RNTutor BSN, RN

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    Should I take chemistry?

    RNTutor replied to sk8inghunny's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good for you! And with an attitude like that, I know you'll make it. Be careful labeling yourself as 'bad at math/science.' I have yet to hear an MD or NP deliver a baby and say "wow, he's good at...
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    Should I take chemistry?

    RNTutor replied to sk8inghunny's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Agreed! Unfortunately I have also heard students say similar things about A&P...like they need to do just enough to pass, then can 'data dump' the info out of their
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    actual and potential problems:s?

    RNTutor replied to MissDilini's topic in General Students

    If you are unsure what the assignment is asking for on some of the parts, definitely go in and ask your instructor. Especially since it sounds like it's a big part of your grade, you don't want to...
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    Should I take chemistry?

    RNTutor replied to sk8inghunny's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You know, I took 2 semesters of Chem and never learned dimensional analysis. I saw other people using it in nursing school, but I was always pretty good in algebra so I never bothered to learn (and...
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    Playing Basketball at College while Studying to be a Nurse, Good or Bad Idea?

    RNTutor replied to iwanttobeanurse33's topic in General Students

    Well, if it involves "making up" clincials...then I would say pretty difficult to do both. In many areas, it's hard enough for nursing schools to arrange for enough clinical times at a hospital...
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    completely new to it all

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

    Congrats on your decision! It's definitely always scary to get out of your comfort zone. But I would encourage you to just stay positive and not focus on the negatives. Try to surround yourself...
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    Is HESI a good Judge for the N-Clex success?

    RNTutor replied to OCD_Mom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yeah, I think that in general nursing schools are in a transition period right now...more and more are starting to use HESI (or another exit exam) to decide whether students can graduate. They often...
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    Is HESI a good Judge for the N-Clex success?

    RNTutor replied to OCD_Mom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There have been multiple research studies that show that the HESI is highly correlated with NCLEX success...meaning that the higher you score on HESI, the more likely you are to pass
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    info for evidence

    RNTutor replied to chelleb74's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i think you're going to have a difficult time finding reports/journal articles about this because it is more of an ethical issue than a scientific one. look over your assignment instructions, maybe...
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    actual and potential problems:s?

    RNTutor replied to MissDilini's topic in General Students

    If your instructor is looking for actual/potential MEDICAL dx, then I would say that yes, hypertension is an actual problem. I would say that potential problems would include possible complications...
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    NLN exit exam as a final exam?

    RNTutor replied to c.jones1141's topic in General Students

    Yay!!
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    Administering pain meds to narcotic seekers

    RNTutor replied to BobbieJo's topic in General Students

    Yes, I think that is a great way to do it! Hopefully my hospital will have the protocols in place whenever child #2 comes
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    Administering pain meds to narcotic seekers

    RNTutor replied to BobbieJo's topic in General Students

    Agreed...I definitely think people with chronic pain have it worse, and are looked at more suspiciously. But it really bugs me when people can't use common sense to see "hey, this woman just had a...
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    Need help with these questions please!

    RNTutor replied to kirstinb's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yeah, I agree. I have found it difficult to get instructors to change their minds on test questions unless the answer is very obviously wrong. That being said, here are my thoughts on some of your...
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    Frustrated and Nervous

    RNTutor replied to cupcake231's topic in General Students

    I think just about every nurse has a 'thing' that they don't like, or that bothers them. I've had some nurses who don't do vomit, and others that don't mind vomit, but can't do poop. Everyone's got...
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    Administering pain meds to narcotic seekers

    RNTutor replied to BobbieJo's topic in General Students

    This is an interesting discussion because I think a lot of nurses have a hesitancy to about giving narcotics and pain meds, even when the pt is not a known user. After I gave birth to my son (normal...
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    communication assignment

    RNTutor replied to MissDilini's topic in General Students

    I agree...look back at the theorists who deal with developmental levels, especially Erickson and Piaget. And make sure you get down on their level when you're talking to a 5-year old...and don't use...
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    Just accepted to nursing school, don't know what to do.

    RNTutor replied to cute_in_scrubs's topic in General Students

    Wow, that's pretty wild that they save paperwork that long! Yay for
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    Fluids, Electolytes and Acid Base

    RNTutor replied to semester1kid's topic in General Students

    She means that's great advice not just for F&E, but for ANY nursing topic that you are studying
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    Nsg diagnosis Impaired physical mobility

    RNTutor replied to fitzhughh's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Lol! That's what I like to do... And those are some more good
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    actual and potential problems:s?

    RNTutor replied to MissDilini's topic in General Students

    Coming up with a medical dx can be a good exercise in critical thinking, too...if that ends up being what your instructor wants, you might want to reconsider liver cancer, and look into hepatitis. If...
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    Nsg diagnosis Impaired physical mobility

    RNTutor replied to fitzhughh's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I didn't mean to use pain as another nursing dx, but sometimes pain can be a r/t reason...such as the case of a pt that has limited mobility because moving hurts. But that does not sound like the...
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    Nsg diagnosis Impaired physical mobility

    RNTutor replied to fitzhughh's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't think there's anything wrong with saying "r/t use of multiple lines." But I bet there might be some other things going on you could also use to support that nursing dx. Is the pt in pain...
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    Advice about anxiety

    RNTutor replied to bed head girl's topic in General Students

    The best advice is just to take it one day at a time! I did an accelerated second degree BSN program, and it was 13 months plus pre-reqs. When it comes to clinicals, don't be bashful...jump in and...
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    actual and potential problems:s?

    RNTutor replied to MissDilini's topic in General Students

    When your assignment is asking for actual vs potential problems, are you talking about nursing dx? I am guessing yes, so I will answer with that assumption in mind... In that case, you need to find...