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    What are the first Pre Reqs you take in the ADN program?

    donsterRN replied to TheatreOfTragedy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Welcome to allnurses! My opinion is this: concentrate on getting your science requirements out of the way. Your program will undoubtedly require Anatomy and Physiology, as well as Microbiology, and...
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    Did anyone find anatomy easy?

    donsterRN replied to smellyacres's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I really enjoyed A&P. It was a combined course, spread over two semesters, and worth 8 credits. It wasn't easy, but with preparation, dedication and hard work and good study skills, it is...
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    Help with care plan

    donsterRN replied to smurfet's topic in General Students

    I can see a lot of teaching
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    Is anyone attending Suffolk Community College

    donsterRN replied to Mom2J&B's topic in New York Nursing

    Don't mention it! Moving isn't an option for most people; this was just an alternative. I sincerely hope you're able to get into the program you want. I'm finding school to be very challenging, but...
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    Nurse the World

    donsterRN replied to takezo's topic in International Nursing

    What an exciting career you have mapped out for yourself! I'm moving your thread to the International forums; you're more likely to receive the responses you seek. Much good luck and success to
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    Is anyone attending Suffolk Community College

    donsterRN replied to Mom2J&B's topic in New York Nursing

    It seems outrageous to me that there are so many applicants for so few available seats in the program. I'm truly sorry about that; it must be incredibly frustrating to have to sit through that...
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    All About the NET

    donsterRN replied to 9livesRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Please do not post your email address in your message. This site strives to protect the privacy of all members, and as you say, you never know who's reading these forums. If an account is set up to...
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    NCLEX review class- please help!!

    donsterRN replied to Starfish1's topic in General Students

    Taking an NCLEX review before you've been exposed to a lot of information doesn't make a great deal of sense to me. Ideally, the NCLEX review should happen right before graduation. You cannot review...
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    All About the NET

    donsterRN replied to 9livesRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's OK; you will. As a new member, you have the ability to read messages sent to your private mailbox. In order to respond, you'll need to have made 15 meaningful posts (posts that amount to...
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    Going to RN program at age 40--crazy?

    donsterRN replied to Teapot12345's topic in General Nursing

    I just turned 51. I am not the oldest in my class, and I will graduate in
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    Pace University-Pleasantville

    donsterRN replied to jomajoma's topic in New York Nursing

    Hey folks. Please do not post your email address in your postings. Members may email other members by clicking on your name and choosing the email function in the drop-down menu.
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    How far do you drive to nursing school?

    donsterRN replied to WSnurse2b's topic in General Students

    Clinicals on Monday and Tuesday are about 7 minutes away by car. Classroom on Tuesday and Thursday is about 40 minutes one way. I'm lucky; it could be much
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    Dating Your Doctor

    donsterRN replied to lmonet82's topic in General Nursing

    I guess that unless they asked me my opinion, I'd chalk this up as something that is none of my business and move on with my own activities. Many students are NOT using the government's money to fund...
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    darn shaky hands

    donsterRN replied to 9livesRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Ditto that. We just did our NG tube insertion skill. You should have seen my very (un)steady, tremulous dominant hand... if I'd asked someone to follow the tip of the tube with their eyes, they'd...
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    first care plan

    donsterRN replied to endowme's topic in General Students

    Indeed. Go here: https://allnurses.com/forums/f50/help-care-plans-286986.html Truly, everything you ever wanted to know about nursing
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    Job Fair?

    donsterRN replied to am0r803's topic in New York Nursing

    Yes, by all means, attend the job fair! Update your resume NOW to include your coursework and clinical experiences and skills accomplishments. Your desire to network is very good; you never know who...
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    Name the hospital and its Starting Salary!!!

    donsterRN replied to amadime1's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi everyone. Just a short reminder to please be cautious when posting information. We try to maintain and protect the privacy of all individuals on these boards and those with whom we come into...
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    Supervisor's mother died in a fire

    donsterRN replied to stdntograd06's topic in General Nursing

    How tragic; I am so sorry. My prayers and thoughts are with her family and all who loved her. Thank you for posting the
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    Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers School of Nursing - Queens

    donsterRN replied to Ponchie109's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi everyone. Just a reminder... Please do not post the names of real people with whom you come into contact. We strive to respect and protect the privacy of all people, and ask that you be mindful of...
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    Acid Base Balance help..Anyone?

    donsterRN replied to WndrWmn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm very happy for your success on the test;
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    What is the diff. btwn DKA and HHNS??

    donsterRN replied to kirsteen0926's topic in General Nursing

    Also, keep in mind that the "N" in HHNS means non-ketotic. Because of that, there's no breakdown to fatty acids, so no acidosis... the pH tends to stay normal. DKA causes the pH to drop to acidosis...
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    how do patients feel after first 8 hrs of chemo?

    donsterRN replied to newtress's topic in Oncology

    I completed chemotherapy two years ago for stage III colorectal cancer. I had to go every Thursday for about 6 hours. My regimen was leucovorin, 5 F-U and oxaliplatin. It wasn't horrible; I'd get...
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    Acid Base Balance help..Anyone?

    donsterRN replied to WndrWmn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm happy you like the book. And you're right... this material can be very overwhelming. The topic, though, is very important, and will be a crucial part of your practice as a nurse. The great...
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    Care Plan 3 part goal statement?

    donsterRN replied to stewiegriffin's topic in General Students

    This is correct, of course. I misunderstood. I thought the OP was asking about diagnoses. I see now that the question was about the goal statement. My
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    Care Plan 3 part goal statement?

    donsterRN replied to stewiegriffin's topic in General Students

    It should look something like this: (Part 1) Pain, acute (or chronic), (Part 2) related to ............., (Part 3) as evidenced by.............. Your care plan book should tell you about the "related...