Stcroix ASN, PhD, RN

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    Posting your Exam Grades on Facebook

    Stcroix replied to Kateoh82's topic in General Students

    I think the world is becoming populated by facebook
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    nursing school survival kit

    Stcroix replied to mstockwe's topic in General Students

    A vertical desk organizer. I found one that has 7 spaces that I put my individual class binders and books into. It keeps my desk clean and makes it easy for me to grab my stuff when heading out the...
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    fun: what does this photo say to you?

    Stcroix replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, my name is Cindy, I'll be your nurse tonight. How may I serve
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    Used Books

    Stcroix replied to marathonmama's topic in General Students

    Try this site: http://dealoz.com/. It shops many sites and finds the best deal and shows all sources with prices. You often find Amazon is the best, but sometimes you will save a few bucks...
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    Tips (and thoughts) on getting a volunteer position while in school

    Stcroix replied to Ginnym1981's topic in General Students

    Op, my thoughts were as yours. I have been volunteering since I began my nursing program. I don't think 'the hospital' has any opinion at all per se regarding your motives. They enjoy any hours...
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    If YOU were the patient, would you feel comfortable...

    Stcroix replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ya, if you think of where the linens have been it is gross. But you also know that they were washed in large commercial machines at water temps and chlorine enough to kill anything. I can't site a...
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    How important is being physically fit in Nursing?

    Stcroix replied to IntelCorei72600k's topic in General Students

    This is an excellent question. Maybe it could be restated "How important is being physically fit in life?" As everyone pointed out, nursing is a physically demanding profession, especially if you...
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    You know you are a Nursing student when...

    Stcroix replied to okredrobot's topic in General Students

    Sowhat105- Man that is way over the top, sorry to hear that. I hope you can stay on your path and meet another soon, someone more
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    Starting in August - scared and nervous!!

    Stcroix replied to Shazz87's topic in General Students

    All valid worries, but do you need to take them all on now? Sounds like you know what you will be getting into since your Dad is a doctor and you've been in hospitals. It's only natural to be...
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    Anxiety about ADN and life

    Stcroix replied to silverstar77's topic in General Students

    Ask to shadow a nurse at the hospital and see what goes on. You might try volunteering in the hospital for 4 hours/ week and get your feet wet even more, that's what I did. I was surprised how it...
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    Cheating

    Stcroix replied to stunursegem's topic in General Students

    I agree, cheating has no place in school. I reported someone, and yes, there was some guilt, but I know it was the right thing to
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    Why did I decide to do this?

    Stcroix replied to trainee's topic in General Students

    Now you see, I think of it as a hurdle race. You jump one, and then the next one comes along. Sometimes you trip, but you get back up and keep running. Keep your eye on the finish
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    How to NOT gain weight in Nursing School??

    Stcroix replied to motheringheart's topic in General Students

    2 simple things helped me actually trim down in NS. #1 don't drink ANY sugary soda. #2 exercise on my recumbent bike when studying. That meant I had to learn to do two things at once, but I pulled...
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    ADN students, how much do you study?

    Stcroix replied to FLhusker's topic in General Students

    I study maybe 2 hours per day. Spend less time with the family between study, class and clinical, ya, you bet. But I think...working 40 hrs per week will be tougher than
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    nursing diagnosis for hypertension

    Stcroix replied to nursing2184's topic in General Students

    Ok, I am a student and will try to help. I bought a used text by Ackley/ Ladwig that helps translate Medical diagnosis into possible ND. I looked at hypertension: #1- Imbalanced nutrition: more...
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    Great First Day!!!

    Stcroix replied to seamang2's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, in my first semester of clinical, I was assigned to what I soon learned was a particularly difficult patient. The nurse going off at report told my nurse and myself how demanding she had been....
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    Nursing Diagnosis...the sacred cow that needs to go.

    Stcroix replied to Idaho4me's topic in General Nursing

    Amen! I am a humble student suffering through the agony of care plans now. I have thought what you have stated so eloquently on many occasions. If the patient has pneumonia, we know (are learning)...
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    WOW! The public really doesn't like us, huh?

    Stcroix replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Like others have said..."malcontents" and "stupid". But I must say, aren't we all fed that attitude day and night? I mean, open a newspaper or any other form of news for that matter, nothing but...
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    Does it matter what school you get your degree from?

    Stcroix replied to Nyzpitbull's topic in General Students

    Well maybe. If you apply for a job locally, you may find they have a preference of one school's students over another. It is this way in my area. The nurses and managers in the local hospitals...
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    Where did you hear that?

    Stcroix replied to SpEdtacular's topic in General Nursing

    The fellow on the stretcher I was taking to XR explained in detail about his 2 clots in his legs "It's a good thing I don't have 3 legs, 'cause then I REALLY be in
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    Calling a Patient 'Sugar': Abuse?

    Stcroix replied to Trancelation's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't take 'dear' away from me, because I won't be able to
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    Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    Stcroix replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Yes, I know the clinical instructor likes you. Yes, I know she gave you extra duties because you are so proficient. Yes, I know you are the second Florence. I must thank you for increasing my...
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    What should I do about the patient from hell?

    Stcroix replied to mountain_biker_88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am still a student, but have worked with the public for a very long time. A humble suggestion. You probably have tried this, but I have had some success in redirecting the client's mindset. I...
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    I feel like nursing is not my thing...

    Stcroix replied to neeke816's topic in General Nursing

    neeke816, I too am but a student, but by the description of your patients...man what a night! It is my humble opinion that even a seasoned battle hardened nurse would have been stretched to the...
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    Low sodium blood levels

    Stcroix replied to Darkpk55's topic in General Students

    How will homeostasis be maintained? Almost by definition, it isn't, that is why hyponatremia is abnormal and dangerous. Sodium is not stored by the body, therefore more needs to be taken in...