Stcroix ASN, PhD, RN

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    HDN, Erythroblast Fetalis ??

    Stcroix replied to PSmi625's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ok, if the baby has the disease, by definition it is Rh+. Remember, the Rh- mother produces antibodies to the baby's Rh+ antigens. Yes, if you had your choice, you would use Rh+ blood. But in a...
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    Drug Cards

    Stcroix replied to mestrada's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I and most of my class like these- Amazon.com: Mediquik Drug Cards (9781582553771): Lippincott: Books They contain all the pertinent info for nursing. Writing your own can help you remember, but as...
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    First Day of Clinical

    Stcroix replied to JLA's topic in General Students

    Just get involved. "How can I help" will be your mantra. You become part of the solution no matter who you say that to, and it will open doors. Many students find it easy to stand aside and then...
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    Impossible job expectations

    Stcroix replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info canchaser. At least I understand where they are coming from. I guess the beancounters need the money to keep the place running, but we all know satisfaction surveys have little...
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    Impossible job expectations

    Stcroix replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    The facility where I work as a student is worried about satisfaction surveys. The staff has been given meetings and written propaganda to achieve a 66% satisfaction rate so the hospital will get...
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    do your instructors do this?

    Stcroix replied to Dre2416's topic in General Students

    Everything I have read is true and to a degree makes sense. One thing I think hasn't been touched on is the responsibility of a teacher or for that matter, any employee, to do their best!...
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    Edison State College Nursing Program 2012

    Stcroix replied to iminsan3's topic in Florida Nursing

    I got in a couple semesters ago in Collier. The cutoff number then was 87. I am told it hasn't changed appreciably since then, but who knows? Anyway, good
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    Dealing with a negative instructor

    Stcroix replied to Clovery's topic in General Students

    Make your life simpler. Fade into the background, study hard and get through this. Look at it as just one of the many obstacles you need to get around to become a nurse. Don't sweat the small...
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    i cant insert an iv catheter successfully :C help

    Stcroix replied to justbecamearn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    " dangle. warm. relax. play some marvin gaye. " you got me on that one!
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    Are there any RELIABLE med-surg study guides?

    Stcroix replied to heatherhammy's topic in General Students

    I like the Davis success series
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    New nursing student

    Stcroix replied to jsouder0004's topic in General Students

    Get yourself one of the 'success' books (from Davis I think). They basically have test questions that are critical thinking type of questions. It will help you prepare for the exams that you will...
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    Anyone else feel like they got "shafted" in clinicals?

    Stcroix replied to forgop's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My experience in being excluded in OB is similar to many already voiced. I'd like to add that the impression given to me by some of the nurses on the floor was less than warm as well. By that I mean...
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    Does clinical do this to anyone else?

    Stcroix replied to lelafin's topic in General Students

    I agree with the above posters. However, I think the stress component does most of the damage. I say this because as the semester goes on and one gets more comfortable with the roles, the physical...
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    Nursing School Personal Statement Help

    Stcroix replied to nurse2be13's topic in General Students

    I think it is a first rate
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    Nursing Student Flow Sheet

    Stcroix replied to twinjeep97's topic in General Students

    This is the one I use for multiple patients. I hope it comes through. Room Assignment
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    Were you "SMART" before Nursing School?!

    Stcroix replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am such a nerd I used to read the encyclopedias when I was a kid (yes, back when people used books). Wasn't too big on studying what I was told though. Graduated with a BA- GPA 2.75. Smartened...
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    i need your help nursing students!!!

    Stcroix replied to futurenurse1248's topic in General Students

    Yes, you can get in but it depends........ On whether or not you apply to a 'waiting list school' or a 'competitive admissions' school. A wait list school has basic criteria to be admitted, your...
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    My TEAS Score... good enough?

    Stcroix replied to breezy7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My scores were similar to yours. I was accepted to the two competitive programs to which I applied. Looks good to
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    negotiating salary

    Stcroix replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ok, I'll try. First ask (in your own way) "are you satisfied with my performance? What could I do to improve over the next year?" Assuming you get a positive response, go straight out an ask for...
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    Getting a job offer way before graduation?

    Stcroix replied to MzTayTay's topic in General Students

    Why not ask her what you really want to know? "I am very interested in working here as an RN. Would I be bothering you if I stayed in touch for the next ....... weeks? Would it be convenient if I...
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    School accreditation question---please help!

    Stcroix replied to STA51's topic in General Students

    Contact the accreditation entity themselves: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation or call: American Association of Colleges of Nursing One Dupont Circle, NW Suite 530 Washington, DC 20036...
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    Advice for new Nursing Student!

    Stcroix replied to shay&lynn's topic in General Students

    I am sure you all will do fine. Get organized right out of the gate and stay so. I found that keeping a 'to do list' that I added to after each class kept me from falling behind. You will find that...
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    Nurse trying to scare me away from RN/Nursing in general

    Stcroix replied to camci's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yup, southern states all pay less than 25/ hr for newbies, and don't move up all that
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    Please Critique Admissions Essay

    Stcroix replied to Colleen2515's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Were you given any guidance as to the length of the letter or content? My one comment is that is is on the long side. Long ago I worked on an admission committee and I can tell you that wordy...
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    FINALLY done with prereqs!!!

    Stcroix replied to futurenursegirl14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hesi is just a different entrance exam. Some schools use TEAS and some HESI. If you are lucky like I was, you will apply to two schools and have to study for