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  1. Recommendations (study tips/flash cards/books/etc) for Anatomy & Physiology

    shrimpchips replied to ForensicMI's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I also used a coloring book! The ones I bought were the "Anatomy coloring book" and the "Physiology coloring book" - they were about $20-ish each but they helped a

  2. New Nursing School Student...HELP!

    shrimpchips replied to swtgal's topic in General Students

    Definitely agree on the uniform stores...or even go to local hospitals because they usually have stores on the premises that sells scrubs and nursing supplies. I didn't have to buy a BP cuff - if we...

  3. What shoes do you wear at work?

    shrimpchips replied to mappers's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I really like Crocs in the Specialist design...no holes anywhere so your feet are protected in case you splash something on your shoes. They are the most comfortable shoes I have ever

  4. Which of the following information about vital signs should be reported to the

    shrimpchips replied to eas78's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    B...120/72 and 110/68 are normal blood pressures...increased HR (120bpm) is normal after aerobic

  5. How do you wear your hair for clinicals?

    shrimpchips replied to Kamdyn's topic in General Students

    I throw mine back in a ponytail and pin down parts that stick out with bobby pins...sometimes i'll also wear a headband, or sometimes I'll wear my hair in pigtails lol...just something

  6. Help with Fluid and Electrolytes

    shrimpchips replied to DaFreak71's topic in General Students

    I would highly recommend the Fluids & Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy book (or the Fluids & Electrolytes: An incredibly Easy Pocket Guide which is cheaper than the actual book and not as...

  7. 1st year student with a slight fear of needles

    shrimpchips replied to rach_006's topic in General Students

    Needles have always bothered me, but only when I'm on the receiving end. You can give me a syringe and I can play around with it and have no problem giving injections to my patients (of course if my...

  8. Has anyone purchased the dickies hip flip top and pant?

    shrimpchips replied to stickybooger's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The Dickies pants that I have are just the regular flare style (in navy blue) but I assume the fits of all pant styles are similar...I'm very petite as well and I believe mine are an XS-petite and...

  9. Need help learning how to do meds calculations

    shrimpchips replied to finallyhere's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm terrible at math. My school made us buy Calculate With Confidence by Deborah Gray Morris - it's an EXCELLENT book and it has really helped me. Just practice a little bit each day - don't...

  10. Scared of Microbiology ... Advice?

    shrimpchips replied to PacoUSA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you did well in A&P and general chem, microbio shouldn't be a problem for you. I really enjoyed microbio - it was the more "interesting" science class that I took (A&P was too, but A&P...

  11. Do nursing students just get their names engraved?

    shrimpchips replied to centralFLnurse2be's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I skipped engraving and got a little plastic ID tag that goes on the part where the two ear pieces "come together" into the single tube (if that makes sense). Once you put the ID tag on it's pretty...

  12. Shoes for wide feet

    shrimpchips replied to juliewoo's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    What about Crocs? I have narrow feet and they look pretty wide on me but OH MY are they comfortable :) I'm not talking about the ones with the holes in them, either - they have the "specialist"...

  13. Test taking realxation techniques

    shrimpchips replied to vickyp's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Aromatherapy. I'm a big fan of those aromatherapy roll-ons at Bath & Body Works (I have 6 of them, but ones that are nice for tests are Instant Comfort (vanilla), Stress Relief (eucalyptus and...

  14. What are the top 20 drugs to memorize for Med/Surg?

    shrimpchips replied to SiennaGreen's topic in General Students

    Drugs that I have seen a lot on a med-surg floor: - heparin/lovenox - coumadin - aspirin - plavix - metoprolol - digoxin - lasix - morphine - phenergan - zofran - dulcolax (generally as a PRN order)...

  15. Intake and Output Math Problems

    shrimpchips replied to blynn9173's topic in General Students

    Always remember that 30mL = 1oz. At my facility, the food trays contain a paper with all of the contents, and it will say things like "4oz milk; 4oz cranberry juice; 7oz coffee" so say for example...

  16. Help with meds conversions

    shrimpchips replied to Chapis's topic in General Students

    Get Calculate with Confidence by Deborah Gray Morris. Excellent

  17. Questions from a very lost potential Nursing student..

    shrimpchips replied to Mayelin's topic in General Students

    Work really hard with those pre-reqs!! I don't mean to scare you, but I actually didn't get in on my first try, but I was SO close. My school admits students based on their pre-req science average -...

  18. How will I know what to do in Clinicals when it's my first week of school??

    shrimpchips replied to kmwyman's topic in General Students

    Oh yeah and how could I forget vital signs? Silly me :chuckle You have things to deal with that other classmates will not; for example, my patient in the LTC had a PEG tube, which is a feeding tube,...

  19. How will I know what to do in Clinicals when it's my first week of school??

    shrimpchips replied to kmwyman's topic in General Students

    Your instructor will provide you with some guidance, and it's okay to be nervous for the first time (or the first couple of times!) I went to an assisted living facility for my first 3 weeks of...

  20. School Supplies: Anything out of the ordinary needed?!

    shrimpchips replied to confusedstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    Get a coffee maker, you'll need it (if you're a coffee drinker like me!)

  21. Silly question--what to wear for class

    shrimpchips replied to knittingmonster's topic in General Students

    Regular street clothes...not something that you would wear to a club (no low-cut shirts, mid-driff shirts, really short skirts,

  22. 2nd year student...supplies needed

    shrimpchips replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    Basically anything that was needed your first year (stethoscope, bandage scissors, hemostat, etc etc etc...) will carry on to your second year....the only thing I can think of are books that you may...

  23. should a person work if they don't have to while in school?

    shrimpchips replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    I wouldnt say it is necessary to work if you are not financially obligated to, but having a healthcare job wouldn't be a bad idea because it will help you gain clinical experience outside of school...

  24. Cleveland Clinic

    shrimpchips replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I currently work at the Cleveland Clinic main campus as a PCNA (patient care nursing assistant) and I can't say I LOVE my job but I don't hate it either. ALL RNs & LPNs wear ALL white (I wear...

  25. What's in your lunchbox? Easy, quick and yummy food for school!

    shrimpchips replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    Ahhhh everything sounds so delicious!!! I am very interested in your homemade mac n cheese recipe...I am such a sucker for homemade mac n cheese! :redpinkhe Would you be willing to share on this...