NaomieRN

NaomieRN

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  1. How can i succeed?

    NaomieRN replied to roxiejay's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember a C is failing in most schools. So you really need a B to pass in most schools, including the one I am going

  2. Has anyone feeling the end of semester syndrome?

    NaomieRN replied to Esther2007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am feeling end of semestitis rightnow.......cannot wait to get 4 months

  3. Nursing Student HATES Nursing Assistant Job

    NaomieRN replied to PeachyERNurse's topic in General Students

    That is a great

  4. Fingerstick Glucose Testing-Do Alcohol Wipes Interfere w/ Results?

    NaomieRN replied to PsychRN-Kris's topic in General Nursing

    The medical surgical textbook that I am using says, alcohol should not be used when taking BG to wipe finger. Soap and water should be used

  5. Help taking tests with Critical Thinking

    NaomieRN replied to Steffieg7487's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am also taking Med Surg 1 and so far, I have an A average. I do the following: I purchased Saunders Nclex 3rd edition, I target study, record the lecture, read ahead, try to understand the material...

  6. $17.00 Hr. Starting Wage For RN?

    NaomieRN replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    Where in NY you referring to? If you talking about $21.50 in NYC, that is too low. You need to make $75,000 a year in nyc in order to have a quality life. I think $17 is not an insult for that area....

  7. I love nursing school!! Anyone else?

    NaomieRN replied to ccstudent's topic in General Students

    I am a second semester student and I love nursing school!!! I am looking forward for psychiatric nursing and neuro next

  8. Nursing school didn't prepare me for reality

    NaomieRN replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, I do not care what school you go to and how long the program is, you will never feel prepare after you graduate from nursing school, until you actually work for at least a year. There...

  9. Help!Should I go to nursing?

    NaomieRN replied to cutefish1's topic in General Nursing

    As the above post has stated, I really think you have to reconsider. I do not feel your heart is in nursing. Maybe I am wrong, but that is what I am getting from reading your statements. Like my...

  10. Any recent St. Vincent applicants?

    NaomieRN replied to gemini08's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Notification letters will be mailed on April

  11. How Much Mircro Do I Need to Remember?

    NaomieRN replied to Lizard3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would not say forget Micro, because you do need to understand transmission precautions, incubation, nosocomial infections (C-Diff, MRSA, VRE, VRSA), handwashing, TB, AIDS, droplet precautions,...

  12. Need some encourage :(

    NaomieRN replied to **SuMMeR**'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you have nclex books that you can use? I have been using nclex 3500, which breaks down different subjects, for instance, I just finish GI and I answered all the questions pertaining to GI. I did...

  13. I Just Don't Understand...

    NaomieRN replied to yoginurse2b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Welcome to nursing school. I am in my second semester, and the exams only get tougher. I am actually doing great because of the strageties I have been using. I read every single chapter, attend...

  14. would you be a RN for $11.00/hr?

    NaomieRN replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Student Nurse Techs in Connecticut are making over $12 per hour. Rns are making $27 and up.....No, I would not work for $11 per hr. Cnas make more than that

  15. Chances of becoming a nurse...

    NaomieRN replied to yoyoming1001's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Your past does not determine your future. My GPA was like a 2.3 when I first started college. Right out of high schoo, I was not motivated and did not have good study skills. I managed to get a...

  16. Test Help

    NaomieRN replied to Esther08's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The best strategy that has work for me so far, practice nclex questions. The last exam, I got one of the highest grade in the class. I am taking med surg, my instructor said, this is one of the...

  17. Excelsior Fundamentals

    NaomieRN replied to rebeccles's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Check Ebay or search on

  18. Do you trust automatic "vitals" machines??

    NaomieRN replied to Fairlythere's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If the automatic vital machines are so inaccurate, why do hospitals still use them? According to most of you, these machines are not reliable. Maybe the hospitals should be made aware for the safety...

  19. Anyone loving their classes this semester?

    NaomieRN replied to DaughterofRuth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I love Med Surg nursing. I am enjoying every minute of clinical and lecture. I love

  20. Passed the exam at 213 questions!

    NaomieRN replied to khirbz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulationssssssssssssssss God is

  21. Help with nursing diagnosis!!

    NaomieRN replied to nrsingrulz's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I do not know in this case if pain would apply, simply because of poor circulation you often see in diabetics. I suspect a lack of pain sensation was the reason for the toe amputation in the first...

  22. Passed NC1 today with an A

    NaomieRN replied to Eager2bRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations

  23. How to avoid hypoglycemia during 12 hour shifts?

    NaomieRN replied to Hoozdo's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    the important thing is to use the glycemix index. low glycemic carbohydrates enter the bloodstream slowly and are best eaten before exercise. they provide sustained longer-term energy, and help...

  24. Bored in clinical?

    NaomieRN replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    Can you bring you textbook or flashcards to study or read ahead. I have my memory pen stick with my medical surgical book installed and tons of nursing study guides. If I am not busy, I will start...

  25. How many guys in your class?

    NaomieRN replied to Scrubz's topic in Male Nursing Students

    There are 34 students in my med surg class, 8