AOx1

AOx1

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  1. Regarding nursing students- was this too much to ask?

    AOx1 replied to blondy2061h's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My students are thrilled when they are actively included by their preceptors and staff nurses. You sound like every good student's dream nurse. This will help her learn time management as well as...

  2. ACLS before getting a Job

    AOx1 replied to atucker86's topic in General Students

    Many of my students take ACLS and PALS as students inexpensively through faculty or free through their workplace. I think it's fantastic IF you can take it for free or cheaply. Will you be prepared to...

  3. is there hope I will pass this course?

    AOx1 replied to EmilyEmily's topic in General Students

    You would need a 95.8 (basically a 96%) on your final. Here is how you can learn to calculate this:

  4. Has anyone had the first exam yet? EEEEK!

    AOx1 replied to KimmyKat45's topic in General Students

    I would consider the book Test Success. It has great tips for taking NCLEX-style questions. I recommend it for my first semester students. There is a whole series of success books, one for each...

  5. Husband rant...kinda long.

    AOx1 replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

    It's been a long time since I was in nursing school, but I can relate! Cooking Light's Fresh Food Fast is great. I wish this book was around when I was in nursing school! All the recipes can be made...

  6. is 25-30 too late to want to pursue a nursing degree?

    AOx1 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here's a decision tree. Are you dead? If so, it is too late. Not dead= not too late. Since you are posting, I will assume you are not dead! Seriously though, I've had successful students from ages...

  7. This semester of nursing school not going well for me - unbelievable

    AOx1 replied to Nogoodmood's topic in General Students

    If my students park in the wrong area, our entire group could be banned from the facility. If they don't wear the correct uniform, their presence will be questioned on the floor. Clinical sites are...

  8. My first clinical course and I hate it

    AOx1 replied to EP10's topic in General Students

    This whole post is fantastic and reminds me of my favorite things about being a nurse. After all these years as a nurse, it is the small stuff that stands out. Possibly the funniest thing in my career...

  9. Pharmacology expectations

    AOx1 replied to tigerlogic's topic in General Students

    My students also have a simulation component to their course. In preparation for most sims, I want them to apply information. For example, let's say your patient is asthmatic. How would you know...

  10. Nursing school discouragement

    AOx1 replied to KarmenB's topic in General Students

    I was going to reply, but can't stop laughing. This is the funniest thing I've read all month. I don't even remember what I wanted to say, but it doesn't really matter. No other answer could possibly...

  11. Losing confidence....

    AOx1 replied to wismommy's topic in General Students

    As an instructor, I can tell you how I would view you. I would see you as:Human Still learning Determined I fear you may be intimidated during skills check-offs., viewing it as something out to get...

  12. Starting to freak out a little....

    AOx1 replied to myamamma's topic in General Students

    Test success is a great book to prepare for nursing exams. I recommend it when students struggle on their first

  13. Pharmacology expectations

    AOx1 replied to tigerlogic's topic in General Students

    Can you give us more information? Do you have a separate pharmacology practicum or are you preparing for another course's clinical? I certainly won't presume to take the place of your pharm...

  14. First Day of Clinicals....Disaster

    AOx1 replied to WILLBEANRN's topic in General Students

    I have been a nursing instructor for a long time, and would never do what your instructor chose to do. Brand new students are expected to be slow, clumsy, and unsure. I have extremely high...

  15. A Success and Failure

    AOx1 replied to PedsHopeful's topic in General Students

    This is discouraging, but you are placing too much emphasis on "flunk." You say "I don't flunk," but on this one exam, you earned a grade that is less than you'd like. EVERYONE fails at something in...

  16. Test Advice

    AOx1 replied to Fiat40's topic in General Students

    Meghen, where you study can be as important as how and how much you study. Several of my students with ADHD have recommended the following: Keep a color-coded folder or notebook for each class with...

  17. The "Nursing Games" claims it's first victims...

    AOx1 replied to Klimpys's topic in General Students

    Our students receive online access to a calculations program, several weeks of practice in class, optional tutoring session, and they must all take college algebra to enter the program. If they fail...

  18. NEED NEW PROGRAM! WFs Are Now Ws, No Readmission to Current Program

    AOx1 replied to Sowhat105's topic in Florida Nursing

    Sorry to hear about this difficult situation. As a nurse educator, I can tell you that your situation is not unusual. I am sorry to say that I have seen many students who were kicked out when they...

  19. What did you take to orientation?

    AOx1 replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    Each school will be different, but here is what I ask my students to bring: Calendar (or phone if they use that instead) for putting in important due dates and classmate phone numbers. Pen/Pencil and...

  20. Stethoscope problem!

    AOx1 replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    The difference between the allheart stethoscope and a Littmann is a few dinners out, but the Littmann will last for many years. I have never had difficulty hearing with my Littmann (and I have a bit...

  21. Shocked by new grads at job fair

    AOx1 replied to mclennan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It sounds as if the recruiting fair was poorly planned if all materials were gone before experienced nurses were brought in. The recruiters should have held back a portion of the information and...

  22. Do people take advantage of me because I work nights?

    AOx1 replied to frankie,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I never answer a phone call from work. I let it go straight to voicemail. I also love the call control app (Blackberry or

  23. What they don't tell you in nursing school...

    AOx1 replied to butterfly_kisses9188's topic in General Nursing

    Your post assumes that instructors in your nursing school and those offering floor orientation will be able to anticipate every single situation you will encounter. If I tell my students to speak up,...

  24. MDF 77 or Littmann Classic 2 SE

    AOx1 replied to jacelynn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    This part of the forum has many threads you might find helpful.Nursing Scrubs / Uniforms /

  25. Why so many tattletale nurses?

    AOx1 replied to Butterflybee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What a great attitude. I love these words of wisdom, although I do believe people can change negative habits and attitudes (at least I hope they can!) I am trying to overcome many of my own impatient...