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  1. Pretty sure I'm the only nursing student ever

    CBsMommy replied to HCollier's topic in General Students

    I don't know who this was directed to but I had Med-Surg I with clinicals last semester and, as stated in my previous post, loved every minute of both class and clinicals. Is it really such a...

  2. What would you like more training on?

    CBsMommy replied to HayleyHunter's topic in General Students

    I wish school would teach the "real world" way of nursing. Or at least explain it as we are going along. For instance, in my skills lab, we could take our time inserting an NG tube on the mannequin...

  3. Changing B/P numbers?

    CBsMommy replied to handyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I think there are some hyperthyroid patients that do get beta blockers but I think it's mostly to treat the heart rate (some people with Grave's disease feel heart palpitations) and not necessarily...

  4. Changing B/P numbers?

    CBsMommy replied to handyrn's topic in General Nursing

    OP, yes, 120/80 is now considered prehypertensive per the AHA guidelines and if that is the only thing the patient has wrong with them, we need to work with them on getting their BP below that point....

  5. I just lost my brother, hoping to get some feedback

    CBsMommy replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    I'm so sorry for your

  6. Pretty sure I'm the only nursing student ever

    CBsMommy replied to HCollier's topic in General Students

    I LOVE med-surg! I loved the class and the clinicals and everything about it. You are not the only

  7. Second-year ADN students

    CBsMommy replied to pockunit's topic in General Students

    I've seen a lot of people do this in my program and we picked up a ton of people the third semester that were re-entries for LPN-RN. There's nothing wrong with it and if that's what your heart...

  8. Plan of care for jehovah witness with blood loss

    CBsMommy replied to sarymil's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Some JW will bank their own blood in case of an emergency like a MVA though. Depends on the individual and what they believe. I agree with the post

  9. Plan of care for jehovah witness with blood loss

    CBsMommy replied to sarymil's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What have you come up with so far? Have you done a google search or looked in a Fundamentals text? What are some of the JW beliefs about accepting blood from others? Or even if they store their...

  10. time management

    CBsMommy replied to almostdoneyah!'s topic in General Students

    Here's my run down when I get on the floor: 1. I get report on all of the different patients on the floor from the outgoing shift. I usually go into the rooms with the outgoing shift and the oncoming...

  11. Infant Circumcision in Nursing school

    CBsMommy replied to AmberLB's topic in General Students

    I'm not AOx1 but in my previous post I also suggested to bring it up in advance because once you get going, your CI is pulled in a hundred different directions. I also wouldn't offer details and can...

  12. Infant Circumcision in Nursing school

    CBsMommy replied to AmberLB's topic in General Students

    I agree that the OP will need to be a PP nurse prior to sitting for the exam but I don't think the hospital where she is hired will make her participate in circs. Who knows. So many hospitals, so...

  13. Infant Circumcision in Nursing school

    CBsMommy replied to AmberLB's topic in General Students

    At the hospital in my area, a Lactation Consultant and PP Nurse are two separate specialties altogether and I never saw the Lactation Consultants in the area where the circs' were completed. OP - I...

  14. Infant Circumcision in Nursing school

    CBsMommy replied to AmberLB's topic in General Students

    I had a person in my clinical group that was opposed to circs' as well and she was not made to participate. They usually will do it in a little room off the nursery and not directly in the nursery....

  15. Life as a minority in nursing

    CBsMommy replied to cookie91's topic in General Students

    I grew up in almost the exact same situation, except I am a white female, and I agree wholeheartedly with this post. Neither of my parents went to college (my step father didn't even graduate high...

  16. RN student looking for info on DDNA

    CBsMommy replied to loveDDRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think if working with the developmentally disabled is where you want to be, I would suggest foregoing the hospital experience and just start with one of those agencies and work your way toward that...

  17. Professionalism write up

    CBsMommy replied to htrn's topic in General Nursing

    OP - I know exactly where you are coming from. I am another person who was born without the "filter" and feel that it is necessary to stand up for what I believe in to the fullest extent and it used...

  18. RN-BSN right after ADN

    CBsMommy replied to peachy11's topic in General Nursing

    I am also graduating at the same time you are and have also done all of the pre-reqs for my BSN. I have been in contact with my counselor at the college where I will be attending for my BSN and she...

  19. finally...... a break!!! or is it??

    CBsMommy replied to reeta116's topic in General Students

    I always have a hard time relaxing between breaks too. Yesterday was my last day of the semester and today I just don't know what to do with myself. I already have my books for next semester but I...

  20. Discouraged by family that doesn't understand

    CBsMommy replied to tmow86's topic in General Students

    I agree with all of the other posters. If you know that you did the right thing, forget what everyone else thinks! I, too, am in your position. My family thought that I was crazy for quitting my...

  21. When it all starts to seem like too much

    CBsMommy replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

    I once asked a social worker at a hospital how they can deal with everything they deal with day in and day out. I had a great social worker recommend a book that I think you may want to check out one...

  22. Pharmacology in prep for NCLEX

    CBsMommy replied to babygerri's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would highly suggest getting an actual pharm book and not just a drug guide to study from. Check your school library and although that will be an older edition, you can still start to learn your...

  23. Only an ADN

    CBsMommy replied to latebloomer74's topic in General Students

    No, it's not true. In fact, I've heard people state they would rather hire the ADNs in my area versus the BSNs however I've also heard they are going to make a BSN mandatory for the hospitals. I...

  24. Middle-aged first-semester nursing student, clinicals, instructors & more

    CBsMommy replied to djh123's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is such a rollar coaster ride isn't it? It can try us in ways we can't possibly fathom (and I'm a middle age single mom and am not new to trials and tribulations of life). Like...

  25. Betrayed by my Program

    CBsMommy replied to This's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry that you are SO mad however I am a student currently in nursing school. I do not need to "just commiserate" because I don't agree with being negative and complaining, which is how I...