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You just have to know the major rhythms. The blocks and stuff aren't really covered so much. If you want a good example of what you should know, go to the pre-course test. You have to complete it anyway prior to taking the class, and it's a good way to base your knowledge. Oh, and waveform capnography. Study it. Welcome to the American Heart Association ACLS Password: compression PALS password: palsprovider Hope this helps :-)

I've never cried in front of a patient or family/visitors, but I was a Pediatric Hospice Home-Care CNA for a while, and I broke down in my car many, many times. I'm great in a crisis or other situation, but I fall apart about an hour after it's all over.

Drawstring is a MUST! I started the program when they still said no drawstring, but I got them anyway. Nobody ever checked, and I'm about to start 4th semester. Get pants and a top that have POCKETS! You will end up carrying all kinds of stuff in your pockets, and your pants get really heavy. This is where the drawstring is priceless. White Crocs that have solid (closed) toes and backs on them can be found at the Crocs store at Town Square. I believe they are even called "medical" crocs, or "work" crocs because of the closed toe/back requirement from OSHA for employees. Get a good scope, buy extra name tags and keep them strategically placed in your car and other places, and have fun!

The Pearson. I initially had the 2011, and I just bought the 2012. I love it.

Got it :-)

Hmm. I wonder why the names were edited. Is there some rule saying we're not allowed to use professor names? If not, they are ----, -----, ------. If so, they will be edited again and you can send me a private message if the names really mean that much to you.

---- is awesome for lab. Him,------, and ------- are probably the top 3 in my opinion.

Another tip: COM 215 is a lot easier than COM 101 in my opinion. No speeches, just a group assignment. Good luck! :-)

Yeah I got the Davis, the Mosby, and the Pearson drug guides along with the Mosby Distionary and Taber Dictionary. I have a total of 15 books now. Can't wait to lug them all around for group study sessions.

Should I print up some business cards for this event or something? Not too sure how to give my contact info in an easy manner. Anyone have any ideas?

I emailed someone about the content of this year's convention for the NVSNA, and here is the response I got: Im glad you express interest in NSNA and NVSNA's upcoming convention. The agenda for the convention comprises of a mini-NCLEX review sponsored by Hurst Review, respected speakers, meet other members in the West coast, and to gain information with health related vendors. It's always an opportunity for us as nursing students to get involved in conventions like this. I highly recommend it. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact myself or go to our website www.nvsna.org/convention. Please let me know if I can be of better assistance. Hope to see you there

The CNA market is really unfortunate here. I have been a CNA for about 18 months. It's absolutely a "who you know" kind of situation when it comes to acute care and hospital jobs. I currently have 2 home-care hospice jobs. I got lucky and got interviews pretty quickly because I submitted a cover letter along with a very well-groomed resume, and it seems that CNAs rarely submit cover letters. The way they choose applicants to be interviewed seems to be very old-school in that they look for a great-looking resume. My last job before hospice did this too. In fact, I never filled out applications until I was hired at all 3 jobs. It makes a difference. As far as hospital jobs are concerned, your best bet is to just hang out at the bar near the hospital you want to work at. You're bound to run into someone that works there ;-)

I had some money left on that book grant, so I used it with the two drug guides, and I also got the Taber's Dictionary. Someone recommended it, and it's basically free with the grant, so I said why not?

I said screw it and bought the Davis and the Pearson. Better to have it an not need it than to need it and not have it right?

Hey everyone. I was talking with a 3rd semester CSN RN student and he said that the Mosby drug guide sucks. He recommended the 2009 Prentice Hall drug guide instead because it helps you do the drug cards easier, and helps in clinical. I want to know if the 2011 Pearson (formerly Prentice Hall) or the Davis are better than the Mosby. Anyone have any info on this? Thanks, -J