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  1. "...Nurses are Doctors SKIVVIES"

    jrsmrs replied to studentdan's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh. A few months back, my own mother told me that after I graduate nursing school, I need to go back to medical school to become a doctor so I can "fire all the sh#@%y nurses." I was SO incredibly...

  2. Musculoskeletal Help PLEASE AND THANK YOU

    jrsmrs replied to peachpower's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Conditions that affect bone strength/density (self or family), dietary habits (calcium intake, etc), physical activity risk potential (recreational and @ work), previous fractures/breaks/trauma, risky...

  3. Ontario Nurse (to be hopefully)

    jrsmrs replied to SheGotAway's topic in International Nursing

    I am also in Ontario and suggest you check the websites of the universities you would be considering. They will let you know the current admission requirements. I was a mature student when I applied...

  4. Any body else totally burned out?

    jrsmrs replied to NS2SBowman's topic in General Students

    I think it's something about this time of year. So close to the end, you just want to be done already! And it seems like there are always a lot of assignments etc due around this time. We just had our...

  5. Pre-Nursing Job Decision: Package Handler or Patient Care Technician

    jrsmrs replied to simplyashley21's topic in General Students

    Package handler sounds like a fun

  6. Personal Toll of Nursing School

    jrsmrs replied to jules720's topic in General Students

    I am a mom as well, with 2 kids. Yep, it can definitely be hard at times. Many evenings spent reading or studying when obviously I would rather be watching a movie with my kids or something else. But...

  7. ID10T NS questions....... ***VENT***

    jrsmrs replied to FLmomof5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Even if you dont read anything into the question, just take it at its face value... the answer is everything. All forms are available to her, not just the 4 listed. Even regular bc pills are available...

  8. ID10T NS questions....... ***VENT***

    jrsmrs replied to FLmomof5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is why I have a love-hate relationship with m/c questions. Sometimes it helps cause you know it as soon as you see the right answer, and other times it's a ridiculous question with multiple right...

  9. journals

    jrsmrs replied to nurse_in_me's topic in General Students

    Does your school not give you access to multiple journal article databases (OVID, Cinahl, Proquest, Scholar's Portal,

  10. How does the waiting list work?

    jrsmrs replied to computer101's topic in General Students

    Yes, 5 students would have to skip out or drop out. That happened to me when I first applied. I applied too late in the year as we had just found out we were moving to another city, and I was of...

  11. Ok, I know I can't be alone... who loves NS?

    jrsmrs posted a topic in General Students

    With all the complaining and venting about NS going on, I feel like its time to turn the tables.... I love nursing school! Of course its never fun to be swamped with assignments, papers, and exams. I...

  12. Please Help! Any advice on how to study??

    jrsmrs replied to ChristianCare2010's topic in General Students

    Not sure how to answer that question since it is kinda vague lol! The same way you study for anything else... read over your notes, do the assigned readings and make supplemental notes for anything...

  13. Finding Balance

    jrsmrs replied to Nursey103's topic in General Nursing

    He needs to understand that school IS work. Just because you're not getting paid doesn't mean you're not working. I'd be willing to bet you're putting in more than the 40hrs/wk or whatever that he is....

  14. Medication Calculation

    jrsmrs replied to NeecyBSN_RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1. recommended dosage: 200 - 300 mg/kg/day divided into 4-6 doses patient weight: 175 lbs calculate the recommended dosage range for 24 hr for a 175 lb patient. forget that this is math and just...

  15. Would this be considered cheating?

    jrsmrs replied to computer101's topic in General Students

    At my university, profs often have previous years' exams on reserve at the library for people to go over when studying. These profs have a huge bank of questions and you will typically only see a few...

  16. effective breastfeeding care plan

    jrsmrs replied to mom35's topic in General Students

    Ditto what Jolie said. Also, baby's lips properly positioned on the areola (adequate diameter in the mouth), proper sucking technique (open-pause-close), and audible swallow. Also, what does mom state...

  17. Have you ever cheated?

    jrsmrs replied to JustYouWait's topic in General Students

    I have had ample opportunity to cheat on exams but I never would. During my physiology midterm, the prof was the only one invigilating a huge lecture theatre with probably 200+ students. The guy left...

  18. Books That Will Give Me An Edge in NS

    jrsmrs replied to starmickey03's topic in General Students

    Find out which books are being used in those classes (or your first year classes) and get them now so you can browse them. Email the profs if you need to find out the names. I would not choose random...

  19. what can I expect my first day of clinicals?

    jrsmrs replied to avidhunter3's topic in General Students

    Bring some cheat sheets with you. Most nursing home residents with be on PO meds, so know your rites and do your checks. Do you do drug studies? If so, have them with you and know what you're giving...

  20. How do nurses retain the information they've learned?

    jrsmrs replied to Coco Rosie's topic in General Students

    In a word: repetition. When you cover topics over and over, it becomes familiar. When you see a new patient, take a moment to think about what you have learned in theory about body systems, pathology,...

  21. what can I expect my first day of clinicals?

    jrsmrs replied to avidhunter3's topic in General Students

    Clinical at the nursing home was very basic IMO and nothing to worry about. Although I suppose it depends on the organization of your program. Ours was only a morning shift so we were there for about...

  22. Changing Careers....is Nursing a good choice? Need some Advice!

    jrsmrs replied to Jepa23's topic in General Nursing

    JMO: I would not leave a well-paying job just out of curiosity. If I was miserable in my job or felt I had a higher calling or lifelong dream to enter another profession, that would be another story...

  23. Night shift and daycare- ahh!

    jrsmrs replied to MissKitty21's topic in General Nursing

    I would move closer to home if possible. IMO, your kids are only little for a short time- I would want to be with them more rather than less. Day shift would be a lot less stressful and hopefully you...

  24. How mych did you $pend to become a Registered Nurse?

    jrsmrs replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm doing a 4 yr BScN at university in Canada. Tuition is just over $5k per year, so about $20-21k total. Add in books and supplies, parking, uniforms, shoes, etc, and I would say I'll have my degree...

  25. Ok, I know I can't be alone... who loves NS?

    jrsmrs replied to jrsmrs's topic in General Students

    Absolutely, you cannot expect to be spoon fed through school. So much of nursing is independent and you are only as good a nurse as you are willing to put in effort. There is not going to be anyone...