Survivorsue

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1. New Student

   Survivorsue replied to Javon's topic in General Students

   I'm getting ready to start my 4th semester in January, and so far I haven't really thought about buying a PDA until now. I just accepted a job as an Advanced Clinical Tech for the Nursing Pool. I'm excited about it...I know it will really help with...

2. In PACU now and loving it....what a journey!

   Survivorsue replied to wayover20's topic in PACU

   How great for you! Congratulations on your recovery! I too am a Breast Cancer survivor. I was diagnosed in Aug. of 2002. I had surgery, 6 months of chemo and about 7 wks. of radiation and I'm doing great now. I am in my second year of Nursing school ...

3. New Class/mates -- soliciting constructive suggestions

   Survivorsue replied to RNBSNGRADUATE's topic in General Students

   I am an older student, and I agree with Hopefull2009. The maturity level of some students is kind of questionable at times. They have a lot to learn, but us older students have a lot to offer, and that is where I think the difference is. We have more...

4. how are you asked about medications during clinicals?

   Survivorsue replied to tingutz's topic in General Students

   I also attend a community college, and in clinicals we need to know the medication names, brand, generic, classification, why the patient is taking the med, what we need to know before we give it, like the pt's BP, pulse, wbc, rbc, platelets, K level...

5. test questions...

   Survivorsue replied to angelac1978's topic in General Students

   I agree with the right answer being "C" because as a Nurse we always have to use our therapeutic communication skills because we don't know how the client will react to what we say. Also... there are several students who always challenge test quest...

6. Drug tables from Pharm BSN program

   Survivorsue replied to 2B_RN_2008's topic in General Students

   Thanks for the info! Wow, I was surprised at how much I knew as well. I'm in my second semester RN program. It's almost over... and I have a 3 wk break before fall semester! I can't wait!