crb613 BSN, RN

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    Hesi Test (fundamentals)

    crb613 replied to btown annie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I will take mine in May 06 & our school encourages us to study as you would for the Nclex....Saunders doing questions & reading rationales. Hope this
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    'rotting' not for weak stomachs...

    crb613 replied to bebop1's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    :yeahthat: Please let us know has this poor woman gotten any help
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    What is the hardest nursing class?

    crb613 replied to selulion's topic in General Nursing

    Algebra & Micro just about killed me. These were pre reqs but they were by far my hardest classes. Psych & Med Surg I love....OB/Peds I
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    'rotting' not for weak stomachs...

    crb613 replied to bebop1's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Why wait for the MD to call....Why not just get social services involved now. This poor pt is in pain & if you have ever had horrible pain, a minute can seem like a lifetime. Better yet why not...
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    NCLEX/HESI coorelation

    crb613 replied to MikeyBSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Was this your exit Hesi? Our director of the nsg program said that they have never had anyone fail the Nclex that passed the Hesi. BTW we must pass w/900 or above in order to
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    Skills website or videos?

    crb613 replied to Black Jade's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Our school uses Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques (5th ed) by Perry & Potter & it is great. I don't know about the video, but the isbn # is
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    Hesi Test (fundamentals)

    crb613 replied to btown annie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think you are right. I also believe each school can have the test customized or just use a standard version. AGGH I hate those
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    Are nursing students allowed to give IV push meds?

    crb613 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    We are allowed to do pushes, hang blood, pretty much anything within the scope of practice that our CI is comfortable w/us doing. If we hang blood or have any pushes to do her rule is I must be...
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    Advice on Med-Surge 1 !!!

    crb613 replied to rayofsunshine's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would also suggest you get a good book on fluids & electrolytes. The made easy series is good....this will not go away & keeps repeating its self in everything. Good
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    Hesi Test (fundamentals)

    crb613 replied to btown annie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just study your basic fundamental stuff. I have taken 5 hesi's so far & all have had 50 questions. The fundamental hesi is not real difficult. Good
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    To study group or not to study group...

    crb613 replied to Student_RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No, I am in the south central part of the state. I am between Lexington & Bowlingreen. Nice to meet another blue
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    To study group or not to study group...

    crb613 replied to Student_RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't like study groups...but that is me. I have one person that I study with on the day before the test. We study on our own then quizz each other the day before to see what areas we are weak in....
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    Scary Incident Happened to Me Yesterday

    crb613 replied to Meerkat's topic in Psychiatric

    Hey this is a great idea! I know Psych nursing is where I want to be also. I consider myself lucky as I was taught by a retired psych nurse w/a lot of experience. He taught us like you said, to be...
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    I'm so ANGRY!!!

    crb613 replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You are so right. I read your post & it was like reading about myself. When we would get our test back to review...I would think to myself how did I misread that so badly!!!Thank the good Lord for...
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    Looking for practice test questions

    crb613 replied to genhen's topic in General Students

    I am w/you! I did the same thing & it has worked great. I was ahead of the game & understood how to answer the questions using Saunders. For me it was the perfect way to study. Good
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    help me!!!

    crb613 replied to dianer0se's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I won't graduate until May'06 but....I am going to use Saunders & follow Suzanne's advice.....She has helped so many people to pass & thats good enough for me!I have used Saunders all throught...
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    My innards are falling out !!!! EEEKKKK

    crb613 replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Been where you are & it is awful. The pessary...nope it was worse! Sorry about no insurance I hope something will work out. The surgery did the trick for me..I felt sooo much better. Good luck to...
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    I Can"t Stand It Anymore!!!!!

    crb613 replied to stpauligirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had a micro teacher that must be a brother to yours. When our class did his eval it was bad...we all commented on how horrible, rude, ect he was....guess what it did not mean squat! I have talked to...
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    Student Needs Help Here

    crb613 replied to Tweety's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ok I put a site up & it did not work. Go to the student nursing assistance forum. There is a sticky thread near the top all about careplans w/links in there. Hope this
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    decorticate, decerebate keeping them straight

    crb613 replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I guess I am just silly but....I look at decorticate & see decorate which I love to do.....so if I am in a store my arms are pulling everythin in! :rotfl: But it works for
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    Student Needs Help Here

    crb613 replied to Tweety's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try to google careplan constructor sites...you put in your info & it creates the careplan. Good
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    question: Required hours before taking NCLEX?

    crb613 replied to MIA-RN1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Suzanne I did a search on the KBN & found this. I was told I had to do 120 more clinicals hrs after grad. Could you please explain.... I guess it was ok to copy this if not please delete it!!!...
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    question: Required hours before taking NCLEX?

    crb613 replied to MIA-RN1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am not sure exactly how it works, but at my school if you graduate after Dec. 05 you must do an extra 120 clinical hrs before you can take the NCLEX. They do not find the jobs for us...we are on our...
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    My instructor said I need to have more confidence in myself. I am trying but.....

    crb613 replied to JGLPN2BE's topic in General Students

    Yeah!! I am so glad you had a good day!& I am so glad I was able to help ya a little. I will graduate in May & I feel like I don't know nearly enough! I am constantly in awe of the...
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    My instructor said I need to have more confidence in myself. I am trying but.....

    crb613 replied to JGLPN2BE's topic in General Students

    Bless your heart! I think we have all felt overwhelmed at times.....don't let this get you down. All this stuff comes w/experience & when you are more comfortable w/what you are doing you will...