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    EXAM QUESTION BUGGING ME please help

    chevyv replied to veleron's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    At our hospital we put a line through it, write error and initial. Every semester it seems to change though. We'll see next
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    Should I try one more time to apply to RN schools? Or take LVN route?? HELP!

    chevyv replied to bluemoon06's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good luck to you! I would have done the same thing as everyone has advised. At least you'll be on your
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    Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    chevyv replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    I'm another student who feels SIM is a waste. Although this semester was my 1st SIM experience, I talked to a lot of students afterward and told them I thought it just felt so fake and something I...
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    EEK! There's a woman in my room!

    chevyv replied to 58flyer's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry this happened to you. As a student now I can tell you that I have never heard or seen this before. I was a CNA for 12 yrs and never saw this. I hope you filed a suit and that nurse...
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    Single Mom Trying To Become A Nurse

    chevyv replied to nursingisforme's topic in General Nursing

    I attend tech college in WI and also have 2 children. I qualified for grants that take care of all of my tuition and part of my books. I will graduate with very little debt from this program, but...
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    So upset

    chevyv replied to D&Ggirl's topic in General Nursing

    While on the wait list for the ADN program I started and just about finished a BA in Health Care Administration. I went adult ed and was 18 months into it when my number came up for ADN. I have 3...
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    New grad and gaining weight?!?!

    chevyv replied to bostongrad07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not to mention all of the sitting at the computer working on everything. I just work and graze my way through the
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    No She/he Did Not!!!

    chevyv replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    She did not just tell a brand new med student to come over here (which he did) "now I'm gonna ride you like a bull, all night long." (88 yr old pt who was surprising spry for her age) You all...
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    CNA...not superwoman...HELP

    chevyv replied to coltsgrl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I thought it was finally going to happen.... that a nurse had to be a CNA before he/she could be a nurse. That's not the case though. They have to be CNA certified, but they don't have to ever work...
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    Nursing Care Plan

    chevyv replied to deanikins211's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i found my sheets from 2nd semester. they may help you more than my previous post. pa nurse practice act and ana defines nursing as the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual and...
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    Nursing Care Plan

    chevyv replied to deanikins211's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your subjective data is what the patient or family tells you. This is in quotes. Ideally, the patient will give you input, but family is ok too. Example: "I get dizzy when I first stand up."....
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    CNA...not superwoman...HELP

    chevyv replied to coltsgrl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sorry that happened to you. Learn from this quickly! As a former 12 yr CNA, I will tell you that some places will use you until you have nothing left to give. Don't let that happen. Also, if...
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    Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    chevyv replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Now, I should be finishing my Off site Journal, but what fun is that? 1. Being part time can be difficult. Thank you to all of those who have huddled with me through these years. Your the best! 2....
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    Mid cirricular HESI test

    chevyv replied to suprmom's topic in General Students

    I feel so stupid asking this but I've seen HESI and what does it stand for? I'm finishing 3rd semester and I've never heard of it
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    Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    chevyv replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    Great idea to record the lectures. Next year is my last semester (part timer) and I will certainly use a recorder for theory. Thanks
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    Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    chevyv replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    This thread has been great!@ Just wanted to add my thoughts.... Please don't tell me that the program is so difficult that when you went through it you had to study so much that you even brought your...
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    Can Nurses be sued?

    chevyv replied to ZionsWrath's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nurses can absolutely be sued! That's why we have to document document document! Maybe try to google search that. In my nursing class, our instructor has given us articles where nurses have been...
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    Do you need a GED to take state test?

    chevyv replied to MONI959702's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I double checked regarding the GED and CNA and you do not need a ged to get CNA certified. You just have to be 16. That includes testing as well. This is
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    Do you need a GED to take state test?

    chevyv replied to MONI959702's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I live in WI and you don't need a GED to take the state test here. Unless that has changed recently. I'll check and if my info is wrong, I'll
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    Help with Care Plans

    chevyv replied to rn/writer's topic in General Students

    Thank you all for helping me sort out the Potential Complication part of my last 2 care plans. My instructor wrote that I had really good data and did a good overall job. I will continue to work on...
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    Care plan

    chevyv replied to apolojo11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm going to attempt to post the packet. I don't see a way to attach it, so I'll try to post. I hope this helps Care Plan Documentation Subjective/Objective Data Collection Tool Categorized by...
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    Care plan

    chevyv replied to apolojo11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm a 3rd semester student and I found that if you can afford the expense, buy yourself a Nursing Care Plan book. They are really good resources for the beginner on up. I have 4 which is a bit...
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    Scared Of Poop!!!!!!!!! Help!!!!!!!

    chevyv replied to nursingstudent424's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Cleaning a person up is nothing. If you're scared of poop in that regard, wait until your emptying a colostomy bag! Honestly, it does pass and there will be lots of other things that you'll have the...
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    All I do is study and it doesn't get me anywhere!

    chevyv replied to 4thGenNurse's topic in General Students

    I agree to take your time. Also, I'm 3rd semester and have gotten some really good advice. Really pay attention to what the question is asking. Take the time to pick out the main points of the...
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    Getting started, what to do first?

    chevyv replied to HopefulRN007's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Some schools now require you to be CNA certified before getting on the wait list. If you have a degree that is health care related, many times you can slide into the nursing program In Milwaukee WI,...