Sniper RN

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  1. anyone out there attend jeff davis in brewton?

    Sniper RN replied to courtlane143's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your excitement. You do NOT need a rolling backpack. I think they are so goofy. There is no need to bring every book you own to class. You have a regular size desk. I think people...

  2. anyone out there attend jeff davis in brewton?

    Sniper RN replied to courtlane143's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, ---- teaches the math in Pharm. She will help you a lot. She is a good teacher, just doesn't give any slack. They did away with the math exams at the begining of each semster so you don't have to...

  3. Where do you put your stethoscope?

    Sniper RN replied to newbiepnp's topic in General Students

    Ears, definitely in my ears

  4. anyone out there attend jeff davis in brewton?

    Sniper RN replied to courtlane143's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about alternates, I never asked anyone that. Tips: Keep ALL your paperwork, even if you think it is meaninless. They will ask to see it later. Semester 1: Fundamentals: get the study...

  5. anyone out there attend jeff davis in brewton?

    Sniper RN replied to courtlane143's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently attending. Things are a bit chaotic there right now with the change in the director. ---- just recently became the director this semester. She was one of the BEST instructors the...

  6. wrongfully acused

    Sniper RN replied to roypatrick's topic in General Nursing

    Dang! They are gunnin' for

  7. At Your Clinical Site

    Sniper RN replied to JaimeC's topic in General Students

    Not going to say where it was but... My first clinical experiance was at a hospital in a small city. When we got to the floor we were completely ignored. We did what we knew to do and followed...

  8. Just took random drug test

    Sniper RN replied to learninglessons12's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Here is my take on it. I may be way off base but it will give you a view point you may not have otherwise noticed. When you were asked to take a UA it was because a patient's family member said you...

  9. It's really happening!

    Sniper RN replied to MermiesGreatGig's topic in General Students

    One more semester and I will be done with the first round (ASN) then-take boards- get job- continue

  10. Anyone going to Jefferson Davis this year JDCC?

    Sniper RN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am starting in AUgust at Jefferson Davis Community College. ANyone

  11. Jeff Davis-Brewton

    Sniper RN replied to Honeybee737's topic in Alabama Nursing

    You do NOT get to choose where your clinicals are. You get what they give

  12. Passed NCLEX, some tips

    Sniper RN replied to Rednights's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congradulations. Stupid question maybe but what is a SATA

  13. Bridging over to paramedic?

    Sniper RN replied to alwayssearching's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on where you live. I don't know of anywhere that bridges LPN+EMT = Paramedic. In florida where I live if you have your EMT-B + RN= Paramedic. You still have to take the Paramedic exam...

  14. how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

    Sniper RN replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes it is more than the money. I owned my own company doing construction work and was making great money, when the getting was good. It had it's ups and downs. I got tired of the roller...

  15. 3.25 GPA required for new grad position???!!

    Sniper RN replied to wildsmile24's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree. GPA does not take into account the other things going on in one's life. I think someone who could graduate as an RN while raising children and working is showes as much initiative or more...

  16. Help with Erikson's Theory

    Sniper RN replied to little2one's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try this and see if it helps

  17. Advice for new student

    Sniper RN replied to i<3beach's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Make yourself a list of 'Why I Want To Be A Nurse' Keep it with you when you. When you don't feel like studying, look at it. It is a tough road but it can be done. Keep your head up and stay...

  18. Calculation problem

    Sniper RN replied to fostersgirl6993's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Order: add 2 grams Thiamine to 1000 cc IV fluids Available: 500 per 5cc Volume in IV fluid bag 500 cc. DO (dose ordered) DH (dose on hand) =___________ x ___ml (the drug NOT the bag) =________ so 2000...

  19. Quick question for night-shift nurses

    Sniper RN replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    I think you SHOULD wear the head lamp. and please post a

  20. Drug Test Nursing Student

    Sniper RN replied to lolasita's topic in General Students

    I would imagine that it would be in your record at the school. As far as it affecting your addmission, that is up to the school. If you did any rehab or something like it I would get documentation...

  21. RN to MSN SCHOOLS???

    Sniper RN replied to NurseinNV's topic in General Nursing

    check with Capstone it is a part of University of Alabama. I don't think they have a strict GPA

  22. ER Share day

    Sniper RN replied to pixiestix's topic in Emergency

    Ask the person you are shadowing, "When do I get to do some

  23. Nurses not speaking english at work

    Sniper RN replied to Guest296136's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe just press '1'

  24. Jeff Davis-Brewton

    Sniper RN replied to Honeybee737's topic in Alabama Nursing

    The current DON is retiering. Her name is Mrs. Mantel. She is strick but very good at what she does. I know there are 2 people at the school that are instructors now that are contenders for the job....

  25. Administering pain meds to narcotic seekers

    Sniper RN replied to BobbieJo's topic in General Students

    You can't judge their pain. All you can do is try and help them get comfortable. That may involve giving them pain meds. No harm in