Angel@MyTable

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  1. confused new student

    Angel@MyTable replied to RN_Moe960's topic in General Students

    You are NEVER too old, NEVER! I am 46 and graduating in May, while I am not a straight A student (very high B's) and caring for a child with Autism, I am doing better than many of my younger...

  2. clinical instructor from hades

    Angel@MyTable replied to 9064's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yeah, I know where you're at! My first semester clinical instructor was the same way, and I felt the same way that you do; that she HATED ME! Once, near the end of first semester I was in the med...

  3. Nursing Care Plan-self care deficit or risk for falls?

    Angel@MyTable replied to brawhe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My instructors always tell us to focus on ABC's (airway, breathing and circulation)first. Your pt. sounds like she would be a good at risk for imbalanced nutrition; less than body requirement r/t or...

  4. feeling down

    Angel@MyTable replied to ag11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    HI! Don't let yourself get too down, I know it's tough to get a warning, but if it helps any, my first semester clinical instructor gave me three, yes THREE in my first semester!! She was AWFUL, one...

  5. No nursing jobs in 2012 ???

    Angel@MyTable replied to rawoysteraddict's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree, I think that universal healthcare will help improve the job market for

  6. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    Angel@MyTable replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hmmm, just a little insulted about your comment! I am an RN student who worked as a CNA for over 15 years, what would make you a better RN than me??? Do you have any idea of my clinical experience,...

  7. Becoming a Hypochondriac

    Angel@MyTable replied to pomegranate's topic in General Students

    I am the opposite, I hardly ever go to the doctor anymore unless I know it's bacterial. I just rest and take care of myself so it doesn't get worse. And over use of antibacterial stuff leads to...

  8. Does anyone else find nursing school... easy?

    Angel@MyTable replied to Guerilla04's topic in General Students

    Okay, I have to say that my 1st semester was awful! My clinical instructor was mean (not only to me, to EVERYONE), I struggled with exams, although I pulled of an 86% in theory (but I had to work for...

  9. How do I Prepare for 1st Semester

    Angel@MyTable replied to TisTastyTea's topic in General Students

    Hi! I don't know about anyone else, but my program bases their exams on NCLEX type questions, so maybe practice that. Also, my first semester was awful, not to scare you but my clinical instructor...

  10. West Central Tech. RN uniform order

    Angel@MyTable replied to sheri644's topic in General Students

    Congrats & Good luck Sheri! I have 2 sets of nursing uniforms and a lab jacket, but I gotta go get a new pair or 2 of white scrubs (my favorite pair just got too dirty at the bottom and no matter...

  11. What's in your pocket(s)?

    Angel@MyTable replied to AllieSparksRN's topic in General Nursing

    OOPS! I forgot as a student I also carry sterile caps, alcohol wipes too!

  12. Pain is not a "vital sign"

    Angel@MyTable replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I am in a 2 year program in Mn that is holistically based, and from the get go we have been taught that pain is the 5th VS, and is pounded in our heads to assess this regularly when we are in...

  13. What's in your pocket(s)?

    Angel@MyTable replied to AllieSparksRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was a CNA for over 15 years and always kept chapstick, breath mints/gum, pen, pt. care list with VS and completed tasks, and some change/cash for snacks/soda. As an RN student (graduate May 2010...

  14. Semester 3 and I know nothing???!!!???

    Angel@MyTable replied to ldyjstce's topic in General Students

    I have been reviewing off and on since I started nursing school last fall, and yes, I do feel like I have forgotten so much of what I learned in the beginning. All I can tell you is to keep...

  15. CALLING---Those who have Jobs- WE need you!

    Angel@MyTable replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank You for starting this thread! I am a 3rd semester nursing student (graduate May 2010) and was fretting over getting a job in this terrible economy! I got some very helpful hints (thanks to...

  16. 41 and going into NURSING? HELP

    Angel@MyTable replied to lasalp's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 45 and just completed my first semester of NS. I am a single mom of 3 boys (2 are adults: 24 and 26), and a 7 year old son (he is autistic). It is a struggle sometimes, but I LOVE it! I will...

  17. Is there anything you still can't do?

    Angel@MyTable replied to whippoorwill's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not much grosses me out anymore....when I decided to become an RN I decided to watch other nurses care for some pretty fierce decubs, caths, etc. Once, while taking care of a elderly woman who had a...

  18. First Care Plan/First Day on Clinical Help....Please

    Angel@MyTable replied to WndrWmn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just finished my first semester of an RN program, and I finally got the hang of care plans....and yeah, I feel for you on how many hours you need to put into a care plan. My first couple....6 plus...

  19. Don't Rain On My Parade ....2009 Grads

    Angel@MyTable replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in General Students

    Hi all! I'm going to add my . I just completed my 1st semester of RN program....one down, three to go! The first semester was tough (my clinical instructor was an older, by the book nurse...she...

  20. new student....really really new

    Angel@MyTable replied to Katie1971's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi I'm 45, and I'm in my first semester of nursing school! There are at least 5 other women in my program that are older than me, many are also in their 30's. It's never too late!...

  21. ABG help

    Angel@MyTable replied to PunkyBrewster57's topic in General Students

    Punky Please try this link, I think the 3rd post down has a great explanation. https://allnurses.com/forums/f205/about-acidosis-alkalosis-ctxt-93156.html

  22. One of 45! Yippee!

    Angel@MyTable replied to Lilme04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :clphnds::anpom::anpom::anpom::clphnds: Congratulations! I know how it feels to get that letter, it's like winning the lottery (well...close)! I began my program this fall, it's a lot of work, but I...

  23. Interventions for Acute pain Dx

    Angel@MyTable replied to life_student's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Okay, I looked in my handy, dandy nursing dx reference manual, and here are the interventions + rationales they have listed for acute pain r/t physical, biological, or chemical agents: Assess pt's...

  24. Pick's Disease Nursing Diagnosis?

    Angel@MyTable replied to mbuteyn's topic in General Students

    I am a first semester nursing student, so I have done a few care plans. We were told to first focus on ABC's (airway, breathing, and circulation). You need to figure out what your clients primary...

  25. Beer on a patient's dinner tray?

    Angel@MyTable replied to JaredCNA's topic in General Nursing

    My ex's Italian grandmother got her glass of vino @ hs, daily, and I have seen more than one resident indulge in a nightly beer/spirits. I would probably do the same if I end up in a nursing home,...