DolceVita ADN, BSN, RN

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    Oh my gosh! Last semester starts tomorrow.

    DolceVita replied to DolceVita's topic in General Students

    Good luck
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    ipod touch applications for clinical

    DolceVita replied to anonymousstudent's topic in General Students

    I had Taber's on Skyscape and it expired -- it doesn't let you have access without renewing. So I purchased it from Unbound Medicine. By the way I bought the hardcopy in my first week of NS and...
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    needing to make a decision...

    DolceVita replied to kbucksn's topic in General Students

    There is chemistry on the TEAS test. My suggestion is that you go find a library that has a TEAS study guide and check it out. Get a good look at the types of questions and judge for yourself....
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    pericare with brief changing?

    DolceVita replied to darci14's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree. Keep doing what you are doing. You will get a flow. I have to say I love that where I have been, peri care is done with no rinse wipes. Much
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    Smokers in Nursing School--How Are You Treated?

    DolceVita replied to SarahMaria's topic in General Students

    I felt like a second class citizen when I stilled smoked. Funny, it used to be low class to walk down the street smoking a cigarette (at least where I came from) until you couldn't smoke in offices...
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    cliques in nursing school

    DolceVita replied to sunshine344's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It is not fun feeling like you are on the outside of a group. Try not to see them as being specifically exclusionary and that their behavior is designed to purposely hurt you or your feelings -- it...
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    Not Sure I Can Take Much More Rejection

    DolceVita replied to newgradRN001's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We had an army recruiter last semester in who said they no longer accepted RNs without BSNs -- so I figured they are not
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    Nursing School Must Haves??

    DolceVita replied to Servingshots's topic in General Students

    My current recommendation for shoes -- those Sketchers with the funny bottoms. I don't believe all the stuff about them burning more calories BUT the have been great for my posture. I seem to feel...
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    Moral/Ethical Advice

    DolceVita replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    If someone cheats by having people write their papers for them it speaks to their character and is an indicator of future behavior. I strongly disagree with ignoring this. Take her aside and tell...
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    How to prepare for med-surg class?

    DolceVita replied to swansonplace's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Get the syllabus NOW. Email or telephone your future instructor to confirm which competencies they will be covering first. Do the assigned readings for the competency. Do ALL NCLEX style questions...
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    How do you study from books? I want to use some new study tactics

    DolceVita replied to moonredlife's topic in General Students

    Really helpful because my instructors have pulled questions from
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    Confused about recapping in the medroom

    DolceVita replied to giveface's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When a nurse tells me not to do something I thanks them and ask them what they would do. Sometimes I hear a load of old rubbish but most of the time I hear some VERY good information. I always do...
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    clinical restrictians regarding patient relationships

    DolceVita replied to LLovelylocks's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I maintain this is not a good idea and the only person that can really tell you if it is OK is your instructor or school. You may even have your professionalism called into question (either by the...
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    Any advice for my situation would help in my decision...

    DolceVita replied to nnn_girl's topic in General Students

    Oh yes...you must stop considering yourself a failure. You failed a course. Not the same thing. Honestly it just sounds like you need some self-care skills/tools. That makes you just like everyone...
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    Any advice for my situation would help in my decision...

    DolceVita replied to nnn_girl's topic in General Students

    I thought I was going to lose my mother half way through this semester -- I actually do not remember taking a couple of exams and bursting into tears after them. But I did well. What I am absolutely...
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    Moral/Ethical Advice

    DolceVita replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    I 100%
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    Ridiculous, overbearing restrictions on volunteers

    DolceVita replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have volunteered in many hospitals prior to nursing school. What I "get" from the OP is that she (he?) wants more responsibility and is maybe not treated very well be those for whom she volunteers....
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    clinical restrictians regarding patient relationships

    DolceVita replied to LLovelylocks's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Opinion only before anyone freaks out.... I would suggest not doing so. If you have doubts ask your clinical instructor. Your motives may be laudable but I really think that during nursing school we...
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    Facebook or Blackboard

    DolceVita replied to elizhealy's topic in General Students

    Our SNA uses Blackboard primarily. We also have a Facebook group. Everyone has access to Blackboard but not all to Facebook. Also, people haven't yet realized that joining a Facebook group doesn't...
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    Am I over-thinking, or are these just bad test questions?

    DolceVita replied to chicken1's topic in General Students

    i could read all of the other responses but this one pretty much says it all. just remember that you need to choose the "best" answer which is not always 100% correct -- very frustrating i know. you...
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    I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    DolceVita replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am more pro the solid colors. It would be nice to be able to quickly identify people by the color they wear. Once you know most of the people it wouldn't be necessary. Of course, I am really...
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    Risk for Infection Outcomes question

    DolceVita replied to applesaucesm's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Important to remember pain may be the most promnent indicator of infection in the client. Google "ackley risk for infection care plan" and you will get a link to a care plan with some examples of pt...
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    Yelled at for posting on AN

    DolceVita replied to Bormio's topic in General Students

    See now I have to go read your posts to see what you
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    For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    DolceVita replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    Yay for me I just smoked the
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    Dear Precepting Student:

    DolceVita replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Students

    You must have been in my