maxrand

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1. Looking for resources

   maxrand replied to aquakenn's topic in Student Assist

   For me the most stressful thing in nursing school was taking tests that had either "all that apply" questions and questions where all four answer options were "kind of the right answer". If I had to do it again, I would learn better testing habits. A...

2. Advice and honest thoughts about Nursing school needed.

   maxrand replied to all in a days work's topic in Pre-Nursing

   It seems to me that you put a lot of time to think about nursing and weighed your options. Correct me if I misunderstood you, but human element and caring for people that need help are two most important things for you. Nursing can definitely provid...

3. Nursing or MD??

   maxrand replied to Queen_Nefertiri's topic in Pre-Nursing

   If you look at it from one side, yes. Each profession has pros and cons. NP>MD in regards of initial earnings, tuition cost and associated loans, length and intensity of studies. Also it's much easier to get in.

4. How difficult is nursing school?

   maxrand replied to alittlepatience's topic in Pre-Nursing

   It depends. Is nursing your only career choice or you have other options as well? How did you decide on nursing?

5. RN OR LPN ??help!!

   maxrand replied to LovingNursing20's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Completely agree with Neo Soldier there. If you are accepted in ADN, go with it. You will save yourself time and open doors that are otherwise closed to LPNs. Another option (if it is an option for you?) is to go for an accelerated BSN program. Your ...

6. Advice and honest thoughts about Nursing school needed.

   maxrand replied to all in a days work's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Nursing is a very broad field. From your post I noted a couple of things that will limit your practice fields, but they don't mean to write you off completely. You probably won't get a better answer than "it's ultimately up to you", unless you can t...

7. Don't give up

   maxrand replied to Sarahmb1985's topic in Student Assist

   I applaud your persistence and internal strength! Nursing school can be tough. Unfortunately, it is easy to run into bias and unfairness from people who should serve as role models, but come off cold and judgmental. You did it for you and for your pa...

8. Blood Transfusion

   maxrand replied to Suzeee's topic in Student Assist

   As many people mentioned already, blood units are not typically covered, unless you are running them with a pressure bag for faster infusion.

9. Looking for resources

   maxrand replied to aquakenn's topic in Student Assist

   YouTube can be a great resource for you. Go through the workbook you have on hands and identify the weak areas and areas you are not comfortable with. Then search for information about those areas.