Davisk01

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1. Nursing Cap

   Davisk01 replied to LooLoo's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I go to Atlantic Union College in Lancaster, MA and it is ugly lol but

2. My Last Day as a Student Nurse

   Davisk01 posted a topic in General Students

   today was the day, my last day as a student nurse!!!! i took my awful final today which was full of patho (what???) yeah we weren't prepared for that...but i did well and i cried when i was done. this...

3. Nursing Cap

   Davisk01 replied to LooLoo's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   We definately still do the traditional white nurses dress and cap for our pinning ceremony!!! The caps are awful but it is a tradition and yes we have a specially designed cap that is unique to our...

4. A's in Nursing School

   Davisk01 replied to Davisk01's topic in General Students

   The fact that a 92 is a B+ does suck! I am totally content with my B...I also am a single mom and work 2 hours aa week at a Hospital so I think I am really fortunate to have mde it with a B

5. New grad training programs

   Davisk01 replied to NonstopLearning's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I am actually moving TO Florida for a New Grad training program because of the lack of available jobs for New Grads in MA. I will be graduating with my ASN in May and doing an internship for 12 months...

6. A's in Nursing School

   Davisk01 posted a topic in General Students

   Hey everyone, I passed third semester (Med Surg 2) but I am curious as to how many people actually get A's in nursing school. We only had 2 girls (no guys in our class) get A- (92%). The majority got...

7. 2007 NCLEX pass rate by school

   Davisk01 replied to ladybugsea's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   EEK!!! My school didn't do too hot in 2007 so they have been kicking the 2008 and 2009 (mine) classes a$$es!! We'll show

8. Ok, so where is the nursing shortage?

   Davisk01 replied to BabySweetpea's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I am currently a second year nursing student and I have heard the stories of not being able to find jobs here in Massachusetts. I actually work at a Worcester hospital and know quite a few new grads...

9. Fluids and Electrolytes test

   Davisk01 replied to Davisk01's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I have that book and we all used it, I'm pretty sure it was the signs and symptoms that killed me. The thing is, I know I will use this knowledge for the rest of my career as an RN so I am determined...

10. Fluids and Electrolytes test

    Davisk01 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I cannot believe it, I studied so hard and knew so much but not enough. I got a 76 and our passing grade is 77!!! I haven't done this bad on an exam yet and I am devestated :angryfire I need to know...

11. HELP!! Resp/Metabolic Acidosis/Alkalosis

    Davisk01 replied to Davisk01's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    After I posted I found some great links on here thanks for all of your help! The tic tac toe method? Never heard of it but I would love if you wanted to

12. HELP!! Resp/Metabolic Acidosis/Alkalosis

    Davisk01 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi There!!! Does anyone out there have any tricks for interpreting ABG results to determine Resp/Metabolic Acidosis/Alkalosis. We are going to get ABG lab examples on our next exam (Tuesday) and...

13. alli ~ diet pill

    Davisk01 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    I am taking it now, it's been 2 weeks, and the only side effect I have had was the morning after the first day I took it. I had sever abdominal cramping and radiating pain during a bowel movement. I...

14. Would you be a patient at your place of employment?

    Davisk01 replied to Catys_With_Me's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't because I know what kind of HIPPA violations happen with a lot of people at the hospital I work for. When I was MUCH younger I went to the ER for drinking too much at a college party and...