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  1. How Do I Request for a Letter of Recommendation?

    live&love&heal posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated from my ADN program. I am in the process of putting my portfolio together. I wasn't an "A" student but, a "B" average student as the program was so rigorous. How do I request for a...

  2. Any tips or ways to answer prioritization and delegation/assignment questions?

    live&love&heal posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have a tough time trying to answer questions on prioritization, like which pt would you see FIRST? And I also have a hard time answering questions asking who I should delegate tasks to. For...

  3. Favorite things you bought during RN school to help your studies?

    live&love&heal replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    mine would be the following: - voice recorder -i was able to listen to voice recordings and recall what i missed in class - lunchbag - save me lots of money from spending money at fast food joints -...

  4. Is it Worth it to Buy the ATI TEAS Online Practice Assessment Test?

    live&love&heal posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have to take the TEAS this month and have done the following to prepare: 1. Studied ATI TEAS manual 2. Read sticky here on allnurses.com on TEAS I am contemplating whether to purchase the ATI TEAS...

  5. How Do You Study for Final Exams that are Cumulative?

    live&love&heal posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have a final exam in Med Surg this Friday and it's cumulative. I read and studied the material my instructor went over and did about 500 or so NCLEX questions. I'm freaking out because, I feel like...

  6. Best Practices, Tips or Advice on Physical Assessments

    live&love&heal posted a topic in General Students

    I'm have a hard time doing physical assessments. I can never hear my pt's lung sounds and heart beats. Also, I always never have enough time to do my assessments and always forget one thing and...

  7. What is the best test taking strategy for Select All That Apply Questions?

    live&love&heal posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I loathe the "Select All That Apply" questions. What is the best test taking strategy in answering this types of NCLEX question? Thanks in

  8. Need Study and Test Taking Tips for Final Exam

    live&love&heal posted a topic in General Students

    I have my final exam next week . For each nursing class all I do is read all of the assigned chapters and do NCLEX questions. I got a C's on both of my tests (test 1 and test 2) and wondering what I...

  9. Need Help finding Diagnosis for Psych Nursing Care Plan

    live&love&heal posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am writing my nursing care plan for my Psych rotation. The problem is that my pt's Axis I diagnosis is Psychosis. It's very broad. He's got hypertension and is non-compliant with his medications....

  10. LPN's who are going on for their RN ...

    live&love&heal replied to pat8585's topic in LPN to RN

    I decided to bridge from LPN to RN because: 1. I wont lie. The money. RNs definitely get paid more than LPNs. 2. I want more opportunites. LPNs are limited to just LTC, home health, and clinics. I...

  11. How did classmates who didn't get into nursing school react when you got in?

    live&love&heal posted a topic in General Students

    I just wanted to know what everyone's experience is whether it is similar to mine. I recently told a few of my old LVN classmates that I bridged into an RN program. Of course they all congratulated...

  12. I made it the 2011 RN program this time!!!!

    live&love&heal replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    Congrats! My only advice to you is to seek help early on. Utilize all of your resources (teacher's office hours, allnurses :), students in 2nd year, books, Google, Youtube, etc) Also, for drug...

  13. Did getting into nursing school seem like a life altering event?

    live&love&heal replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    It was a life altering event for me. I am an LVN and bridged to an RN program. People think the schooling is the same but, it was different for me. I made new friends and am learning new skills. I...

  14. Do you think I would be better off starting the ADN program as a generic student?

    live&love&heal replied to delores4's topic in LPN to RN

    I just bridged this past semester and have to tell you that I had ZERO LVN work work experience and passed my classes. The transition from LVN to RN isn't smooth but, you learn as you go. Good...

  15. Accepted as an ALTERNATE!!! Should I be excited?

    live&love&heal replied to Goldskinned_Nurse's topic in LPN to RN

    I think being an alternate or on the top 10 of any waiting list is better than not getting in at all. Just stay positive and pray. Life happens and people give up their spot or accept to go to another...

  16. I've been ACCEPTED!!!

    live&love&heal replied to demylenated's topic in LPN to RN

    Congratulations! What a blessing! Your dad would definititely be proud. Good luck!

  17. Need Help How to Study for Phase II LPN-BSN ISU Challenge Tests

    live&love&heal posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm trying to create a study plan for the next 4 months to study for the Phase II Challenge Exams for ISU LPN-BSN Program. Classes are Nurs 106, 224, 328, and 330. Will the modules be enough to help...

  18. How did you celebrate your nursing school acceptance letter?

    live&love&heal replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    I thanked God. Kissed my husband and then hid in a room and secretly did the happy

  19. Friends don't understand ?

    live&love&heal replied to lindsayk728's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just ignore your friend and study for your test. During your schooling, you will encounter A LOT of events you will have to miss and people who are negative and unsupportive. My advice is it's okay to...

  20. What do you always have in your scrub pockets?

    live&love&heal replied to Lilbit's topic in General Students

    2 multi-color pens (red, blue, green, black), yellow highlighter, stethoscope, alcohol wipes, cell phone, pen light, hammer, blank index cards, keys, small card case with debit card, cash, and...

  21. What are your Doses for Mag Sulfate and Pitocin at your facility?

    live&love&heal posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    What is the loading dose for Mag Sulfate and initial dose of Pitocin for induction at your

  22. What are your Doses for Mag Sulfate and Pitocin at your facility?

    live&love&heal replied to live&love&heal's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, Pit for induction. I should have stated it as "What is your initial dose for Pit for induction?" BTW, thanks for the reply. I'm in my maternity rotation and getting differing dose values from...

  23. Need Help with Physical Assessments

    live&love&heal posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am an LVN and when I was in my LVN program, we briefly touched on physical assessments. I recently bridged over to an RN program and we do physical assessments for each patient during clinicals....

  24. Don't know what to do......

    live&love&heal replied to Leddle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If I were you, I would complete all of my nursing prerequisites and aim at going to nursing school. If you don't get in, use EMT as a backup plan in case you get rejected. While you are waiting, go...

  25. Nursing school Big mistake

    live&love&heal replied to Piglet68's topic in General Students

    I think you will encounter many different types of students and instructors in any nursing program. You will have the following: -lazy students -serious students -students who complainers -students...