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    HAVE to pass Pharm Math Practicum. HELP!

    jesskidding posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am in my first semester of nursing school and it very well may be my last. I am currently taking Pharmacology and before we can successfully pass the class, we must make 100% on a math practicum....
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    Nursing Student in Recovery

    jesskidding posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey guys!It's been awhile since I've posted here.....anywhere on AN. I'm on a break from nursing school dealing with recovery of opiate addiction. I'm just seeking any advice. It begins literally in...
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    Nursing Student in Recovery

    jesskidding replied to jesskidding's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello! Yes,I am still doing great. No relapse or cravings. I'm proud of myself, but I'm still hanging in there! It's been hard a few times, but I got through it. Thank you for
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    Nursing Student in Recovery

    jesskidding replied to jesskidding's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you so much for all the positive comments and advice. I appreciate the time you took to respond. Writing has been such a significant part of my steps to recovery. I just starting at the...
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    What is your personal philosophy of nursing?

    jesskidding replied to lcheinz36's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Please read this thread I started back in the summer. I asked the same question before nursing school even started for me and was bombarded with accusations with asking for "homework" help. Before I...
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    Nursing School Is Literally Driving Me Crazy

    jesskidding posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am a first year/second semester student in an ADN program. I also have a number of anxiety and panic disorders along with major depression that are all being treated with medications. Is there...
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    Clinical Site Rules for Your School?

    jesskidding replied to lilarox's topic in General Students

    I think once we are further along in our program (ADN) we will have more freedom to chart. Especially in our preceptorships. It really depends on the facility you are at. The hospital we are in...
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    Nursing School Is Literally Driving Me Crazy

    jesskidding replied to jesskidding's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    After some thought, I am going to go to the Students with Disabilities office first thing Tuesday morning. Thank you for your
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    Clinical Site Rules for Your School?

    jesskidding replied to lilarox's topic in General Students

    We do not document anything. We do our own head to toe assessment to turn into our clinical instructor. If we do get vitals, give baths, etc. We report this to the CNA who documents our information....
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    Nursing School Is Literally Driving Me Crazy

    jesskidding replied to jesskidding's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am in therapy and see my therapist and MD regularly. Here are my exact dx: GAD, Major Depression and Borderline Personality Disorder I take 0.5 mg Klonopin PRN and 50 mg Pristiq q daily. I don't...
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    How did you pass dosage calculation?

    jesskidding replied to nik415's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree with the Dimensional Analysis. That's the formula that worked best for
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    Best Review Book for School/NCLEX

    jesskidding replied to student422's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't know who you were addressing, but after switching to PREP-U my nursing program now has a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX. All of our new grads pass on the first try. I am only in the second...
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    Best Review Book for School/NCLEX

    jesskidding replied to student422's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    PREP-U is the most amazing NCLEX prep! My school just dumped using the Saunders and went to PREP-U. I highly suggest this. It has been a great tool for tests and preparing for the NCLEX. It is worth...
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    How did you pass dosage calculation?

    jesskidding replied to nik415's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Practice, practice, practice. Don't bother working out calculations you already know. Focus on the one's you are having trouble with. I had to make a 100% in order to pass. You can do 90%. :) Don't...
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    dressing change

    jesskidding replied to Pneumothorax's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My clinical instructor is a WOCN and she has sought out many dressing changes for us. We use clean gloves but change into a fresh pair when needed during the dressing change, such as right after...
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    I failed out of the RN program at my Community College. I need help/advice

    jesskidding replied to eastcoastsurf's topic in General Students

    Hi Esme! I think she was trying to say at first she wanted to be a CRNA then after Psych she decided she liked that better. I was confused too until I re-read it. :) I'm sorry you are struggling. Try...
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    New nursing student question...what do you use to carry all these books?!

    jesskidding replied to TiffTiff's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You don't need to take all your books with you. If you want to take any...find out exactly which one(s) you will need for that day and just take those. I rarely take my because everything we need...
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    One more week of freedom....

    jesskidding posted a topic in General Students

    My second semester starts next week. I am excited to get back into the swing of things, but I have really enjoyed my 4 week break. What can I expect for the second semester of an ADN program? I looked...
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    One more week of freedom....

    jesskidding replied to jesskidding's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the advice!
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    Advice!!!

    jesskidding replied to DeterminedId's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    *AN issue.....here is the rest. Also, if you have trouble taking tests this book is a great resource. Nursing tests are different from any other tests I have ever taken. Amazon.com: Test Success:...
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    Advice!!!

    jesskidding replied to DeterminedId's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am not in a BSN program, but an ADN program. My advice is to stay as organized as possible. I bought a large calender and it on my fridge with important dates such as clincal, skills check-off days,...
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    How hard is sociology ?

    jesskidding replied to gardenfan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sociology was the most ridiculous class I took before getting into nursing school. Very easy and unneeded in my
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    Anyone taken philosophy?

    jesskidding replied to bigboi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took a Philosophy class just to take it. I didn't need it for my nursing degree. I was just interested in it. It is a lot of thinking and reading. It was a very tough class and only a few people...
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    Real vs fake chest pain

    jesskidding replied to Findingmynitch's topic in Correctional

    I would treat everyone as if the are experiencing true chest pain. It isn't for us to decide is the are faking or not. Always cover yourself and follow
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    why do cna think

    jesskidding replied to 2bthelpngirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This needs to be closed. I, too, smell troll. However, CNA's are an important part of healthcare. CNA's who have been working for awhile do learn things and pick up on skills, etc. Yes, many CNA's may...