jabernathy

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1. Heparin injection = epic fail! Help!

   jabernathy replied to nurse2b013's topic in General Students

   We were taught to pinch the skin, push the plunger, then release the pinched skin. If you release the pinched skin after you pierced it, the needle is bound to slip back to the

2. Cleanliness is a must!

   jabernathy replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

   I always wipe down the phones/computers/desk at least once a shift. And I definitely wipe down my stethoscope several times a day--and I am a total hand washing/glove nazi. My immune system is just...

3. Freaking out a bit...

   jabernathy replied to EmilyP8589's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   i did the kaplan review course a couple of weeks ago at my school. my scores were similar to the op. the kaplan instructor told our class that we should strive for a 65% on the first three question...

4. How can you tell if nursing is a good fit for you?

   jabernathy replied to doxiern40's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I had a job at a large company (700+ employees) for 10 years and was also used to the business world of total professionalism, business casual dress, hour long lunches, weekends and paid holidays,...

5. For those going to 2nd semester--what will u do differently?

   jabernathy replied to UumiNurseX's topic in General Students

   I am keeping my same study habits--I had low to mid A's on every test so something must be working right! I read the chapter 2 days before the lecture. We get a sheet of objectives from the teacher...

6. Best plan to tackle my nursing education

   jabernathy replied to m60lmg's topic in General Students

   There are several nursing students who are NOT science buffs, myself included. Several of us were previously employed in jobs that are the opposite spectrum of nursing, but we all wanted to make a...

7. Tips from you morning people! :/

   jabernathy replied to NICURN2013's topic in General Students

   I get up at 5:30 am every morning except on Thursdays (clinical days) when I get up at 4:30 am. My classes are not till 8 am or 9, but I wanted to get my body on a schedule to be able to just get up...

8. anxiety at clinicals: the kiss of death?

   jabernathy replied to amianurseyet?'s topic in General Students

   I was terrified my first three clinicals (and I've only had three so far). My hands also shook and my mind seemed to go blank whenever my instructor came to observe me doing anything. I totally...

9. My very 1st clinical expierence ever!!! :-)

   jabernathy replied to CrazziiRN913's topic in General Students

   Had my first clinical experience yesterday. Got to give my first shot which was very nerve-wracking! I had squirted way too much hand sanitizer and it took FOREVER to dry my hands and I was too...

10. Feeling like a bad mom

    jabernathy replied to MelanyJ's topic in General Students

    I also have a little girl who turns 4 next month. She's been in daycare for several years now, so it was not as hard for her to adjust as it may have been for other little ones. I've been in school...

11. Things you wish you had worked on before nursing school ?

    jabernathy replied to leenak's topic in General Students

    Definitely get out the A&P books and flip through the pages to refresh your

12. One week to go

    jabernathy replied to cmonkey's topic in General Students

    I start my first day of NS next Thursday. I have been too excited the past few nights to get much sleep and spend most of my time perusing this web site...and looking online for nursing shoes and...

13. Texas Nurses

    jabernathy replied to Jessjaz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have several nurse friends and a couple of LVN friends--all in Houston. I am also in Houston and will start nursing school at Alvin next month. My LVN friends tell me it is hard to find a decent...

14. No one thinks I can do it!

    jabernathy replied to MKO90's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Reading all these posts are sooo encouraging. I was in a great job with great pay and benefits for 10 years...but deep down, I wanted to be a nurse. So three years ago, I bought some books and...

15. How do you wash your scrubs?

    jabernathy replied to gumby1411's topic in General Students

    For the germophobes--dump in the bleach and hot hot water and ease your mind. You can always add clothing dye to the wash if your scrubs are starting to fade a bit.