guest042302019

guest042302019 BSN, RN

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  1. A&P resource

    guest042302019 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been surfing on this site for a couple years now. I started looking on here before my first semester of A&P and ever since then, I've been coming back. After that semester, I've really been...

  2. Interview of a nurse

    guest042302019 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! I am a second semester nursing student and I have a favor. Currently, I receive funding from an agency for school via the State of Illinois. The agency is, "Partners in Job Training &...

  3. Interview of a nurse

    guest042302019 replied to guest042302019's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your time! I appreciate

  4. Any study hints for A&P

    guest042302019 replied to Nicole74's topic in General Students

    https://allnurses.com/pre-nursing-student/my-reaction-1st-456688.html

  5. HELP! Bombed the HESI Entrance Test

    guest042302019 replied to alphadog0228's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Retake it. Check out my post about the hesi, its helped other people. I've got some different guides that may help you out if your interested. Check out my hesi related

  6. Getting into a program

    guest042302019 replied to Jokenomore40's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think anyone here can know your chances of getting in. Its unfortunate you had to pass up the first acceptance but your son is ofcourse, priority. If you end up not getting in, check out...

  7. My reaction to the Hesi A2...

    guest042302019 replied to guest042302019's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    What do you mean? What type of help were you looking

  8. A&PI Study Tips/Buddy!!

    guest042302019 replied to cschafer0818's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The above comments are good places to start as far as study tips. If you've been out of school a relatively long time, let's face it, lecture style has drammatically changed and there are considerable...

  9. Blood pressure drops upon standing?

    guest042302019 replied to bewitched's topic in General Students

    If a pt is already at a fluid deficit. Generally, the main concern is a deficit within the intravascular space ( aka ECF, blood volume, circulatory volume, blood, plasma, different terms that are...

  10. A&PI Study Tips/Buddy!!

    guest042302019 replied to cschafer0818's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wrote this awhile ago after my first semester in A&P I. This should get you in the right direction. https://allnurses.com/pre-nursing-student/my-reaction-1st-456688.html While I'm in the second...

  11. Disappointed, now what to do??

    guest042302019 replied to Gavinsmama's topic in General Students

    Jeez, that's tough. Have you considered talking with the nursing instructors? Maybe they can give you some insight or different perspective at your situation. Also, they may be able to tell you what...

  12. What helped *you* keep it all straight?? Endocrine test coming up....

    guest042302019 replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Students

    Wow. That's like saying, "how is the earth kept on the its' axis?" The endocrine system is so complex. lol "This hormone promotes this hormone to be released which acts on this organ which effects...

  13. Studying Clinical Skills

    guest042302019 replied to pedneurornhopeful's topic in General Students

    Definitely. If your book came with the CD, go over that. Try to notice the "systematic" way the nurse goes through the physical assessment. Start to develop a pattern or series of steps that's...

  14. Your advice for the HESI A2

    guest042302019 replied to Southern Magnolia's topic in General Students

    https://allnurses.com/pre-nursing-student/my-reaction-hesi-455797.html I wrote this immediately after I took the test. Maybe this will help a bit. Any other questions about it, I could probably jog...

  15. Amount of Clinicals in Nursing School?

    guest042302019 replied to Sugar-Phosphate's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1. USA 2. BlackHawk College-ADN program 3. Second Semester nursing student The amount of clinical experience really depends on the school's structure, its' relationship with area hospitals,...

  16. 1st semester book costs

    guest042302019 replied to azhic13's topic in General Students

    Around 300-400. I bought mine 4 months early.

  17. Anyone else feel dirty after Microbiology lab?

    guest042302019 replied to happy2learn's topic in General Students

    We use the pathogenic strains of all bacterias we study in our Micro class. I'm also a work-study in the Biology Department. Have you ever been on a public bus? train? plane? outside? All of the for...

  18. My reaction to the Hesi A2...

    guest042302019 replied to guest042302019's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Sorry, this is months after you wrote this. I applied for the BlackHawk College Nursing Program (ADN). Update though, I got in. I'll be starting in the fall. They only accept Hesi A2 I believe. Good...

  19. Those dreaded fractions....

    guest042302019 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Fractions seem to be a large topic among alot of people. Let's face it, how often do we really use em' practically. Needless to say, I went searching for some fraction help, and found it. I found this...

  20. Love Class...Hate Clinicals! Help!

    guest042302019 replied to AlabamakChik's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hate clinicals? Hmm, that's odd. I've heard nurses work in the clinical environment, but I could be

  21. Did anyone ever feel at home when they first went to the hospital?

    guest042302019 replied to cicatrixx15's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the hospital I volunteer at has its' own website as most do nowadays. Typically, there is volunteer tab, and one can directly apply for the position online. If they don't have a website, or you...

  22. Did anyone ever feel at home when they first went to the hospital?

    guest042302019 replied to cicatrixx15's topic in General Nursing

    YES YES and YES :) I'm not a nurse yet, but I do volunteer in the ER quite regularly. I'm starting the nursing program in the fall. I knew that this is where I wanted to be for my career nearly the...

  23. My god, I saved a life for the first time!

    guest042302019 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been volunteering in the ER for nearly 3 months now. And, I have seen a great deal, but nothing as compared to tonight. Normally in a typical night, I will clean rooms and stock various cabinets...

  24. My god, I saved a life for the first time!

    guest042302019 replied to guest042302019's topic in General Nursing

    That's fantastic explanation. I had planned to learn the underlying cause next Saturday, when I volunteer, but you pretty much summed it up. Your experience is evident in your writing. Thanks for your...

  25. My god, I saved a life for the first time!

    guest042302019 replied to guest042302019's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, and it sure seemed like the 6th sense lol After being in the ER, I am convinced that is where I want to be. I have witnessed the awful occurences. Little children in car wrecks. Gun shot...