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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. LTC RN Supervisor

    nursingstudentwannabe replied to nursingstudentwannabe's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  4. 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...

  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 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. Commuting to clinicals from 1 hr away??

    nursingstudentwannabe posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all! So I'm currently making my class/clinical schedule for fall 2019. A lot of my class/lab days are already long, and clinicals start at 7 am. Thing is, I commute from about 45 minutes to 1 hour...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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.

  14. 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...

  15. Commuting to clinicals from 1 hr away??

    nursingstudentwannabe replied to nursingstudentwannabe's topic in General Students

    THANK YOU, Snatchedwig, LPN!!!!

  16. 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

  17. Nursing School Burnout/Rant....Help

    nursingstudentwannabe posted a topic in General Students

    Hi y'all! So I'm completing my sophomore year of nursing school, and I'm experiencing some major burnout. The thing is, I realize this isn't even the toughest year of the program, and I'm kinda...

  18. Commuting to clinicals from 1 hr away??

    nursingstudentwannabe replied to nursingstudentwannabe's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the all

  19. Commuting to clinicals from 1 hr away??

    nursingstudentwannabe replied to nursingstudentwannabe's topic in General Students

    Holy moley! I don't have it as bad as I thought at all! An hour and a half away, and clinical starting at 6?! My commute is a trip down the street in comparison Thanks for the tips, especially the...

  20. Anatomy and Physiology 2

    nursingstudentwannabe replied to Saraidiaz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take it one day at a time, I promise you'll get through it! A&P is tough, and there's honestly no way to get around that fact. Just keep studying and doing your best! Everyone studies differently,...

  21. Straight A students..

    nursingstudentwannabe replied to Delcon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would also suggest taking your science classes separate. A lot of students in my program were taking both A&P and micro simultaneously last semester, and they were struggling. Luckily, I took...

  22. Nursing School Burnout/Rant....Help

    nursingstudentwannabe replied to nursingstudentwannabe's topic in General Students

    Hey everyone, Thanks for the comments, encouragement, and suggestions! It's really helping me see things from a perspective other than a grade-obsessed one. Also, it's encouraging to know that I'm...

  23. Nursing School Burnout/Rant....Help

    nursingstudentwannabe replied to nursingstudentwannabe's topic in General Students

    Thanks TriciaJ, RN! That certainly brings a new