203bravo

203bravo MSN, APRN

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  1. nursing school in the fall, which book?

    203bravo replied to notnursezelda's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    another suggestion --- don't actually start studying materials in the texts until you have a syllabus from your course instructor.. I'm finishing my 2nd semester and NONE of my instructors have gone...

  2. What is it about Care Planning that you find most challenging?

    203bravo replied to Episteme's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree with this, but didn't think about it when I was typing my list -- I've been a medic for many years so have also gotten pretty good at assessments in a short pt encounter. One of the other...

  3. Clinical difficulties!

    203bravo replied to lakencassady's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    No - but medsurg and patho should

  4. Summer classes?!

    203bravo replied to mrsvickerie2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You need to preform well to be accepted into the nursing program -- that being said since you we not preforming well in A&P and dropped prior to this term.. 2nd that with the fact that summer term...

  5. My turn to rant :)

    203bravo replied to 203bravo's topic in General Students

    didn't say it was sad -- BUT you are implying an overall course grade and I'm talking about 1 exam.. I still have an A in the course... And I do admit that I didn't prepare like I should have.. so I...

  6. Tips for studying for comprehensive final

    203bravo replied to Little_Bear2013's topic in General Students

    Not sure the OP is implying cramming as the study method here -- I also get apprehensive that I may not remember all the information for the comprehensive final.. especially since we take the HESI...

  7. What is it about Care Planning that you find most challenging?

    203bravo replied to Episteme's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    All of our care plans require 3 nursing Dx and we do them based on actual pts from our clinical rotations. The thing that I find most challenging about them is the time commitment it takes to do...

  8. In my late 40's, is it worth it to go back to school to become an RN?

    203bravo replied to 4everpeace's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 45 and 2 weeks from completing second semester of nursing classes. It's been changeling and fun. I've made some very good friends in the program and most those kids are 1/2 my age :) DO IT!

  9. Question about the Point System...

    203bravo replied to J3w3lz88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Points vary by school and are usually awarded for high grades in certain courses; previous experience; completing courses beyond only pre reqs; high overall GPA; high entrance exam scores; etc.. The...

  10. Applying for ADN for the spring & found out that hospitals no longer hire ADN :(

    203bravo replied to life is beautiful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Clinics, home health, hospice, private MD office, could look at local schools and corporate areas to see if they have on site RNs, many mobile health companies (such as go to companies to do heath...

  11. Online Prereqs

    203bravo replied to Satori77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A&P online is very tough (I did I and II online), that being said I took a Lit course, intro to psych, nutrition, and human growth through the life span all online and enjoyed them. Just have to...

  12. Big Dilemma -__-

    203bravo replied to nsyuri's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I attended a community college as well as the University for 2 semesters.. everything went fine with no problems at

  13. Dumb CPR question

    203bravo replied to PaulBaxter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should get a card shortly --- instructor has to submit roster to the CTC and they will issue the card either by getting them back to instructor for distribution or mailing it directly to you. If...

  14. Financial Aid Questions?

    203bravo replied to rachel0609's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The definition for health professional education for Stanford includes: Doctor of Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Optometry, Allopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatric Medicine,...

  15. Should I Retake?

    203bravo replied to nicole1125's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nicole - Regarding retaking the classes that you made a C in -- you need to check with the nursing program(s) that you are interested in attending. Many programs have a limit on the number of retakes...

  16. What classes are you taking next term?

    203bravo replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    Junior 3 - Fall Semester NUR 306 Nursing the Adult Client II NUR 336 Nursing the Adult Client II Practicum NUR 307 Mental Health/ Psychiatric Nursing NUR 337 Mental Health/ Psychiatric Nursing...

  17. Let's get the brain working...kinda TRICKY!

    203bravo replied to nurseinthefuture4's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My thought is that a thiamine deficiency would have an acute effect on mental and respiratory status and could potentially lead to heart damage.. so in evaluating treatment effectiveness I would have...

  18. Academic References

    203bravo replied to goldenanchor's topic in General Students

    I've asked for references from professors that I've only had for one semester and generally they were always willing to do it. I suggest you ask.. the worst they say is no.. then you are no worse off...

  19. Apples to apples: tell me about your program

    203bravo replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    Type of program: BSN State: Mississippi How many months or years of nursing classes? 5 semesters Structure? fall and spring semesters only list of classes: Junior l - Fall Semester NUR 302...

  20. Dimensional Analysis made easy please

    203bravo replied to tsm007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    For me DA is best when needing to working a problem step by step to get units exactly how you need them. You simply keep getting rid of units in each step until you have what the problem is asking...

  21. After you are done with pre-reqs. Can you apply to any nursing school?

    203bravo replied to wannabenurse88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you can apply to any school that you meet their admission requirements -- I also did my pre reqs at a community college then transferred to a local University to attend their BSN program. Best of...

  22. Spring Break Countdown

    203bravo replied to twss2323's topic in General Students

    "started" spring break Friday -- have a Pharm exam on the Monday we return and Medsurg Tues..

  23. Auscultating

    203bravo replied to OwlieO.O's topic in General Students

    Last week we had an episode in the state where a family found a loved one unresponsive, the corner was called and pronounced the guy DOA.. The next day at the funeral home, they were moving him to the...

  24. Advice on best path to RN for an old guy in CT

    203bravo replied to Myoclonicjerk's topic in General Students

    I'm 44 and with a BSBA and MBA decided on the traditional BSN route. There are no ABSN programs nor direct entry MSN programs near me so those type programs weren't even considered.. but now that I'm...

  25. ATI anyone?

    203bravo replied to bagface's topic in General Students

    Man I wish I had known this earlier -- I can download the Pharm materials, but never realized that other support materials was there as well. THANK