Harparia

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  1. National University San Diego

    Harparia replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    Make sure you are doing the Evolve questions that came with your book (accessible via the web). There are usually 1-3 questions straight from there. That can make BIG difference between passing and...

  2. National University San Diego

    Harparia replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    Here's what I know. Orientation is was a separate fee $1500. One month classes cost about $1200, if there is a clinical component add $650, and the two month classes cost $3,200 (not including books)....

  3. National University San Diego

    Harparia replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    Just thought I would jump in here and say, not to focus on child/newborn assessment. You get that in OB and Peds. However, you should know your developmental stages (ie Erickson, Freud). Don't wait...

  4. PHARMACOLOGY....How in the world do you study this stuff?

    Harparia replied to Robinson1953's topic in General Students

    I used the Feuer Pharmacology audio review to get a strong foundation down. There are 6 cd's, and the drugs are grouped together by classification. The lecturer is excellent and gives lots of...

  5. Pharmacology - do flash cards help - best advice

    Harparia replied to plumstethoscope's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This isn't exactly what you are asking, but I found the Feuer Pharmacology review to be very helpful. It is a 6 hour audio lecture that you can buy for $99.00. It covers the classifications and about...

  6. National University San Diego

    Harparia replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    You could probably get away with buying one edition back on most of these, up until med-surg, but it depends on the instructor. Also if you have time I highly recommend reading Fluids and...

  7. National University San Diego

    Harparia replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    turquies, i don't know if you should trust that nu won't change the books on you before you get into the program in april, but here are the ones we used for the last semester. the first class is...

  8. IV Therapy

    Harparia replied to ilovechadkrause's topic in General Nursing

    I read this one somewhere on allnurses, and it really helps me remember. hypo= hippo With hypo tonic solutions, there is more water than solutes. To maintain a balance, water leaves the vascular...

  9. Spanish for health care workers (& Rosetta Stone)

    Harparia replied to RN1981's topic in General Nursing

    I've tried a few different Spanish programs, including Rosetta Stone. I didn't find that it was very helpful because the vocabulary was too general. I don't need to know how to say "The boy is under...

  10. Elevated K+--insulin?

    Harparia replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

    I heard in a lecture that it is like insulin has two arms. Both need to be filled to cross the cell membrane. One "arm" can carry glucose, and the other carries K+. So, insulin is usually given with...

  11. Pre req's- grossmont vs national university-san diego

    Harparia replied to chargersbaby's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, You can take Anatomy and Physiology separately, and they will transfer to National. Just make sure that both classes have a lab component or you may have trouble. Good

  12. Evening shift and BAD eating habits!

    Harparia replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work a night shift or anything, but I am a late night snacker. I used to eat a bowl of cereal just about every night until I saw a study done on visual cues and eating. I switched my bowl to a...

  13. Can someone help me interpret my TEAS exam scores??

    Harparia replied to BabyNurse_PJN's topic in General Nursing

    sorry, these are not great scores, but don't panic. you are not too far off the mark. it appears that your composite score is 73.5%. the national average for everyone that took this test is 74.4%, so...

  14. Cool test: Left VS Right brain....

    Harparia replied to I love my cat!'s topic in General Nursing

    yes, i tried reading to see if she changed directions, after you pointed it out, and she did. but if i just stare at the dancer, when i blink she will sometimes change

  15. Cool test: Left VS Right brain....

    Harparia replied to I love my cat!'s topic in General Nursing

    very interesting observation! hmmm i wonder if it is because you using your peripheral vision and there are more rods or if it has to do with the visual processing center. this is going to drive me...

  16. Cool test: Left VS Right brain....

    Harparia replied to I love my cat!'s topic in General Nursing

    That's really weird. I see her going clockwise and then she switches to counter clockwise. If you hadn't said that your friends only saw it going one way, I would have thought it was a trick, like it...

  17. Is Feuer a good resource?

    Harparia replied to babygurl15's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm not anywhere near taking the NCLEX, (I'm starting NS in October) but I found the Feuer audio review on eBay and bought it. I think it is GREAT!!! There is a lot of info - over 30 hours-, and the...

  18. i want to get into the NICU Nursing job

    Harparia replied to Bravesgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend volunteering at your local hospital. I did it years ago, as a candy striper. (Do they still have those?) I got to work in all over, including the NICU. I had to get a current TB test and...

  19. Did you guys remember all of your anatomy before starting nursing school?

    Harparia replied to NursingStudent-Tati's topic in General Nursing

    Pagandeva, You always have the best book recommendations! I have gotten several that you have suggested and I have been extremely happy. Thanks for sharing your experience.

  20. Pre-Requisits for pre-requsits???

    Harparia replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    If you are a good self studier, you should look for online classes and also check to see if the schools you are applying to accept CLEP exams. I did the CLEP exams for Bio and Chem. Heck if you have 4...

  21. Cold Sore!

    Harparia replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    For the future I would ask your dr. about acyclovir. It works great for cold sores. You take it when you feel the first tingle (or when you know you are going to get one because of stress) and the...

  22. is there a thread for random med facts yet?

    Harparia replied to rehabhereIcome's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that there is one specifically for meds, but here are two links that I found very helpful. https://allnurses.com/forums/f279/good-drug-resources-195803-2.html...

  23. Tired of impaired nurses

    Harparia replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    This is a good idea in theory, but I think that hospitals would never want to take on this liability. It's better for them to plead ignorance. I can see the lawsuit now...."Hospital X knew that this...

  24. brand new, solid college graduate - massively confused as to nursing field

    Harparia replied to oceansouljewels's topic in California Nursing

    Also look at the University of Oklahoma (in San Diego). I'm not sure of the cost, but it is a second degree, accelerated program. I think that it's a 14 month program....

  25. What to do while waiting to get into program

    Harparia replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other poster's who suggested a Medical Spanish course. I took one last semester, and feel competent to speak enough to get my basic point across. The Online Pharm class is a good...