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  1. You are only taking one class.... It's no wonder you are getting an A!

    I RN A replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is not to scare you, but just keep in mind, that any of your prereqs classes can not compare to the NS classes. Nursing program is a fixed program and you can't choose to take only one class....

  2. ATI Testing is BS!

    I RN A replied to TsavarenaRN's topic in General Students

    I totally agree with everybody. ATI rep came to my school and made a big presentation about "how ATI helps students to improve NCLEX passing rate". We had to purchase ATI package even before school...

  3. Please help!!! with NDx and careplan

    I RN A posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I need help to figure out NDx for dilantin toxicity. Pt. was brought in by his girlfried, who stated that he is not acting himself, lethargic and hasn't been eating for 4 days. His serum level for...

  4. 1st semester NS burnout?

    I RN A replied to PurrRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm totally with you. I also have 1 month left untill the end of this semester. I have no motivation. I've started with a thought that I want to get an A in my classes. Now I don't care anymore. I get...

  5. Please Help: Foley Cath question on sterile technique

    I RN A replied to Bala Shark's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OK, first waterproof pad under pt's buttocks, the open you kit on the pt's bed, when you open it, pick up your sterile sheet touching only the outer 1 inch of it or the corners. This is allowed, the...

  6. Ageism in Nursing School..

    I RN A replied to MQ Edna's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've thought I would be the oldest student in my class (I'm 41), but there are peolple in my class who are about the same age as me or older. With 80 students in my class the age difference varies...

  7. Anyone afraid of not getting in?

    I RN A replied to tigress_8207's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have felt this way while taking my prereqs classes. But don't be discouraged, there is a hope. I have applied to 3 schools and got accepted to 2 of them. Although the school I'm going to now is 70...

  8. when illness interferes...

    I RN A replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Students

    Don't let the NS stress get to you! Just take care of your self. Think about it: you can always come back to nursing school but can never get your health back if it is seriously compromised. Don't get...

  9. Cadaver lab

    I RN A replied to nursetim's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I did take a cadever lab. I loved it. Being able to touch and see the real thing is much better learning tool than the cats or things made out of plastic. It really helps you to

  10. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    I RN A replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    These is for people who think that those of us who are going into nursing for the money can't make a good nurse. A nurse is someone who respects values and views of others even though these values and...

  11. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    I RN A replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    I went into nursing because I wanted to have a steady job with good income. I tried a PT school and couldn't handle the course load, so I had to quit. I have a BS degree and couldn't do much with it....

  12. facial mask of pain...is this ssubjective or objective data

    I RN A replied to juliasmommy's topic in General Students

    It's subjective: pain is the pt's response to illness, although it can be measure on the scale from 0 to 10, it's still subjective, because pain is the pt's

  13. What does critical thinking mean to you?

    I RN A replied to AVC82080's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Critical thinking to me is a cobination of logic, ceativity and intuitive thinking. The things in life are not just black and white. Sometimes as a nurse you have to be creative and think out of the...

  14. please help me ppl :(

    I RN A replied to amanji's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sorry to tell you this, but you would have to retake all of your classes, especially the life science ones. The requirements for nursing schools are high for a reason: the program is tough and...

  15. Best Underwear to wear under scrubs??

    I RN A replied to Rn2bKatie's topic in General Nursing

    Hanes boy shorts at

  16. What should I do? (long)

    I RN A replied to JadeNurse1980's topic in General Nursing

    Even if you will get fired, you can always find another job. Why would you want to work with people who have no ethical and professional standards? I would for sure say something to a charge

  17. What should I do? (long)

    I RN A replied to JadeNurse1980's topic in General Nursing

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  18. Is this a HIPAA violation

    I RN A replied to avalynn's topic in General Nursing

    It is the HIPAA violation. Legally it is 250K fine or 10 years in prison. My teachers in the nursing school made sure that I know

  19. Shoes

    I RN A replied to ghost's topic in General Nursing

    I looove my Nurse Mates!!!! These are the most comfortable shoes I've ever had. And look good too. I got them at

  20. Too many Negative remarks regarding Nursing School here!! Stop the discouragement!!

    I RN A replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    I have started 3 years nusing program 1 month ago. I think that to trully understand what the nursing school is, you have to be a nursing student. Before I have started the program, I thought:"Seven...

  21. Fundamentals Test Questions

    I RN A replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    We use Taylor's Fundamentals and it comes with a study guide and with CD. The study guide is great, it really helps you to remember. May be you can contact the publisher and order just the study...

  22. A cute way to remember some lab values.

    I RN A replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Students

    Bananas for potassium, because they are loaded with potassium. Did it

  23. Is it true that Physical Therapist Assistants get paid more than RNs?

    I RN A replied to ttran's topic in General Nursing

    PT's earn about $60K annually, can be a little bit less, depending on where you work. PTA's earn about $30K less than PTs. The PT school is a grad school with about 20 units of credits in 1 semester...

  24. 2 year BSN programs Cal state schools for generic students?

    I RN A replied to Alpha13's topic in California Nursing

    Re: 2 year BSN programs Cal state schools for generic students? Cal State Long Beach has accelerated program 1 year and 4 month for secondary BA people only It is very impacted however. My friend...

  25. Nsg schools in LA/Orange County area without the within five year prereq stipulation

    I RN A replied to cajjj's topic in California Nursing

    Re: Nsg schools in LA/Orange County area without the within five year prereq stipulation There is a Saddleback college in Mission Viejo, Orange county with 7 years stipulation, Cal State San Marcos...