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  1. Is NClex preparation classes very helpful

    beatrice1 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am getting ready to graduate in December and starting to look into preparation for the Nclex exam. I know Kaplan has a preparation course ($499.00)!! I am wondering how you all feel about these...

  2. Ready to graduate... HELP!

    beatrice1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I will be finished completing the Associate Degree Program in December. I am doing my Pedi clinical which I am finding very difficult. I feel that I did not get alot of hands on clinical...

  3. Ready to graduate... HELP!

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for the advice, I feel alot better knowing I am not the only one to experience this. How do I find out about "precensorship" that a few of you have mentioned. I am in Rhode Island and...

  4. fitness and nutrician nursing??

    beatrice1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am in my first year of nursing. (First Semester actually) I have no idea what field of Nursing I want to go into. People ask me all the time and I really have no idea. Did most of you know what...

  5. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

    beatrice1 replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ooops, I forgot to include I will be 46 when I graduate in

  6. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

    beatrice1 replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    WOW, what an inspiration Kitty! I am a nursing student... one more semester to go and you just made my

  7. Looking for a mentor

    beatrice1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a nursing student, with just one more semester go go! I have the summer off before I return to finish up. Does anyone have any ideas what I can do over the summer to get experience or just to...

  8. Looking for a mentor

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Rhode Island, I should have mentioned

  9. Gift ideas for staff nurses/instructor

    beatrice1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I would like the opinion of you floor nurses who work on the floor with "us students" Next week is our last week and would like to buy a gift for the staff of nurses that we worked along side of. (...

  10. Gift ideas for staff nurses/instructor

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, they both are great

  11. Gift ideas for staff nurses/instructor

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you about giving credit to the nurses who did a good job. This group gift is for the whole staff of nurses on the floor. We did not work individually with a specific nurse, mostly with...

  12. chronic kidney failure

    beatrice1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just a question.... If a person has kidney failure and is getting dialysis 3x week, Should they be drinking gatorade on the days that they do not have dialysis? To replace the electrlytes taken out...

  13. chronic kidney failure

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    I was not asking for advice for a patient. I am a first year student and overheard my family member talking about drinking gadorage. Knowing what I have learned about electrolytes and dialysis, I...

  14. case studies to study from ??

    beatrice1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know of a book or website where I can get Case studies and answers just like the ones professors do with you when you are in nursing school. These really help me to understand stuff and...

  15. case studies to study from ??

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    no, I'm not looking for careplans I'm looking for case studies, sometimes they are called scenarios? It's information about a patient's condition, lab results...ect. and then there are questions that...

  16. ATI Testing for RN School

    beatrice1 replied to student63's topic in General Nursing

    My nursing program provided the books to us each semester for us to study from. What year of nursing are you in? I could send you my old books when I am done with them. I am done with Nursing in...

  17. Acute Respiratory Failure/ARDS

    beatrice1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    HELP! Is ther any difference between Acute Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress /Syndrome? I keep reading about both of them and getting more confused. I don't see the differences.......

  18. Nursing student looking for my "niche"

    beatrice1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a nursing student, second year. I always wanted to go into nursing, always been interested in Health and wellbeing. I always enjoyed people and caring for people... I have had three clinical...

  19. Nursing student looking for my "niche"

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    WOW- thanks for all that great information! That is exactly what I am looking for. I know as a new nurse I will need some experience in the hospital setting first, but I hope to be able to do...

  20. Nursing student looking for my "niche"

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    I think that is what I was thinking of... "community Health Nursting" What kind of jobs /postions are out there for

  21. Nursing student looking for my "niche"

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    Always loved that phrase... " Don't just focus on the destination... Enjoy the journey" It's a good rule to live

  22. Heparine, Lovenox, Coumadin... which one?

    beatrice1 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Just starting Nursing school.... I am looking up all my meds on my patient. I notice that almost everyone is on some kind of blood thinner, anticoagulant .... Can someone please explain simply what...

  23. Heparine, Lovenox, Coumadin... which one?

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in Patient Medications

    it does thanks, very interestiing............

  24. Is this heart failure?

    beatrice1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just want to get some insight and advice on giving advice.... Overview- My Dad had bypass surgert about 6 years ago. Besides that... His medical history is Diabetes 2, COPD. He quit smoking after his...

  25. Working While in Nursing School??

    beatrice1 replied to bell47's topic in General Students

    I do private home care two overnight shipts a week. I take a little nap after school... go into work at 9pm till 9am... stay up till about 2 or 3 am reading... works for