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  1. QID,QOD question...

    racquetmom replied to lvnnars1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you are just reading through then certainly skim, but seriously, if you are going to answer someone's question you need to read what the actual question is. If you post a question, would you want...

  2. Who has taken time off after 1st semester?

    racquetmom replied to RB2000's topic in General Students

    I don't see how you will get back in to block II as those passing block I get first crack at it. Say 3 people fail block I then those that failed in block II will go in those spots prior to you who...

  3. How many uniforms should I buy?

    racquetmom replied to Rnstudent2011's topic in General Students

    We have specific school scrubs, but I purchased mine on craigslist from a couple different people to save money. I purchased one pair of pants new so I would have three sets. I also purchased my lab...

  4. HELP!!! My careplan is due tomorrow @ 6am!!!

    racquetmom replied to krjacobs07's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Did you do careplan search on here as there are many websites to go to and how to do this from Daytonite. I haven't started so I am of no help except that I have seen numerous posts on this subject...

  5. Drug calculations in your head or calculator?

    racquetmom replied to gumby1411's topic in General Students

    Solving in your head is (6 X 7 and you say 42). You are not allowed to write out the problem and solve? Are you saying like patient needs 50 mg of med and the bottle is 25 mg/tablet. You select...

  6. Drug calculations in your head or calculator?

    racquetmom replied to gumby1411's topic in General Students

    I don't understand this comment as you have to understand and know it to be able to punch in the correct numbers. In other words, you would have to know how to solve for gtts/min before you could...

  7. What date do you start Nursing school?

    racquetmom replied to healthstar's topic in General Students

    That is why in my next note I wrote "seriously though" but it probably was read as how can my books not be in. I think us nursing students will boost up back to school sales as I probably don't have...

  8. Advice needed Failed RN NCLEX 5th time

    racquetmom replied to Purrfectfriend's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am starting as a student so cannot relate to the stresses of nursing school except what I know from reading and what is expected. My question is how did she pass all her school exams and the final...

  9. Pharmacology is kicking my butt!! Help!

    racquetmom replied to avaloncar's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Go into the post below yours. I think new student nurse looking for nursing notes. It is in a link in VickyRN's response. Click on her link and Daytonite posts websites for pharm

  10. Dosage calculation help?

    racquetmom replied to purplehaze89's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You have to multiply 3mcg times the kilo wt. 87.4 X 3mcg =262.2 mcg You would then convert to mg so .262 mg I do the Dimensional analysis. I haven't started class yet, but have been practicing. Here...

  11. What date do you start Nursing school?

    racquetmom replied to healthstar's topic in General Students

    Seriously though, our books aren't in yet. I am not buying from Amazon as you have to be careful as to what is needed and some cost more through them. This was discussed in another post as well. If...

  12. What date do you start Nursing school?

    racquetmom replied to healthstar's topic in General Students

    You plan on taking

  13. Kicked out of nursing school b/c medical dx! Wth? Really?

    racquetmom replied to Succubus's topic in General Students

    What is the school policy as you say you only missed once in one year and you believe it is not your fault and you worked so hard. Noone is questioning your hard work whatsoever, but if the policy is...

  14. Is this even possible while in nursing school?

    racquetmom replied to Malory371's topic in General Students

    Everything that is being said on here makes perfect sense. Bottom line is do not do something unless you want to do it or you will not succeed...right? It will become a chore. Maybe your mom is...

  15. SHOES???

    racquetmom replied to ShaynaJackson's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can do a search as there was a another site regarding shoes. IMO, you need to go to the stores and just try on all the different shoes as what people were recommending were not that comfortable...

  16. HELP!!!!

    racquetmom replied to panaya's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You didn't have to tell your LPN school about whatever it is holding you up now? I really don't think that is right to pay money to a school only to find out you can't have the license if I...

  17. Help with breathing pattern case study

    racquetmom replied to lucky3773's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Lucky3773, I think you need to take some time and read in your books or google and do some reading for the answers. I think you were Lucky to have someone just out right give you answers. I am not in...

  18. Wait list and advance program

    racquetmom replied to HIGHWHEY's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, it would be for any of the CC. Pima is separate and private. The only thing you need to check that PIMA will transfer if you were going to continue on for

  19. I just ordered a Zuca bag for school

    racquetmom replied to JackieBRCC's topic in General Students

    Yes, I took the above post as funny as nothing else is going to fit but all nursing stuff. I broke down and finally purchased my bag and spent more than I wanted. I took the kids to Staples for their...

  20. Any other pre-nursing students over 45?

    racquetmom replied to aliveword's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We are all doing it because the economy will have us working til we are well into our

  21. Can I Still Specialize If I Get A Degree From Community College?

    racquetmom replied to KristinMC's topic in General Students

    I always find it odd that people say ADN 2 years....yes core nursing classes in the traditional route. BSN isn't 4 years for the core nursing classes so we really need to factor it all in. It makes...

  22. Grades don't matter! Are you sure??????

    racquetmom replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    I didn't take these posts offensive at all because several times it is mentioned "not talking about those working hard and getting C's" They made it clear there is a difference. Everyone's situation...

  23. Wait list and advance program

    racquetmom replied to HIGHWHEY's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, You can't apply until you have the certain amount of pre-reqs done and same goes for ASU. There isn't a waitlist at ASU like MCC, what I meant is it is a very grade competitive program so it can...

  24. Can someone explain the difference in duties between an STNA and PCA?

    racquetmom replied to happy2learn's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Do a search on here as there are some older posts defining CNA, PCA,

  25. Wait list and advance program

    racquetmom replied to HIGHWHEY's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are wanting an ADN from Maricopa colleges then you take the necessary pre-reqs and some can be taken while you are in the nursing program as co-requisites, but check the list to see which ones....