JROregon

JROregon ASN, BSN, RN

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  1. What are good shoes, socks, and a watch for a nursing student?

    JROregon replied to J-Swish's topic in General Students

    Reebok all white walking shoes, very cushy, thick socks to prevent blisters, and a Target watch with a big face and numbers (analog) and plastic band. Don't waste a lot of cash on a watch because...

  2. When you can't review tests

    JROregon replied to pockunit's topic in General Students

    Yes, we get to look at the tests and go over the whole thing. We walk out with our separate page of math questions and turn the test and answer sheet back in. No writing instruments can be used and...

  3. Maintenance IV fluids?

    JROregon replied to incurable_optimism's topic in General Students

    Which is good because it will help to liquify the secretions in the lungs making them easier to cough

  4. Help with Care Plan for R/O MI, rule out myocardial infarction

    JROregon replied to NurseLady78's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So, what assessments or actions would you take/do first? It would usually take me an hour or more to think through 3 nursing diagnoses and come up with goals. Do you have a nursing diagnosis handbook...

  5. need help with clinical worksheet

    JROregon replied to milkcarton's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As we age, our kidneys tend to do a poorer job. I don't know how old your patient is though. The fact that the patient may be diabetic (that one high glucose number isn't as helpful as several days...

  6. I absolutely HATE it!

    JROregon replied to Manepride's topic in General Students

    I like the "know your audience" remarks. As a female, I would be creeped out by any remarks even eluding to being into Mediaography. I get that your classmates are not the brightest bulbs but you know...

  7. Taking prereqs along with nursing courses

    JROregon replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Our nursing school schedule is so "all over the map", it's very difficult to fit a regular class into the weekly schedule but some people take online classes. Hey, if it can fit it, go for

  8. Cheating

    JROregon replied to stunursegem's topic in General Students

    I believe you absolutely did the right thing. Most nursing students will work their bu##s off to make deadlines and when one or two people don't or can't, maybe they aren't ready for the very taxing...

  9. Can your school refuse to schedule NCLEX if you owe money to student acct?

    JROregon replied to Workitout's topic in General Students

    My school too will not forward transcripts without full payments on accounts that are due. How do students even get that far in nursing school without paying the bills? My school won't let you...

  10. I am nervous about going into my first nursing course!

    JROregon replied to strawberryluv's topic in General Students

    The good news is that your anxiety is completely normal. Also, you likely won't need to know your fundamentals book cover-to-cover. We focused on assessments and some of the basic legal and...

  11. What do I need for nursing school?

    JROregon replied to amanda081106's topic in General Students

    Our instructors had notes or power point slides that we would print up before the class. I went through about 1500 sheets of paper and about $200 worth of HP ink this first year. I kept all my notes...

  12. Question about the nursing program

    JROregon replied to Phaint's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The NUR1025 and NUR1025C have co-requisites - 1142 and 1060C. I don't go to college in your area but I believe these classes all need to be taken together because you'll need to learn how to do...

  13. Help with fainting please!!

    JROregon replied to VN33's topic in General Students

    Eat and remember to drink also. Fluid is so important in keeping that blood pressure from getting too low. I've witnessed 2 surgeries and did just fine, even a few feet away but watching a patient...

  14. So i didnt get accepted:/

    JROregon replied to kayruhh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, don't give up. Sometimes all you need is an A in one or two classes to make it in. It never hurts to have more A&P knowledge. You may even be able to tutor other A&P

  15. Failed HESI A-2 Entry Exam & not allowed a retest. Please help!

    JROregon replied to bobbleheadoll's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So this is a huge disappointment for you when you inquired about the program for the first time last week. I'm not sure what to say. I think it is excellent advice to both take some of your general ed...

  16. How many use a car for class/clinicals?

    JROregon replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    Car for clinicals, occasionally walk to classes. If I took the bus to clinicals, it would take an hour or more each way. I don't have that much time to waste sitting on a

  17. ADN after graduating?

    JROregon replied to squirtles52's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, each college is very different in what they look at. My college has a point system, 4 points for As, 3 points for Bs and 2 points for Cs in A&P (3 classes, micro, psych (2 classes), and...

  18. Are "pre-reqs" really pre-reqs? and more...

    JROregon replied to EGagnon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would take all of the non-nursing classes before beginning nursing school. Here's why: At least at my school, it is impossible to schedule some (all) of these classes around the nursing school...

  19. What did I get myself into this time? (Long Read)

    JROregon replied to Mike R's topic in General Students

    You are fortunate to have a fixed schedule for nursing school. It sounds like it could be doable. I doubt you will have any trouble after nursing school getting your first RN job, whether there are...

  20. ADN students, how much do you study?

    JROregon replied to FLhusker's topic in General Students

    I "study" for tests about 4-8 hours every other week (the night before and morning of our tests). I read about 2 hours per week for lectures. Way more reading when classes started up because we needed...

  21. Low GPA applicants for ABSN winter/spring 2012

    JROregon replied to als224's topic in General Students

    My undergrad grades were far more dismal when I graduated 24 years ago. I am thankful that my comm college and most of the schools in Oregon rely on a point system that is based on grades in the...

  22. Nursing school pins?

    JROregon replied to ForeverLearner2010's topic in General Students

    I agree with the others. Only you and the person giving the pin will see it. I can only see your idea as sweet and

  23. No wait list for lvn to RN programs in California

    JROregon replied to jamie0110's topic in California Nursing

    What are those classes that you

  24. Crappy PreRequisite Grades...Trying to apply for ABSN

    JROregon replied to kagi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here's an idea. I don't know why you failed your state CNA exam but if it was on the demonstration part, you'll want to practice, practice, practice until you are able to go through nearly all of the...

  25. withdrew from advanced med/surg

    JROregon replied to scholarshipboy's topic in General Students

    I didn't withdraw but have kept in touch with some who needed to withdraw due to life circumstances (or just plain failing out). There are about 4 that are going to make a 2nd go for it and join new...