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Ditto. I bought a good set that's not see through. We all hate the white. Can't wait until I'm done to be able to wear something else...anything else!

It's great that you got A's on your anatomy and physiology classes. I liked being able to review notes before class (my school uses Blackboard). That way, I could get clarification from the text book for what I didn't understand. It also gave me the chance to make a note of any questions I had for the teacher and ask them during class. Aside from class, a temporary leave from a social life is typical. During the semester, I eat, sleep and breathe school. I have a brief return to a semblance of a social life during breaks between semesters. Stick to your plan. Others may tell you that taking another path is better, but they're not in your shoes and certainly aren't the ones that have to worry about your tuition etc. Otherwise, keep up the good work!

I understand your frustration. Last semester at school, the nursing theory classes seemed to be focused on medicine and surgery units. My clinical placement was continuing care so there wasn't a lot of practical application of the theory being taught. Another way to look at your situation is that you're getting the general courses done first so that you'll have more time to focus on the nursing courses later. Good luck and hang in there. You'll get there.

(100mL/30 min)=3.33mL/min 3.33mL/min * 15gtt/mL=50 gtt/min

For our hospital placement, we have to wear white with the school crest on the left sleeve. Only one location for the first semester could wear anything else, including prints (as long as it isn't plain black). We all hate the white, but it makes us certainly stand out on the floor during clinical.

My teacher gave the formula of (D/H)*Q where: D= doctor ordered H= med on Hand Q= quantity available another thing, watch your unit conversions. Grams to Miligrams is moving the decimal 3 places to the right (* by 1000). Therefore: 5g=5000mg D=500 H=5000 Q=12.5mL (500/5000)*12.5=1.25mL of medication per dose

I'm surprised that there isn't anyone else there with you. I'd be afraid of liability issues if I was the only one there with 4 adult males that all have an altered mental status. If the situation makes you feel uncomfortable, it's likely not a good situation. With regards to providing peri-care, it gets easier. I was really apprehensive about it. Knowing that the patients were not in a position to provide the care for themselves helped. Also, when my parents get to the point where they need that kind of care, I want them to have the best care possible. I use that as my gauge. I provide the level of care that I expect my parents to receive.

I like the retractable pens. My current favourite is the Bic Atlantis. It has a rubber grip and isn't too chunky.

If there's gossip amongst my classmates, I don't hear it. I read somewhere that the friends you make during nursing school may not necessarily be friends afterwawrds. I study much better by myself. There's only one other person in my class that I have anything to do with outside of class anyways. We're both on the Honour Roll/Dean's list and have no problem helping each other out with the material, whether it's just verifying what's on a test, getting notes from a missed class or filling in the odd blank as a result of cranial flatulance. As a result of several negative past experiences, I keep personal information ujnder a proverbial lock and key. Like others hae said, keep your eye on the prize. Remind yourself why you're going through nursing school and all of the chalenges it presents. You will get to your graduation.

I would live by getting by books ready the night before. Comes in really handy when you are running late. The way my schedule was laid out, I was able to have a binder for each day. I'd carry only the material with me since the last test. After the tests, I'd take the notes out and put them into individual binders, one for each class. A decent sized calendar was also a huge help. I could see at a glance what tests and assignments were due, which shift I had for clinical and the like. Good luck. With a little trial and error, you can find what works for you.

A calendar that's a decent size to keep you organized. I bought a blank one that was actually a desk pad. I wrote the dates of upcomming assignments, tests and my clinical schedule on it so I could plan my studying accordingly. I found it a huge help. (I also ditto what others have said.)

I've had to wear glasses since I was 5. I remember the pairs that I had with the glass lenses. I was really thankful when plastic lenses were invented! I too need to get my eyes checked and look at getting myself some new glasses.

wow. I don't mind helping people if they're showing the initiative to help themselves, but that's way overboard from the classmate. I agree. A simple statement along the lines of not finding the study group to be effective for you at this time seems suitable.

Congratulations! Give your self a huge pat on the back. You deserve it.

Get organized. In picked up a calendar that had blank pages from Staples that was supposed to be used as a desk pad. I put all of the dates for tests, assignments, clinicals, everything on it and put it where I'd see it all of the time. It was only about $5.00 or so. A great investment. It let me see when assignments were due, which tests were when etc. Congratulations on getting accepted!

I don't knkow if any of my class mates have gained any weight, but I've lost weight. Between not having the time to eat like I used to and running my tush off at clinicals, the weight has come off. I intend to keep it off. I'm not a big eater and have been making a point to eat healthier.

I needed stress relief last semseter and wrote up a few of these. Some of them were: you wash your cutlery at home in an autoclave. your 5 year old can name all of the bones in the body you label all of the bones on the skeletons in the Hallowe'en displays at Walmart. your flower pots are old bedpans your answers are usually "Yes Doctor." or "No doctor." the conversation at most meals involves blood and gore to some degree. There was a whole page filled.

The advice we were given for writing goals is that they need to be "patient will" and to use the SMART acronym: Specific; Measurable; Achievable; Realistic and Timely. Keeping these 2 things in mind usually help. Good luck with your care plan.

I've been taught that a dr's order is needed to administer osygen. If the patient's stats are low, we can give it then call the dr. for the order. It would be a sad thing to have a patient deteriorate because of not being able to get a hold of the dr. for the necessary treatment.

I don't know of a program that will help pay for the course, but Centennial College has paired up with Ryerson University and is trying to offer a hybrid program. Certainly contact them and see what they have to say.

I agree with the comment about studying smarter (or more effectively). I don't know about all colleges, but if there's a learning strategist available, use it. Find out what your learning style is and go from there. “We Learn . . . 10% of what we read 20% of what we hear 30% of what we see 50% of what we see and hear 70% of what we discuss 80% of what we experience 95% of what we teach others.” One of my teachers says that some of the students go home and teach their family what they covered in class. For me, I find that going to class, paying attention, making good notes during class, making notes as I go over the reading material and rewriting the notes for the tests is enough repetition to get good marks. Find out what resources are available at your school and use them. They're there for a reason. Don't let them go to waste.

There are some colleges that offer Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) upgrading. Another option would be to get into a pre-health sciences program that focuses on preparing you for the BScN program. Check your local community college and see what they offer.

The unfortunate part is that they don't work outside of the States.

We've gotten used to living on next to no money, so I want to keep a similar budget until I've accomplished some of the goals on my list. I want to be debt free. Once I'm debt free, I'm going to start saving for a down payment on a house. The kids will get some things, but the goal of our own house is a big one. Once we have the house, then it's for stuff in the house - boring and mundane to some, but for us, brand new furniture/apliances/etc.

Wednesday must have been the day for orientations! I don't recall my instructors saying that I had to spend 2 hours studying for every hour of class, but I guess doing homework/review until it's done is a good practice. Good luck with your studies.