Okami_CCRN BSN, RN

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    New nursing student

    Okami_CCRN replied to sasasa25's topic in General Students

    I recommend the Saunder's NCLEX-RN; the only stuff that will be pertinent at that level of nursing education is located in the first few chapters of the book but as you progress you will find it more...
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    Nursing Journals

    Okami_CCRN replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When I do research for papers in school I don't flock to one particular journal. I go on the nursing databases provided by the school and do a search for the particular topic I'm discussing. I choose...
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    e-textbooks and iPads for clinicals

    Okami_CCRN replied to poopylala's topic in General Students

    I do not recommend anyone taking anything that they would be upsetting losing to clinical. If I were you I would not bring a tablet to clinical as storage at sites is often not secured and things...
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    Lexapro: Do you have any experience?

    Okami_CCRN replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in General Students

    You have to do what you think is right for you; I'll give you my experience with mental health issues. In 2011 I was also diagnosed with GAD and prescribed meds. I took it as prescribed and after a...
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    Question

    Okami_CCRN replied to Wala_Talal's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    An objective for you to learn perhaps? Able to discuss the role/responsibility of the RN in the ER setting by end of clinical Able to discuss how prioritization of care is utilized in the ER setting...
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    dealing with conflicts

    Okami_CCRN replied to MikeLawrence's topic in General Students

    When doing conflict resolution I am a firm believer in a step-wise approach. If you have an issue with someone approach them about it first. In a non-confrontational tone and in an area that you can...
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    Select all that apply...

    Okami_CCRN replied to nurselou04's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We have someone in our school of nursing who is a resource person for students who are having difficulty with exams. She comes every semester to offer tips for exams, this semester she went over SATA...
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    Mocked by teacher in post conference.

    Okami_CCRN replied to dmena14's topic in General Students

    Nursing school can be incredibly dysfunctional but sometimes you just need to deal with it to get through, if you are serious about finishing nursing school try seeing you can rescind your withdrawal...
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    Mocked by teacher in post conference.

    Okami_CCRN replied to dmena14's topic in General Students

    Honestly I think you may have acted in haste; if you had an issue with this instructor your responsibility was to speak with them on a 1:1 about the issue at hand if that did not resolve the issue you...
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    What is the nurses role in preventing/reducing post c-section infections?

    Okami_CCRN replied to RNIZZY14's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would start off by using the databases provided by your school, run a couple of searches on Cesarian Section reduction/infection. Try different combination, make sure you select scholarly articles...
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    Patient Diagnoses For Patient on CRRT

    Okami_CCRN replied to jamiemoney88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Actual problems before Potential problems, also don't associate a medical diagnosis with a nursing diagnosis. Your nursing diagnosis should be formulated around what you assessed, did the patient...
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    How do you deal with a bad clinical instructor?

    Okami_CCRN replied to Lori215's topic in General Students

    I recommend you voice your concerns to the instructor before following up the chain of command. You could ask to speak to them on a 1:1 basis and at this time say something to the effect of "I feel...
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    TEAS TEST RETAKE

    Okami_CCRN replied to Lola_84's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    When I studied for the TEAS V exam a few years ago I used the McGraw Hill Nursing School Entrance Exams study book; it was 20 bucks at B&N. It really helped, there was a section devoted to the...
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    What would you do?

    Okami_CCRN replied to RookieRoo's topic in General Students

    If I were in your position I would keep that to myself. Let the instructor be the one to judge whether she can/cannot communicate with her assigned patients. Was that rude to interrupt the guest...
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    Clinical Mistakes

    Okami_CCRN replied to Arizonachic's topic in General Students

    It was not a mistake but more of a good thing I double checked. I had a patient on an oncology floor who was on various abx and IVF. The main IVF was bicarb and I had to administer an abx. I went...
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    Good tips for remembering growth and development milestones?

    Okami_CCRN replied to Success89's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    To be honest this is just one of those things you just kind of have to memorize, a painful process as all of our exams incorporated some form of G&D. Best of
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    Nursing program questions

    Okami_CCRN replied to brittaaaaany13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are very welcome! I'm not a nurse yet, I will be graduating in December if everything goes well
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    Worksheets

    Okami_CCRN replied to jessblue's topic in General Students

    Pinterest is great, type something you need help on like diabetes and let the diagrams and pictures
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    Fundamentals of nursing

    Okami_CCRN replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in General Students

    One of the key things to do when studying is to begin thinking "how will I see this manifested in the patient, what will i do, what is the safest thing to do?" Studying to just memorize will not work...
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    Nursing program questions

    Okami_CCRN replied to brittaaaaany13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1. Know your style of learning; take an online assessment for learning/study styles. Nursing courses are notoriously full of content which has to be sifted and organized. You have to be able to make...
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    Did I take the bait (for profit school)?

    Okami_CCRN replied to golson's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The reason why the NCLEX-RN pass rates are not listed on the BON website is because you would be eligible to sit for the NCLEX once you have attained the ASN/Diploma. Metro State University is an...
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    Failed 1st Semester of Nursing Program

    Okami_CCRN replied to Ty2016's topic in General Students

    I have to agree with all the previous posters, - Find a study group of 3-4 people; attend the study sessions AFTER reading the material yourself. Don't expect to be taught material. Study sessions...
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    Scanner suggestions??

    Okami_CCRN replied to 7237dallas's topic in General Students

    I use the Epson Workforce WF-2540, it's not the fastest at scanning but it's nice that it has a document feeder for scanning (so I don't have to do one paper at a time) and can wirelessly transmit the...
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    Transferred can't register for classes until semester starts!

    Okami_CCRN replied to aeris99's topic in General Students

    I can imagine how that could be incredibly frustrating and worrisome; I recommend on getting in touch with your adviser as you mentioned and ask whether you will be in core nursing classes or in...
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    Hand care

    Okami_CCRN replied to PC0229's topic in General Nursing

    I used to have extremely red and dry hands after working 2-3 nights in a row, one of the nurses I work with told me to try Gold Bond Softening lotion w/ shea butter. I found it really helps my hands...