the case, why doesn't pulling a foley need to be

  10. PICC line question

    FDBMath replied to FDBMath's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Fair enough. When pulling the PICC, you are removing it from the pt. I get insertion needs to be sterile because you are introducing something into the body. However, removal is removing and not...

  11. Los Angeles Pierce College Spring 2018

    FDBMath replied to Nugget34's topic in School, College Programs

    Oops, double

  12. Los Angeles Pierce College Spring 2018

    FDBMath replied to Nugget34's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi everyone, I am also in the semester ahead of you. I truly recommend listening to Denis. He is full of information and has proved very helpful and a wonderful advocate for our class. When he says...

  13. Nursing Student Friendliness Versus Friendliness of Students in other Majors.

    FDBMath replied to Healthnutiam's topic in General Students

    I would guess it is the same for all. I don't see anyone being ostracized or left out and everyone seems to move easily between any groups. As for the groups themselves, they are just about what...

  14. Nursing Student Friendliness Versus Friendliness of Students in other Majors.

    FDBMath replied to Healthnutiam's topic in General Students

    First semester nursing student here. Everyone in my program is very helpful and friendly. We share notes and study materials and help each other out with the subjects we are god at. I feel far more...

  15. Should I Go to Nursing School?

    FDBMath replied to philosophynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You shouldn't have to be enrolled in any program to volunteer. Most hospitals have websites that have links to volunteer opportunities. Many of the different units in the hospital will have...

  16. Will I have a social life in nursing school

    FDBMath replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just remember quantity does not equal quality when it comes to studying. Find your effective study strategies and you can balance everything. Just be disciplined enough to say when and where you can...

  17. Should I Go to Nursing School?

    FDBMath replied to philosophynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would volunteer at a hospital to see what nurses do. That is what I did when thinking about changing careers. Now I am 6 weeks into my first semester of nursing school and am happy I had some idea...

  18. Already been told I shouldn't be a nurse (Rant)

    FDBMath replied to misskayy's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't worry at all about what an instructor in a CPR course says. They don't know what you are capable of or how you will perform as an RN. The only ones that can tell you that are your...

  19. Nursing @ 32?

    FDBMath replied to Firstina's topic in General Students

    6 weeks into my first semester. 43 here, will be 45 when i graduate. You are not too old by any stretch. If you want it, go for it. The only advice I will give is to go all in and don't regret not...

  20. To late to start?

    FDBMath replied to Mburciaga's topic in Men in Nursing

    As others have said, 35 is not too old. I am 43 and just started (about to start my 3rd

  21. Pre req 5 years limit?

    FDBMath replied to Murse4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As previously stated, it depends on the school you are applying to. I am going back to school after earning a BS in Biology in 1995. Because this was so long ago and many of the prereqs I took back...

  22. NYT Article: Men don't want to be nurses, and their wives agree

    FDBMath replied to Neuronurse1114's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am switching jobs from teaching to nursing (beginning nursing school in August). My wife is very happy and excited for me to start the career. I agree that those who are predisposed or interested...

  23. Los angeles pierce college Rn program for fall 2017

    FDBMath replied to purple_010's topic in School, College Programs

    Nothing new here, just waiting on the drug test. Doing the TB test this afternoon. Getting excited for this to start! Fortunately, I had a full physical in mid-March. Don't need to get another

  24. Los angeles pierce college Rn program for fall 2017

    FDBMath replied to purple_010's topic in School, College Programs

    I haven't heard from them beyond a confirmation email that I have accepted a spot in their fall 2017 cohort. In it Karla said she was planning on sending info either last week or this

  25. How old were you when you started nursing school?

    FDBMath replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    43 and starting an ADN program this