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  1. The "dirty" side of nursing...

    CDeniseGo replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    The thing that killed me during my clinical rotations was being on the GI-postop floor. Two words: Fresh Colostomy!!!! I couldn't breathe, I couldn't see straight, and I went home and told my husband...

  2. Denver Developmental screening test

    CDeniseGo replied to kimbacub's topic in General Students

    I hope this helps...

  3. Appreciating those with a good balance in school

    CDeniseGo replied to JBMmom's topic in General Students

    You guys will! It's not easy, but I will tell you that it can be done! I have a full-time job (midnights), a home, and a hubby! Things get done, although it can take a little longer for me to do...

  4. Nursing Student on 3rd Shift

    CDeniseGo replied to TL&(nursing)Care's topic in General Students

    I have been working 8p-4a, 5 days a week, throughout nursuing school. I am now in my second year and will be done in December. It is very hard with all the driving and lack of sleep, but I get it...

  5. How Do You Unwind?

    CDeniseGo replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Gears of War 2 and Call of Duty Mod Warfare 2 are helping me make it through nursing

  6. New grad RNs: Do you hate nursing already?

    CDeniseGo replied to OliveRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thank you so much for writing this. I am still a student and I already worry about what is going to happen to me/with me in my first year. I'm sorry that you are having such a hard time and I pray...

  7. Phi Theta Kappa - Haven't we all been invited?

    CDeniseGo replied to SDChargersGirl#31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To the OP: thank you so much for posting this! I also have been asked to join and wasn't sure about it. I was thinking that it was going to be a waste of time and money, but I am so glad that others...

  8. You know you're in nursing school when....

    CDeniseGo replied to Valasca's topic in General Students

    OMG! I have my husband freaking out at the mere mention of the word

  9. Working While in Nursing School??

    CDeniseGo replied to bell47's topic in General Students

    Currently, I work in a casino. I deal blackjack from 8p-4a. Although it allows me to have my day free to study and go to school, I am full-time, and always sleepy/cranky! I decided that I'm going to...

  10. Am I just not smart enough?

    CDeniseGo replied to Valmondy's topic in General Students

    First: stop seeing yourself as an "A" student, or even that you are getting a C or F in this class! Take a deep breath! Ok! You are amazing and I commend you on deciding to go to school and working...

  11. NEED HELP!Nursing or cosmetology school!!???

    CDeniseGo replied to N02ADN's topic in General Students

    Do you love it or not? Easy question, answer ir then

  12. Psych Clinical Worries

    CDeniseGo replied to izzycatswimRN's topic in General Students

    Basically, we just talked to the clients that wanted to talk to us, as well as observe their day and eventually put on a group presentation for them. They are very nice and as long as you look at them...

  13. lateral violence in school

    CDeniseGo replied to bigd123's topic in General Students

    My piece of advice is also my new years' resolution: stop listening as soon as you realize that someone stupid is talking!!! I hear the same types of things because it's taking me so long to finish,...

  14. Anyone at all willing to give any input? Please

    CDeniseGo replied to FutrNurse123's topic in General Students

    I agree with a lot of what the other posters said. If you want to become a nurse, I definately think that you should talk to counselors at different schools to find out what you will need to retake or...

  15. My nursing dreams are over . I failed.

    CDeniseGo replied to CariocaRN's topic in General Students

    Please don't give up! Your dreams are only over if you let them be that way. There are other nursing schools, other ways to become a nurse. As hard as you've worked and with all of the obstacles...

  16. dating in nursing school

    CDeniseGo replied to brokenroads27's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't date anyone I was in school with for the simple fact of distractions, unless he just wants a "study/distraction buddy", but that is just me. Anyways, I am married, and it is hard enough to...

  17. Does this sound like a typical Clinical experience?

    CDeniseGo replied to anon695's topic in General Students

    I also do not believe that you should have to convince those that are alert and oriented x 3 that you have to bathe them. If someone says no, then that is their choice, as we should focus on patient...

  18. Accepted, but not sure what to do!

    CDeniseGo replied to Dottie, RN's topic in General Students

    Well, I am in nursing school during the day and work full-time at night in a casino. I deal blackjack, which the casino taught me how to do. The pay is good, but it is hard trying to get enough...

  19. Case Study

    CDeniseGo replied to Darnise's topic in General Students

    How about hypernatremia (dry mm), or definately a respiratory problem would be your priority (crackles bilat) or

  20. I'm tired, lonely, depressed, and frustrated.

    CDeniseGo replied to kenny b's topic in General Students

    :icon_hugs: you are trying to better yourself, like all of us who didn't know what we were really trying to do when we were younger and/or life got in the way! Keep at it, you will be

  21. What do you do with your limited spare time?

    CDeniseGo replied to jbjints's topic in General Students

    I play video games a lot when I am feeling burnt out or needing a quick break from studying. I love gears of war 2 for relieving stress! And you should not feel bad about doing something you like...

  22. is it possible to pass med surg or should I just quit

    CDeniseGo replied to drgodfather's topic in General Students

    Don't give up: I failed med/surg the first time around. I tried to study everything and no matter what I did, it seemed to not be the right thing. I needed to miss 8 or less on my final to pass, and I...

  23. Something said to me in class.....

    CDeniseGo replied to Hopeful3's topic in General Students

    Luckily for all of us, she said that she was trying to "find herself", and with her statements I don't believe that we will be seeing her near the bedside anytime soon in a healthcare role! Don't let...

  24. Help with care plans! nursing diagnosis.

    CDeniseGo replied to LatinaRN978's topic in General Students

    Maybe inadequate nutrition or impaired tissue

  25. Labs for pneumonia and hypoxia?

    CDeniseGo replied to NewBeee's topic in General Students

    Anything dealing with impaired gas exchange or inadequate tissue perfusion: should find examples in nanda or noc books. All labs that affect O2 and circulatory