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  1. ANCC Medical-Surgical certification after April test outline change

    lotus32 replied to amazingme's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I just took it May 23, there were a ton of questions about evidenced base practice, HIPPA, nursing research. I was expecting more clinical questions, but those were few and far between. BTW I

  2. Does anyone have a good report sheet?

    lotus32 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi new GN here, If anyone has made or knows of anywhere to get a really good report sheet, can you pass it along to me? TIA

  3. State required sexual aide for longterm care resident.

    lotus32 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to say it, but sex is on the first rung of Maslow's Hierarchy and this woman very obviously needed some needs met. I can't say I would be comfortable buying a sexual assitive device (is that...

  4. WCCCD...On to Semester 3!!!!

    lotus32 replied to missgigius's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Oh crap did I just call myself a monster? See what happens when your brain has been in hell for 3

  5. WCCCD...On to Semester 3!!!!

    lotus32 replied to missgigius's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you guys. It'll be over before you know it. Celebrate your families this summer and try to regain your sanity before it starts all over . I'M DONE!! CANNOT BELIEVE...

  6. WCCC does NOT have an accredited nursing program

    lotus32 replied to nurseO9's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Again, do you get it?, you say you do, but it doesn't seem to be clicking. I'm not saying people should or shouldn't. I just want to let them know what's available. EKG interpretation was covered...

  7. WCCC does NOT have an accredited nursing program

    lotus32 replied to nurseO9's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You don't get it. I'm not trying to debate whether or not they are worthwhile or not, I'm talking about surviving school, what's the use of trying to look good for an employer, if you don't get...

  8. WCCC does NOT have an accredited nursing program

    lotus32 replied to nurseO9's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I disagree, if you decide you're going to work in critical care EKG interpretation is mandatory and if you haven't taken MS2 yet, it's invaluable and gives you a leg up on that first test, which is a...

  9. WCCC does NOT have an accredited nursing program

    lotus32 replied to nurseO9's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hey guys, You have to score better than the North American Average, which right now is 57. I strongly suggest you do NCLEX questions before you take it, There was a ton of OB, Psych and weird...

  10. WCCC does NOT have an accredited nursing program

    lotus32 replied to nurseO9's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm taking it this Tuesday, so I'll let you know.

  11. WCCC does NOT have an accredited nursing program

    lotus32 replied to nurseO9's topic in Michigan Nursing

    When I was accepted two years ago, they told us in Lottery that they had 100% passage rate. They also had 100% passage rate for the December grads. You can always ask the Nursing Dept. and they'll...

  12. Pharmacology at WCCCD

    lotus32 replied to Amanda8883's topic in Michigan Nursing

    OMG!!! DO NOT BELIEVE THAT CRAP!!!! Ms. Thomas is hard, she makes you think about what you are doing and why. She give WAY more info on most subjects than most other instructors. I had her for...

  13. WCCC does NOT have an accredited nursing program

    lotus32 replied to nurseO9's topic in Michigan Nursing

    :nono:I agree with the other posters. I graduate in May from WCCCD, and I have SIX job offers, I stopped applying because I couldn't keep it all straight. Don't believe everything you hear. The...

  14. Visiting London soon

    lotus32 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi Everyone, As part of an International/Transcultural Nursing trip my school is sending 30 nursing students and three instructors to London to tour hospitals, sit in on lectures and see how things...

  15. Has everyone survived their first two weeks back at WCCCD?

    lotus32 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    The first two weeks have been awesome. I finally feel like a Nurse. The trip to London has a little to do with it. Now it's just a matter of time before I'm standing on that stage... But being on...

  16. Has everyone survived their first two weeks back at WCCCD?

    lotus32 replied to lotus32's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hey Missgigi, What unit are you on at

  17. Has everyone survived their first two weeks back at WCCCD?

    lotus32 replied to lotus32's topic in Michigan Nursing

    No prob. You'll be here sooner than you think. I've already started to freak out. NCLEX is looming over my head.

  18. Has everyone survived their first two weeks back at WCCCD?

    lotus32 replied to lotus32's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'd say make sure you study the strips, both ways, if the results are written out, ie, PR interval .12, wide QRS complex and ST segment depression,or with the actual strips, ask your clinical...

  19. Has everyone survived their first two weeks back at WCCCD?

    lotus32 replied to lotus32's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hey Missgigi, Are you starting with Cardiac or

  20. chances of getting hired...

    lotus32 replied to RN2B73's topic in Michigan Nursing

    As a Nurse tech or Student Nurse (depending where you go), they generally want you to have Med Surg 1 done. After that apply everyday, faithfully and to all positions that you qualify for and at all...

  21. Reading Tips

    lotus32 replied to brandi110's topic in Michigan Nursing

    What helps me is to write down everything I know about the particular subject after I study, when studying interventions, I always study what I'd do first, then second, because it's not uncommon for...

  22. NCLEX BOOKs for WCCCD

    lotus32 replied to Amanda8883's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I agree with DaMomma, the Saunders are excellent. Many instructors use test questions from this book. You can also go to the Evolve website and get an account. You can access any of the books. I...

  23. 1st day, 1st semester @ WCCC Nursing

    lotus32 replied to WyandotteMomma's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Congratulations!! The first day always makes your head want to implode. Learning critical thinking takes time, or I should say thinking like a Nurse takes time. Take advantage of all of your...

  24. IV Antibiotics

    lotus32 replied to TelyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still a student so don't count my word as gospel. Most antibiotics will cause diarrhea, so increased peristalsis=increased stomach acid, increased stomach acid= increased risk for ulcers. So I...

  25. Third Semester - DONE!!!!

    lotus32 replied to MySimplePlan's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hey, Well we had a "quiz" over chapter 3 the 2nd week. The first week she wasn't there. It was over neurotransmitters and the psychtropic drugs. Make sure you understand serotonin, dopamine,...