LaceyRN

LaceyRN

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  1. Sleep Deprivation & Clinical

    LaceyRN replied to wannabesedated's topic in General Students

    I have been in a similar situation, and until about 8 weeks ago I was trying to perform in clinical with anywhere from 3-6 hours sleep on the nights before clinical. I just couldn't keep it up and...

  2. Instructor Thank You Gift

    LaceyRN replied to lilyteen's topic in General Students

    I was in the same position as you are. What I did was purchase a card for everyone to sign and then put a $10 gift card inside to the corner coffee shop she frequents before clinical. I thought it was...

  3. Essay for Application--please help!

    LaceyRN replied to sweeti2567's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i would recommend changing these two words to something like challenges or difficulties. they have a less negative connotation. i also agree with the previous posters advice to elaborate on more...

  4. How screwed am I?

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

    This is likely a project in Microbiology to determine an unknown microorganism. Micro is a co-req science course for some programs, mine

  5. 2-Year Nursing Students

    LaceyRN replied to nurz2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in a ADN program, though I would have preferred BSN program but there are none in my area except RN-BSN programs. I have a previous AA degree and would have been able to earn my BSN in the same...

  6. No She/he Did Not!!!

    LaceyRN replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    I forgot to mention that the pt. actually used the toothbrush and proceeded to spend the next 30 minutes picking fidadent glue out from between his teeth! (ummm, yes this was me that did it :uhoh21:)...

  7. No She/he Did Not!!!

    LaceyRN replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    PRICELESS! this one had me laughing out loud! I am soooo gonna use this as a prank in clinical... with real sugar in my pocket of

  8. No She/he Did Not!!!

    LaceyRN replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    oh no she did NOT ... re-cap an insulin needle after sq injection and nearly stick herself! (pt was Hep C+) oh no she did not... prep a pt's toothbrush with fixadent instead of toothpaste by...

  9. Medication Administration 3 checks

    LaceyRN replied to Kellicyrist's topic in General Students

    We have 6 rights, but a classmate and I made up 2 more to help us remember... Right: 1. patient 2. drug 3. dose 4. route 5. time 6. documentation the extras: 7. expiration date 8. right REASON #8...

  10. LPN / ADN / BSN / MSN. Whats YOUR plan?

    LaceyRN replied to peacelovestar's topic in General Students

    I am 35 and completing my ADN in Dec '08. Then I will work for a year or so and apply to a direct entry accelerated BSN/FNP program...or the other route I am considering is completing my BSN in the...

  11. Daytonite

    LaceyRN replied to CapeCoralChick's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am not daytonite but I would use the Ineffective Airway Clearance for 2 reasons. First, it is an actual diagnosis and not a risk for, and secondly because it takes priority using both Maslow's...

  12. What do you do to keep up at night to study?

    LaceyRN replied to JBGC4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :smilecoffeecup: Lots of coffee and music, of course, to keep me

  13. How many of us 30 somethings are out there?

    LaceyRN replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 35 here :) Went back to school in January '06 and graduate Dec '08! Then, I plan to work for a few years and go to graduate school via the ADN to MSN route if possible. I figure I'll probably be...

  14. Is ASA "antithrombic"?

    LaceyRN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My review book states that ASA is administered to a pt in acute MI because of it's antithrombic action. I understand that ASA is an antiplatelet but is NOT a thrombolytic... so this just sounds...

  15. Is ASA "antithrombic"?

    LaceyRN replied to LaceyRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Got it! This reminds me of those nursing exams where more than 1 answer is correct, but you have to pick the best answer. In this q, antiplatelet is a correct answer too, but antithrombic is...

  16. Is ASA "antithrombic"?

    LaceyRN replied to LaceyRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ok, so since ASA is classified as an antiplatelet, it is administered during MI due to it's antithrombic action? Do have this

  17. A Nursing Students Prayer

    LaceyRN replied to txmommyof3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What a lovely poem! I am going to print it out and put it in the front of my clinical binder for inspiration.

  18. For the accepted students!

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

    I had a 3.0 GPA from my first degree in 2000. Returned to school in 2006 and earned a 4.0 GPA in pre-req's. I took the TEAS and scored a 92.4%, 99th percentile in all categories. However, there are...

  19. Bed to chair transfer technique

    LaceyRN replied to Nuieve's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We were taught to position the chair on patient's strong side at 45 degree angle, then stand on pt's weak side. The rationale is that the pt can bear weight on strongest side to pivot, and then reach...

  20. Summer Session Sign In

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

    Finished Nutrition on June 30th with an A... Now taking a 4 week Pharm class and my first test is Tuesday! I'm feeling nervous because there is so much info to

  21. What is the passing test grade at your school?

    LaceyRN replied to Wsmith16's topic in General Students

    75 is passing at my

  22. Very confused

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

    I agree with the other posters to be persistent! Call the school and talk with an admissions advisor and ask him/her what specifically you can do to make your application stronger and more...

  23. Do you think it is too late to go into nursing?

    LaceyRN replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 35 and just finished first semster. There are actually about 12 or so students in my class of 35 students who are over the age of 30! It's really nice to be an older student because we are more...

  24. For those who have just gotten in

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

    Ditto! I did not take care of myself in my first semester of nursing school this spring and I felt SO lousy! I didn't eat very much and when I did it was not nutritious and I felt so lethargic and...

  25. What color Stethoscope to buy?

    LaceyRN replied to 09RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Michele, what is the reason your school doesn't permit them? OP- I have a Ultrascope with my name, R.N. engraving and lavender tubing...I love it and easy to spot if someone tries to walk off with