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  1. Dealing with MD vs MD; and being stuck in the middle

    MedicalNerd posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I recently had a very uncomfortable situation with two MD's in my unit yesterday that has left me feeling hurt, angry and simply stuck in the middle of something that I have no control over and I cant...

  2. Dealing with MD vs MD; and being stuck in the middle

    MedicalNerd replied to MedicalNerd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you all for your input, I decided to talk with my manager and got it off my chest. Apparently this is not a new issue with the Neuro MD, it has been happening for a few months now. My manager...

  3. Nursing school does some crazy things to my body....

    MedicalNerd replied to midnight*sky's topic in General Students

    I would have to say that I have been in your shoes. My 1st semester I was 110% focused on school and only thought about schoolwork and clinical work leading to anxiety attacks in the middle of the...

  4. z track injection

    MedicalNerd replied to irongirl73's topic in General Students

    I know that they give Iron that

  5. What are you looking forward to doing most, when this semester is over

    MedicalNerd replied to Natingale's topic in General Students

    I have my final on the 15th and that evening I am throwing a end of the semester bash at my place!:cheers: I am so ready to have my life back... I can cook, go to the gym and enjoy talking with my...

  6. Anyone in the Sacramento area get an answer yet?

    MedicalNerd replied to kew82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is what I know about the Chem classes. 306 is the 2nd half of the college chem courses including some o-chem. 309 is both 305 & 306 together in 1 semester. If you want to use the x-fer to Sac...

  7. I always find left over supplies in my pocket when I get home...throw away or return?

    MedicalNerd replied to kgh31386's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    LOL, Yeah I do the same thing. I think I have 2 10ml syringes for SL flushes and 2 Saline locks. It seems to pile up over the semester doesn't it. I am just going to throw them in my skills kit bag. I...

  8. about flushing a saline lock

    MedicalNerd replied to Amy2005's topic in General Students

    Any time I have flushed a SL I used the 10ml syringe and was gentle with the pressure. If I met resistance I would apply slightly more pressure but if there was still resistance I would call the RN or...

  9. What do you think of ATI testing?

    MedicalNerd replied to shellpsychrn's topic in General Students

    UGH... The ATI is ok but way overpriced for the product. The books basically give you in a nutshell what the textbooks do so it is a great review but at this point it's just ok. This semester we had...

  10. Fast-thinking nursing student helps man on fire

    MedicalNerd replied to AtomicWoman's topic in General Students

    This is an incredible story Thank you for

  11. Anyone in the Sacramento area get an answer yet?

    MedicalNerd replied to kew82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes I tutored through the LRC as a Beacon tutor for groups. I really enjoyed it and it has really helped me stay up on the material that I spent long nights learning! Marsha Reske is the coordinator...

  12. Anyone in the Sacramento area get an answer yet?

    MedicalNerd replied to kew82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is unfortunate but I think that it is an average of 20% drop the 1st semester and another 20% drop the 2nd. Most of those that have dropped have had problems with family or their health. Some did...

  13. Anyone in the Sacramento area get an answer yet?

    MedicalNerd replied to kew82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They only accepted 50 for Spring, 3 are returning from the previous semester. Our class accepted 63 total, 5 were returning. Now at the end of the semester we are down to

  14. What was your 1st OR experience in NS?

    MedicalNerd posted a topic in General Students

    I had my 1st OR experience today in Clinical today and it was really great. I am a 1st semester ADN student doing a Med/Sug rotation in a post-surg unit. My pt today had needed to go in for a...

  15. Only a nursing student...

    MedicalNerd replied to newbie08's topic in General Students

    I can totally relate to the excitement of getting something done to yourself when you are learning about it. I had a EKG done yesterday and I am currently on a heart monitor and I have been a little...

  16. Anyone in the Sacramento area get an answer yet?

    MedicalNerd replied to kew82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hope you guys get in, It took me 4 times applying to get in at ARC. But it did happen for me and it will happen for you. If you don't get in... please keep applying. Measure M was approved and there...

  17. Hi there! I am a psycho/stressed/overstimulated/tired nursing student!

    MedicalNerd replied to aslaten08's topic in General Students

    I can totally relate! I am in week 11 of the 16 week Semester. I am in my 1st semester of the 4 for my ADN program. It is taking a toll on me for sure, I am trying to get my second wind for the...

  18. Sac City Application

    MedicalNerd replied to Lilme04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I had applied to Sac City they just asked for the letter and the application. Good luck to you! Your time will come, I know how you feel. It took me 2 years of applying to get in and it DID...

  19. Anyone with Anxiety issues

    MedicalNerd replied to ThinkRNin2009's topic in General Students

    I myself have anxiety. I have been struggling the last 7 weeks with lack of hunger because of it. When I get anxious I mask it with enthusiasm. My Dr has given me a script for beta blockers but I am...

  20. How do I stop over-analyzing?

    MedicalNerd posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am really frustrated after taking my last exam. :smackingf I am finding that I totally over analyze the question and when I try to answer it I completely miss the answer! :hdvwl: I really need help...

  21. can't sleep

    MedicalNerd replied to Jw1724's topic in General Students

    I tried a Benadryl last night and i did wake up once but I still had a REALLY hard time feeling awake. I woke up for clinical at 5 and didn't feel awake until 10am! The real bummer is I have nasty eye...

  22. Are you tired yet?

    MedicalNerd posted a topic in General Students

    So I don't know about you guys, but I am in my 1st semester and we are in week 4 now. I was sitting in class today and I was SO tired!! I have been getting 6-7 hours of sleep a night but I am still...

  23. can't sleep

    MedicalNerd replied to Jw1724's topic in General Students

    I have been having trouble staying asleep lately. I am normally a "all through the night" sleeper but recently I find myself waking up at 2,4,5 and 6am and almost checking to see what time it is so I...

  24. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    MedicalNerd replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    i am and nerd and totally proud of

  25. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    MedicalNerd replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    Here is another one that happened to me the other day, You know you are in nursing school when you get home from clinical (totally exhausted) and you jump in the shower.... and realize you forgot to...