nursingstudentwannabe BSN, RN

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1. LTC RN Supervisor

   nursingstudentwannabe replied to nursingstudentwannabe's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thank you, thank you, and thank you again for all of of this information! You have no idea how invaluable all you experienced nurses' input is. my goodness, the scenarios you related sound absolutely...

2. LTC RN Supervisor

   nursingstudentwannabe replied to nursingstudentwannabe's topic in Geriatric, LTC

3. LTC RN Supervisor

   nursingstudentwannabe replied to nursingstudentwannabe's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thank you so much! This is valuable insight. I also heard from a family member who works in LTC that the LPNs are often more experienced than the RNs and are excellent resources. At the rehab I...

4. LTC RN Supervisor

   nursingstudentwannabe posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hi all! I am hoping get some insight and advice here. I am currently working bedside at a local hospital, but recently went part-time and am hoping to pick up another part-time job to work...

5. Heparin gtt Through Mannifold

   nursingstudentwannabe posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello! I recently had a patient who was on a heparin drip (daily Xa draws, no rate changes). The patient had one IV access when I took over the assignment. The heparin was going through a mannifold...

6. adequate Kaplan scores?

   nursingstudentwannabe posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hello all, I'm a recent nursing graduate, currently prepping for the NCLEX. I just finished taking all of the Kaplan trainers (except QT 7) as well as the Kaplan NCLEX-RN sample test....

7. Working as RN before going on to grad school?

   nursingstudentwannabe replied to nursingstudentwannabe's topic in General Students

   I can do both: if I did, by the time I graduate with my MSN, I'll have three years of experience under my belt. I just wasn't sure how stressful it would be navigating both at the same time. I'm up...

8. Working as RN before going on to grad school?

   nursingstudentwannabe replied to nursingstudentwannabe's topic in General Students

   Thank you all for your excellent advice! This is exactly the information I was looking for, and many of the details given in your responses was information I was unaware of. I appreciate it! The...

9. Working as RN before going on to grad school?

   nursingstudentwannabe posted a topic in General Students

   Hi everyone (particularly those in the process of getting their MSN or those with MSN degrees!) I'm a rising senior and will hopefully graduate with my BSN in Spring 2021. I am debating whether or...

10. Should I take Biology and Microbiology in the same semester?

    nursingstudentwannabe replied to Guest 1123075's topic in General Students

    My school also required bio before microbiology. Regardless, I think it would be smart to take them separately. Microbio is a bit tough, so it may be best to take a general course to ease you into...

11. Pharmacology Exam/Final Study Tips & Supplemental Material Suggestions

    nursingstudentwannabe replied to akgreenberg92's topic in General Students

    I understand how you feel. At the beginning of the semester, I wasn't doing too hot in pharm, but I figured out the studying methods that worked best for both the class and myself. I just took my...

12. Commuting to clinicals from 1 hr away??

    nursingstudentwannabe replied to nursingstudentwannabe's topic in General Students

    Lol! Well, this thread has definitely shown me I have zip to complain about! Thanks for your input, it is greatly appreciated! I'm glad I know these longer commutes are doable.

13. How do you study? Effective methods and suggestions!

    nursingstudentwannabe replied to ajem27's topic in General Students

    I know just how you feel!! Sometimes, after I've studied for an hour or two, I feel like I've made little progress and haven't retained a thing. Then, come exam time, I'm all nervous, thinking I'm...

14. Commuting to clinicals from 1 hr away??

    nursingstudentwannabe replied to nursingstudentwannabe's topic in General Students

    THANK YOU, Snatchedwig, LPN!!!!

15. Commuting to clinicals from 1 hr away??

    nursingstudentwannabe replied to nursingstudentwannabe's topic in General Students

    nursemadeline, Thanks for your encouraging post, it was just what I needed to