kponderRN

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  1. does collin college provide stethescope for program?

    kponderRN replied to bubbasmom's topic in Texas Nursing

    I don't go to that school but I would imagine you would have to buy your own stethoscope...usually that is something that you are expected to buy. Also, you would really want to have one that is your...

  2. Is it me? Last few weeks of NS and my motivation is flagging.

    kponderRN replied to DolceVita's topic in General Students

    Only a few more weeks left and I am right there with you!!! It has been a long 2 years and I am ready to be

  3. ATI Testing? Why did I get a lower level?

    kponderRN replied to Codjonaub's topic in General Students

    the percentages are different for each ATI exam. sometimes you can get an 80% then equals a level 3 or you can get an 81 that equals a level 2...just depends on the different ATI exam

  4. breast/thorax validation

    kponderRN replied to onlyj's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    what is a breast/thorax validation?? never heard of

  5. Infant Circumcision in Nursing school

    kponderRN replied to AmberLB's topic in General Students

    I saw about 3 circumcisions in my OB rotation. The nurse prepared the baby and gathered supplies. If Sweet-ease was ordered, we, as the student could put the pacifier in it and give it to the baby....

  6. HELP!!! Nursing Care plan assistance NEEDED!!!

    kponderRN replied to Guest 11/08/18's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would put pain as priority number

  7. I got in!

    kponderRN replied to KatieCNA2013's topic in General Students

    congrats!! Develop good study habits, and get a good care plan book to help you with your

  8. Work as pt. care tech w/o CNA after completion of nursing skills??

    kponderRN replied to mgrn2b's topic in General Students

    yes, that is how I got my job at the hospital I am working at now. I didn't do a CNA class but as soon as I finished my first semester in nursing school I was able to find a job. Then again, it may...

  9. On the verge of being dropped from the program

    kponderRN replied to vampymegs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    definitely go with your FIRST choice! I dont know how many times I have gotten an answer wrong because I erased my first choice. If you can narrow it down to the 2 answers that is a good! Getting the...

  10. Need assistance with priority nursing diagnosis

    kponderRN replied to Minion RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    imbalanced nutrition: less than body

  11. 84% = Failing Grade?

    kponderRN replied to WittyUsername's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    failing for us is a

  12. what could be the issue?

    kponderRN replied to K nurse-one-day's topic in General Students

    congrats! yeah I was gonna say HR is really bad about returning phone calls! Maybe it depends on what hospital system you are at but that has been my experience as well. It took them FOREVER to hire...

  13. What are your clinical times ???

    kponderRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    we have 0645-1430 thursday and friday every week but the days will change once this class is over and go into our Management

  14. Study Guides & GPA's-Do you get any Guides in Nursing Program?

    kponderRN replied to proudmommy's topic in General Students

    Man, I wish we got study

  15. "Group quizes"?!

    kponderRN replied to dp1200's topic in General Students

    We do cooperative testing after each of our exams. Our teacher breaks us up into groups of 5-6 and we all take the test, if we get an "A" as a group we get 2 points added to our test grade and if we...

  16. What's a good reason to quit nursing school?

    kponderRN replied to none the wiser's topic in General Students

    I have been warned by many people how draining the nursing profession can be and I understand it, even in clinical I am running back and forth for one patient, I can only imagine how busy I will be...

  17. Irritating Classmates

    kponderRN replied to ImThatGuy's topic in General Students

    we MUST be all in the same class lol. I am in my last semester in NS and you would think we would all be a little mature this late in the game but NOPE!! We have people in our class that think they...

  18. Frustrated....

    kponderRN replied to ash2987's topic in General Students

    I have done everything but start an IV, and put in an NG or Foley. Giving shots, D/C IVs and Foleys, hanging meds, IV pushes, drug calculations I am very comfortable with. Hoping to get to practice IV...

  19. Frustrated....

    kponderRN replied to ash2987's topic in General Students

    I feel the same way! I still haven't started an IV or put in a Foley or NG tube on a real person! I feel like my school has done everything to prepare us for working in the field but it just all...

  20. San Antonio, Wayland Baptist vs. Galen Nursing

    kponderRN replied to anar00's topic in Texas Nursing

    There is a big difference I think. Isnt Galen strictly an LVN program? Wayland Baptist is a BSN program I think! Huge difference. and there is a big price difference I think. If you are talking about...

  21. what is the best reviewer for NCLEX-RN (3weeks til exam date)

    kponderRN replied to chillin4me's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    the Hurst review is amazing and it is a huge help. expensive

  22. Was your nursing school like this?

    kponderRN replied to TheSmilingToast's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    At my school EVERYONE is on the SAME playing field regardless of previous training or expertise in the field. We came into the classroom and we started with the basics of nursing and we didn't step...

  23. First identifier of hemmorhagic shock?

    kponderRN replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    tachycardia is the first

  24. High postpartum Hct- why??

    kponderRN replied to kellbossa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The only thing I could find in my OB book was about low hct levels...it says "hematocrit should return to normal limits within 4 to 6 weeks unless extensive blood loss has occurred" :/ hmmm Im curious...

  25. In the state of Texas can a GN work as a CNA?

    kponderRN replied to marinshelby's topic in Texas Nursing

    I go to Baptist Nursing School here in San Antonio and the Baptist Hospital system actually just hired a lot of students in my class as CNA's at the various Baptist hospitals here in town. They told...