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  1. Overwhelmed in the first semester...

    missjennmb replied to RetrieverGirl's topic in General Students

    I understand your frustration. Have you taken time to analyze what you're doing with your time? Perhaps the ways you study are not working for you? I have a couple of friends that feel as though...

  2. Burned out - thinking about jobbing out at LPN

    missjennmb replied to kiwilime81's topic in General Students

    I concur w/ the previous posters. Give your zoloft some time to work and don't make any rash decisions. You will be SO PROUD of yourself once you get to the other end of this journey! I know it...

  3. Bed Sores & Contractures

    missjennmb posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a student and in my rotation at a LTC facility. I see a LOT of both of these and cannot help but be confused. I also note that the patients I see are always in the same position every time I go....

  4. almost done and nothing but craziness!

    missjennmb replied to xobrwneyedgrlxo's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was targeted with some pretty brutal behavior during the first month of class. We're heading towards the end of our first semester now, and I have learned that I really dont have any concern or...

  5. Bed Sores & Contractures

    missjennmb replied to missjennmb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This has really turned into such an informative conversation. Thank you so much for all of the thoughts on this subject. My hospital has put a lot of the "never" rules into place as well (I work in...

  6. Bachelors in Nursing

    missjennmb replied to domiinibabii's topic in General Nursing

    Just from what I have researched about my own career goals (although I am not going the same exact route as you) you can get your BSN (Bachelors of Science in Nursing) and then get your Masters in...

  7. How do you say no to a nursing buddy?

    missjennmb replied to IvyIV's topic in General Students

    You could always do what I do... be honest. :) I have some friends that talk a lot more than I would like to, during "study times" but they swear they learn more by my group study methods, so I told...

  8. how many of you go to the grocery store after working with patients?

    missjennmb replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

    I am one who has to stop otw home from work for formula. Its $9 a can less at the Walmart near my work, and I live an hr away (and am working 4 days a week and going to school 4 days a week full...

  9. How are you going to Vote - US

    missjennmb replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I am happy beyond words this morning. It almost brings me to tears to see that my vote counted for something, and that there is a possibility of change. People may not agree with me, and I'm sure a...

  10. High Metabolism + No breaks= death, diet for skinny nurses?

    missjennmb replied to phosophorus's topic in General Nursing

    Its actually BETTER for you to eat a lot of small snack-like meals than to eat 3 bigger meals a day. I'm pretty sure there are even weight loss plans that suggest that approach. So skipping meals,...

  11. how many of you go to the grocery store after working with patients?

    missjennmb replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a hospital but I see maybe half a dozen patients a day (outpatient), I don't even come into physical contact with anyone who touches patients, and at most, have minimal exposure due to...

  12. Bed Sores & Contractures

    missjennmb replied to missjennmb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do you feel like increased physio service (I'm assuming you mean physical therapy/occupational therapy) would be able to reduce the amount of contractures that you are currently seeing? I had assumed...

  13. Bed Sores & Contractures

    missjennmb replied to missjennmb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you so much for the feedback. I know the white stuff is not powder as the facility does not allow powder (one of the residents I cared for has complained each time about wanting her powder but...

  14. Basic hygiene for CMO patient who refuses it?

    missjennmb replied to vintagestudent's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Just a slight perspective on this from my day at clinical this week. I cared for a patient who had extensive/extreme contractures of her upper and lower extremities, who could not...

  15. HELP in medsurg!

    missjennmb replied to Teddybear11's topic in General Students

    Just a tip. Don't "study for tests". The rule of thumb is that you will remember up to 70% of your material every time you see it. (I didnt make that up, it was in my pre-entrance test study guide)...

  16. giving a massage after a bath..?

    missjennmb replied to sameasalways's topic in General Students

    I'm having a hard time understanding how this could be sexual in any way shape or form? You have to clean their private parts, put in catheters, check their testicles for lumps and you think a BACK...

  17. Cord Cutting - delayed/no?

    missjennmb posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just wanted to pull this question out to its own thread. I'm just a student, currently, but am a mom of 3, and an avid birth enthusiast and am curious on the thoughts of others regarding this. I...

  18. Need some advice for a (hopefully) soon-to-be-lpn student

    missjennmb replied to slamminsamsters's topic in General Students

    our college library has the books you would be suggested to use, if you took our entrance test. I would not be suprised to find that yours was the same way. That way you can check it out before...

  19. Please help ASAP!

    missjennmb replied to charleston990's topic in General Students

    I dunno. I would probably do it honestly, but I have really good time management when I'm busy (where as when I have too much free time I tend to hop on to a video game or sit in front of my DVR and...

  20. RNs superior???

    missjennmb replied to ange26s's topic in General Students

    :yeahthat:

  21. Course Work?

    missjennmb replied to SDChargersGirl#31's topic in General Students

    In my program, we have Anatomy & Physiology 3 hrs a night 2 nights a week, and thats a bit of a beast just for the memorization. I spend about 10 hrs a week on that. For the actual nursing...

  22. I failed Med Surg 1

    missjennmb replied to klaney's topic in General Students

    How I study... the weekend before class usually I read the chapter and do any workbook pages/end of the chapter questions. I also highlight (in pink) as I read, because it tends to keep me focused....

  23. Turned off by fellow nursing students...

    missjennmb replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    we SHOULDNT care. we should celebrate eachother's accomplishments. I measure myself by the yardstick of my peers but I don't think that is a bad thing. (if the whole class got an A mine is not as...

  24. Need some advice for a (hopefully) soon-to-be-lpn student

    missjennmb replied to slamminsamsters's topic in General Students

    Is it the PAX test? My entrance test, the PAX, tested Math, Science and Reading, and I can tell you without a doubt that you CAN study for it. I got a study guide, knew it 100% BY HEART, every...

  25. Turned off by fellow nursing students...

    missjennmb replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    I think it is that way everywhere. My class has some real trouble makers / gossipers / two faced people as well. Its unfortunate because it could be such a fantastic experience if people just got...