RheatherN ASN, RN, EMT-P

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    Can anyone suggest a drug calculation book?

    RheatherN replied to CNAinNeb's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i agree with others, Pickar was good. there were a few things in there that were hard for me though. it seemed to explain the ratio thing that i cannot do, so i had to use another source for those....
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    When's the best time to apply?

    RheatherN replied to mzjones6's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i cant believe you school hasnt told you any of this. weird! ask your dean or some
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    I feel I failed my 4th exam today.

    RheatherN replied to bsugar888's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    good job! i know it can be hard sometimes! we have all been there!
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    nursing student hopeful but.... nervous about a few things

    RheatherN replied to kelly5416's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    dont be nervous. i know that sounds cliche, but its just another skill that will come with time and practice. as for the time and practice- it may take a while depending on where you are. if the RN's...
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    Shaking when giving meds!!!!

    RheatherN replied to MrsCD's topic in General Students

    sucks, i know. i havnt done that with meds, but certain skills for the first few times. you will get over it. when you give meds, just make sure you know everything b4 you even go in the room! know...
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    I thought it would be easier to get a job.

    RheatherN replied to TangoLima's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This whole thing of ppl saying there is a nursing shortage- i dont get it, cuz i know that i can work anywhere, anytime, any shift, which some reasonable demands from my end. if you need to start...
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    I just got my acceptance letter!

    RheatherN replied to albpreemieRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    you will go through a lot, but you will make it if you want it! dont listen to others complaining and whining in school, because you need to be your own person. we all complain a time or few, but we...
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    Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    RheatherN replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    ROTFLMAO!! I totally took it the other way!! i am sorry! thats too funny. but you know we do get ppl on threads that get like that! i was trying to defend our complaining!! lol.. we all have that...
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    Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    RheatherN replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    mixy, this is a thread we are just venting on. this doesnt mean we are immature, crabby or anything else. besides, you cant tell me that there was never anyone that ever bugged you. Let us vent and...
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    Pinning statement

    RheatherN posted a topic in General Students

    Okay guys. i am having a really hard time here. we have to write a pinning statement that is in the 3rd person, thanking and all that. this is my general first draft... help me make it better! i want...
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    Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    RheatherN replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    now that i am going to be graduating in less than 3 weeks, i have many many words... ....shut up in lecture ....you have no right to pass and graduate with crap you pulled ....just because you did...
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    ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor

    RheatherN replied to pipersjo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    we had to take the predictor also, i dont know if the contract with ATI has anything to do with the fact that my dean has her name and a quote in it...does your school?? i didnt study for this test,...
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    You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    RheatherN replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    You know you are a "trained" nursing student when.... ....school is over (FOR GOOD) and you feel ABSOLUTLY LOST. like i really know what free time
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    NCLEX- take support or go alone??

    RheatherN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So question.. the plan was always to go with a friend from school to take the NCLEX-RN. I am no longer close with her, but thats besides the point. our instructors and dean say that we should not be...
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    Specialty IV therapies

    RheatherN posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I am going to be starting out my career pretty quick here. in my interview, that went VERY VERY well btw, we discussed about IV things. I have a great way of doing general IV's and do very well...
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    Medication Administration Skills Test

    RheatherN replied to 2bNotAnotherMaleNurse7's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    first of all.. and this is going to sound dumb... but slow down. b4 you go in, do you have someone that you can verbally practice with? if you have to verbalize it it makes your brain think a...
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    Job offer... but prego

    RheatherN replied to notactuallyblonde's topic in General Nursing

    Take the job, u may never get the chance again! you cant do, if you dont try! GL! & Congrats!!!
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    They called the cops!

    RheatherN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would feel weird, but it does depend on the situ. if you are someone who doesnt call in, are on time and all that jazz, maybe they really thought something was up. If you go the other way, which...
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    How to become organized as a new nurse

    RheatherN replied to cnovice's topic in Ob/Gyn

    just go back to the basics.. i totally agree with the other person that posted (of course i dont remember the name...srry) the basic books and lots of tabs and post-its. Heck, you have a head start,...
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    Should I become a CNA before school starts?

    RheatherN replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    for sure NOT a requirment! i did not, although i had other HC experience, i do not believe at all that you HAVE to do cna like some believe with a full heart.
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    On flight to Europe... "we need a nurse"!

    RheatherN replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    as for having a med bag on board with meds, uh...so they just hope to gosh someone will answer and give the meds? or can they get the order to do it? i doubt that, but that would be weird. I was a...
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    Start working in clinic or hospital?

    RheatherN replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Nursing

    i always thought i would want to go back to the clinic i worked at, but i sure like the skills part of the hospital. i knew my pt's in the clinic and did a lot before schooling, but i feel that if,...
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    your first....

    RheatherN replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    When i started my job as an MA from a phleb i was so excited, felt like a geek. then i started with the schooled only authorized scrubs, i cannot wait until 3 months from now and i can BURN THEM...
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    What do you write on your pt's bulletin board?

    RheatherN replied to Dempather's topic in General Nursing

    if i forget to write something on the board til later morning, which i usually do... i will write something we talked about during the day, or during my assessment. NO pain today LESS pain today...
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    Will this turn future employers off?

    RheatherN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    i believe that is one of those kinda subjects they cannot ask you. but i understand the need for an answer still. i would call your local job center and ask what they say. or ask your counselor at...