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    Which book is the best for lab reference values when at clinicals?

    avahnel replied to notthereyet0's topic in General Students

    These are great for looking up what value ranges are and what the test results may mean, however remember that each lab will have their own reference range. It will be posted on the lab report, or in...
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    Do you already know your end goal?

    avahnel replied to msdeannah's topic in General Students

    I want to graduate in one year, and get hired on with the floor that I have my nurse internship at this summer (med-surg, oncology). I want to be OCN certified with in 5 years, and be working on my...
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    Should I keep my Micro book???

    avahnel replied to irish_fiddler747's topic in General Students

    I didn't. Haven't needed it either. I look everything up online. Micro stuff changes
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    OB, Peds, and Psych Clinical Rotations

    avahnel replied to luvbug080688's topic in General Students

    I get 1/2 semester lecture in peds with three weeks clinical. Whole semester lecture in psych with three weeks in clinical. 1/2 semester lecture in OB/newborn and 4 weeks in clinical. The rest of our...
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    New grad title?

    avahnel replied to mrsmadcow's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I believe your title would be GN or graduate nurse. In many states you can work as a GN until you pass the
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    St. Charles Community College

    avahnel replied to Marie97's topic in General Nursing

    I will be a 2nd year student next year, and I love it. Take your pre-reqs first if you can because the program is difficult. If you don't have a spot in next year's class, you will have to wait to...
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    MAR 'examples' - Help please!

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

    If you are given Drs orders and are writing them on a MAR, you write the name of the drug, the dosage, and then the abbreviations for how often the drugs are given. Here is a small list of standard...
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    I wish I had studied this before Nursing 101.......

    avahnel replied to twins2005's topic in General Students

    Calculate with Confidence is the best investment I made. Also, if you have no medical background, it would be helpful to take a Medical Terminology
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    Focused Assessment

    avahnel replied to reddhawk's topic in General Students

    You still work head to toe, so VS, heart sounds, lung sounds, abd assess. Fit the problem area where it fits head to toe wise. You always end up doing a brief neuro assessment also (A&Ox3, speech...
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    Advice on pre-requisites

    avahnel replied to ms brown's topic in General Students

    I took A&P II, Micro and English II in the same semester. I have two kids, and did not have to work while going to
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    question about bloodwork

    avahnel replied to crisann's topic in General Students

    I had to do a drug test. I also had to be up to date on all
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    What mantra is getting you through nursing school?

    avahnel replied to MySimplePlan's topic in General Students

    My favorite is "this is
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    I think I should be trying harder

    avahnel replied to Barras's topic in General Students

    I don't read either. I have a high B in my course, and only read the book if I don't understand something. I study from the power point lecture notes, and NCLEX study books. I like just memorizing...
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    Help with school options

    avahnel replied to betsyann's topic in General Students

    I would talk to a faculty member in the nursing program you are going to apply for. Call the nursing office, and ask the secretary who they would sugest talking to, and can you make an appt. The Dean...
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    PDA

    avahnel replied to tiffdeandre's topic in General Students

    Nope, I want one
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    Injections practice?

    avahnel replied to NurseStudentHusband's topic in General Students

    When I was in medical assistiant school, we practiced on each other for ID, and SQ injections (with our instructors present) In nursing school, we only practiced technique, and "practice" on our...
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    Need help locating NCLEX questions relating to PSY

    avahnel replied to pmisenis's topic in General Students

    I found this helpful http://www.amazon.com/Prentice-Hall-Reviews-Rationales-Nursing/dp/0132240777/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/192-0517532-0668322?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1236890562&sr=8-1...
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    Math for RN?

    avahnel replied to new_mom2005's topic in General Students

    There are not any in my ADN program, but you have to be able to take the Math Placement test and test into Intermediate Algebra (mostly because that is the pre-req for Intro to Chem) There is still a...
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    What makes a shoe a "nurse's shoe"?

    avahnel replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Students

    I got these; http://www.newbalance.com/fitness/footwear/WX622WP/ I love them. I have worn them to clinicals for 6 months, and I am thinking of getting another pair for everyday. They are great. I got...
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    Is this normal, even in NS? (regarding finishing books by end of class)

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

    I am only in my second semester, and we have covered a lot of my Fundamentals book, but no not all. The instructors prioritize what we should learn when, so we do not even follow the book order at...
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    Education Path; Where Do I Go From Here? Please Help!

    avahnel replied to trustbirth's topic in General Students

    Ooooohh!!! I am interested in Oncology, and if I were in the Houston area this is what I would do!!!!!...
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    CNA's Not Wanting to Listen to Student Nurses

    avahnel replied to jjhunt's topic in General Students

    As a student, I have never to delegate anything to a CNA. I only have one pt to take care of, and even with AM care, meds, ect. there is plenty of time left over. I have needed help before, and asked...
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    Mom of two small children applying to Accelerated BSN/MSN program

    avahnel replied to marulaida's topic in General Students

    I am in an ASN program and have two girls ages 3, and 4. My oldest will be 5 soon and will start Kindergarten this summer. I schedule my classes so that I am in school M-F 8-2 and my husband works...
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    "Is it ok if the student stays in the room?" <-- ARRG

    avahnel replied to Alternator81's topic in General Students

    I agree that it is a privilege and not a right for us to be in the room for Dr consultations etc. Also, maybe the social worker felt that the patient was concerned that the patient was not being...
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    I'm worried about making a mistake that may harm a patient...

    avahnel replied to cpo_one's topic in General Students

    We are taught in med administration to know the drugs you are giving, and why the patient is receiving them. Also we have to check the drug being given to the MAR three times before administering them...