J9G2008

J9G2008

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  1. Emotionally drained?

    J9G2008 replied to New 2 iceeYouRN's topic in General Students

    I had the hardest time with my own mood during my Psych rotation. You may want to talk to a counselor, pastor, or other trusted professional. Take time to do the relaxation techniques we teach...

  2. Seeking advice if nursing is the right path!

    J9G2008 replied to vanillavirtue's topic in General Students

    How many days is the 8-4 PM gig? Because you could work a job if it weren't, say, five days a week. I know of some classmates who make good money bartending and waitressing on the weekends. Don't know...

  3. Seeking advice if nursing is the right path!

    J9G2008 replied to vanillavirtue's topic in General Students

    If I were you, I would look into a one-year accelerated program, since you have your Bachelor's already. I would also, if your folks are willing, move in with them for that year, so you have less debt...

  4. Should students be penalized due to Instructors Mistake ?

    J9G2008 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    The students who failed did not fail by "1" point...they failed by lots of points over the course of the semester. When you live too close to the edge academically, sometimes you are going to fall...

  5. Dosage question....

    J9G2008 replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Students

    There are three people responsible for checking dosages: the doctor, the pharmacist, and the nurse. The nurse is the final person responsible for making sure that it is the correct medication. Even...

  6. I think my professor is making up stuff.......not sure what to do.

    J9G2008 replied to katmarieRN's topic in General Students

    I don't know that I would go toe-to-toe with this person. As long as her statistics aren't getting onto tests, who cares? I think if you get into a pi**ing match with this person, you will be the one...

  7. First Semester NS

    J9G2008 replied to dcRn2b's topic in General Students

    I would just enjoy your summer, then when classes start, hit the ground running. The only information I would say to know going in is normal respiratory rates, heart rate, and temperature. If you can...

  8. HFCC - Drug Book

    J9G2008 replied to rn2b2011's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi there! I had bought the Mosby's drug guide for Pharm class, because that's what they suggested. But in nursing school, when I used it, there were a few differences in the information that caused my...

  9. HELP!! Alot of anxiety issues!

    J9G2008 replied to epetersen86's topic in General Students

    I would try to learn some of the relaxation techniques that we teach patients. Benson's, meditation, Reiki, whatever. Anxiety is good when it forces us to be careful with our patients. It is...

  10. i need your opinion about a question...

    J9G2008 replied to mRpeNa's topic in General Students

    I don't think there is a difference between disease prevention and primary prevention. It takes place before a diagnosis. Even if a family has it as a risk factor, the adolescent does not have the...

  11. Moving to Detroit, need help.

    J9G2008 replied to OCUnurse's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I don't know that I would move to Detroit right now. Every day we keep hearing about how one or two of the Big Three are going down, or close to it. Bear in mind that everything in Detroit revolves...

  12. HFCC NSG 155 struggles

    J9G2008 replied to hfmf's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I will say that the final seemed surprisingly easy compared to the rest of the tests. Don't throw in the towel now...take the final and see how you

  13. i need your opinion about a question...

    J9G2008 replied to mRpeNa's topic in General Students

    See, I would have gone with primary, because it is part of the teaching that nurses do before someone is known to have a problem. I'm probably wrong though. :

  14. medications

    J9G2008 replied to carlarenee02's topic in General Students

    I've never had to give medication info without looking it up. In fact, I bring the Davis drug book with me to clinicals to look them up! Then, before they're given, I have to tell the instructor what...

  15. A little dismayed...

    J9G2008 replied to DroogieRN's topic in General Students

    What you are learning, besides all the patient care stuff, is the assessment portion. I now know how to assess a patient within five minutes, and get the stuff charted within 10 minutes after that....

  16. Lab values to study Pre nursing school

    J9G2008 replied to krltdy's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't worry too much about labs right now...there's plenty of time to worry about those later! What I would focus on is some basic pharmacology, medical terminology (if you've had A&P this...

  17. Need Help! What do I choose, Respiratory Therapist or Registered Nurse

    J9G2008 replied to 49*1's topic in General Students

    My husband has checked out RT programs, and I am in nursing school. What he found out was that they do make less money, and there is less flexibility in the career. If I get bored doing hospital...

  18. Students with children

    J9G2008 replied to Jennifer7076's topic in General Students

    I have three kids, one hubby, and really good friends! I have rearranged Nursing School to be on two days of the week, so really those are the only problem days. The baby goes to the sitter till hubby...

  19. Need your help - trying to change school policy

    J9G2008 replied to CrystalShip's topic in General Students

    My school not only has a high percentage required to pass (80%) but they also changed the grading scale so that this represents a "C". I am fine with the percentage, but when someone has gotten an 85%...

  20. Disturbed Energy Field

    J9G2008 replied to avatar78's topic in General Students

    I think that nursing in general has hitched its wagon to the "evidence-based practice" model as the end-all be-all of high quality care. Just because something isn't quantifiable, does not mean that...

  21. Got Accepted, How and Where to get Drug Screening????

    J9G2008 replied to MsHall47's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I got my stuff done at Midwest Health Center in Dearborn. They did the drug test, drew titers, and gave me the shots I needed. Just a word of advice...we have a health savings account with a...

  22. Phat cash to help nursing students

    J9G2008 replied to ToxicShock's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yes, more money is good, but I am surprised that there was no money for two-year colleges, such as I attend. It seems to me that if the nursing shortage is truly a priority, then the places that can...

  23. Where do you want to work once you're done

    J9G2008 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    My top pick would be in Peds at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Love them!!!! They do miracles there. Since I have to stay in Michigan, I would really like to be in PICU or Peds ENT/Surgical out at...

  24. Fluids & Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy

    J9G2008 replied to rn2b2011's topic in Michigan Nursing

    My son was flipping through it when I was beating F/E into my head last semester. He looked up and said, "The cover lies. This stuff is NOT incredibly easy!" But yes, compared to the other books, it...

  25. New ear pieces for a stethoscope?

    J9G2008 replied to foreverLaur's topic in General Students

    OK, ick! But just so you know, I bought a new pair of squishy earpieces for my Littman from Work n' Gear...they're much more comfortable than the hard plastic