DolceVita ADN, BSN, RN

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    URGENT NURSING ASSISTANCE REQUIRED- Student nurse assessment

    DolceVita replied to Struggle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't know if you are new to this site but it really is bad form to post a homework assignment having not shown any effort to answer it yourself. What is good form is to make a real effort to do it...
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    Irritating Classmates

    DolceVita replied to ImThatGuy's topic in General Students

    We have someone in my class that gets annoyed with everyone who asks a question. She has even been known to leave class early when it doesn't proceed at a pace suitable/fast enough for her. Yet,...
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    Is it me? Last few weeks of NS and my motivation is flagging.

    DolceVita posted a topic in General Students

    I am having a poor me moment so please excuse the vent.... I am tired to my very bone and this has been an horrendous semester for a number of reasons (unrelated to NS). No I have a kidney infection...
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    I am afraid of not landing a job when I graduate :/

    DolceVita replied to karenonp's topic in General Students

    Work as a CNA through school, do a ton of volunteer work. After your first year tale your LPN, work as an LPN for your last year of school. Network network
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    Awkward situation

    DolceVita replied to Student7881's topic in General Students

    Um...no idea what you are talking about. Did you post to the wrong
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    Awkward situation

    DolceVita replied to Student7881's topic in General Students

    I promise you didn't make this woman feel badly. If she cheats she has other stuff going on. Also, if this woman cheats you really need to stay away from her -- especially while taking tests. I...
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    Awkward situation

    DolceVita replied to Student7881's topic in General Students

    To the OP: I hope you don't think people were giving you a hard time. I think that you can rise above this even if she doesn't. It doesn't take two to be civilized. Just be polite with her. If you...
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    Do not touch my stuff!

    DolceVita replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Students

    I feel your pain. Honestly, that is why I never leave anything lying around anymore. I am glad there is someone out there like me...LOL By the way -- I went on a disaster relief assignment and left...
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    Is it me? Last few weeks of NS and my motivation is flagging.

    DolceVita replied to DolceVita's topic in General Students

    @Vida I think it is a good idea to register for your BSN classes now. Keeps up the
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    Professional organizations: pros/cons?

    DolceVita replied to KimberlyRN89's topic in General Students

    I do but I am not sure what information you are looking for -- just about their scholarships? You can PM me if you like with specific
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    Awkward situation

    DolceVita replied to Student7881's topic in General Students

    No I would not switch groups. Look you made a mistake and you apologized. Start moving along. If there is going to be a problem let it be the other person's. Also, in real life you wouldn't be...
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    Need help with Nursing diagnosis

    DolceVita replied to michelle0781's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Powerlessness
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    Helping Classmates

    DolceVita replied to nursegc's topic in General Students

    To the OP... If you really had no expectation(s) when you helped these people why the problem with how they
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    CNA Exam -- Anyone have trouble finding the pulse?

    DolceVita posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My friend from pre-nursing just tool her CNA exam and had difficulty finding a pulse. At one stage she lost the pulse and asked to start over and the examiner wouldn't let her. Has this happened to...
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    For those of you who are certified in CPR?

    DolceVita replied to prime11214's topic in General Students

    I have a question.... So when a patient needs CPR do you literally straddle them? This may seem a strange question but I taught CPR for 5 years to lay people but this is completely different. You...
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    level 1 nursing care plan

    DolceVita replied to onlyj's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It is perfectly acceptable to ask your clinical instructor for an example of a care plan. Most clinical instructors have different requirements and I always found this to be an important step. I...
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    HELP with my care plan!!!!!!!

    DolceVita replied to Guest 11/08/18's topic in General Students

    I would suggest that you you do # 3 and #4 then post what you have. No one minds helping but we should not be doing the work for you. A good med surg book will point you in the right
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    FAILING

    DolceVita replied to STRUGGLINGRN STUDENT's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you have been doing OK until this class you need to identify what is different. Most important you need to make an appointment to sit down with the instructor of this class -- NOW. Often it is...
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    Teacher not really good at teaching....

    DolceVita replied to bri2012's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    IMO -- nice
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    Test nursing

    DolceVita replied to hmr825's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can you clarify what you mean when you say "i need more help with focusing"? Fro example, do you mean that you have trouble concentrating during exams? Are you misreading
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    Just got accepted...terrified about Pharmacology

    DolceVita replied to QuarterLife88's topic in General Students

    Pharmacology is not hard but there is a decent volume of information to get through. If you are concerned purchase the recommended textbook now and get the class syllabus (both should be available at...
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    Had to leave clinical early bc of sick child

    DolceVita replied to Student KMW's topic in General Students

    I am surprised you even found out about your child being sick. We can't make or receive calls during clinical. All of my support systems have someone else as the designated 1st call for emergencies...
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    clinical question that puzzles you?

    DolceVita replied to Sez86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here is an easy one. I know because I wrote about it. do interruptions during med admin cause
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    Math cal exam

    DolceVita replied to carlarenee02's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I used the Math for Meds book. Buy it and start on page 1 and work your way through. Don't think "oh I can do those" or "those are easy". Do every single problem in the book and when you get one...
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    Grade Appeals

    DolceVita replied to frustrated SN's topic in General Students

    You can try to appeal. Generally you are scoring low. If you are scrabbling around for 1 point at the end of the semester to pass you are not going to get very far with an appeal. Your ATI score...