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  1. NCLEX for PDA?

    *CJA* posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm looking for NCLEX review questions for my PDA (pocket pc). I have Lippincott's but it only has 300 questions and it seems like the same ones come up over and over. Does anyone have any of the...

  2. NCLEX for PDA?

    *CJA* replied to *CJA*'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I bought Saunder's for the PDA from Barnes and Noble. It didn't come with the book - which is fine because I already have the book. It was cheaper than Skyscape. It has 5000 questions and is very...

  3. NCLEX for PDA?

    *CJA* replied to *CJA*'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have the Lippincott book, which came with a CD which also had PDA questions on it. The book has that many questions, but not the PDA. If you do buy one of these, could you please post how many PDA...

  4. A New 50 year old nurse!?????

    *CJA* replied to timjo's topic in General Nursing

    I am 51 and will graduate with my BSN in December of this year. I really wondered if I would have the stamina to make it through 12 hour shifts. Now I think maturity actually helps with this. We know...

  5. Math Help? What is the correct answer.

    *CJA* replied to shady_angelz's topic in General Nursing

    The way this problem is worded is very, very typical. It's just that the /d or per day is left out. Without exception, in my med calc book, all the examples that have the words "divided doses" also...

  6. Math Help? What is the correct answer.

    *CJA* replied to shady_angelz's topic in General Nursing

    OK, well I would go to the instructor or TA and politely ask to see the problem correctly worked

  7. Math Help? What is the correct answer.

    *CJA* replied to shady_angelz's topic in General Nursing

    You are right, but this is a test question, not real world. Why would it say "divided doses" if it was per dose? I think it has to be per day. But then, the OP says it's getting marked wrong. All I...

  8. Math Help? What is the correct answer.

    *CJA* replied to shady_angelz's topic in General Nursing

    66 lbs/2.2 = 30 kg body wt 50 mg x 30 kg = 1500 mg/day 1500mg/2 = 750 mg/dose I have seen this type of problem on many med calc tests. Must be able to do

  9. Maryland hospitals paying for RN education?

    *CJA* replied to princess_emef's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Do you want to teach? Here's a link about scholarships for grad school for future faculty (includes a need-based grant for living expenses):...

  10. I have insomnia!!!

    *CJA* replied to beautifulb's topic in General Nursing

    I allow my husband to sleep with me. Same problem. I am going to the doctor on Thurs. I have tried lots of OTC and Rx - haven't found the right thing yet. I know it's partially

  11. I have insomnia!!!

    *CJA* replied to beautifulb's topic in General Nursing

    I've tried Valerian Root a long time ago but OMG, the smell, the aftertaste! But maybe I'll give it another go. Those energy drinks don't do a thing for me. BTW, I have tried Rx for sleep, but...

  12. I have insomnia!!!

    *CJA* replied to beautifulb's topic in General Nursing

    Can't sleep

  13. ? for nursing students

    *CJA* replied to ibmaryann's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    MED CALC. We got tested on it the first day of class. We were expected to know it going in. Also, you could email your instructors and ask for the reading assignments to get started on - there is SO...

  14. how do you introduce yourself to patients?

    *CJA* replied to panamama's topic in General Nursing

    These are my questions, as well. Why do nurses have a bigger security issue than doctors do? Anyway, I think it's Suzanne Gordon's viewpoint that has my school teaching us to intro ourselves with...

  15. how do you introduce yourself to patients?

    *CJA* replied to panamama's topic in General Nursing

    Are the doctors' last names also on the back of the

  16. how do you introduce yourself to patients?

    *CJA* replied to panamama's topic in General Nursing

    We were taught to introduce ourselves by shaking hands if possible and saying our first AND last name - it's professional and it presents a professional

  17. A&P II~~Arteries and Veins

    *CJA* replied to DAMomma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I remember this being really, really hard, but it is also a unit that you will need to be very strong on when you start nursing school. Are you trying to memorize arteries/veins in order to identify...

  18. how long did it take you to complete your pre-reqs?

    *CJA* replied to panamama's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That old bio course you took should work for the bio 101 you have listed as a prereq. Mine did. The sciences that had to be current (less than 5 years old) were Chem, A&P I and II, and Micro. I...

  19. Just how difficult is nursing school going to be?!

    *CJA* replied to CYR's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, they can subjectively fail you. Whining to the dean will backfire. The thing is that you get more bees with honey... You'll want/need your instructors and fellow students to be your...

  20. Just how difficult is nursing school going to be?!

    *CJA* replied to CYR's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you're going to have trouble with this attitude. I have similar feelings as you as to really wanting that point if it's mine, but the thing is that it's hardly every that cut and dry in...

  21. Returning To school at 44?

    *CJA* replied to creekside10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished my first semester of a BSN program, during which I turned 50. I've loved being back at school - it has really whipped my brain into shape. And being around so many younger people is...

  22. Ethical discussion help required!!!!

    *CJA* replied to Sarah59's topic in International Nursing

    I totally agree with your point about treating people regardless of how they acquired their illness, but I have to take exception with the implication that cigarette smokers are in any way similar to...

  23. Well, it looks like I am going to get my BSN instead of ADN after all.

    *CJA* replied to Nutmeg5575's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I am at the Baltimore campus. I think the uniform is the same: White scrub top with the UMSON patch and "sand" colored scrub pants, white shoes. They sell the uniform at the book store, but there...

  24. Labcoat?

    *CJA* replied to diagnose's topic in General Nursing

    If your school is anything like mine, they will tell you EXACTLY what to wear, and when and where to wear it. We must wear a labcoat when in skills labs and when we visit the hospital the night...

  25. Just a nervous mom

    *CJA* replied to new_mom26's topic in Pediatric

    I totally agree that a 2-year-old who's not climbing out should stay in the crib. Here's one reason why: When my daughter was 2+, and still sleeping in a crib, I was in the bathroom drying my hair...