mybrowneyedgirl

mybrowneyedgirl BSN, RN

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  1. Getting through NS with a Family!

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to chnc1024's topic in General Students

    Really, the best thing to do is find a studying method that works best for you a.s.a.p. If you study efficiently and effectively, you will still have time to spend with your family. You will drop...

  2. If I completed the prereq's with minimal effort...

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to 2bJoshRN9788's topic in General Students

    I agree w/ the other posts. Most other classes are "black and white" answers. Nursing school is all shades of grey. Practice NCLEX reviews and it will help you note the difference. It's all about...

  3. Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    Thank you for being such a great example, inspiration & help to all of us this year. You are amazing and I hope to be exactly like you some day. Thanks for not giving up on us, and for being...

  4. advice on where to get tider tests, physical, etc.

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to mello1177's topic in Michigan Nursing

    At my school they require the titers no matter what. Even if you have signed proof that you've had every shot. They will let you waive the Hep B shot, but it's probably best to get that done. It's...

  5. HFCC NSG 150/155 Supplemental Class. Do you recommend it if you've hadit?

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to mybrowneyedgirl's topic in Michigan Nursing

    wow! you mean the group at henry ford hospital has already completed nsg 155? are you guys that far ahead? that's amazing that you already completed 120/126 and 155 already. didn't you just start...

  6. advice on where to get tider tests, physical, etc.

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to mello1177's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Inquire w/ your school if they have any discount deal w/ a local laboratory. If not, we used Midwest Labs on Schaefer just north of Mi Avenue for our testing at HFCC. You may when to give them a...

  7. Need helping to keep from failing!

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to critical thinker's topic in General Students

    I study a lot so this might be a bit much, but I read the chapters and highlight what's important. Then I retype those highlights into a study guide. I complete any assignment or clue the teacher...

  8. Garden City Hospital

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to RN1982's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I know from clinical talk that they don't have a computer system. They're still on paper. I know a CNA that works there and he loves it. To be kind, I'll just say that I've had family there and we...

  9. WE're OUtta the vagina!!

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to Jenny67's topic in General Students

    i got the joke & was able to find it funny too! :nuke: congrats to you on moving on. we all have the things we prefer to concentrate on. keep your sense of humor in school. it's one of the best...

  10. HFCC Winter '09 First Semester adivce

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to Briguglio's topic in Michigan Nursing

    My advice. 1. It is as hard as they say it will be. 2. When faced with a new lab assignment - it's not as hard as it seems it's going to be. Don't panic. 3. Never get behind on the reading and you'll...

  11. HFCC clincials...newbee question???

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to RN2B73's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm 1st yr and we're on a heart floor. You get to do vitals, physical asssessments, health histories, bed baths, linen changes, pass meds and injections. ---- and then lots of paperwork. It's

  12. Hfcc Net anxiety

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to yasy21's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I heard a great way to approach the english portion is to read the questions first (so you know what they're looking for) , then read the paragraph and then answer the question. Good

  13. HFCC winter 09/Stethoscope?????

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to RN2B73's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I am 1st yr at HFCC. I have the Littmann Classic II S.E. and I love it. I bought it at allheart.com It took a while to get in, but the price (around $69) was better than in local stores and I had...

  14. What's for supper...

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to JHFaith's topic in General Students

    CROCK POT - POT ROAST. I do this on clinical days before I leave for the hospital. Turn crock pot on Low. Add the following to the crock pot: Cut up 6 carrots, 1-2 onions and 4-6 potatoes. Add 1/2...

  15. Students are cut-throat!

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to livenlearn08's topic in General Students

    my experience is quite different. it's the men in my program (3 in particular) who are being "catty" and talking behind others backs...who's grades are better, who's the teacher's pet, who interrupts...

  16. Abnormal Lab Values

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to Sunset87's topic in General Students

    i found this from a book i just ordered at amazon laboratory and diagnostic tests with nursing implications, 7th edition: p 458 neutrophils (decreased level) : viral diseases, leukemias (lymphocytic...

  17. I am so excited

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to tonyal's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Congratulations Tonya!!

  18. Fluid and Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy question

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to intensity_too's topic in General Students

    I bought the 3rd edition at www.half.com for under $5. They cover acid/base on the following pages: age-related factors pg 44, assessing pg 40, potassium's role pg 105i, regulating pg 47-48, 198. Acid...

  19. HFCC Winter 09

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to lilhibs's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Congratulations

  20. Well, I think I just flunked out of nursing school today.

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to justme1972's topic in General Students

    You've worked so hard to get where you are. Go to your clinical. The worst thing that could happen is that you'll get more experience. Don't give up on your dream. You will regret it

  21. HFCC Winter 09

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to lilhibs's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Keep in mind too to have as much of your paperwork/immunizations done or close to done. This includes your BLS requirement, TB test and Hep B series (you can opt out of that one if you wish- I...

  22. I love NURSING SCHOOL

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I feel so lucky to be in nursing school. I see all the people on wait lists and I truly appreciate the honor of being there. I thank God every day for giving me the opportunity. Yes, it's hard, but...

  23. Scared to talk to Doctors

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to jam0516's topic in General Nursing

    Great advice already given. I also keep in mind that they are just smart regular people. know this sounds weird but when my boss was caught cheating on his wife, it really hit me that he's really...

  24. how do I help her emotionally?

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to help for my daughter's topic in General Students

    I agree. Anything you can do to lighten her load would be great. I came home today to find my dishwasher emptied and my grass cut. That was HUGE in my book helped so much. Be sure she's using all her...

  25. turned away after clinical started??

    mybrowneyedgirl replied to anangelsmommy's topic in General Students

    I am so very sorry. I would first go to the review board / dean of the school and if you get nowhere there, then an attorney. That is terrible and sounds like discriminationg to me. Fight the good...