LaceyRN

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  1. Gravida/Para GTPAL... HELP!

    LaceyRN replied to LaceyRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    ok, so my final question is about the "P" in TPAL. Regarding the twin pregnancy, I understand that it is considered 1 pregnancy so add 1 to the gravida BUT for the P part of TPAL does it count...

  2. 2nd degree program want HS transcipt!!

    LaceyRN replied to CNAinNeb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ha! I've got a story for you... not only did my program want a HS transcript, they wanted ALL of them and I went to 4 HS, one of which is closed! Talk about a nightmare... I had to...

  3. I am so anal about my grades

    LaceyRN replied to krenee's topic in General Students

    Is this honor society available to ADN students or BSN

  4. Suggestions on TEAS?

    LaceyRN replied to wishNhopeNdreamN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    completely agree! the science portion was my lowest score on the teas, yet i have taken many college science courses. seems to me the science was from 8th to 10th grade material that i have easily...

  5. Suggestions on TEAS?

    LaceyRN replied to wishNhopeNdreamN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Test of Essential Academic Skills Many schools are using it to assist in the selection process of applicants and offer

  6. Binghamton Nurses

    LaceyRN replied to JeepDudeRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Sorry I don't know much about Binghamton, but here in Syracuse there are 4 major hospitals, all of which hire ADN new grads. Best

  7. Clan plan help

    LaceyRN replied to bsugar888's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    more data is needed on this patient, both objective and subjective before priority ND can be determined. If you can provide more info that would be helpful. Some general ND for breast cancer patients...

  8. No Pharmacology class!!!!

    LaceyRN replied to nursekrys's topic in General Students

    We have a 1 credit Pharm class, typically taken the last semester (I was ambitious and took it last summer) as a review/refresher but the program integrates pharm into every course. We learned about...

  9. I am totally amazed at the results...

    LaceyRN replied to RNmom08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :pntrghi::ancong!::clphnds: well done! it looks like you need to change your screen

  10. help w/ IV calculations

    LaceyRN replied to ilovematt48's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ok, I am great at math but not so great at teaching so bear with me! Let's start with the 2nd one-it's easier. #2: insulin 100u per 1000ml = 100u/1000ml, and the rate is 6u/hour so the calculation is:...

  11. Maternity websites

    LaceyRN replied to kgkarma's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This will be useful - I start maternity in 1 wk

  12. Crouse Hospital School of Nursing, Syracuse

    LaceyRN replied to LaceyRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Textbooks first week... definitely! You do not want to get behind, trust me. You won't need uniforms until the 3rd or 4th week of class. I really don't think there is any such thing as being...

  13. Omg Unexpected

    LaceyRN replied to RunnerLuv's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    congrats!!!

  14. ATI test

    LaceyRN replied to bjssk's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OK, I am gonna come out and say it... this ATI business is a load of crap! THERE, I said it! I am very frustrated that my program has instituted this ridiculous test in the very middle of out program...

  15. Nursing Shoes-Where are the best and most comfortable

    LaceyRN replied to nursinginga's topic in General Students

    I bought a pair of Dansko Professionals off ebay for about $40 over the summer... was going to use them as my "back-up" shoes since they were hard to get used to. I was in a rush one morning and...

  16. Rounding up grades

    LaceyRN replied to kakalika's topic in General Students

    My school does round up... but ONLY if you are already above the passing mark which is 75%. So if you have a 74.999 it is a failure but a 79.5 rounds up to a B. Fortunately this has not been an issue...

  17. Crouse Hospital School of Nursing, Syracuse

    LaceyRN replied to LaceyRN's topic in New York Nursing

    AHH... I year ago I was in your shoes! I was also a nervous wreck to start the program, heck I think all the students are. Your EMT and ER experience is a definite advantage, as the program is very...

  18. Crouse Hospital School of Nursing, Syracuse

    LaceyRN replied to LaceyRN's topic in New York Nursing

    ok, to get specific, the embroidery is 2 lines and looks like this: [color=lemonchiffon][color=gray]crouse hospital school of nursing except that "crouse" is actually embroidered in white and remember...

  19. Crouse Hospital School of Nursing, Syracuse

    LaceyRN replied to LaceyRN's topic in New York Nursing

    The uniform is navy blue scrub top and bottoms by Landau with embroidered "Crouse Hospital School of Nursing" on the left side upper chest. The scrub styles are specific and only 2 choices for tops...

  20. Crouse Hospital School of Nursing, Syracuse

    LaceyRN replied to LaceyRN's topic in New York Nursing

    It is a ADN/ASN program. ADN is associate's degree in nuring and ASN is associate's degree of applied science of nursing...which basically is the same

  21. Fall '07 Grades!! Be Proud!!

    LaceyRN replied to modelmama07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    wow that is some intensive coursework! great

  22. nclex ? on bun

    LaceyRN replied to mark3274's topic in First Year After Licensure

    HUmmmmmm... we were taught

  23. Know someone who did NOT pass the final?

    LaceyRN replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    I know there were as many as 10 who were hanging by a thread, but since I haven't seen anyone since the final I have no idea who made it and who didn't. Our final exams in this program are typically...

  24. Tricky test question on nutrition

    LaceyRN replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    c. fats not sure why, but I just picked up the knowledge from

  25. Did anyone hate nursing school?

    LaceyRN replied to FNPhopeful's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am still in NS and I can say there are times when a LOVE it (few), and times when I 'think' I hate it, though I really don't hate NS per se but rather the stress it brings. You bring up an...