Nicole2010

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  1. Are you a competitive Nursing Student?

    Nicole2010 replied to VidaUrbana's topic in General Students

    Im not competitive, but I am my own worst enemy. I work hard for my grades, study alot, and I am bummed if I get less than a 95%. I have high expectations of myself; there is nothing wrong with that....

  2. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    Nicole2010 replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    *Prioritize! I have a planner, but never look at it. I do use a huge dry erase board in my office that I write all my assignments on and when what is due. *Dont be worried about everyone else. People...

  3. How to get into the OR

    Nicole2010 posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hi Everyone, I'm currently a student nurse and I am looking at specializing in the OR. I am trying to get some input from any current OR nurses on the best way to help achieve my goal. Is there any...

  4. How to get into the OR

    Nicole2010 replied to Nicole2010's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Thanks for the advice. I actually want to be a First Assisstant, but I know you have to have had 2 years experience in the OR. I am keeping all my options open though and it never hurts to get...

  5. tricks and help from instructors

    Nicole2010 replied to lulu rn's topic in General Students

    One our instructors would light a lavender candle so we could relax. Other students started putting peppermint oil behind their ears, I dont know if that worked though. Every instructor has said so...

  6. Ironing your Scrubs

    Nicole2010 replied to medsurgtrenchesRN's topic in General Students

    I iron my scrubs, but thats from habit. I think it looks nice and professional. Plus it only takes a couple minutes to iron, its not that time

  7. Nurse Apprentice positions in Las Vegas?

    Nicole2010 replied to QuietRN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Mt.View is having 2 NAP positions opening soon. Most hospitals are not doing a NAP position due to the finacial

  8. I'm such a horrible wife!!!

    Nicole2010 replied to amd75's topic in General Students

    No, you're not a bad wife at all. Ive done the same to my husband. Our anniversary fell right at the end of semester testing. I asked him if we could celebrate it once finals were done. I kind of...

  9. Need Help! What do I choose, Respiratory Therapist or Registered Nurse

    Nicole2010 replied to 49*1's topic in General Students

    Respiratory is a seasonal job, especially on the area you live. In the winter, RT is busy & in the summer, it could be dead. Plus you have to like alot of sputum. It's true, with nursing you have...

  10. National University review

    Nicole2010 replied to cto9120's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Nazzerena, I sent you a

  11. Nurse and Firefighter

    Nicole2010 replied to mfisher6's topic in General Nursing

    This should be interesting. There is a girl who is a paramedic but not a firefighter. I was thinking about police &

  12. SOMOGYI EFFECT

    Nicole2010 replied to mRpeNa's topic in General Students

    Hyperglycemia in the morning is the Predawn

  13. SOMOGYI EFFECT

    Nicole2010 replied to mRpeNa's topic in General Students

    "response tp excessive dose of insulin. is a hypoglycemic condition that usually occurs in the predawn hrs of 2-4am. there is a rapid decrease in blood glucose which stimulates a release of hormones...

  14. You know you're in nursing school when....

    Nicole2010 replied to Valasca's topic in General Students

    I yell at the TV! I love trying to figure the diagnoses on Mystery Diagnoses I also ask questions...as evidence by or whats your rationale? Im guilty of writing letters to my spouse in abbrevs &...

  15. A little stressed!

    Nicole2010 replied to ManderRN's topic in General Students

    Our instructor said "you can make mistakes, but as long as you correct them before you admin the medication to the patient." That way if we made an error in calculations or what not we could correct...

  16. A little stressed!

    Nicole2010 replied to ManderRN's topic in General Students

    Our pharm teacher told us "There are only 2 calculations you need to know for basically everything." You know what...she was right! I noticed some students freeze when they have to do the testing with...

  17. Where do you want to work once you're done

    Nicole2010 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I would love to work ER or trauma, but once I graduate I think I'll do Med-Surg. That way I can master my basic skills before doing something more

  18. Are there any others who don't 'love' nursing school?

    Nicole2010 replied to Hotdharma2011's topic in General Students

    I personally dont enjoy school but I love being at the hospital! Although, it is nice to see things that you learned in school being applied to patients. It really puts things into perspective!...

  19. my first poop/ nasty experience... just wanna share

    Nicole2010 replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    Great job! The poop never bothered me. I always look at is a fact of life... people poop! I remember when I started clinicals, it seemed like everyone had bowel issues. Once lady was bowel...

  20. Wearing scrubs to nursing school?

    Nicole2010 replied to jpearl119's topic in General Students

    Our dress requirment it to wear our school scrubs while on campus & at clinicals. It makes getting dressed

  21. National University review

    Nicole2010 replied to cto9120's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Thats a pretty new school. I would assume they would kinks to work out like every new school. I currently go to Apollo, its a 22 month ASN program. When they opened they had things to work out....

  22. how do you manage your time in RN school?

    Nicole2010 replied to mashamontago's topic in General Students

    I keep a calender of all the things that are due. In each on my books I put an index card in them with the week & chapters that need to be read. Realisticly I dont read everything...thats...

  23. Too young to be a nurse?

    Nicole2010 replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

    I think it has alot to do with how you carry yourself. If you act young, then it's going to be more difficult for you. I've always worked in medicine (since I was 15) & Ive treated everyone...

  24. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    Nicole2010 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    1. stop trying to figure out who's failing the class when the teachers posts the grades. only be concerned about your grade and not everyone elses. 2. please dont talk about the Mediao you plan on...

  25. Clinicals...ugghhhhh

    Nicole2010 posted a topic in General Students

    im just curious if this is how clinicals are? i started my first set of clinicals 3 weeks ago & we are on an osu/aru floor. the first day of working with patients, we were kind of just thrown...