Do-over ASN, RN

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    COMPASS test terror!

    First, try thinking positive. There are plenty of things to stress out about in school, no need to borrow trouble so early in the game. Also, I don't really think it is possible to study for the...
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    potential student

    There are several classes required for graduation in addition to the pre-reqs and nursing classes - poli sci, eng2, nutrition, sociology, another psych, patho... you can get a copy of the course...
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    And the verdict is...

    Congrats! :anpom: Advice - learn how to manage stress, take good notes, and how to always roll with the
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    professors?

    I use Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr. unless I am asked to use a first name instead. I don't think I've ever addressed any as "Professor", but would if that is what was
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    Merry Christmas from...

    Merry Christmas from soggy southeast Michigan:bigcandle: PS - God bless all those in harm's way this
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    So i'm kinda nervous now!

    Don't listen to rumors. Their experience will not necessarily be
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    WCCCD 2010 syllabus?

    :w00t:
  8. I've asked every clinical instructor for a reference letter, and, so far, everyone has written one for me. I usually ask a week or so before the end of the rotation, in person. I've asked via e-mail...
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    Rounding 3rd base, headed for home!

    Congrats, and thanks. I needed to hear that this
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    Math Problem Help

    12mL per hour 0.1 Units / 1 kg = X Units / 60 kg X=6 units per hour 125 Units / 250 mL = 6 Units / X mL X=12 mL per
  11. I would call the nursing office, or check the bulletin boards outside the nursing labs at Western or
  12. In our case, we have to get 100% on the math tests (three tries) each rotation during the second year, but only need 75% to pass theory exams... If we needed 100% to pass theory I'd hope for a couple...
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    What color are your school uniforms?

    Solid white here, and a uniform top (collar and button up front). I remove the school patch from the sleeve when I want/need to bleach. I starch mine, though, and this helps prevent stains, so I...
  14. I am also in my second year of clinicals and agree with CuriousMe completely. Some easy advice - Make friendly-like with EVERYONE on the unit. Nurses, techs, dietary, RT, PT, housekeeping, clerks,...
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    Question about Clinicals

    I've had clinical M/T or R/F and get my patient assignment the morning of. I've never gotten them the day
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    Does anyone here like nursing school?

    I do like nursing school, but seem to have an abnormal amount of anxiety this term (3rd semester out of 4). It has been a beating so far, although I continue to be glad to be in school. Ironically,...
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    WCCCD HAPPY LETTERS!!

    Lulu - there is a med math test at the beginning of each new rotation, so twice each semester (except the first - you don't have to take one before foundations). You'll have three tries to get the...
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    WCCCD HAPPY LETTERS!!

    Congrats all - now just hold on tight for the next two years!:ancong!: The have (or had) schedules in the nursing office from Health Education Strategies for CPR
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    New job!

    Congrats!
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    WBH - Troy Formula

    She could always call the unit and
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    First year nursing student

    I felt just the same at the start of nursing school. Felt much better the second
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    Trouble hearing BP sounds, help

    If the problem really is hearing, you should get that checked-out and corrected. If you can't hear the korotkoff sounds with BPs you may not be able to hear lungs sounds, heart sounds, bowel...
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    Trouble hearing BP sounds, help

    Palpating the brachial pulse is very helpful. However, I would like to suggest that marking a patient's skin with ink or a fingernail is not a good idea. Just my
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    Trouble hearing BP sounds, help

    I can hear great with my cheapie... Can you hear anything else with it? Try turning the chestpiece until you hear a