mybrowneyedgirl

mybrowneyedgirl BSN, RN

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  1. Hi everyone, new nursing student here..just a few questions

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to hudsonsmommy's topic in General Students

    Just one credit or just one class? You have a heavy load so if you could take aerobics I would. Otherwise, patho is always good. Sometimes classes have supplemental lectures for one credit that you...

  2. HFCC Long Awaited Accept Letter!!!!!!

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to lmg777's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Congratulations on your acceptance letter! Enjoy nursing

  3. I killed it today!!!!

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    GREAT JOB!!! I'm very happy for you.

  4. Not doing well in school. Need advice.

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to Fundamentals(1986)'s topic in General Students

    Can you review your test to see where you "went wrong"? Also, the Saunders NCLEX review book is informative and gives rationales. This should help with your test taking. Wish you the

  5. HFCC - Nsg schedules

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to rn2b2011's topic in Michigan Nursing

    For days, you usually attend class either 9-12 or 10-1p. Monday's used to be the day off, but some classes have their tests on every other Monday or so. Clinical days are twice per week. You could...

  6. Cardiac - A Fib and V Fib

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to ToBANurse2010's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A fib is the atrium contracting so quickly that CO is not as high as it should be. V fib is the ventricle contracting so quickly that CO is not as hight as it should be. In A fib some blood can still...

  7. Rant: others sitting in on lectures

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to Veruka's topic in Michigan Nursing

    We all want to pass and some of us didn't get as lucky as you. I see your point, but I see theirs too. Good luck finding a

  8. New job!

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to oguesswhat's topic in Michigan Nursing

    ~* Congratulations. I hope you love it.

  9. please help ......

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to nikig's topic in General Students

    And also... By the Saunders NCLEX review book (around $45) and answer those questions on the topic you're studying. Look at the rationales. It will truly help

  10. It happened....

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Students

    We all cry at some point. The stress gets to you - especially before a test. Just ask *my* husband. LOL Don't give up- even when you want to. My new mottos is: Don't wish for it. Work for it. You...

  11. Trouble hearing BP sounds, help

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to seasoned hopeful's topic in General Students

    Did you tap your scope while it was in your ears to test it? Some scopes turn off by twisting 180 degrees by the

  12. Help I cant rememeber anything I read!!!

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to Giselle07's topic in General Students

    Tune out all distraction. Highlight as you read and reread the highlighted areas immediately. Know all your tables and diagrams. Reread it all the next day to reinforce what you read. Then read...

  13. EYE EXAM-PHYSICAL

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to dtw313's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I attend HFCC. You do not need 20/20 vision. I don't know what the cutoff is, but you need to pass a physical before attending. They'll test colorblindness, range (blinking lights on each side) and...

  14. How do you wear your hair for clinicals?

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to Kamdyn's topic in General Students

    I was my hair the night before. I the morning it's either a pony tail or twisted into a clip. They have those stretchy headbands now that are comfy too. I work at a hospital and for those with...

  15. Got my first Stethoscope!

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to sweetiepeas's topic in General Students

    I understand your excitement. I still love mine and it's the same as yours, but

  16. When a past patient passes away

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to kfarinato's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry for your loss. Try to find what feels right for you. I became attached to the husband of a hospice patient of mine who died. She was so out of it that I never bonded with her, but I spent...

  17. Is Nursing school Hard?

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to klott86's topic in General Students

    As long as you apply yourself, stay on top of everything, remaining focused, you should pass it with no problems. I know this has been posted about before. Try searching on this website and you...

  18. HfCC waiting list

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to lovedasonanddemi's topic in Michigan Nursing

    http://adm.hfcc.edu/~jmorford/NET/ Bubbles2004, this link is for the NET practice tests for HFCC. I suggest you spend some time reviewing. You should pass with no problem if you do. Good luck to...

  19. What is the one thing you wish you were told before starting nursing school

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to CyberVulpine's topic in General Students

    Always attempt to get a letter of recommendation from your clinical instructor. Any Nurse Extern job I wanted required these and it was helpful if you didn't have to chase one down. Hold onto those...

  20. What is the one thing you wish you were told before starting nursing school

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to CyberVulpine's topic in General Students

    My advice is that patients usually like having a student nurse. If they look unhappy, tell them, you basically won the lottery. I'm here to help you and only you all day so please let me know if...

  21. Has anyone had any luck finding a nurse extern position for Summer?

    mybrowneyedgirl posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    I have not had any luck so far. It seems like there are very few positions out there. I heard the VA Hospital decided to put a freeze on hiring any

  22. Best site for used textbooks?

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to Tryxie's topic in General Students

    I like half.com but I also like www.textbooksrus.com I hope you like them

  23. Can I really do this?? This is what I wanted so why I am so NERVOUS NOW??

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to avidhunter3's topic in General Students

    What you're feeling is completely normal. You earned great prereq grades and you'll continue to do well in the main program. I'm around your age with kiddos. I think part of the nervousness is...

  24. HFCC Fall Invite

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to lola3320's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I agree with everything tonyal said, but wanted to add that the 2nd semester isn't nearly as crazy as the 1st one, so don't get scared off. There are a bunch of online tests during the 1st semester...

  25. Do you bring your laptop to class/lecture?

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Students

    CocoBella - our Powerpoints were provided by our instructor. I did go home and type up notes for each test to study from. I think it depends on your school if a lot of people use laptops. Noone...