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  1. IV Flow Rate calculation question

    Thank you hypocaffeinemia, I didn't know if I was doing it right, so thank you for letting me know that I was digging too deep. I have a tendency to do
  2. Im accepted! What do I need??

    Here is what I used throughout nursing school- -huge 3 in. binders, for each semester. Teachers handed out power points and other misc. papers. -many highlighters -many pens and pencils -flag post...
  3. IV Flow Rate calculation question

    okay, let me try and help. First take 1000(total amount) divided by 120(120/hr)= 8.3, rounded to 8 hrs to run the whole bag in. second step- take 8 hrs multiply by 60 = 480 minutes third step-...
  4. Suggestion for studying needed

    I had the same problem adjusting to med/surg. The only thing that was able to pull me through was using DaytoNite's critcal thinking sheet. It combines the pathophys, pharmacology, and A&P all...
  5. Being ready when your clinical instructor comes

    Another hint I can give is, if you know you are giving a medication that messes with the heart, electrolyte levels, or clotting time; make sure you have the values of the tests that need to be...
  6. I felt the same way, in the beginning, especially once I started the nursing theory classes. I will be graduating in August, and now I am thinking "oh my gosh, I am not ready to be out on my own!" I...
  7. I used one throughout my clinicals. I liked having the drug book and Taber's accessible at all times. Is it something you can live without, definitely. It was the convenience factor for
  8. Relocating to Wisconsin, need some help!!!!!!!!!!

    The education in Sun Prairie was very good. I transferred to the South Eastern part of the state and was ahead of the other students. I have lived in Sun Prairie and the South Eastern part of the...
  9. Passed TEAS and officially a "Nursing Student"

    One piece of advice is to make sure you go into the skills lab and practice, practice, practice. Also, what has really worked for me throughout nursing school is reading the assigned readings. I...
  10. Should I....?

    I bought a mixture of books, if I could find some that weren't highlighted I would buy used
  11. Nursing school weight gain

    I also gained weight, we are graduating in August, and I am currently trying to lose some before pinning. All I can say, is pack your lunch or dinner and some snacks, it will stop u from eating out...
  12. I GOT PINNED TODAY!!!

    congratulations!
  13. Bryant & Stratton College

    I am currently in my last semester of nursing in B&S. I did the full-time route. It was very hard, but I also have kids and work part-time. Overall, the teachers are wonderful. There were/are...
  14. The "weeding" out

    If you have kids, I have another recommendation. I kept a picture of my kids in my backpack at all times, so that when I felt I couldn't do it anymore, I could look at the picture and remind myself...
  15. Well thank you for the description. It seems like a huge mystery, that is kept hush hush, until finally it is your time to experience it.
  16. There is not one person in my class

    I am in the same spot as Sarah Hay, started with a 4.0 now to a 3.68. Just give your all and that is the best you can
  17. some help with math!

    Fahr to Celsius= (F - 32) x 5/9 Celsius to Fahr= (C x 9/5) +
  18. How to Study "Hands on Care"

    The big thing is practice, practice, practice in the skills lab. That is the only way I know to get your skills more developed, besides practicing on real
  19. Should I keep my Micro book???

    I kept mine, but wish I had sold it. I agree with one of the previous posters, you can find most info.
  20. Graduating in two weeks. YEAH!

    Congrats, I am happy for you. I will be graduating in August, God willing. I can't wait to have that
  21. Nursing school Experience

    Nursing school is the hardest thing I have ever done, yet one of the most rewarding things at the same time:redpinkhe. It was pure craziness. My life as I knew it before completely changed. Besides...
  22. Att Nursing students: What do you do with your books?

    Our school doesn't have
  23. Glory to God, I did it!!

    Congrats, I hope to be in your shoes August
  24. Bittersweet!!

    We were in our second to last semester, and lost more than 5 students. It was very hard. You want to celebrate, and yet you don't want to upset anyone that didn't make it. I just keep offering my...
  25. Att Nursing students: What do you do with your books?

    I brought the books with me wherever I went. This method has served me well, I am able to study whenever I have a moment of downtime. Invest in an extra large backpack if you want to do this