amgRN ASN, BSN, RN

amgRN has 28 years experience as a ASN, BSN, RN and specializes in pediatrics, ER, education.

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1. Study plans?

   amgRN replied to Nelly134's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I think this comment referred more to those people that watch Youtube like TV. Certainly Youtube nursing videos can be very helpful for learners that are auditory and do better with those types of...

2. Study plans?

   amgRN replied to Nelly134's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   If you are working full time and in school full time, social stuff will probably go out the window for a while. It will be worth it in the end, but something will have to give. ? In...

3. RN program...Help

   amgRN replied to Heatherj's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I believe that school has a ASN program and an accelerated BSN program. You may find the ASN program to be more manageable. I had my ASN for almost 20 years. It gets you started and you are still...

4. Study plans?

   amgRN replied to Nelly134's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I think you need to plan for multiple hours a day of study time. The goal of nursing school is not to pass exams (like with prereqs), but to actually understand and learn the material. It takes a...

5. Help with Med Math!

   amgRN replied to 2022nursingstudent's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   How confident are you with regular math (fractions, conversions, etc.)? And is there a particular method your instructor uses to teach or do they teach all three ways for

6. ABSN Programs secretive about graduation rate

   amgRN replied to sunny2's topic in School, College Programs

   Usually this is because it their retention rates can be less than traditional nursing programs. Sometimes it is a reflection on the quality of the nursing program, but even a good ABSN program may...

7. Applying to 4 ABSN programs in CT but im scared...

   amgRN replied to Rsp97301's topic in School, College Programs

   The ABSN programs are accelerated and will be harder than a traditional program just because all of the knowledge you learn in nursing school is condensed and courses move faster. These programs can...

8. Ways to pay for LPN school

   amgRN replied to Chantee's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I am not from your area and do not know the school you are referring to, but if a school doesn't "do financial aid", that could be a bit of a red flag for whether they are accredited or there may be...

9. RNs who bridged from LPN to RN

   amgRN replied to kenton's topic in LPN to RN

   I did not bridge like this, but I did bridge from my ASN to BSN. I found it much easier than nursing school the first time. As an LPN, you should already know basic procedures, common meds and...

10. FNP Schools

    amgRN replied to Amyw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I do not have opinions and every nurse is looking for different things when attending school. Unlike your MSN, your FNP obviously requires a large number of clinical hours. One obstacle I have heard...

11. NEED SUGGESTIONS ON TN BSN ONLINE PROGRAM

    amgRN replied to HospiceRNAL's topic in School, College Programs

    Generally you can expect weekly assignments and discussion questions in an online program. There are many good online programs. I completed an online program to go from my ASN to BSN. I found...

12. Prioritization help

    amgRN replied to martin_22's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In nursing, we generally prioritize airway, breathing and circulation needs first, then we move on to other needs. You may want to take a look at Maslow's hierarchy of needs. This will be in any of...

13. Prepare for LPN School

    amgRN replied to LostinTheSauce's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The two things I would recommend would be to make sure you are very strong in anatomy and physiology and consider a medical terminology course. You can find many free or low cost resources for both...

14. Nurse have to know So much and partly play the role of doctor and pharmacist - eek!

    amgRN replied to Nunurse0821's topic in Patient Medications

    I think your comment might be referring to my suggestion to use Picmonic. Picmonic is a study resource for students (PA students, pharmacology students, NPs, nurses, etc.). It is a very effective...

15. Nurse have to know So much and partly play the role of doctor and pharmacist - eek!

    amgRN replied to Nunurse0821's topic in Patient Medications

    That's great! Really the concept maps can be whatever makes logical sense to you. There are a lot on etsy too, strangely enough. That is a lot of drugs so really truly work on them every day. Some...