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    Accelerated Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2

    RNTutor replied to TXStudent78's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree with the others...sounds difficult, but doable under the right circumstances, especially if you are a pretty good student. Given that you have some A&P knowledge to begin with, and you...
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    Cheap textbook sites?

    RNTutor replied to wannabe an rn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I buy a lot of books from Abebooks.com (textbooks and otherwise). Usually (but not always) they are the cheapest that I can find online. And I've always received them in good condition. And that's...
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    NCLEX-RN... study??

    RNTutor replied to Lisa1980's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My absolute favorite NCLEX review book is Mary Ann Hogan's "Comprehensive Review for NCLEX-RN." Geek alert...I even got her to sign my copy when I met her once at an NSNA conference Anyway, I...
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    Failure of non-required classes 5 years ago?

    RNTutor replied to Warrior504th's topic in General Students

    Yeah, the only reason I passed it up is because my hubby is military, so no guarantees we were going to be in the area that long! Plus, if we were staying, I kind of wanted to work at one of the few...
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    Beginning med surg Monday!!! Need your input and studying advice

    RNTutor replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Don't let the negativity scare you too much...yes, Med-Surg can be difficult, but there are lots more people who HAVE passed than people who have not. If you study hard, get help early and often, and...
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    Failure of non-required classes 5 years ago?

    RNTutor replied to Warrior504th's topic in General Students

    I didn't do it anything like that, but several of my classmates did. The deal was they were given a $5000-$10000 scholarship in exchange for promising to work 1-2 years (depending on how much money...
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    Micro, AP I, and Chem for fall

    RNTutor replied to serenityangel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A&P1 and Micro during the same semester, but had taken Chem earlier (like 10 yrs earlier). I found that some of the info from one class would sometimes help me understand material from the...
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    Failure of non-required classes 5 years ago?

    RNTutor replied to Warrior504th's topic in General Students

    Definitely check for a 'fresh start' policy with the school that has the failures/withdrawals on your transcript. In the event you can't get it cleared off before applying to nursing school, I think...
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    Help?? What should I do?

    RNTutor replied to Emile's topic in General Students

    Yeah, it sounds like this might be one of those times when you can make a short-term sacrifice for a long-term gain. Go to the interview if you can, and good luck!! Let us know how it
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    IVPB flow rates

    RNTutor replied to scifihippie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yeah, when I graduated 2 years ago my school had it as an exit exam. We took subject HESI's at the end of most classes, but they didn't count towards our grade until the final one. I was curious if...
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    IVPB flow rates

    RNTutor replied to scifihippie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Haha, it's so funny because that's what happened to me in nursing school too!! My classmates and I kept asking our profs, and I guess they weren't sure either so they would just refer us back to the...
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    can infants drink water?

    RNTutor replied to ACNP 2B S1S2RRR's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Agreed. In a normal infant, they get all the fluids they need from breastmilk or formula (which both have a very high concentration of water in them, after all). And it does have a lot to do with...
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    Help with care plan on impaired skin integrity and acute pain

    RNTutor replied to 12learn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just thought I'd throw in my two cents, and say that I agree! I would also put skin integrity as the priority. I think there is such an emphasis on pain being the 6th vital sign that it's easy to...
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    Can nursing students apply for CNA or LPN jobs

    RNTutor replied to Theresa82's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Check with your local hospitals. In my area, the hospital system has its own program to train "care partners" (which are basically their version of a nursing assistant). They hire anyone who's...
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    Assessment talk(help needed)

    RNTutor replied to MissDilini's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The assessment and nursing interventions are going to be what logically follows from what you find out from the lab values. For example, if the blood glucose is high, why is that? What kinds of...
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    Any tips for boosting self-confidence?

    RNTutor replied to NancyPie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I always felt self-conscious during clinicals, too. What helped me was constantly reminding myself that most of the patients know you're a student and are really understanding and appreciate that...
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    Need NCLEX input

    RNTutor replied to momandstudent's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree. From what you've said, it sounds like you're a strong student and good test-taker. Maybe just invest in a few different NCLEX prep books, and keep doing NCLEX questions. I've found that...
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    IVPB flow rates

    RNTutor replied to scifihippie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I remember discussing that same question with my classmates when I was in nursing school! You are actually exactly right. If the medication volume is LESS than 5ml, then you DO NOT add it to the...
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    Please Help with Formal Care Plan prioritizing ND!!

    RNTutor replied to iamshane's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    sounds okay, but in your description of the pt you didn't mention that her blood glucose levels have been unstable. does she need help getting them under control? what is the r/t and aeb for this...
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    Help please with NANDAs for pneumonia

    RNTutor replied to ElleBea's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A couple of ideas... How was his mouth? Was he mouth breathing? Between dehydration and mouth breathing, he could potentially have Impaired Oral mucous membrane. A lot of 15-month olds are pretty...
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    Struggling with the NCLEX? These tips may help you.

    RNTutor replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree 100%!! Couldn't have said it better myself If you're a new nursing student, start practicing NCLEX questions on the first day of class. But no matter where you're at in the program, it's...
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    Dear future nursing students,

    RNTutor replied to BeeFree963's topic in General Students

    BeeFree, I just had to laugh when I read your post because I really think it is so true. I mean, I'm sure you can find people like these in a lot of academic programs, but I think it gets amplified...
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    pre-nursing mom of 3 needs advice

    RNTutor replied to Lgoodson614's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, I really have to disagree with you. It sounds like you view daycare as not taking care of your kids...in reality, leaving them at home alone would be not taking care of your kids! (If they're...
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    pre-nursing mom of 3 needs advice

    RNTutor replied to Lgoodson614's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Of course, there are going to be pros and cons to all of your options. I went through and accelerated second-degree program before I had my son, so I don't have direct experience with balancing kids...
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    Struggling with the NCLEX? These tips may help you.

    RNTutor replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for posting this! In my experience, nursing students tend to go so discouraged because they feel like they will never know everything...which, of course, is true!! But as you point out,...