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  1. PCCN Exam -study

    EleniRN replied to SRDAVIS's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hi there! I'm Helen and plan on taking the pccn before Christmas! Pm me and we can

  2. Drexel RN to BSN..Anyone?

    EleniRN replied to Crux1024's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Maybe all of us who are attending/will be attending the online RN to BSN program at Drexel should make a page to just chat or vent....What do you all think? If you want, I could start one on FB......

  3. My nursing judgement call.....thoughts?

    EleniRN replied to knittingfan283's topic in General Nursing

    I would have done the same things that you did. I wonder tho, did you get vitals when you first were alerted about the pain? It's really hard sometimes and I think that we nurses second guess...

  4. Shout Out for Nurses working in the Hurricane

    EleniRN replied to Sehille4774's topic in General Nursing

    Sending lots of love, strength and prayers your way!!!

  5. Is this safe/normal??

    EleniRN replied to kimmyRNNJ's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work on a Med/Surg floor... typically I do nights.. After 11 we have 9 patients total, if he have an aide *who cares for all 18 patients on that side* If no aide, we are at 6 patients. It can be...

  6. Best shoes ever?

    EleniRN replied to redraccoon's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have tried Danskos, Shape Ups and Nike Shox, but my absolute favorite in terms of comfort are the Nike Air Max 360s.. They are a little pricey, but soooo worth

  7. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    EleniRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi all! I took my NCLEX exam yesterday and have been pretty anxious since. I got 75 questions and then it shut off. I did the PVT and got the good pop up.. but that hasn't stopped me from...

  8. nclex rn test takers august 2010 support group?

    EleniRN replied to hopefulrn_tobe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    God be with everyone taking it in August.. I'm scheduled to take it on August 7th... unless of course I chicken out... I don't think I'll ever be ready and there are always things I'm forgetting......

  9. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    EleniRN replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I will say a little prayer for us all.. I'm taking the nclex on Sat Aug 7th, if I don't chicken out.... God be with us

  10. Single mom nursing student without help-needing advice and encouragement

    EleniRN replied to 2blessings's topic in General Students

    Hi there, I am a single mom to an 8 year old son... I will (hopefully) be graduating from a 2 year RN diploma program in June. I can't lie or kid you - it's been incredibly difficult.. I've had to...

  11. Graduating (God willing) in June 2010 - Anyone else nervous about finding a job?

    EleniRN posted a topic in General Students

    Hello fellow nursing school sufferers! I am hopefully graduating in less than 6 months.. and I'm getting nervous about finding a job. Ideally, I would love to work in a PCU or ICU unit, but, I...

  12. Spring 2010 Graduates

    EleniRN replied to dannibee's topic in General Students

    What type of clinical areas will you experience during your last semester? Well, we do a full term of nothing but a management course and preceptorship... I get to pick my preceptorship next term......

  13. Discouraged & pessimistic

    EleniRN replied to peanut25's topic in General Students

    Hi there I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. I am not sure exactly what you did in clinicals, but, sadly it's true -nurses cannot say "I just wasn't thinking". My point in all of this is...

  14. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    EleniRN replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    Congrats to all of the new nursing school students!!! It may seem like a huge mountain to climb.. but, trust me, I was in your shoes last fall. I'm in my 2nd year of a 2 year program... Remember to...

  15. What's in your clinical book bag?

    EleniRN replied to SANART11's topic in General Students

    I echo all of the other posters.. however, I always also have: Tums Excedrine Advil A small stick of deodorant Extra hair ties Lots of mints HTH

  16. anyone studying while on summer break?

    EleniRN replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    I am.. I have an NCLEX review book.. as well as reading some ahead for my next term.. which is

  17. What is the one thing you wish you were told before starting nursing school

    EleniRN replied to CyberVulpine's topic in General Students

    One more thing.. NEVER act super nervous infront of a patient.. NEVER say this is your first time doing a procedure.. You'll set their anxiety through the roof as well as your

  18. What is the one thing you wish you were told before starting nursing school

    EleniRN replied to CyberVulpine's topic in General Students

    I love what the people before me said.. I second the fact that you want to blend in and not act like a show off both in class and on clinicals. Instructors are keen and you will be noticed for your...

  19. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    EleniRN replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    When my 7 yo knows that there is a Hepatitis A, B and C..... When that same 7yo gets excited when I forget things in my pockets from the hospital... When doing laundry and you are so tired that not...

  20. Any single parents going thru nursing school?

    EleniRN replied to osc9904's topic in General Students

    Hi Everyone! I am a single mom to a 7 year old son. I am just at the tail end of my first year of nursing school (4 weeks left - thank God). I have to echo what everyone else said. It is VERY hard...

  21. Western Pennsylvania School of Nursing?

    EleniRN replied to sid05's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi there, I am currently a student at WPHSON. I agree with Josh, it's a very difficult program.. and you will not have much time for anything else in your life (it's a Sat night and I'm reading...

  22. Class of 2010 (starting nursing school in Fall 2008)

    EleniRN replied to RDH-NrsgStudent's topic in General Students

    I started 10 weeks ago! Will graduate in June 2010!

  23. Nursing compared to A and P

    EleniRN replied to laurawhisenant00's topic in General Students

    Hi there, Just finished my first 10 week term which included A and P and Nursing 101...There is a distinct difference btwn the two.. Nursing is knowledge and application and A and P is all about...

  24. SINGLE PARENT...and the ADN program

    EleniRN replied to ForMYdaughter's topic in General Students

    I too am a single parent.. my son is 6 - next week will be the completion of my first 10 week term... let me tell you it's the hardest thing I've ever done.. My mom has been such an angel through...

  25. You know you're a nursing student when...

    EleniRN replied to Megsd's topic in General Students

    When you go to bed at 2 am... wake up at 5 am to make it in early to study in the lab... halfway thru the day you look down and realize you are wearing two different shoes! When you fall asleep most...