amybethf

amybethf

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  1. Are You Being Bullied in the Classroom

    amybethf replied to Jayfa's topic in General Students

    Bullying, I think is a defense mechanism, a way to lower a person's anxiety (the definition). We all use them, and only one, suppression is conscious. I think these 4 women feel inferior and so they...

  2. I failed my first clinical!

    amybethf replied to breakin_moon's topic in General Nursing

    I am with the other posters - I am confused as to what exactly led to the failure but unless you put a patient in harm's way, there has to be a paper trail as to why you are failed. At my school, you...

  3. Nursing process

    amybethf replied to nur_stu's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What I can tell about taking nursing tests is there are usually 2 right answers but one is the 'best.' When I took fundamentals they didn't cover ADPIE all in one test, as we learned them throughout...

  4. Nursing process

    amybethf replied to nur_stu's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Are u referring to ADPIE? Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation The above refer to writing

  5. 3rd semester- Feeling overwhelmed at clinical

    amybethf replied to mimi13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    U have been very candid and I think you just need to slow down and think things thru. It is a matter of prioritization but it's not a race. It's totally normal to feel like you aren't up to par, you...

  6. 2nd semester and has failed first two tests!

    amybethf replied to jillk5455's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, get an NCLEX book to help reinforce the types of questions on nursing tests and understanding the rationale. After reading the NCLEX, go back over your assigned material. People study lots of...

  7. Advice for ADN NS

    amybethf posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OMG! I was once a pre-nursing student and have finished 1.5 semesters of an ADN program. I have been perusing so many posts about the horrors and failure rates of nursing school. If you want to...

  8. Hfcc Fall 08

    amybethf replied to excited08's topic in Michigan Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!:yeah: The advice u have been given is right on! STUDY STUDY STUDY! You will love NS....the new friends you make, learning how to think like a nurse and putting your newfound skills...

  9. Fundamentals V/S Med-Surg

    amybethf replied to KPolk RN2B's topic in General Students

    First of all, do not believe the hype in nursing school! U can only worry about yourself and worrying about everything else others say will just be self-defeating and adding undue stress. School is...

  10. Feeling Defeated Already :(

    amybethf replied to I want to be a nurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Have u reviewed your tests? Have u talked to your teacher and sought help? I just finished Med/Surg 1 and I never studied so much for a class! Maybe how u are studying isn't allowing u to grasp the...

  11. How would you rate RN school

    amybethf replied to inspire's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Exactly! You need to study and making a study schedule and sticking to it could be the reason you pass or fail. It's not difficult material to master it is the amount of it. And getting the hang of...

  12. Why so many fail out of our program?

    amybethf replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    Exactamundo! Memorizing the material isn't gonna cut it in nursing school! You have to UNDERSTAND the what, how and why. That is critical thinking in a nutshell. You have to understand the stem of...

  13. Other Med/Surg students

    amybethf posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    How's it going for you? I have 2 weeks and 1 day and I AM DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am first year, second semester and this class was a TON of paperwork! I felt alot more confident in clinicals but all...

  14. Other Med/Surg students

    amybethf replied to amybethf's topic in Michigan Nursing

    When do you start? No we do not draw blood or IV pushes. We do hang IV's and program the drip rate. I am @ Henry Ford Comm College. Yes, nursing school will become your #1 priority next to your...

  15. Start Hfcc Fall 08

    amybethf replied to excited08's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Congratulations! :yeah:You are about to embark on something so special! I love nursing school! It's hard work but all the new friends and things I have learned make it that much more rewarding! Do...

  16. The Net!

    amybethf replied to NW47's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Do you have the NET study guide? There are resources on the NET to get more practice. Hopefully you didn't fail but if you did, you get 2 more chances and just review where you messed up and...

  17. Other Med/Surg students

    amybethf replied to amybethf's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I don't know if you have heard those nasty lil rumors about how hard our tests are in M/S but they aren't too bad. Study=pass. They are actually pretty straightforward. I definitely study more than...

  18. Other Med/Surg students

    amybethf replied to amybethf's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I am first year second semester. It is alot of work and expectations. You have to do injections, IVPB's, meds - there is a checklist of things you must do correctly in front of your instructor and...

  19. HFCC rotations...

    amybethf replied to RN2B73's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You remind of myself before I started te program - full of endless questions! :) Clinicals - first, you have no control over where you are placed, it is a lottery. 1st semester - after you pass...

  20. HFCC rules for hair while in clinicals...

    amybethf replied to RN2B73's topic in Michigan Nursing

    FYI - always check your yellow "student nursing handbook" you received at orientation when in doubt. Checking there might be a savior when you need it. What is expected of you as a student is layed...

  21. How clinicals work

    amybethf replied to RN2B73's topic in Michigan Nursing

    This could not be said any better!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have no idea how one works F/T and does nursing school F/T! But I respect the heck out of those that can. They are VERY motivated for sure! But...

  22. Please educate me on the NET

    amybethf replied to NeverStar's topic in Michigan Nursing

    The Nursing Entrance Test (NET) tests your comprehension and application of scientific reading and your basic math skills including simple algebra. You have 1 hour to finish each section. There is a...

  23. HFCC: Does anyone have this advisor's phone number?:

    amybethf replied to mybrowneyedgirl's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You'll do awesome!

  24. HFCC: Does anyone have this advisor's phone number?:

    amybethf replied to mybrowneyedgirl's topic in Michigan Nursing

    CONGRATS! Who are you taking for A&P 234 and Pharm (initials

  25. HFCC: Does anyone have this advisor's phone number?:

    amybethf replied to mybrowneyedgirl's topic in Michigan Nursing

    What are the intials of your 234 teacher? Do they offer PSY and SOC online? I hear this is a good option for some classes. Did you take Pharm yet? That is definitely better online, it is a very...