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  1. How to be more confident in clinicals?

    moncj66 posted a topic in General Students

    SO, it seems like every semester I get the same feedback. YOu need to display more confidence and trust me I try. I don't know how my lack of confidence is always shining through, but apparently its...

  2. Should a nursing instructor tell a student they are not nursing material.

    moncj66 replied to motivated2nurse's topic in General Students

    well, a nurse on the floor told me that as well. I just have no interest in OB thats why my drive decreases at that hospital. But, I think she should ignore the negativity and stay positive.. What...

  3. What class was/is your hardest????

    moncj66 replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Students

    OMG, me too OB is currently killing me!! I am failing this class and stressed out to the MAX. IF anyone can offer any tips or encouragement, it would be helpful.. I hate OB soo much, so studying for...

  4. The Nursing Math Thread

    moncj66 replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    Im practicing some questions and Im still having problems on a few others: 1.) Propofol (1000mg/100ml) is infusing at 90mcg/kg/min. Your patient weighs 175 pounds. Calculate the rate of infusion?...

  5. Why do nursing stuents hate eachother??

    moncj66 replied to midnight*sky's topic in General Students

    Yep, u sound like ur in my class.Our class is sooo clinque and they act like school kids even the OLDER crowd, which is a shame..Its constant gossip about ppl in my class as well. People always need...

  6. The Nursing Math Thread

    moncj66 replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    I just wanted to say thanks daytonite, u helped me sooo much! I got a 100 on my retest thanks to u!! UR DEFINITELY A LIFESAVER and angel on this site..would love to meet u one day..hehe!!

  7. The Nursing Math Thread

    moncj66 replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    I need more help! QUestion: calculate IV fluids 1 1/4 fluid maintenance for a child weighing 21

  8. Need some encouragement... It could be over for me!!!

    moncj66 replied to CandyGyrl's topic in General Students

    hehe, im in the same boat, failed my peds calculation by ALOT more than 1 point! so u shouldn't feel bad, we also needed a 80 to pass and I got a 50! But i did not study, but I plan to practicing math...

  9. The Nursing Math Thread

    moncj66 replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    yes, I was looking for how they got those answer because I got completely different answers..THANKS SO MUCH..I will practice some more :) ur a

  10. The Nursing Math Thread

    moncj66 replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    Order: Tylenol suspension 1/2 tsp po q4h prn for fever for a child weighing 32 lb. The medication is supplied as 325 mg per 10 mL The recommended dose is 25 - 35 mg/kg/day q4h prn...

  11. The Nursing Math Thread

    moncj66 replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    Help!! Order: Tetracycline Elixir qid for a child weighing 50 lb at a dosage of 8 mg/kg/day in equally divided doses. How many mg would one does contain? Tetracycline is supplied at 50 mg...

  12. Back to being an ugly nursing student

    moncj66 replied to lovehospital's topic in General Students

    I didn't know wearing makeup was such a bad thing, or school doesn't care as long as its neutral, they just don't want any extreme colors..and trust me I need it since I get no sleep and have horrible...

  13. Missed Dosage Calc by two points!!!

    moncj66 replied to malestudentnurse's topic in General Students

    same here, I failed my peds dosage exam and have to retake it next week before i can administer meds. Does anyone know some good study sites, u definitely aren't alone...but I really did not study for...

  14. UTHSCSA - UT Health Science Center San Antonio - Spring 09

    moncj66 replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    wow, u guys started already..We don't start until the 15th. But, I guess that makes sense since ur new and they have soo much info to tell u..good

  15. Digital Voice Recorders... again!

    moncj66 replied to crok9014's topic in General Students

    WEll I have the Olympus WS-331M series and I love it. I sit in the back in an auditorium that seats 400 and I can hear the instructor loud and clear. I definitely recommend it and It filters out all...

  16. Now That the Semester is over....What Will You Do Better Next Semester

    moncj66 replied to anewday's topic in General Students

    1.) Actually listen to my recordings..I record lectures and only listen to them for 5 minutes. 2. Buy books now and start reading over the holidays b/c I tend to slack off BIG time at the beginning of...

  17. UTHSCSA - UT Health Science Center San Antonio - Spring 09

    moncj66 replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    yeah im a current student and trust me orange and black is going to be waay better than all white..its so annoying remembering to wear black undergarments and trying not to touch anything that will...

  18. UTHSCSA - UT Health Science Center San Antonio - Spring 09

    moncj66 replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ur white shoes r fine..the uniforms are gonna be orange and black, so that sounds much better than all

  19. UTHSCSA - UT Health Science Center San Antonio - Spring 09

    moncj66 replied to TheguyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    so, I heard today that our uniforms are changing next semester to orange..its better than all white, but were gonna look like prison

  20. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    moncj66 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    I can definitely relate on #1 and #3...THis is the number 1 thing I hate about nursing school..Its made up of 98% women who are soo catty and jealous..ITs so sad that MOST women are like this, even so...

  21. Waiting for My Final Grade

    moncj66 replied to gillytook's topic in General Students

    I hate waiting also...Hopefully I got A on all the

  22. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    moncj66 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Hey now...Im one of those people that never go to class and i still manage an A average so please dont HATE..some of us dont need to be

  23. studying for final exam

    moncj66 replied to momx4's topic in General Students

    Just review what u already learned..Most teachers aren't going to nit pick on specific details..make sure u understand the important concepts and spend more time over areas where u did bad on..I...

  24. Finals are coming!

    moncj66 replied to krenee's topic in General Students

    finals start 2morrow..and sometimes finals worth 30-40% are actually a good thing in my

  25. Are PDA's Really Necessary?

    moncj66 replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    No, it really isn't..I purchased one and I have a BB and I find myself NEVER using any of the programs that I download on either one..I guess im just old