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  1. Do Nurses Use Abdominal Percussion in the Field?

    AugustRain replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it depends where you work. In the last week, I've percussed an abdomen, hung four meds without a pump (we ran out), and did ten or twelve care

  2. Am I in over my head?????

    AugustRain replied to jennash's topic in General Nursing

    You're going to feel like you're in over your head no matter where your first RN job is...it's just part of being new. The language barriers, patient population, night shifts - they may be less of a...

  3. Drexel ACE Fall 2010

    AugustRain replied to ilovelearning's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks. I think most of us had an okay time finding jobs. Things seemed to open up a little in the fall, and almost everyone I've heard from/about is working. The competition for new grad positions in...

  4. Drexel University ACE Spring 2010

    AugustRain replied to BibaBibaa's topic in School, College Programs

    Not a stupid question :) Yes, your classes are all at the Center City/Hahnemann campus. There are three buildings. Some of your HESI exams will be over at the Main Campus though. And something I wish...

  5. Transplant Nurses, what's your take on this scenario?

    AugustRain replied to grayblueyes's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think this is actually a two sided issue - one is access to the surgery, the other is eligibility for it. You are correct that this woman would likely not be placed on the transplant list if she's...

  6. Drexel University ACE Spring 2010

    AugustRain replied to BibaBibaa's topic in School, College Programs

    I had Schmidt-Stein for Genetics, liked her a lot. Didn't have Byrne or Schaffer as professors, but know them from lab, course coordinators, proctoring, etc. Both are approachable and open to...

  7. New RN salary in the Philadelphia area

    AugustRain replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think that right now, it isn't so much a matter of no one hiring, it's more that they're all hiring far fewer nurses than they were previously, so you really have to work to get

  8. Math Problem Procalc I cant seem to figure out!

    AugustRain replied to lina.561's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think it was probably a matter of the OP not reading the question carefully enough. And yes, a simple oversight as nurse can be dangerous, but that's why we go to school and do tons of practice...

  9. I have an interview tomorrow...help

    AugustRain replied to nugraduate09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on the interview! It's normal to be nervous, but do your best to stay calm and confident - you got the interview for a reason. Just because you're a new grad doesn't mean you haven't gone...

  10. New RN salary in the Philadelphia area

    AugustRain replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new grad RN in Philly and the starting salary is about $27-29/hr plus night/weekend shift diff, depending on the hospital. I have a BSN, but it hasn't made a differene in pay at my

  11. Math Problem Procalc I cant seem to figure out!

    AugustRain replied to lina.561's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Read the question again, carefully (I had to read it twice too). You're giving 0.3 g, not 0.3 mg. 0.3 g = 300 mg There are 300 mg in 5 mL, so give the whole 5

  12. Drexel University ACE Spring 2010

    AugustRain replied to BibaBibaa's topic in School, College Programs

    I did work with a study group, though we didn't really get serious until after mid-terms second quarter. It didn't replace studying on my own, but it was a big help for me, not just for studying, but...

  13. working with an incompetent nurse.. need advice!

    AugustRain replied to owenlevi2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As others have said, I wouldn't report anything that I didn't witness. I would also be concerned with your ability to back up your facts and separate them from emotionally charged hearsay when you...

  14. Drexel ACE Fall 2010

    AugustRain replied to ilovelearning's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I moved to go to Drexel too, and ended up staying after I graduated. Things may have changed, but I definitely didn't have A&P or micro completed when I applied. Just get your application in,...

  15. Drexel ACE Fall 2010

    AugustRain replied to ilovelearning's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The A&P requirement either has to be 1 semester of anatomy and 1 semester of physiology, or 1 semester of A&P I and 1 semester of A&P II. I took A&P I and A&P II, both at a...

  16. Drexel ACE Fall 2010

    AugustRain replied to ilovelearning's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I actually just finished the program in Sept...happy to report that I survived and am employed in my first choice specialty. :) Don't be afraid to call the admissions office and follow up on your...

  17. Drexel University ACE Spring 2010

    AugustRain replied to BibaBibaa's topic in School, College Programs

    Glad you survived! Second quarter is a killer, but you're halfway there. I actually had a rough time fourth quarter, not because it was super hard or time consuming, I was just so exhausted that it...

  18. Drexel ACE Fall 2010

    AugustRain replied to ilovelearning's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yeah, this site is good for procrastinating, so you'll probably get lots of quick replies! I don't remember the specifics of the application, but there was a part where it said that supplemental...

  19. Does anyone use calculators?

    AugustRain replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Students

    Also, during nursing school, HESI, NCLEX, my pre-employment pharm exam, and daily on the floor - no problems with the use of a calculator. No harm having an extra safety

  20. Drexel ACE Fall 2010

    AugustRain replied to ilovelearning's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    waka - I don't think it's necessary to write a letter, just list them as courses in progress. They know that most people still have classes to complete. I'm pretty sure I had 6 or 7 that I was taking...

  21. Does anyone use calculators?

    AugustRain replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Students

    I know what you mean. I agree that a calculator is only as good as the info you put in, but like you, I'd be really hesitant to not have one on hand. My method is usually to jot down whatever equation...

  22. Drexel University ACE Spring 2010

    AugustRain replied to BibaBibaa's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi hiddencat! How are classes going? We had someone different for Info and everyone complained too...I think it's just the class. acrawl, I didn't have any of your professors, but I know people who...

  23. Drexel ACE Fall 2010

    AugustRain replied to ilovelearning's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    wifee47 - what about the cuny schools? I'm pretty sure BMCC and Hunter have some online

  24. Drexel University ACE Spring 2010

    AugustRain replied to BibaBibaa's topic in School, College Programs

    Looks like everything is in there acrawl, your clinicals should be every other

  25. Drexel University ACE Spring 2010

    AugustRain replied to BibaBibaa's topic in School, College Programs

    Our final HESI was originally supposed to be the last day of finals week, but in the end, we had the option to take it then, or the week after...most of us opted to take it the week after. Once you...