Nightmaren BSN, RN

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    Considering going back to telly

    Nightmaren replied to nugspugsanddrugs's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello friend, Unfortunately, some units have more toxic cultures than others and it's not really a reflection of the specialty of the unit. From what you describe, the fact that even the assistant...
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    Taking CRNA school Pre-Req's during Nursing School?

    Nightmaren replied to Jcassid3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would say go for it but also be careful -- some programs require that such prereqs be taken within the last 3-5 years (depending on the program). If there is a setback in your timeline for any...
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    Endocrine System

    Nightmaren replied to smparedes23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thew endocrine system is all about balance! Certain glands increase certain hormones and certain glands decrease certain hormones. Knowing which glad increases/decreases what hormone helps
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    My NCLEX Experience: Preparations, Study Tips, and Acing the Exam

    Nightmaren replied to lilmonsterkray's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yup. I agree -- get a comprehensive review, but don't spend too much time on it. I promise that you know more than you feel you do. After that, practice, practice, practice. As JulesOb pointed out,...
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    RN Nclex Exam computer shut-off between 90-100 questions has anyone ever failed with that

    Nightmaren replied to BrandyRobinson's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do not lose hope, friend. A classmate of mine failed in 75 questions -- they were so sure that they passed but the results suggested the opposite -- that they had misunderstood most of the questions...
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    Pharm problem help? please

    Nightmaren replied to btf4's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also, (and I'm not trying to be facetious here), try to reason through it based on how much you have vs how much you want instead of trying to fuss about plugging in your numbers into a formula...
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    Worried about mental health senior practicum - need advice

    Nightmaren replied to LiviaLesbia's topic in General Students

    I know quite a few nurses who started off in mental health and then ended up transitioning to ICU or L&D at other hospitals. They were really quite grateful to have started in mental health...
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    Advice on getting accepted into a RN program

    Nightmaren replied to Kaybrand17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Apply broadly since your stats are kind of on the fence. At some schools, they may be fine, at other schools they will not be very competitive. Explore the schools' TEAS retake policy and look into...
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    I just failed an exam. need motivation?

    Nightmaren replied to sashaq's topic in General Students

    So basically, from what you have written so far, it's not the end of the world yet. You aren't failing the class or fighting an uphill battle. All you got was a setback -- that's fine! You'll get tons...
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    New Grad Nurse

    Nightmaren replied to Joelle66's topic in General Students

    Due to the nature of clinicals, experiences vary a lot! As I was orienting to my job, my preceptor told me that she only had a chance to start "a couple" IVs in nursing school. Both of us agreed that,...
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    New RN looking to quit floor nursing?!

    Nightmaren replied to NewGradStruggles's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The job cycles have been quite treacherous in my area and many of my friends found themselves in the same boat. A lot of new nthem were bound for ICU or ER at any cost and then ended up taking floor...
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    Following a nurse during clinicals :(

    Nightmaren replied to Turtlepower's topic in General Students

    It depends a bit on the institution, but sometimes the nurses are being compelled to take students due to it being a requirement for advancement within the institution. Other times, they are simply...
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    Will I have a social life in nursing school

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

    I am someone who had a previous degree before nursing school. While a lot of newcomers felt otherwise, it was absolutely possible to have a social life in nursing school -- even necessary! Nursing...
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    Need Motivation and have questions

    Nightmaren replied to hollilynn92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello and congratulations on beginning your journey! It sounds like you are pretty good at doing your research in terms of deciding which classes you need to take. Just be mindful that some nursing...
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    Cardiac Step Down- ACLS Required for RN's?

    Nightmaren replied to NurseFidg's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yup. All RNs in any floor where patients are on telemetry must be ACLS certified at my
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    Any advice or thoughts?

    Nightmaren replied to AddictedToCoffee4657's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree, and here is another way to look at it. If you have a minor in Spanish and rate your ability to speak Spanish as "proficient," an applicant with no minor but the ability to speak Spanish...
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    Should I get --------

    Nightmaren replied to Nurseehh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If I remember right, Picmonic has a trial so you can determine if you like it or not. I personally never found it too helpful based on the way my program delivered information but if you like it, go...
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    Nursing Student Friendliness Versus Friendliness of Students in other Majors.

    Nightmaren replied to Healthnutiam's topic in General Students

    I'm sure personality types play a factor, but I'm not even sure if that alone can account for the differences in interpersonal attitudes within the programs. I think that program/institution culture...
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    D/C Foley when patient is sitting?

    Nightmaren replied to htg722's topic in General Students

    This is the sort of thing that truly depends on your clinical instructor. I will say first off that clinical instructors are not always 100% reliable when it comes to policies and procedures -- they...
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    Feeling Like My Notes Aren't Cutting It

    Nightmaren replied to DotFlower's topic in General Students

    I'm someone who has been in school for a long time, and one of the biggest adjustments that I had to make about myself was to learn how to effectively take notes in a paperless fashion. Once I...
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    Advanced medsurge help please

    Nightmaren replied to Nursejackie777's topic in General Students

    I agree -- I don't feel that studying ahead will help much, but I do believe there is merit to being organized ahead of time. For me, a large part of studying is organization so I would probably at...
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    What cheers up when you're having a rough time in NS?

    Nightmaren replied to PurplePens's topic in General Students

    I tended to hang out with friends -- not the sort of friends who have chronic testing anxiety and complain about studying all the time -- the sort of friends who made me laugh because of their antics....
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    Nursing @ 32?

    Nightmaren replied to Firstina's topic in General Students

    In addition, nursing is a tremendously flexible job. In getting older, it might get difficult to, say, work in a neuro floor due to the amount of physical activity involved in turning/moving patients....
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    Nerves, Nerves, nerves everywhere!

    Nightmaren replied to new gal's topic in General Students

    Yup! I agree with the "routine" approach oceanblue52 suggested! Repetition helps a lot for the basic stuff and also ground you if you are at a loss for what to do during a sim-encounter. I wasn't...
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    Looking to take A&P and Pharmacology together???Is this a good idea?

    Nightmaren replied to lovenurses2016's topic in General Students

    How good are your memorization skills? A&P is a lot of memorization, as is pharmacology -- the majority of my time studying for pharmacology was spent trying to come up with mnemonics and it would...