Anoetos BSN, RN

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    Clinical tidbits I wish someone would've told me.

    Anoetos replied to Mully's topic in MICU, SICU

    Additionally, most docs will look at BUN:Cr but it's always a good idea to double check for our CC
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    Double Standards

    Anoetos replied to Flyboy17's topic in Men in Nursing

    More of this,
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    They make nursing school much harder than it needs to be

    Anoetos posted a topic in General Students

    Feel very fortunate to have gone to a "care-bear" nursing school: small class room sizes, accessible instructors with forgiving grading styles. Everything was taught, but the pressure was to just know...
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    Cardizem drip?

    Anoetos replied to FirstLadyRN's topic in Cardiac

    We just reverse the goal protocol (5-10-15mg/hr q15m), but I agree with the others, check your
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    Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    Anoetos replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    75 questions. Got the following pop up when I tried to re-register with Pearson: "Our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam. Please contact your Member Board for further...
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    September test takers [NCLEX-RN 2012]

    Anoetos replied to Indian_rn2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    75 questions. Got the following pop up when I tried to re-register: "Our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam. Please contact your Member Board for further assistance. Another...
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    September test takers [NCLEX-RN 2012]

    Anoetos replied to Indian_rn2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Diag: 62 Readiness: 63 QT1: 61 QT2: 65 QT3: 60 QT4: 57 (!) QT5: 61 QT6: 60 QT7: 60 Qbank: 60 with 30% of questions complete. So, I am pretty much 60% but I am a fast tester, I think I did QT7 in 2:15...
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    They make nursing school much harder than it needs to be

    Anoetos replied to Anoetos's topic in General Students

    Nope. What I am saying is that the material is hard enough without making harder by adding in all the unnecessary stress. A big part of the problem seems to be that nursing instructors have to be...
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    September test takers [NCLEX-RN 2012]

    Anoetos replied to Indian_rn2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you taken the Kaplan course? They explain that they really are the harder questions, the analysis and application type questions. The idea is that the best strategy is to get above the baseline...
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    Nursing School Expectations

    Anoetos replied to futurenurseclark's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly, if your school has the right admissions process and cares about the students, the hardest thing about nursing school is actually getting in. Note that I am not saying it is easy, but pay...
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    September test takers [NCLEX-RN 2012]

    Anoetos replied to Indian_rn2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've scheduled to take the test on 9/25 and I am stressing out because I not only have to prepare for a critical care competency exam at work, I also have to move into a new home. No, there isn't any...
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    What is the nurse-patient ratio where you work?

    Anoetos replied to kaliRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Michigan (Detroit Area); non-union, Magnet hospital, Medical Progressive Care (Step-down) -
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    Taking NCLEX next week. Anyone use ATI???

    Anoetos replied to futrnur's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ATI is useful for content, it has a lot of recall and comprehension type questions and those are good. Kaplan concentrates on application and analysis questions and those are usually harder for most...
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    Do you read the entire book?

    Anoetos replied to Tonks57's topic in General Students

    Totally doable! All the best to you. I didn't mean to sound like I was saying GPA isn't important. I was actually trying to say the opposite. Sorry if I didn't express that well.Study...
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    Narcotics administration

    Anoetos replied to schoolmack's topic in Patient Medications

    Everyone remember what we learned about the ways chronic and acute pain are expressed? People with chronic, opioid managed pain usually do not seem to be in pain. Pain for them is part of being...
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    Do you read the entire book?

    Anoetos replied to Tonks57's topic in General Students

    You're quite right. GPA is essential if you plan to go on to more schooling. Great
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    First Nursing Exam

    Anoetos replied to Suns1113's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Everyone studies differently. Some people basically transcribe the book in notes. Others just read. Others can just listen at lecture. Still others skim the book, paying attention to the "keys" area...
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    Can you guys give me an example of a day in the life of a nursing student?

    Anoetos replied to patriotprincess's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Most
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    I think I made a boo-boo...

    Anoetos replied to MeganNCA's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Nobody goes into this to hurt people. Accidents happen. You learned something. Cheer up and drive on. Your concern speaks very well of your commitment and care. Don't beat yourself up (leave that to...
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    Do you read the entire book?

    Anoetos replied to Tonks57's topic in General Students

    Good luck with that. I've been thinking lately that nursing school isn't as truly hard as it is difficult to survive. The work load is really stupendous. it's a lot about time management once you're...
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    Do you read the entire book?

    Anoetos replied to Tonks57's topic in General Students

    It TOTALLY depends on your teacher and and how careful he or she is in tailoring the curriculum to what he or she thinks you need to know and, correspondingly, how careful he or she is in constructing...
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    Do you read the entire book?

    Anoetos replied to Tonks57's topic in General Students

    I read every word. It's how I learn. The instructor was just reading PowerPoint slides anyway. On the other hand, after your first exam, you'll know for yourself for
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    I'm a new grad & have an interview on a cardiac unit HELP

    Anoetos replied to shellyj0420's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well, first off, congrats on the bebby! If you only have four weeks, it should be pretty obvious. But yes, it's probably not a bad idea to mention your due date...I think. Not sure, I'm a
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    I'm a new grad & have an interview on a cardiac unit HELP

    Anoetos replied to shellyj0420's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You may get some cardiac specific patho questions, but I would also not be surprised if you didn't get any. There may be a few critical thinking questions. One I got was, I was given a scenario, I had...
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    Why are Nurses so mean to each other?

    Anoetos replied to Dixon, future NP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is a good example. The comment couldn't be left alone. Snark will