mybrowneyedgirl

mybrowneyedgirl BSN, RN

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  1. My mom just passed away....

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Students

    I am so very sorry for your loss. Try your best to make it through these last weeks if you can, but if you cannot, contact your school. I'm hoping they'll find a way to get around this and help you...

  2. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    You stalk the hallways with your stethoscope and a blood pressure cuff (that you bought for just this reason) looking for your next "victim" to help you get some additional practice in. You announce...

  3. How do you study?

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in General Students

    I type up my notes now and carry them with me EVERYWHERE. I read everything twice in my books/manuals/modules and highlight. I then get in a group of fellow nursing students and we throw questions...

  4. What makes NS so hard?

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to JillFRN's topic in General Students

    To me it's just that there is so much to study. PLUS - those multiple choice questions. You really really need to carefully read through them to find the one clue or word that helps you pick the...

  5. Daytonite: Provides expert advice to students and those considering nursing career

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    You are the best Daytonite! Thank you for all of your help. I always look forward to your

  6. Are family members asking you for med advice?

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to dorselm's topic in General Students

    Oh yes! I am only in my 2nd week of nursing school and they've been asking me for advice for MONTHS! My standard answer is " I'm not really a nurse, I just play one at school. Call your doctor". I...

  7. New to research papers

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to twister431's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would recommend going to the largest local library and very nicely asking the librarian for assistance. They can be very helpful. Good luck with your

  8. Help with nursing diagnosis

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to Mariapednurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Trouble with swallowing foods and liquids - you could risk dehydration or poor nutrition with that symptom. Mind you this thought is coming from a first year nursing student so I might be looking at...

  9. Need Help with the MOST Appropriate Nursing Diagnosis

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to phatreecio's topic in General Students

    I am a student as well and have never done a care plan but I thought the ABCs were most important. I would say impaired breathing related to .... good luck! There is a careplan help section here that...

  10. ?wait list for HFCC and schoolcraft?

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to clarkston02's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Basketcase, I think that's only referring to an associates degree. I'm not sure, but our professors stated this on the first

  11. ?wait list for HFCC and schoolcraft?

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to clarkston02's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I know someone who got on the waitlist last Dec and they're in my class now at HFCC. Also, HFCC has an accreditation that Schoolcraft does not have. Veteran's hospitals will not hire a nurse that...

  12. I feel like I'm being singled out VENT

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Students

    It does sound like they have it in for you for some reason. DO NOT let them get to you! Keep working hard. You can't let small minded people affect your dream of being a nurse. You can do this!...

  13. Shoes and scrubs question

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to HFCC29's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I ended up ordering a watch w/ a plastic band from www.allheart.com They have scrubs, shoes etc

  14. Here is a crazy question

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to msdeannah's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    http://www.ebags.com/jansport/driver_8/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=20186 This is the rolling backpack I just bought today. I'm almost 37 and too old to care what is cool. I wanted to save my...

  15. HELP! Best Michigan Hospital to Work

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to amylburk's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I am only a student, but I know two nurses who work for Henry Ford and they love it. They never reallly got into any details why. I know several who post here work at HF as well and have a lot of...

  16. Which has fats?

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to by_stander22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    From my understanding "low fat' indicates that fat is there, but just now in excess. Answer A is completely fat free, so that's why B is the right choice. It is confusing though. I'm sure that...

  17. In need of words of encouragement or advice.............

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    oh my gosh yes. i'm soon to be 37 and have a lot of similar issues as you. i start in less than 3 weeks and i quit my job. occasionally i still freak out and wonder what the heck was i thinking? but...

  18. HELP! What class should I take while I wait?

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to RN2B73's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I would take those or Microbiology as that seem required in most colleges for your bachelor's degree. good

  19. HFCC Year 1 Books Cost/Need

    mybrowneyedgirl posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    i went on hfcc's bookstore website today and only asked for the required books. it gave me a total of 10 books for nsg 120 and 126 = $487.35 i'm actually surprised that it doesn't cost more. for...

  20. HFCC Year 1 Books Cost/Need

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to mybrowneyedgirl's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Typhanie, Did you buy older editions from www.half.com or the current ones? I checked the prices for a few of them (current editions) and they were either a little more expensive or just slightly...

  21. Here's my situation: a really awkard one

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to noraneka's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you want it bad enough and find great study methods that work better for you - anything is possible. Sit down with a counselor or trusted friend to see what's stopping you from getting A's. Good...

  22. Got my letter - HFCC Fall '08!

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to phluteloop's topic in Michigan Nursing

    :grpwlcm: I'll see you in school! That's great that you got in so quickly. Yup, drink those cocktails while you can. Soon it will be only

  23. A month ago I felt like crud..

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to BlueRidgeHomeRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    :ancong!: Wishing you endless more

  24. Where can I buy a stethoscope near Livonia MI?

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to mybrowneyedgirl's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I ended up buying mine from www.allhearts.com too. When I called around it was cheaper to buy online with engraving than to buy them local. Now I just have to hope I don't have a delivery nightmare...

  25. Where can I buy a stethoscope near Livonia MI?

    mybrowneyedgirl posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    i want to buy one, but i'd rather not pay shipping. i have no idea where to go for one? thank