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  1. No time to review patient charts

    Carolanne replied to joey1967's topic in General Students

    I think this is a pretty common scenario. We don't get to really read the charts either until we have some free time later on in the shift. We get our assignment from the instructor, look at the...

  2. No time to review patient charts

    Carolanne replied to joey1967's topic in General Students

    I think this is a pretty common scenario. We don't get to really read the charts either until we have some free time later on in the shift. We get our assignment from the instructor, look at the...

  3. Way older than clinical instructor?

    Carolanne replied to joey1967's topic in General Students

    Orrnlori, I love your style! You are RIGHT ON! I hope your posts have helped Joey, I know they strengthened me! It's so true that we go around kicking ourselves over a ripple in the pond that someone...

  4. Way older than clinical instructor?

    Carolanne replied to joey1967's topic in General Students

    Orrnlori, I love your style! You are RIGHT ON! I hope your posts have helped Joey, I know they strengthened me! It's so true that we go around kicking ourselves over a ripple in the pond that someone...

  5. Way older than clinical instructor?

    Carolanne replied to joey1967's topic in General Students

    I'm 44 and all of my nursing instructors have been women in their 40s and 50s. I have worked with several nurses younger than me and I never even thought about the age thing. One gal was 23 (young...

  6. Ok all you smarties, need some advice!

    Carolanne replied to allthingsbright's topic in General Students

    :chuckle :chuckle Good advice! If you already have the Fundamentals book, that's a good start. Read up on things like assessing patients, basic skills (BP, etc.), maybe get familiar with some of the...

  7. Crying, Cursing in Class and other Drama

    Carolanne replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    It's midsemester and people start to get really stressed. I too have seen the "drama" increase in the last weeks of a course, people start to panic. Perhaps it lets them vent a little and release some...

  8. Assessing CVP

    Carolanne replied to nocturne716's topic in General Students

    I'm assuming CVP = cardiovascular pressure? My guess would be monitoring the BP and pulse as diuretics can cause a drop in

  9. What does NPH stand for when talking about insulin?

    Carolanne replied to twintoo's topic in General Students

    Your post made me remember something from our clinical -- we were learning the different types of Insulin - NPH, Regular, Lantus, etc. Whenever we drew them up, the instructor asked what type it was -...

  10. If I hear 'C Nurses make the best nurses' one more time I will scream!

    Carolanne replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Students

    I don't think the expression is meant to give people permission to slack off and just squeak by. I think it's meant to give people who are really having difficulty with some of the harder courses the...

  11. Thinking about becoming a psych nurse

    Carolanne posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I expect to graduate from my ADN program in May. We're doing our psych rotation right now and I'm really enjoying it. I have an extensive history of alcoholism in my family and I can really identify...

  12. anyone actually get good grades in nursing school?

    Carolanne replied to moonbunnie's topic in General Students

    It depends on the course, too. Some are an easy A, others require blood, sweat and tears for a C. My motto is, if you've done your best, that is the

  13. Care plan/Clinical grading?

    Carolanne replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Students

    Pass/fail here too and yes, it does seem like a lot of work just for that kind of grade. I spent all day yesterday on care plans and almost have my term paper done (which is only worth 10% of our...

  14. Any Real Need for Micro?

    Carolanne replied to Harold's topic in General Students

    It is useful information to have. You'll be checking lots of lab results including cultures, etc. and it's good to have a general understanding of what it all means. Certain antibiotics are only...

  15. Maternity - Signs (Chadwick's, Goodell's & Hedger's)

    Carolanne replied to colleen10's topic in General Students

    TERRIFIC!!!

  16. Sex of unborn child?

    Carolanne replied to wcu_nurse's topic in General Students

    I also agree with the carrying high for girl and carrying low for boy - correct in both cases with my kids. I lived on steak and hamburgers w/ my son and craved mint chocolate chip ice cream with...

  17. unwelcoming clinical sites

    Carolanne replied to BSNgrad2004's topic in General Students

    Our group has dealt with several staff members with attitudes when we do our clinicals, but I always remain pleasant and professional despite it all. I refuse to feed into it, they're trying to see...

  18. whats it all about

    Carolanne replied to trigwf24's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi Ainz, I'm very new to this area too -- starting my psych nursing semester on 1/19 and am very interested in what to expect. I've heard from a lot of fellow students that it's nothing like...

  19. Strongest Asset(s) for Nursing

    Carolanne replied to Luv2banurse2004's topic in General Students

    I agree 100% -- the ability to care, to show genuine concern for patients and their families and a certain warm feeling that you get in your heart when you've helped someone. Most anyone can be taught...

  20. Barely Passed

    Carolanne replied to Banginplates's topic in General Students

    You passed and that's what counts. The first semester can be tough - everything is new, you're not used to the style of the critical thinking questions, etc. It takes time. Give yourself some credit,...

  21. I didn't pass Med/Surg

    Carolanne replied to chellet98's topic in General Students

    You'll do it. You'll make a rebound and come back with a vengeance to get right through that course! That's good that they're letting you go on to the other course so you're still in the swing of it....

  22. Time Heals???????????(long)

    Carolanne replied to ladytraviler's topic in General Nursing

    I would also encourage you to discuss your feelings with your family doctor. There are many wonderful antidepressants out there that can help you feel better. I don't know your age, but I just turned...

  23. throw away notes?

    Carolanne replied to iliel's topic in General Students

    Wow, Jennifer, that sounds like a lot of work!! I'm not quite as organized, but I do save my notes - I have a small tower climbing up the side of my

  24. What the Heck is a TLC Flush?

    Carolanne replied to amblessing's topic in General Students

    I assume it would be similar from hospital to hospital, but we use a 10 cc syringe to flush a TLC or central line and 3 cc to flush a peripheral line (i.e.

  25. major dental problems interfering with school (vent)

    Carolanne replied to FutureArmyNurse's topic in General Students

    So glad you found an understanding and kind dentist to help get your smile back! Shame on the others you went to who scolded you and judged you. That is not their job. They are in the business to...