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  1. Being ready when your clinical instructor comes

    madnurse2b replied to artistnurse's topic in General Students

    I generally check the chart first before it is even time for report. I like to see the current labs and see what's going to need watching or is concerning, and check the meds so at least I had an...

  2. Hep B Titer question

    madnurse2b replied to jerryeveryday's topic in General Students

    Keep in mind that some of us have had the entire series, but still do not seroconvert and show no antibodies. I have to keep my proof of the series for school because I've had to have the shots 3...

  3. Oy, the kvetching!

    madnurse2b posted a topic in General Students

    Okay so I've heard how all of the younger students are goofs and idiots, and how all of the older students are rude and don't care. I've heard how some of the "old nurses" are bitter and have sour...

  4. Oy, the kvetching!

    madnurse2b replied to madnurse2b's topic in General Students

    I have to say, I'm somewhat saddened and disappointed that only three people had positive nice things to say! I thought I'd hear more positive comments. Does that say something about what our focus...

  5. Best and worst part of being a nursing student?

    madnurse2b replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    We've had group projects for teaching patients - trying to get creative and with ways to teach patients. I've had instructors use group tests which don't count as much as other tests but are still...

  6. This is what happens when politics wins over nurses

    madnurse2b replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    Did you notice in all of her Groups That Endorsed or Recognized her no sign of Florida Nurses, or some Operating Room Nurses (her original certification) or anything? Hmmm I wonder what that

  7. Getting Healthy in Nursing School

    madnurse2b replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    My favorite study snack is fat free salsa and celery sticks. You can scoop more I turned a bunch of my fellow students on to it - and it helps relieve stress and anger issues with the crunching! LOL...

  8. Would a laptop be helpful for nursing school?

    madnurse2b replied to kace081106's topic in General Students

    All of my books are available in digital form - I take notes in class directly to the books. I love having the laptop and go everywhere with it. I type faster than most people can talk so it's cool...

  9. Best and worst part of being a nursing student?

    madnurse2b replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    What can an instructor do? Wow now there is an amazing question. Well from some instructors. A couple of useful things, most of our instructors give us not just the syllabus but essentially a...

  10. What can I do with a Masters Degree in Nursing besides NP/CNS?

    madnurse2b replied to chingy1206's topic in General Students

    Do you actually need a Master's for

  11. A question about accreditation

    madnurse2b replied to Ado Annie's topic in General Students

    Why wouldn't you finish the ADN RN and then do a RN to MSN program? Just

  12. What education is needed to become a nurse?

    madnurse2b replied to Michelle_H's topic in General Students

    First - congratulations on thinking ahead! If you are planning to go to your community college, why not see if the health programs/nursing advisor will meet with you and give you some advice? We also...

  13. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    madnurse2b replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    People are talking about planners etc. - I do love my iphone, I have drug books, OB wheel, all kinds of apps for school on it - but I also use it as my planner - when I get the syllabus each semester...

  14. Should I miss clinicals for...

    madnurse2b replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I know there are people in our program that would pay up. One miss, with appearing before a board. That's

  15. What's the farthest you've gone for clinicals?

    madnurse2b replied to greeniebean's topic in General Students

    Wow. I whine about my 20 minutes across town. I'm now over that! I'm not

  16. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    madnurse2b replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    Carrot sticks, celery sticks (these keep you from biting someone's head off), xanax (ditto), a good stethoscope that's a nice color but isn't expensive cause it might not come back one day, at least...

  17. Does being a CNA help you get into Nursing school?

    madnurse2b replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    My school also had a point system and any allied health field increased your points for admission. I was not a CNA but a CMA (Certified Medical Assistant), and I know my experience has helped me in...

  18. Free boob job hiring perk for nurses

    madnurse2b replied to treetop2's topic in General Nursing

    Okay I'll um...bite...why have your nipples not recovered from nursing school????? I'm about to hit third semester and I'm not just curious - I'm

  19. What to expect?

    madnurse2b replied to joeyww12000's topic in General Students

    First go talk to the health careers (or nursing or whatever your school calls it) advisor. They can tell you not only what the requirements are to get into the School of Nursing, but also what people...

  20. Free boob job hiring perk for nurses

    madnurse2b replied to treetop2's topic in General Nursing

    I saw this a while back. I thought, hmm maybe free lipo, tummy tuck, tightening, but leave them boobs alone. And then, heck I look like this why would they hire me in the first place??????? On a...

  21. Nursing school weight gain

    madnurse2b replied to rocket2010's topic in General Students

    I agree with the eat less move more comments. And Weightwatchers is an excellent resource. For study groups I bring celery sticks and salsa, cut up fruit (I splurge and spend the big bucks as...

  22. How many hours did you study A&P and what grade did you get?

    madnurse2b replied to BreatheFree's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I highly recommend making flash cards for A and P - I made A's in both, but I don't remember how much I actually studied because I had the flash cards with me alll the time. Waiting in line - flash...

  23. 3 dui's in mi

    madnurse2b replied to lifeistweet's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I can say that. I don't drive after one drink and I live in Las Vegas where I can get a drink any time of day. You are always responsible for your actions, call a friend, a parent, a cab, or go to...

  24. The Nurse's Role in Providing Spiritual Care - Is It OK to Pray?

    madnurse2b replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I am a nursing student, and I have prayed in my way when a patient asked me to pray with them. It gives them comfort, and it doesn't harm me, so why not? I am however very mindful of the time that I...

  25. What's the dumbest remark you've heard yourself make...

    madnurse2b replied to KidsRNstill's topic in General Nursing

    I once called a date of birth in my clinic - had a couple of very confused takers:specs: Gotta tell you I LOVE this thread, it's nice to know that other people can also fit their own feet in their...