Nurse Allison

:sniff:I am just finishing up my third semester OB/Peds. I had my clinical evaluation for OB today. My clinical evaluation was amazing, she said I have no problems on the floor. However I was told a decision is still being made whether or not I will ...

I took my exam yesterday around 8 am, did the PVT, by 3 I got the good pop up. Just go for it, save yourself the anxiety of waiting. Sorry just noticed you already did the PVT. Congrats!

Yes, I did cite the article at the top of my outline in APA format. I was doing research all night trying to find a definitive answer on how to properly outline (not summarize) a nursing journal article. I came across this great web site, easy to rea...

My son suffered a brachial plexus injury at birth due to a shoulder dystocia, I'm always up on the latest information on how to handle a shoulder dystocia without injuring the baby. Here is a new tool being used to predict SD. http://abclocal.go.com/...

I would love to know how you are pulling A and B's. I am studying my rear end off, doing ALL of the readings, practicing NCLEX questions daily, and cant even pull a C on any of the tests. I am great at memorizing information, but that is not the key ...

I did my first Foley two weeks ago on clinicals in the PCU unit. I gave my patient Lasix in the morning and she wasnt peeing, so I thought hmmm, somethings up here I got the bladder scanner an sure enough this woman was holding 1000 cc's. OMG, I ran...

I've been studying my rear end off, I'm in the second semester now adult med/surg. I put in at least 20 hours of study time for our first test on Renal/COPD and got a 68%. I do about 200 NCLEX questions a day and still cant get a passing grade. I'm w...

Your post caught my eye. I've talked to three classmates this week who asked the very same thing. Hang in there. Nothing worth while in life is easy. When your feeling down on yourself, take a breather, step back, a say to yourself, "I can do this." ...

:(Over our break I got squamous cell carcinoma on the bridge of my nose that was growing very rapidly.I had surgery 1 week before the semester started. They ended up doing a donor skin graft from the side of my face. I look like a freak. I feel as if...

Just wanted to thank you all for your support. It means alot to me. I got my test back today and sure enough, I failed. Luckily I get one more chance to get an 80%. It's another two hour test w/ a boat load of titration questions. I'm just not up for...

I feel your pain. I just took my math calc test on Friday and needed an 80 to pass. I'm rethikng all my answers and realizing I made some very stupid mistakes. I'm praying for that 80 on Monday, but highly doubt it's going to happen. I loved math in ...

My wait is over. I'm still in the game, moving on to next semester. GPA= 3.34. It just keeps on going down. UGH.

I'm in the same boat with the refresh key. :typing The waiting is agonizing. For those that did not pass the semester, the professors will be making phone calls. . I needed a 90 on the final to pull a B for the semester. I dont know anyone who got an...

I went into the program with a 3.9. I'm barely passing. I'm in my first semester of nursing. I'm so frustrated. I study my butt off and still only get in the low 80's. Anything less than 78 is failing in my school. I'm on a scholarship and have to ma...

I'm trying to come up with a nursing diagnosis for a 99 yr. old dying woman. Weight 70 lbs. BP 80/60 -74/40 resp 20 pulse 88/64 irreg. temp. 96.8 refusing to eat for 2 days IV- D5W 50mL/hr Morphine 2mg q 2hrs. We do still turn her so I was thinking ...

I'm with you. I've gotten an 82 and an 84 on my tests so far. I spend an average of about 20 hours studying the material and 10 hours practicing NCLEX questions trying to get a feel of what they may possibly ask us. I have a low c average. 86-94 is a...

LOL :chuckle

Hi Stacy, I agree with Beth. Kind of inappropriate for her to mention a concern and then tell you not to look into it. You are nursing student for goodness sake. You didnt need that yesterday. I would be concerned too. IMO distracting and not nice...

I just had my second day of clinical rotations in med/surg today. For me it's anxiety. I try to calm myself down by listening to music on the way in. My parents have been so kind to keep the children over night on Wednesdays, they've been a blessing....

After two years of putting my heart and soul into studying, working on pre-reqs. and maintaining a family, the letter came today from LCCC, our local community college. It's was in a large yellow envelope, I knew it was good news. I was turned down l...

Thanks everyone. I've been going crazy getting all the paperwork done...criminal/child abuse check, insurance, scrubs, a scope, CPR certification, proof of insurance, and a physical. I was surprised they did not request a drug test?? Shouldn't this a...

Hello, I'm Allison 36 and just moved in here from the pre-student forum. I got my acceptance letter today, I will start in the Fall of 08'. I am very exicted to be on my way to becomming an RN. I have two children, Kalista 9 and Bradley 6. We were al...

It's Micro for me. I loved A&P I and II. I'm enjoying Micro lab but the lecture's killing me. His tests are ridiculous. Hoping things get better.:nuke:

She's beautiful. Thanks for sharing. My daughter came into this world at 35 weeks weighing in at 3 lbs. 14 oz. Such a scarey time for a new mommy. I'm so glad she's doing well. What gorgeous eyes. Im hoping to get into NICU as well.

The first time I took it I got a comp. of 79.45% the second time around I got a composite score of 88.8% well worth taking it a second time! I was ranked in the 95th percentile for the program. I sure hope I get in this time around. Good luck.