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  1. Accelerated BSN Program help

    gumby1411 replied to lotsofsunshine's topic in General Students

    I'm a 1/3 of the way through an accelerated BSN program. My first degree GPA wasn't the best (3.1). I worked my butt off to get all A's in my nursing prereq's, took time to write quality essays for...

  2. Worried about the job market for New Grads...

    gumby1411 replied to WndrlstRN's topic in General Students

    Do you want to be a nurse? By that, I mean, are you passionate about becoming a nurse? Weigh your options: continue in your current job until you retire (whether you're happy or not) or take a...

  3. Pre-Req's

    gumby1411 replied to Krystalia's topic in General Students

    Depends on the school. Some have A&P 1 and A&P 2. Some combine A&P 1 and 2 and just have one (includes the lab and is typically accelerated to fit all the material into one semester)....

  4. after all the horor stories.. here's a good one.

    gumby1411 replied to paramed1's topic in General Students

    There is a LOT of instructor-bashing on here, but I'm with you on this one. My instructors are great. I have no problem approaching any of them for help. My clinical instructor is one of the...

  5. prioritizing

    gumby1411 replied to stellatina1988's topic in General Students

    I stand corrected. You guys are right, pt safety comes after food/fluids. Still doesn't seem right that the nutrition can't wait until after the pt's environment is safe, but according to Maslow's...

  6. prioritizing

    gumby1411 replied to stellatina1988's topic in General Students

    Well, I guess it depends on why the pt is at a risk for falls - is it due to generalized/musculoskeletal weakness? Dementia? Hx of seizures? I still think nutrition is last because you want to make...

  7. prioritizing

    gumby1411 replied to stellatina1988's topic in General Students

    Definitely nutrition last. I'm tied between fluids and falls, however, I'm leaning toward fluid volume deficit as the 1st priority because that is a current problem while risk for falls is a "risk"...

  8. Please help with long-term goal for NANDA

    gumby1411 replied to gumby1411's topic in General Students

    That's a good idea, I didn't think about that. Thanks for your help. I decided to modify one of my short term goals into a long term goal (pt will adhere to cardiac diet and maintain current...

  9. Please help with long-term goal for NANDA

    gumby1411 posted a topic in General Students

    Any help you can provide would be appreciated - I'm not looking for answers, but a "nudge" in the right direction. I'm good with my short-term goals and my 1st long-term goal, just can't seem to nail...

  10. As a nursing student, what do you need?

    gumby1411 replied to Crocuta's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure I understand what you're asking either. As far as "holes" in resources goes, I don't think there are any. If I can't find the information I need in my text books, I can turn to the...

  11. How do I approach Daddy?

    gumby1411 replied to LuLutheClown's topic in General Students

    Others have already said this, but I'll reiterate: Apply for FINANCIAL AID! It's free money for school. Even if you don't get anything, it doesn't hurt to apply. However, with 3 kids and a husband...

  12. vented unvented

    gumby1411 replied to kenpochic's topic in General Students

    Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe your instructor is referring to a plastic IV bag (non-vented) and a glass IV bottle

  13. Has anyone else gained weight in NS?

    gumby1411 replied to SCSUStudent's topic in General Students

    No, but I do feel your pain. Halloween candy in my house this week has been a bad thing! To stay healthy, I meet up with friends for a run before class. It sucks getting up an hour early, but it's...

  14. Which of these electives will be most helpful for nursing?

    gumby1411 replied to Copperismydog's topic in General Students

    Patho and Pharm were both required for me. Double check with the nursing program you're applying to see if those are part of your program. If they are, then definitely take Med Terminology. I wished...

  15. YAY! I GOT IN!!!!!

    gumby1411 replied to pedneurornhopeful's topic in General Students

    Wow, if 25 is old, I'm ancient. I will graduate in August at the ripe "old" age of 32. Guess age is what you make of it. OP - Congrats! All your hard work is paying

  16. Is B a good grade? What you think.

    gumby1411 replied to EduardoLugo's topic in General Students

    It depends on the program that you apply to. My program is extremely competitive to get into and the average GPA they were accepting was around 3.7, so while a B or two might be okay, generally it...

  17. I can't study at all :(

    gumby1411 replied to EduardoLugo's topic in General Students

    I head to the library so I'm not distracted by my cats, boredom, the need to clean my house, or whatever it may be. If I can get a solid, non-distracted 3-4 hours of studying in at the library, then...

  18. How do you communicate with your patient?

    gumby1411 replied to ashm24's topic in General Students

    I talk to my patients the way that I would want to be talked to if I were the one lying in the hospital bed. Don't talk to them like patients, talk to them like you're truly trying to get to know...

  19. I just need some type of support or advice.

    gumby1411 replied to sunshine1782's topic in General Students

    Hi, I'm sorry you're feeling this way. I don't have ADD, so I can't speak to that, but I am in an accelerated program. I'm going to let you in on a secret - everyone that I know in an accelerated...

  20. REALLY, really silly question

    gumby1411 replied to Sugar-Phosphate's topic in General Students

    This seems to be a theme that comes up every few months... In my ABSN program, we practice head to toe assessments and vitals on each other. For heart and lung assessments, we did take our shirts off...

  21. To get a job... or not?

    gumby1411 replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Students

    How much is your time worth? $6/hr? Don't forget about taxes getting taken out of that $6. Have you applied elsewhere? Maybe somewhere that pays more than minimum wage? If you can afford the time...

  22. To own a pet or not while in nursing school...

    gumby1411 replied to kroyce's topic in General Students

    I did this with my cat! Too funny! It wasn't really helpful, though because his "purring" was much louder than his heart or breath sounds. I guess I could pretend the "patient" had a

  23. How can I feel less nervous about starting nursing school?

    gumby1411 replied to Copperismydog's topic in General Students

    Well, I got some news for you: As a nursing student, you will be getting down and dirty. You'll be wiping plenty of butts and changing plenty of beds. Now, having said that, getting some...

  24. To own a pet or not while in nursing school...

    gumby1411 replied to kroyce's topic in General Students

    Spawn of satan or not (), I love my kitties. I have 3 adult cats, which keep each other company while I'm gone and snuggle on my lap while I'm studying. Sometimes they're annoying when they like to...

  25. An error already

    gumby1411 replied to cmonkey's topic in General Students

    It took me a about a month. I gave a patient morphine and forgot to document that I gave it to him! The nurse that I was working with caught it, thankfully, and entered it into his chart. We're...