I think it's going well! A little overwhelming. Organization is key! A quiz this week already, and assigned 2 presentations, but hopefully getting a good study group going! Of course, my response...
Page 717, box 27-4, chapter 27 in Taylor's fundamentals: review room assignments carefully, place patients who may contaminate the environment in private rooms (such as a incontinent patient). Hope...
:) It feels so good to be done with the HHSC class!!!! Thank God it wasn't as awful as I feared! Now I'm going to get all those titers/shots taken care of and spend some time with family, before I...
I wouldn't call the HESI easy, but very do-able. The nerves will get you every time, just take a deep breath and know you can do it! I do suggest the HESI study guide, I found it extremely helpful! I...
I had a little trouble finding out how to get the personal medical record started too. I did get the book Using The Electronic Health Record (it was recommended) and on Page 180-184 it talked all...
The nurse pac is $89 and it contains IV tubing, catheter tubing, an IV bag and various other stuff needed for labs. I was able to see one that they had behind the counter. It's all wrapped up and not...
I have a seminar in Aug. called Intro. to the Profession of Nur. (3 days, 8:00-4:00) *must pass to start classes for the fall! Then I start in Oct. Health Assessment in Nursing (theory class) Health...
I don't know about the scrubs, but anyone having any luck getting a personal medical record going? I'm not quite sure what it is, but I was hoping there was some sort of outline of one or template...
Hi Kim, No it looks like I was approved for $1750, but because I'll only have 6 credits for the fall I only get $1000. Sucks big time! Personally, I feel I get very little help at financial aid. I...
No I didn't get anything yet. I finally got my financial aid loan on Fri. I was sweating that one! Today I'm off to sign the papers, I might call the bookstore too. They didn't have any of the...
I did the same thing. I tried to buy the books for HHSC and they told me try next week. I just was nervous with all the assignments to do that I thought I should get started on the reading. I'm...
Did you take this course with Jenuwine? You have a 30 day grace once you expire and we were told you can get recertified with this instructor for a small
Hi everyone! I too was a bit discouraged by the orientation (doom and gloom), but I'm not going to let it get to me. I'm probably an August start but am requesting Oct. so for all those hoping for...
I think it was some scare tactics for those that are looking for a quick career. I knew this was a tough program, but she needed to ease up on the doom and gloom. A few more positives would have been...
My head was swimming with all the info. I left still excited to start, but a little sick with worry. I have four kids (all in school, but young) and is it me or is the new class load a little bit...