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    How can I tell if they're trauma shears?

    Schweet posted a topic in Emergency

    I am going to buy scissors this week and I found some that are prestige medical brand 7 1/2. How can I tell if they are trauma shears since they don't say on the package? I will be working in the ER...
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    Shoe recommendations?...for clinicals?

    Schweet replied to Sammygrll's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Sketchers shape ups are definitely the way to
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    Remember when...?

    Schweet replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Students

    I remember when: -I got A's without studying and just listening to the lecture. -I got pedicures every two weeks -I cared about
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    Apply for those scholarships people!

    Schweet replied to Schweet's topic in General Students

    Hi ajeanpants, I was lucky in that the professors I asked for reference letters were happy to comply and they stated they were proud of me for making it into nursing school. Besides, I wouldn't be...
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    Apply for those scholarships people!

    Schweet replied to Schweet's topic in General Students

    Hi Mariposabella, Thank you very much! While the internet is a great tool in finding scholarships, I did not use that website you referred to in your post. I used the booklet (30 or so pages) given...
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    ED safety... Bit of a rant

    Schweet replied to edrn09's topic in Emergency

    Our triage is also surrounded by glass. Thought they were bulletproof but I was wrong. Kind of
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    What do you use to carry your books around?

    Schweet replied to pandorasbox's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately for the sake of fashion, a roller bag really is the way to go. I have a Jansport but it really doesn't make it any more cool looking. To be honest, by the end of nursing school no one...
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    trouble pronoucing some medical words

    Schweet replied to aflac381's topic in General Students

    I would assume the reason most instructors put so much stress on proper spelling is due to credibility. If your documentation is scrutinized in front of a court room (blown up on a giant screen mind...
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    School supplies other than books?

    Schweet replied to doublehelix's topic in General Students

    All of the posts above are great and I also recommend most of the items they mentioned. Here's a list of the top 7 items all new nursing students should buy: -3 inch binder w/ dividers -clipboard with...
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    Best method for figuring dosage calculations!!!!

    Schweet replied to survrgrl08's topic in General Students

    I found dimensional analysis to be the easiest. Just put what you want (i.e. milliliters) on the top left side of the equation and plug in everything else according to their label in order to cancel...
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    lvn to rn bridge programs being cancelled in california??

    Schweet replied to marianDA9's topic in California Nursing

    Rumors spread like wildfire! Keep that in mind, however, I do know about some programs that are not taking any LVN to RNs this fall semester due to budget cuts. With that said, you should call the...
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    I love my study group

    Schweet replied to dscott76's topic in General Students

    That's awesome, congrats! I have been through several study groups that didn't click. I finally found that I do best with just 1 study partner. Might I add it makes it a whole lot easier when they...
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    Apply for those scholarships people!

    Schweet replied to Schweet's topic in General Students

    Have you gone to the financial aid office at your school? They usually have an entire book of them. My school had an entire book devoted to nursing scholarships. Call first because they don't come out...
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    Nursing School Jitters

    Schweet replied to 2bnurseskip's topic in General Students

    She's right but you can do it. "Nursing school is hard but you can do hard
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    When to start applying for jobs?

    Schweet replied to baglady215's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! You are able to apply for an interim permit as soon as you graduate. This means you are able to start applying for jobs just make it clear you will be taking the NCLEX in November....
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    Apply for those scholarships people!

    Schweet replied to Schweet's topic in General Students

    I am sorry to hear you didn't get one. I was wondering if it was a nursing scholarship? I guess it does vary from state to state but I still think it's worth a shot. Think about it, you spend maybe 4...
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    Low GPA, Non-nursing undergraduate student looking to get into school

    Schweet replied to kiwi415's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Regarding your GPA. My friends always says, "B's = degrees" which is especially true once you get into nursing school. Ask the nursing departments for a paper that shows how they determine who gets in...
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    Is there volunteer work for pre-nursing students?

    Schweet replied to Capp's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I volunteered at a hospital and it helped me. I also helped out at the pinning ceremony for the LVN/RN's graduating. In order to get a hold of the individuals in charge of the pinning, try contacting...
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    What did i get myself into?!?

    Schweet replied to cresendez2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Micro and A&P 1 at the same time, which everyone told me not to do. I passed both but I would have gotten a better grade had I done them one at a time. The point is, I did it, and so can...
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    The trauma I cant let go of

    Schweet replied to ER_JEN_RN's topic in Emergency

    I am sorry to hear you are having a hard time. I know this probably won't help you in this particular case but maybe with future patients. I have a particular way of dealing with my patients that are...
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    How can I tell if they're trauma shears?

    Schweet replied to Schweet's topic in Emergency

    Thanks Dinah77, just don't expect it every time. I can't account for future hurried
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    Blood Pregnancy test needed?

    Schweet replied to Schweet's topic in Emergency

    That was exactly what I heard. It's awful for both the ED (could be serving more appropriate cases) and for the patient (who will have to wait for hours just for a valid prego test). Lose-lose...
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    How can I tell if they're trauma shears?

    Schweet replied to Schweet's topic in Emergency

    Thank you. From all of your descriptions, I believe these are trauma shears. Thanks
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    Where to find ALL white leather shoes?

    Schweet replied to kk83's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I was wondering the same thing and I went to the "Nurses" forum to see what they said about shoes. Many of them recommended the shoes I am getting, which are Shape ups (work, slip resistant, all white...
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    IV Push Questions from nursing student

    Schweet replied to glovedgoddess's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That's a good tip, thank