jeninthedesert

jeninthedesert BSN, RN

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  1. I passed!!! I passed!!!!! I passed!!!

    jeninthedesert replied to TLAandy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations!

  2. Absurd Medical Abbreviations

    jeninthedesert replied to whodunit's topic in General Nursing

    I loved the MTBFU

  3. TIPS FOR NEW NURSING STUDENTS - Clinicals Part 1

    jeninthedesert replied to StepbyStep's topic in General Students

    #1 and #2 made me laugh!

  4. 265 questions later....I PASSED!!

    jeninthedesert replied to emptybee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!

  5. NCLEX tomorrow at 8am!

    jeninthedesert replied to sbyramRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Best wishes!!!

  6. Care Plans - What's their purpose? - What do you think of them?

    jeninthedesert replied to jjjoy's topic in General Students

    I think I am in the minority when it comes to care plans. I actually ENJOY doing them. It allows to me to get an idea of what my patient is dealing with so I can prioritize. And, it gets me...

  7. Nursing School Brain Fog

    jeninthedesert replied to jpeters84's topic in General Students

    Just remember to unwind from everything during the week! That has been helping me. I find ways to escape for a while (posting here, watching my shows on DVD, walks, working out, etc.). And, I...

  8. Overwhelmed!!!!!

    jeninthedesert replied to sh1901's topic in General Students

    I was overwhelmed at first, too. But, once classes started and we started our clinicals, a routine emerged. I feel like I have a grasp on what I'm doing and what is expected of me. I don't feel as...

  9. Maricopa community colleges-Full time job-what should I do?

    jeninthedesert replied to NUR151's topic in General Students

    I live in Arizona (East Valley), too! Have you looked into Gateway Community College for possible alternative class schedules? Phoenix College might also have some various schedules. I go to school...

  10. I have relatives that always put me down

    jeninthedesert replied to LulaNurse's topic in General Students

    Don't let them talk to you like that! And, don't let them bring you down. I don't blame you for avoiding them. You are working towards your goals, right? That is what counts. You should be proud...

  11. Nursing School Brain Fog

    jeninthedesert replied to jpeters84's topic in General Students

    Our brains are being stuffed full of so much information in such a short amount of time that the brain fog is inevitable. I have found myself completely blanking out on the stupidest things. I know...

  12. Emotional Stress - "You're a what?!"

    jeninthedesert replied to antidote's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am currently a student nurse and I've encouraged my husband to get into nursing. He's an electrician and has been in the world of construction for 12 years. He's got his EMT-B and volunteers for a...

  13. Passed the NCLEX-RN @ 75

    jeninthedesert replied to juzagrl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!

  14. r/t

    jeninthedesert replied to VM85's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    "related to" It's part of the nursing

  15. Professional relationships

    jeninthedesert replied to Bandaid08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My advice is to stay away from gossip and complaining. I learned a few hard lessons about all of that. Don't complain about co-workers to other co-workers and don't be an ear for your co-workers to...

  16. How to get use to NCLEX Style Questions

    jeninthedesert replied to POMD01's topic in General Students

    Thanks for posting that link. I just did some of the practice questions and I like how it is set up.

  17. Apollo College myths

    jeninthedesert replied to carsonallen1's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Good luck to you!!

  18. Contact isolation for MRSA question

    jeninthedesert replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    There is no guarantee in that regard, which is why we take precautions against nosocomial infections with the proper hygiene and asepsis techniques (washing hands before contact with patient,...

  19. Passed my boards Saturday

    jeninthedesert replied to csason's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!! Best wishes to

  20. potter&perry

    jeninthedesert replied to POMD01's topic in General Students

    I am supposed to have access with my Potter & Perry book, too, but it has never worked. The only suggestion I have is to contact the help at

  21. Eating at the nurses' station

    jeninthedesert replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    I always take my breaks and, when I am a new grad RN, will continue to take my breaks. It's so important to have that time-out to recoup and recollect. I have never understood feeling the need to...

  22. Drug testing in nursing school

    jeninthedesert replied to OC85's topic in General Students

    Drug testing was a requirement for my nursing program. Drug screens are required for a lot of reasons, one if which is due to doing clinicals in an acute care environment. The hospitals generally...

  23. Contact isolation for MRSA question

    jeninthedesert replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    The Mayo Clinic has some information about MRSA and colonization: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mrsa/DS00735/DSECTION=causes Sometimes MRSA is an opportunistic infection in people with compromised...

  24. Starting CNA class next week...any advice?

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

    Get as much out of the class as you can. The CNA course covers a lot of fundamentals and basic patient care skills that will help you out when you start a nursing program. Most of all, enjoy...

  25. nursing student with severe hearing loss

    jeninthedesert replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    I have moderate bilateral hearing loss and I wear hearing aids. I have difficulty hearing low frequencies, so all of the body sounds can be difficult for me to pick up with certain stethoscopes. So,...