stressgal

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  1. I wish you the best! Please, stay the course and keep us
  2. Questions, HELP, and suggestions for A & P I

    It sounds as if you know what needs to be done, it's just putting it into action. Algebra will just be doing the work and being sure you understand the process. If there is a math lab on campus, take...
  3. Taking pharm. next sem.......any tips???

    I really reccommend the HESI NCLEX RN review book for both. It can be purchased at hesitest.com. I finishied tutoring Pharm last quarter and found that the students liked the way this book has the...
  4. Isn't it exciting, the twists and turns the path of our lives take. Everything happens for a reason. Good luck with your new
  5. To study group or not to study group...

    You made me smile:rotfl: As a matter of fact I do carry a respectable GPA. As I said, find out what works and stick with
  6. I attend a community college and nursing is seen as the toughest program. The hardest to get into as well as the toughest grading
  7. That looks like a common amount of credit hours. Our program requires 2 chemistry courses as prerequisites to entering the program, and also as a prereq for Human Anatomy and Physiology I. I think the...
  8. Nursing School Entrance Tests

    To the original poster, ask the school what entrance test they use. Then go to the library and find a study resource for the exam. Also ask how many times you can take it. Sometimes schools will allow...
  9. When it's meant to be, it will be! Keep
  10. This is a Vent! Warning LONG!

    Well you will be sure to get the opposite reaction here. Congrats!!!!!!!!! Remember, nursing is not for everyone. Yes, it's hard, school is intense, frustrating and overwhelming. But there you will be...
  11. To study group or not to study group...

    Okay, I'll be an advocate for study groups. They work for me, but not for everyone. I also study on my own, but it helps me to talk about what we have learned. Plus, it gives us a set time weekly to...
  12. College

    Congratulations! Remember this feeling whenever you feel overwhelmed or need motivation and you will do just
  13. I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason, even snow and ice storms. Hope this extra time gives you the opportunity to put your best foot forward and show what you are capable of. Stay the...
  14. Interventions

    First of all, take a deep breath. You say you took the HESI after your second quarter. I assume you have more nursing school ahead of you and will not be taking the NCLEX in the next couple of weeks....
  15. Med-Surg Next: What's your most helpful book

    Don't forget a good NCLEX review book. Always an
  16. I Wannt NANDA diagnosis list plzz

    Try this web page, I think you will find everything you need here. http://www1.us.elsevierhealth.com/MERLIN/Ackley/NDH/Constructor/ Let me know if I can be of more help.
  17. I Wannt NANDA diagnosis list plzz

    You should be able to find a copy of the nanda approved dx in any nursing textbook or care plan
  18. nclex questions please help

    Carotid. I have been taught that applying pressure to the carotid's simultaniously can cause the patient to pass out. Also as a treatment for a SVD child recently I was taught that massaging the...
  19. how much studying

    Be prepared to "live" nursing school. You will study all the time, or will be working in a project, or will be talking nursing school. It is just very intense, but wonderful. I cannnot wait until I'm...
  20. I had a situation just like this. Bringing in a big bookbag or huge nursing books can stick out like a sore thumb. Employers are paying you to work, not study. I too have worked third shift, where...
  21. Waitlists

    Compass is a basic college entrance/placement exam. Our program accepts between 100 - 120 2x a
  22. Waitlists

    No waitlist at my CC. Entrance is just based on Compass and
  23. What type of IV do I give? and/or not give?

    From yet another student trying to wrap their brain around fluids and electrolytes...THANK
  24. I got acceptance letter!

    Woo Hoo!
  25. Yeah!!!!!!!!

    Congratulations!