ArrowRN BSN, RN

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    How much to study?

    ArrowRN replied to beccaboo322's topic in General Students

    I can say that you really need to start now with a solid study plan. I just completed my first semester in my BSN program.I passed all the classes but did not do as good as I usually do because I did...
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    Finances! I just need positivity

    ArrowRN replied to Nursedreamer2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    hah, you worried about credit cards? I ain't pay the mortgage and other bills in 2 months and starting to get calls. I'm down to my last few dollars but I'll make it some how, my family is depending...
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    Should have started sooner

    ArrowRN replied to future_nurse215's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i'm 36 1st semester nursing student. I took 4 years to complete my prereqs....From being in class what I've found is that it definitely helps to bring some life experience to the nursing
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    Nursing care plan/Urinary Retention

    ArrowRN replied to ThatChick29's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I had a pt with this condition in my clinical recently and the goal "pt will demonstrate consistent ability to urinate" is not realistic since he has a physiological problem. you need to use a nursing...
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    RN student to CNA

    ArrowRN replied to goodbadgirl4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In florida all that is required to challange the CNA exam is a minimum of GED or high school diploma. Here you dont even need clinical hours per say, you can practice on your own watching youtube...
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    Nurse told me to give Medication

    ArrowRN replied to Purple93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    why not call up your nursing board and tell them you give meds for CNA to pass out see how long you will be an RN. Even though I'm just a student It ain't NCLEX hospital, this is the law, unless you...
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    How do you study with so many distractions?

    ArrowRN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    wow I honestly thought of building a wall to close in the little den I got my computer and books in...lol no
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    Spouses have no idea what it takes!

    ArrowRN replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    yeah well people may think I'm the one being an idiot but when I left my $18/hour job she knew it would be tough especially living on loans...The reason why I left the job was because I was waiting on...
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    Nurse told me to give Medication

    ArrowRN replied to Purple93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I totally disagree with this post and what you guys doing is illegal. As soon as a nurse leaves meds in the hands of a CNA they are leaving it unattended and putting their stupid license on the line....
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    Nurse told me to give Medication

    ArrowRN replied to Purple93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    She knows you cannot give meds and trust me, you would be fired had you given it to the patient. Firstly, just tell her nicely that she is already aware that only registered nurses or LPN's (depending...
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    I lol at the stud who quit because he had to empty a bedpan...

    ArrowRN replied to tenjuna's topic in Male Nursing Students

    alpha male? lol:roflmao: usually the first ones to
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    Any fellow EMT's out there?

    ArrowRN replied to kbx827's topic in Male Nursing Students

    years ago I was an EMT for about 4 years..Now I'm in a BSN program after working in a non medical field for years. The EMT and nursing are totally different.I'm in first semester. I have a lot of...
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    RN student to CNA

    ArrowRN replied to goodbadgirl4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    After first semester you should be qualified to fill "nurse tech" positions which is essentially a CNA or PCT at a hospital. You don't have to be certified since you are an RN student. In some states...
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    Can an introvert survive as a nurse?

    ArrowRN replied to ellie193's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    wow scare tactics is exactly what they are trying with me and a couple others. I was actually written up again last week and had a meeting with them.They were asking me if I'm sure nursing is right...
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    Can an introvert survive as a nurse?

    ArrowRN replied to ellie193's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Guys I am loving this terminology you came up with "people-oriented introvert" :) others may think its an oxymoron but its a great terminology...I'm so tired of being pushed aside...we should start a...
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    I don't want a male nurse! - Caption Contest Winner

    ArrowRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    maybe I should start exercising my patient rights next time hopefully never, if I need medical care demand that "I don't want a female nurse" I wonder what will they
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    Can an introvert survive as a nurse?

    ArrowRN replied to ellie193's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was actually going bring up this conversation again because I too was having a hard time in nursing school with this and your description sounds just like me. I am in the first semester of nursing...
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    Help with nursing tests/studying technique

    ArrowRN replied to smellyacres's topic in General Students

    VickyRN do you think it is was a bad idea for me to get a NCLEX book so soon because the standards are changing like next week and I do not know if publishers will be updating their
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    Femoral fx

    ArrowRN replied to Rosiemenard's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    mine book also has "Deficient knowledge related to lack of exposure" it wont be mobilization but you can add the rest based on e.g as evidenced by pt. questions need to ambulate or pt questions need...
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    Are you unsure of your role in life?

    ArrowRN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Father of 2, nursing student, pays d bills, cleans the yard, laundry, dishwasher, cook... goes to church to
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    Are the lpn to bsn programs scams?

    ArrowRN replied to k.23's topic in LPN to RN

    I always say...choose a public
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    Nursing student stereotypes

    ArrowRN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Sleep? if I was working (which I am not) I'd probably have a nursing book in my hand and studying while I work.... P.S What friends and Family???
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    Help with nursing tests/studying technique

    ArrowRN replied to smellyacres's topic in General Students

    I'm in a BSN program started 3 months now and I experienced a lot, partly due to the learning curve but sound like you past that stage. I failed my very first test. My problem was not with knowledge...
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    UCF 2013 Accelerated BSN

    ArrowRN replied to Nursowiczka2b's topic in Florida Nursing

    akwildone, so sorry I haven't given a response to your pm, been busy with studies, heck its Friday night and I was just doing some school work. I hope everything worked out ok for you. For you guys...
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    Student Body Odor

    ArrowRN replied to hsnurse1's topic in School

    ummmm I like the frank approach...hi student X here's a free deodorant..you stink! use it!! ok that's bad... option 2 you can do a personal hygiene class and give the class free brushes , soap and...