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  1. ADN nurses with other BS degree

    njmomstudent posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone. I recently was accepted in my local community colleges AAS RN program (they have a FANTASTIC program there). I chose this route instead of an accelerated BSN program because of the...

  2. Geriatric UTI and Hallucinations/Psychosis

    njmomstudent replied to njmomstudent's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just an update for those who responded, and since a few people have posted recently. He did recover after 2 weeks or so, and it was everything to do with a UTI. I would have never imagined a UTI could...

  3. Previous Bachelors degree going into nursing - Should I do BSN or ADN???

    njmomstudent replied to k.ronning's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on what your plans are. I have a BS in another science field and am doing my ADN because I plan on going for my MSN afterwards. (There are MSN programs that have BSN bridge classes...

  4. Should I get my RN or BSN? What if I already have a Bachelor's degree?

    njmomstudent replied to 31dunn's topic in Nursing Career

    MentalhealthRN-why is it scary? Most of these programs (probably ALL of them) are just fast track programs. You go from RN to BSN to MSN, or BS to BSN to MSN. You still must take all your nursing...

  5. Should I get my RN or BSN? What if I already have a Bachelor's degree?

    njmomstudent replied to 31dunn's topic in Nursing Career

    I've done alot of research on this since I already have my B.S. I'm not sure about the navy aspect of it, and would suggest you talk to a recruiter because they may pay for your education if you sign...

  6. Mystery nursing tool update

    njmomstudent replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    You didn't get the name of the manufacturer or anything??? UUUUGGGGHHHH!!! You have to get the name of the manufacturer for us so we can all get one!!!

  7. One bad egg...

    njmomstudent replied to OttawaRPN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I think alot of people are missing the real point here, which is the way the student reacts to the staff at the hospital. I personally don't think the NM was out of line, just straight to the...

  8. One bad egg...

    njmomstudent replied to OttawaRPN's topic in General Nursing

    You must be from the UK? We don't have Shaun here in the states that I am aware of! We have Timmy Time on the disney channel, but its the same maker and I LOVE that show. I was watching Shaun clips...

  9. One bad egg...

    njmomstudent replied to OttawaRPN's topic in General Nursing

    Meriwhen-I LOVE your avatar!!!! Back to the subject. I'll start off by saying that maybe this particular school doesn't have specific rules about lab coats, although, I find that hard to believe....

  10. Have you seen this nursing tool?

    njmomstudent replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I am addicted to this post and have spent WAY too much time trying to find these things for you. I found this page http://www.roboz.com/catalog%20pdfs/hemostatic%20forceps%20from%20roboz.pdf The one...

  11. vitamin D

    njmomstudent replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget a good 15 minutes of direct sunlight per day. I have a vitamin D deficiency and mega D2 and sunlight only helped a bit. I'm taking 2000 D3 per day now with Ca, Mg, Zn, vit C and E as...

  12. What do you dream while sleeping? Strange and otherwise...

    njmomstudent posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a VERY strange dream last night. I'm only in my first semester of an RN program. We just finished our LTC clinicals and are starting our hospital ones. I haven't seen horrible things yet, but I...

  13. Looking for Feedback

    njmomstudent replied to SBarn's topic in General Nursing

    In our nursing program, it is a HUGE no no to discuss any patient outside of our clinical group, and even then we are not to discuss names or verifiers. Its considered a HIPAA violation and we will be...

  14. PAX-RN

    njmomstudent replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Students

    Get the NLN-RN study guide for sure. The longer you have before you take the test the better. They have reviews on everything before the sample tests. Start with going through the reviews, especially...

  15. 3 year RN program (eve/weekend) - how much study time?

    njmomstudent replied to Ker-Bear's topic in General Students

    I'm a work from home mom and I am in a 2 year RN program (3 year including prereqs but I have all of those finished). I don't even work that much and it can be rough. If I didn't have to cook dinners...

  16. Bathing advice for contractured patient

    njmomstudent replied to Kaychell's topic in General Nursing

    My first clinical involved a severly contracted patient. She was mostly unable to communicate as well. I made it a point to sit and talk with her very calmly and explain why I was there etc. Her...

  17. Any tips for giving injections?

    njmomstudent replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

  18. 2 Medical dictionaries, which to choose???

    njmomstudent replied to RPN_2012's topic in General Nursing

    I have tabers as

  19. Any tips for giving injections?

    njmomstudent replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    I have done this as well. So tubing lambs helped you out with people?? That makes me feel better! I would think the lambs were much less traumatized by it then

  20. ATI online practice assessment ID

    njmomstudent replied to live.love.laugh's topic in General Students

    I don't know the answer, but I do know that ATI has a very helpful 800 number you can call and ask! Good

  21. Anyone else never given a bath?

    njmomstudent replied to Kaychell's topic in General Students

    I've never done any of this either, but since we got our assignments that are due the first day of class, I have been watching Mosby's nursing video skills. You know, the thought of giving someone a...

  22. Study alot and cannot find away to get a better grade, help

    njmomstudent replied to jjhutman's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would LOVE to be able to record. I have no idea why they don't let you unless you can prove you are an auditory learner. Thats just what the school says. When I was in my other non-nursing classes...

  23. Study alot and cannot find away to get a better grade, help

    njmomstudent replied to jjhutman's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    At my school we have a learning assessment module. You have to answer the questions honestly and it tells you how you learn. If you are having difficulty, you can go take another test, and it will...

  24. What is your school schedule?

    njmomstudent replied to OBplease's topic in General Students

    I'm doing an RN program this fall. I already have my syllabus and have started reading/studying when I can. I mostly only have to take nursing courses except for my sociology and human growth and...

  25. wanting to work in america

    njmomstudent replied to tannera's topic in International Nursing

    For the love of pete... WHY do you want to come here if you live in australia??? I'm thinking of moving THERE when I get my