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    2nd year dosage calc/ IV

    Music in My Heart replied to skyflier's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Why would you divide by 360 minutes? The problem statement tells you that it's running over 30 minutes. Also, since you're looking for the flow rate per hour (mL/hr), you need to convert 30 minutes to...
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    "I'm just a student nurse!"

    Music in My Heart replied to melbauman's topic in General Nursing

    Start by being a very hard worker who's willing to pitch in and do the dirty work and the little things. Be willing to always lend a hand to help move another nurse's patient, answer their call light...
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    Nightingale Pledge and Nursing hats at pinning ceremony....

    Music in My Heart replied to Tony1790's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Sorry you have to do this. We got to decided as a class and fortunately none of us were down with the NG pledge. If we'd have gone that way I would've simply stood quietly and not said anything. Too...
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    EXCELLENT website for reading ecg strips

    Music in My Heart replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Students

    Which version of IE? If it's 6 or lower, then update it (which you should, anyway, for security purposes). You might also try updating your version of Flash Player... go to...
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    EXCELLENT website for reading ecg strips

    Music in My Heart replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Students

    That is the correct address. Here's a hyperlink:
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    Nightingale Pledge and Nursing hats at pinning ceremony....

    Music in My Heart replied to Tony1790's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The NG pledge is a throwback to nuns and monks serving as nurses. I'm looking for a professional job, not to join a religious order... and I'm looking forward to working WITH physicians, not serving...
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    Nightingale Pledge and Nursing hats at pinning ceremony....

    Music in My Heart replied to Tony1790's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I can't decide if I want to laugh hysterically or simply... barf. You have to memorize and recite the NG pledge. Give me a
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    EXCELLENT website for reading ecg strips

    Music in My Heart replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Students

    If you're using Firefox or Opera, try Internet Explorer. I had the same issue with FF 3.5 but it opens fine in IE
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    surviving nursing school

    Music in My Heart replied to melaone's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm big on using prioritized lists. Also, try to study each and every day - even if it's just a short amount of time. Make audio recordings to listen to in the car or when working out. Oh yeah... work...
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    Bsn degree vs. Physician assistant certification/licensure??

    Music in My Heart replied to KAzurinM.Twin1's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for correcting me. I couldn't decide and didn't feel like
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    Bsn degree vs. Physician assistant certification/licensure??

    Music in My Heart replied to KAzurinM.Twin1's topic in General Nursing

    Apples and oranges comparison. A "BSN" is simply a nursing degree and it qualifies its holder as a staff nurse. A PA is a physician's assistant and is a mid-level provider who practices medicine under...
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    Did taking Chemistry really help you become a good nurse?

    Music in My Heart replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    It's also quite helpful when trying to understand hemodynamics and infusion technologies.I couldn't agree more with the poster who said (to paraphrase), "It's the difference between being a 'thinker'...
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    Is it hard to get into Accelerated BSN programs?

    Music in My Heart replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

    Given the current employment market, you may actually be better off graduating six months
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    Husband wondering about nursing school failure/dropout rates

    Music in My Heart replied to hubby73's topic in General Nursing

    If the same rules apply to each student in the program then it is FAIR.It is horrible; it is unreasonable; it is a stain on the program and on the instructor; it is downright rotten -- but it is
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    RN Degree?

    Music in My Heart replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Students

    RN is not a degree. It is a title and a license. It is obtained by completing an approved course of study and then passing the licensing exam. Some programs are certificate/diploma programs, some are...
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    Should this new grad turn down this job offer ?

    Music in My Heart replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be reluctant to accept a PRN, night-shift, solo position as a new grad. The NOC thing is going to mean that you're even more out there on your own and the PRN is going to limit the rate at which...
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    Husband wondering about nursing school failure/dropout rates

    Music in My Heart replied to hubby73's topic in General Nursing

    I could not agree more. It should never come as a surprise to someone that they fail a class or are disenrolled from a program.I also think there is something wrong with the design of a program in...
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    Did taking Chemistry really help you become a good nurse?

    Music in My Heart replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    It depends, I suppose, on how you view a nurse. If you think of a nurse primarily as a task-oriented technician whose job can be thoroughly documented in standard policies and procedures then perhaps...
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    Does anyone have an easy drug conversion formula?

    Music in My Heart replied to sonohead's topic in General Nursing

    Rather than trying to memorize a formula, I'd recommend trying to understand concepts of dilution and proportion. Once you get it, you don't need to memorize anything (except perhaps for unit...
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    Husband wondering about nursing school failure/dropout rates

    Music in My Heart replied to hubby73's topic in General Nursing

    We lost 20% of our class but nobody in the final two semesters. It does suck to get dumped at the end of the program but on the other hand, if someone doesn't meet the requirements then they didn't...
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    striking nurses

    Music in My Heart replied to amandasdad's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    That's not a fact... that's your opinion.Really? Regardless? Of anything? The nurses should just take it and take it, regardless of whatever it is, because of a responsibility that's not shared by...
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    Let me be clear there is NO nursing shortage!!!!!!!!! and now THIS????

    Music in My Heart replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    No word, yet. That's been my experience on other issues, as
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    Is it hard to get into Accelerated BSN programs?

    Music in My Heart replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

    Don't eschew a reference from a boss... and don't "force" one from somebody at the hospital... get 'em from people who can really speak to your character, work ethic, motivation, and/or intellect. Try...
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    Is it hard to get into Accelerated BSN programs?

    Music in My Heart replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

    It's the CPR class for health care providers. As I recall, it was about 4 hours and cost $35 through the "Outdoor Adventure" program at the local university. It was cheaper for students
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    Is it hard to get into Accelerated BSN programs?

    Music in My Heart replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

    On the positive side (?): With each semester that passes in which a substantial portion of new graduates are unable to secure employment, the demand for seats in nursing programs is likely to diminish...