nrsx

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1. I think I've lost my identity--

   nrsx replied to Jenny67's topic in General Students

   I feel exactly the same way! We had a week off before we had to go back to do consolidation, and I thought I would really enjoy a bit of time off. I absolutely didn't know what to do with myself during my time off! Not only that, but I felt guilty......

2. Dropping out

   nrsx replied to nurse2btracy's topic in General Students

   If I could suggest just one thing to you, it would be to think this over thoroughly before you make your decision. Are you sure that you are not just feeling completely overwhelmed by everything right now? Nursing school is really intense, and I know...

3. 100% dosage calculations?

   nrsx replied to Coloradogrl's topic in General Students

   At my school, we need 100%. It's all or nothing! We also do NOT get to use calculators. That was fun :icon_roll

4. HELP with Heath Assessment!

   nrsx replied to o2BRN's topic in General Students

   Another one for pain assessment is PQRSTU: Palliative/Provoke - What brings the pain on? What makes it better? What makes it worse? Quality of pain - Describe what it feels like: is the pain burning, sharp, dull, etc.? Region/Radiating - Where is the...

5. So Upset Took such a hard exam :(

   nrsx replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

   What is the nurse doing: a) elaboration is wrong because the nurse is not elaborating. The nurse is seeking an understanding about why the patient is having a problem. The patient would be the one to elaborate on the problem because the nurse asked a...

6. Video rant

   nrsx replied to Jules A's topic in General Students

   I strongly feel that the material should be taught to us, or demonstrated, by our teachers. Videos should not be used to replace lecture or lab time. If the videos contained added info to supplement/review what was being taught, that would be fine, b...

7. Help taking tests with Critical Thinking

   nrsx replied to Steffieg7487's topic in Student Assist

   Here are a few things that help me. Always read the question carefully - circle or underline key points. I write all over my tests like a crazy person, complete with diagrams, to help me organize my thoughts. I'm sure my teachers are amused marking m...