CharlieT

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  1. Ideas for a clinical "cheat sheet" ?

    I have a small sprial bound book called RNotes. Love
  2. frustrated pre-nursing student

    At my program they do use the grades from transfered classes in competitive entry to calculate your points. They do not use the grades from transfered classes towards your
  3. What classes are you taking Spring 2010?

    Med-surg 1 quanatative reasoning phlebotomy(con. ed) I will be starting my second semester of nursing classes this spring. This past semester was a great learning experience for me. Keep at those...
  4. What classes are you taking Spring 2010?

    Sugar, PCT=patient care
  5. No JOB- Spare time=LOSE WEIGHT!

    Hi all, I am jumping on the fittness wagon as well. School work has taken its toll on my waistline. I picked up a wii fit just before Thanksgiving and am putting it to use. I started at 207lbs. (I...
  6. With all the competitiveness is it worth it?

    Is it worth it? YES! Ditto for me on everything that mi vidi
  7. I had less than a 3.0 when I went into nursing school. I was way up on the list of accecpted students because I had so many classes behind me. Not the top person, but close. It just depends on what...
  8. Watches

    $12 @ Wally's, saved money for other things like my books and $200 littman cardio
  9. Nursing School Drama queens

    I am of the " I am in school for the education and not to make friends" crowd. Please do not misunderstand me. I have made many close friends in nursing school. Some of these folks I will likely have...
  10. Male nurses: Are we welcome?

    It has been my experience that no one seems to care one bit. I am in a small hospital and thought that it might be a concern, but I was wrong. One patient's daughter did seem a little suprised, but...
  11. What exactly is EXPECTED?

    At my first clinical, the entire group felt lost. I promise that the second time will go MUCH better than the first, and the third time will be a little bit better than the second. It's normal for...
  12. First Care Plan! Any obvious mistakes? THANKS!

    you wrote "The pt. will exhibit decreased pain to acceptable level, as evidenced by pt. verbalizing pain decrease to an acceptable level and ability to engage in desired activities" This is not a goal...
  13. Clean gloves are clean, that is they are bulk packaged in a box that normally stays in the patients room. These are used to protect the caregiver from the patient and any bodily fluids, as well as to...
  14. Two Patient Identifiers

    Hi Trisha, We use armband name plus DOB vs. what is on the MAR. We also ask patient for name and DOB, but some are too confused to know. Hope this helps and good luck with the
  15. As my p'cology instructor would say: "here are some calculators for you to use, you can use mine, use your own, work it on paper, or work it in your head, show me you work or don't show me your work....
  16. 1st clinical day!

    I am taking pharm and 101. Passed a ton of meds via ng and hung IV piggy back the first day of
  17. Candyy, Why not???? I am 43 and there are older pupils in my class. The older students are much more stable and don't have the drama and nervousness of some of the younger
  18. First Semester Clinicals--anyone else need to vent?

    My whole class felt lost the first day, I was up all night working on my care plan and meds before going to clinical. During the clinical I was in a daze, struggled to keep my eyes open during post...
  19. nohika, "...well, it's inspiration to keep going when things get tough." Right on sister, if that gives you inspiration, then carry on and don't worry about what others think. Our hopes and dreams...
  20. Nursing Student at 67

    Bob, If this is something that you want, then the only question is why not. We only get one trip through this life so go for it. I don't want to ever say " gee I wish I had done that ". Good luck to...
  21. Tips for getting accepted into the RN program?

    It depends, what are the requirments to get into the program of your choice? Is it a points system or interview or a combination or
  22. Does anyone here like nursing school?

    I am still in the honeymoon phase and hope I stay there. I am a little bored and will welcome next semester when things speed up a bit. I can see that I have made a few friends that I will remember...
  23. Hi all, I started my ADN program on Aug. 24. So far it is going ok, we have covered a lot of material allready, foleys, injections, med calculations, assesments, NG tubes, sterile techniques, ....
  24. How was your first time poke?

    "I learned early on that a tentative poke will never work. Once you commit to a vein, you must stick it assertively." I agree with roser13, see it, go for it, and show no fear. I learned to start IVs...
  25. ATI testing cost per semester

    Ours was $110 for the first