shay&lynn ASN, RN

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    Can a Nurse have a Tattoo???

    shay&lynn replied to futurenurse'15's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Lol! I have six tatts, one is on the back of my neck. Our school asks that you cover them up for clinical and competency. Problem solved by wearing my hair down...it has to be pulled up if it's longer...
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    Anyone Taking Pathophysiology This Summer?

    shay&lynn replied to DarkLotus's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am taking Patho this summer as well! We are using the book titled 'Understanding Pathophysiology' as well! We start on June
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    Any tips about memorizing drugs for Pharm?

    shay&lynn replied to SarahIN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    For the anticholinergic drugs, my instructor used a little 'diddy' that I will never forget... Can't pee (urinary retention), can't see, can't spit (dry mouth) and can't s---...well, I hope you get...
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    Any tips about memorizing drugs for Pharm?

    shay&lynn replied to SarahIN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Lol-that is the same thing my Pharm instructor had us do...and for those that you named
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    Any tips about memorizing drugs for Pharm?

    shay&lynn replied to SarahIN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for the links! You
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    What am I doing wrong when studying??

    shay&lynn replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    First things first...breathe! Second, take a break! I feel for you, I just finished 16 grueling weeks of my 1st semester of nursing school. This scenario brings back memories! After the first test,...
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    Summer 2012 - Check in

    shay&lynn replied to SopranoKris's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    -I like you buy my books online. I use
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    Getting a C in Nursing

    shay&lynn replied to Annachu512's topic in General Students

    I think a lot of people are shocked when they come into the program with a 4.0 or are used to getting all A's... Nursing is not like the pre-reqs such as A & P and Math where you memorize and then...
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    Best Drug Manual??!

    shay&lynn replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in General Students

    My Fundamentals and Pharm class both had Mosby's 2012 Drug Guide listed as required text. I found this book very helpful. I, like others, also have an IPhone so I have Epocrates and most recently...
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    pathophysiology summer 2012

    shay&lynn replied to Camwill's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Lol, ok! I live in Ohio close to the Indiana and Michigan borders...in Indiana, there is a town named Butler so I thought maybe you were close by! I think it's awesome that we have a couple of Patho...
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    pathophysiology summer 2012

    shay&lynn replied to Camwill's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ixchel - Butler...what state if I may
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    pathophysiology summer 2012

    shay&lynn replied to Camwill's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Keep in touch and let me know how it goes! I start in 6/4 and go until 7/27,T/Th
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    pathophysiology summer 2012

    shay&lynn replied to Camwill's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We are using Understanding Pathophysiology 5th Edition by Huether and McCance.
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    How many textbooks are required for your first semester?

    shay&lynn replied to nursingstudent3109's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Books vary from school to school. I purchase my books online thru half.com, so much cheaper! To give you an example, back in '09, I took Chem. The bookstore wanted $129 for the book, I found the same...
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    pathophysiology summer 2012

    shay&lynn replied to Camwill's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there Camwill!! Ready or not, here I come! Lol. I was actually thinking the other day...'I wish the instructor would put the syllabus online so I can get a jump start on reading!!' How nuts is...
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    PreNursing Fears

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

    I totally relate to you! I left my job of 13 years...yes, 13, this January to pursue my dream of being an RN. Talk about scary! For the last 13 years I woke up and did the same old thing everyday! To...
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    Hello, are any CNA's out there?

    shay&lynn replied to Dulce29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ohio
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    Scared to fail fundamentals for the second time!

    shay&lynn replied to rath3runique's topic in General Students

    Totally agree with you SlinkyHeadCNA! NurseLogic is wonderful! I suggest that if your school doesn't use ATI to get an NCLEX style book to practice test questions. Best of luck on your
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    School requiring ATI as part of course

    shay&lynn replied to sweetbeet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No grade?! Yuck! I found ATI to be beneficial for this first semester, I used it not only for prep for the ATI test we had to take, but for supplement to what we were learning. I liked it because for...
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    Advice Needed on Gaining Experience

    shay&lynn replied to Brookelin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    congrats! just a question, have you checked out your college to see if they require you to have your cna lic before starting the program? some colleges make that a requirement, i would check to be...
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    Microbiology - Summer 2012

    shay&lynn replied to jocy_anne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    no micro here, but i am taking pathophysiology! and like you, i want to get ahead as well! i just finished my first semester of nursing school and know how you automatically start out behind and feel...
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    Hello, are any CNA's out there?

    shay&lynn replied to Dulce29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    hello there! i am an stna [state tested nurses aide] as well and am going into my second semester of RN school. nice to meet
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    School requiring ATI as part of course

    shay&lynn replied to sweetbeet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    my school does ati as well ... we have to take an ati exam in each of our 4 semesters. my pharm final was also
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    I've probably just lost it all....

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

    I walked into my RN program with a 3.78 and after this first semester of all B's I am at a 3.5 and PROUD of it! I have talked to many people in my program that are 3rd and 4th semester students that...
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    Experienced Student Nurses...advice?

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

    If you really want to get a head start, I would start skimming the books for your first set of classes this fall... Other than that, I can't agree more with those that state 'enjoy your summer!'...NS...