Scrubmouse RN

Scrubmouse RN

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  1. GPA in ADN program

    An ADN-MSN bridge program may not be for you. But as PP, said, get a RN-BSN and kick some butt and then apply to the MSN program. Good
  2. New nursing student

    I didn't think Fundamentals was too hard. What is hard is Pathophysiology and Pharmacology. I got the study guides for my text books ( I didn't get one for pharma, but there are flashcards, if you are...
  3. How far would you commute for a hosp job?

    I'm not in the market for a job yet, but I don't want to work more than 10 miles from where I live; which equals to about 30-45 min commute time (traffic here is abysmal). Getting stuck in traffic is...
  4. Study groups... To be or not to be?

    It's up to your personal study style. Personally for me, I study much better independently. If I get together with people, study time becomes happy hour. It just doesn't work for
  5. Hosptial settings make me DIZZY

    I've had this feeling lots of time too. As someone else said, it'll pass. I think it's the nerves and just sensory overload from being in an unfamiliar
  6. What do you wear to class?

    My school will not all us to wear scrubs to class; we will be asked to go home. So to go to class, most of us wear "normal" clothes and those who have medical field jobs will come in their work...
  7. How to study effectively

    Read the assigned reading before lecture. Usually I just read it quickly. Take lots and lots of NCLEX type questions which can be found in most textbooks or their websites. Rationalize why an answer...
  8. Nursing School Must Haves??

    A good stethoscope A good penlight Sharpie Black pens Watch with second hand Comfy shoes a little notebook for taking notes during clinical For books I'd recommend RN notes (not really a book, but...
  9. What color are your school uniforms?

    Navy blue top. Navy blue bottom. Very
  10. suctioning

    It's nasopharyngeal suctioning. I'm not sure how you know you're not suctioning the esophagus
  11. good clinical guide to bring to clinicals?

    RN notes and Jarvis's Physical Assessment pocket
  12. NLN Entrance Exam

    The NLN is very similar to the ACT. I didn't think it was very hard, but I wouldn't go into it without at least reviewing the study guide and doing some questions just to get the brain warmed up. This...
  13. What specialty do you want and not want to work in?

    I am willing to work in almost anything. I originally thought I wanted to go into the NICU but I realized I liked working with adults. My other preference is Postpartum, but who knows? I do not want...
  14. We got into the CLC Nursing program...now what

    I am wrapping up my first semester with Mary Buckner and I agree that she is a really awesome instructor. Very caring and
  15. CLC nursing

    EBOs are also out of the picture. Instead there are learning objectives like any other course. I think the tests are a little easier and yes, you have to study a ton, but from my experience this is...
  16. We got into the CLC Nursing program...now what

    Here's the lowdown on the new curriculum (I'm entering my 12th week): First three weeks is focused on Physical Assessment. The book we used was by Jarvis The fourth week we had a physical assessment...
  17. CLC students?

    The new curriculum is definitely better than the old. I've learned more in these two weeks than I did than in the first 6 weeks of the old program. Sounds like the implementation of the CNA...
  18. How do you wear your hair for clinicals?

    I don't have long hair, but if I did I would do the "Greek" do. Grab a section of hair on each side. French braid each of the sides and when you get to the bottom, gather it all and roll it up with...
  19. sweaty hands- please help!!

    This post could have been written by me! I HATE HATE my sweaty palms. Actually they are sweating as I type this! They tend to sweat more when I am nervous or if the room is ever so slightly hot. But...
  20. Pregnancy and Nursing School

    Possible, but risky. As a pp mentioned, you can't predict bed rest, preterm labor, complications, etc. I had to withdraw from my first semester of nursing school because I was put on bedrest for a...
  21. CLC students?

    I hate being a bubble burster, but I think that may still be low. Although your score is really good,for the spring class of 09 the lowest score on the NLN was like a 93-96 percentile or something. It...
  22. Family Planning around Nursing School

    If your pregnancy is smooth and complication free, it could be done but is not recommended by some. I was pregnant my first semester of nursing school only to drop out 6 weeks later due to...
  23. bruits and hypertension

    Here is a shot in the dark: ischial is the pelvis; Ischium which is part of the pelvis.
  24. What kind of backpack should I get?

    I second the rolling back
  25. CLC students?

    Yeah, medically I should be fine. They are planning on delivering the baby soon. I have some pregnancy complications that came about around the 6th week of the semester. I was extremely sad that I had...