Triplepoint

Triplepoint ADN, RN

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  1. What should I do before starting my ABSN?

    Triplepoint replied to J. RN_2023's topic in General Students

    If you are not good at math, start practicing med math asap. A busy first term of nursing school is an unfortunate time to discover that you are having trouble with dosage calculations. It will make...

  2. Can I get into a nursing program with W's?

    Triplepoint replied to Shyann Kelly's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes you can. I did. I really depends upon the rest of your academic transcript. If you have some W's but then went on to be successful in your pre-requisites, I'd say you have a good chance of being...

  3. Can I still be a great nurse without prior CNA experience?

    Triplepoint replied to azulaflameRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    YES! Of course you can! The benefit of having CNA experience is that you know what you are getting yourself into when you start your nursing career, but as long as you are not afraid of getting your...

  4. Float Pool as New Grad

    Triplepoint replied to Jules2385's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Caveat: I do not have personal experience with working in the float pool myself, but I have talked to people who have because I have been considering starting there myself! I think the real...

  5. Nursing School A Mistake

    Triplepoint replied to wogatu's topic in General Students

    You may find that you hate many things nursing related while in nursing school, and then while working as a nurse. You may find nursing school very challenging, or you may find it silly and inane....

  6. Should I review pathophysiology/anatomy and physiology before starting my nursing program? Or is this overkill?

    Triplepoint replied to Stressed1998's topic in General Students

    If you want to review anatomy for nursing school, do a thorough review of the heart and lungs, the immune system, and the liver. This will help you a ton. Doing more review than this is unnecessary,...

  7. BSN while pursuing RN

    Triplepoint replied to cblossom78's topic in General Students

    I believe that Boise state will allow you to do this. People in my ADN program were simultaneously enrolled in the boise state program to complete their BSN, as it does not require a RN license or a...

  8. I really need your advice. which college is better option?

    Triplepoint replied to NURST1324's topic in General Students

    I don't think anyone should ever spend $90,000 to get a nursing degree. That is a TON of money for something that you can achieve for a lot less. If I were you I'd go to the ADN program, get a job...

  9. Need help deciding between 2 year BSN program and asn then RN-BSN route?

    Triplepoint replied to Stressed1998's topic in General Students

    That is so awesome! Good luck on your nursing school

  10. Should I become a nurse if I don't like bedside care?

    Triplepoint replied to Sweetjen09's topic in General Students

    It's good to be asking these questions before deciding to pursue nursing school. Even if you get a job in a doctor's office as a nurse, you will still have to go through a nursing program and do...

  11. Stats in the Summer

    Triplepoint replied to TheNursingdoll's topic in General Students

    It really depends... Some people find it to be a piece of cake, others have difficulty with it. If you have good math and conceptual skills, you probably won't be overwhelmed. Also make sure you do...

  12. Should I accept my seat?

    Triplepoint replied to Stressed1998's topic in General Students

    You would have to look at the ADN program requirements to see if you met them with the classes you took during your bachelors degree. Did you already take pre-reqs such as anatomy, micro, and college...

  13. How much can you work while in nursing school?

    Triplepoint replied to aspiringbuffalobsn's topic in General Students

    If you don't have kids, already have a degree under your belt, and are a fairly organized person, you can probably hack it. If you are a slow reader or struggle with scientific concepts or nursing...

  14. Should I accept my seat?

    Triplepoint replied to Stressed1998's topic in General Students

    $50,000 is a lot of money for a program, but you have to take into consideration more than the cost. How old are you? If you are in your early 20's then taking an extra year to do an ADN and save some...

  15. Should I complete my medical assistant program?

    Triplepoint replied to sshall's topic in General Students

    First of all, congrats on getting in to OHSU! The nursing program is very competitive, so you should be very proud of yourself for getting a spot! I would say that if you have the interest and...

  16. Feeling defeated...

    Triplepoint replied to Piper98's topic in General Students

    You got a B, and were told that you needed to improve in some areas with your patient interactions. If I were you, I would not take the grade or the instructor's comments too hard. It is common for...

  17. giving you credit on difficult exam questions??

    Triplepoint replied to ktweis's topic in General Students

    Our instructors do a statistical analysis on our tests after everyone has taken them, and then throw out a question if more than 50% of the class missed it. This generally results in about one...

  18. Math competency failed!!

    Triplepoint replied to oldie's topic in General Students

    Keep practicing and testing yourself! The worst thing you can do is give

  19. Stressed/anxiety

    Triplepoint replied to Toaster2k18's topic in General Students

    Does your school have a learning skills tutor? They may be able to help you figure out why you are having difficulty studying. It also might not hurt to talk to your doctor about how you are...

  20. Math competency failed!!

    Triplepoint replied to oldie's topic in General Students

    At my school we have used a book called "calculate with confidence". It has tons of practice problems as well as answers and explanations for med type math. I highly recommend

  21. Discusssion

    Triplepoint replied to Kait L's topic in General Students

    I would say 4,3,1,2. In my opinion the low blood sugar takes precedence over dizziness in a post-infact patient. The dizziness is the only symptom mentioned, so IMO there is no need for immediate...

  22. First Semester of Nursing School

    Triplepoint replied to LeauVixen's topic in General Students

    Many schools use NCLEX style questions in their testing. My school tests this way. If you have an NCLEX review book it probably has a section on how to approach this style of question. That would be a...

  23. New Grad NICU RN!

    Triplepoint replied to Klori's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you for your response! I really appreciate your advice, and I hope you are loving your NICU

  24. New Grad NICU RN!

    Triplepoint replied to Klori's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats, that is awesome! Do you have any advice on preparing for the nurse residency interview and essay? I want to apply to a residency program at a nearby children's hospital as I finish up my...

  25. Should I work as an MA or PCT while in nursing school?

    Triplepoint replied to Daisy521's topic in General Students

    I would do whichever position is most willing to work with your schedule. There are things that you do as a PCT that you wouldn't really do as a MA, so if all things are equal, maybe spend some time...