jena5111

jena5111 ASN, RN

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  1. Am I overstepping my boundaries? WWYD?

    jena5111 replied to Velarey's topic in General Nursing

    Money is a tricky, sticky thing and should be addressed before other factors. A couple of years back, I took a coworker to the ER who had been bitten by a dog while riding her bike to our workplace....

  2. Lonestar Fall 2013 hopefuls

    jena5111 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi everyone! I just submitted my application for the Fall 2013 Lonestar College basic track ADN program. LSC-Montgomery is my first choice, followed by LSC-North Harris, and LSC-Tomball. I applied...

  3. Rationale for taking apical pulse prior to trach suctioning

    jena5111 posted a topic in General Students

    This is my first question (rather than response) to the AllNurses community despite five years--pre-nursing and now final semester of nursing school--of membership! I am reviewing my program's...

  4. Rationale for taking apical pulse prior to trach suctioning

    jena5111 replied to jena5111's topic in General Students

    I appreciate all of the responses--thank you so much for taking the time! Since it doesn't sound like this is standard or current practice, I can see why textbook, Google and AllNurses searching...

  5. Are you really not a "real nurse" unless you work in acute care?

    jena5111 replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in General Nursing

    In school, we have learned that care continues to shift away from inpatient and more toward the outpatient setting due to shorter hospital stays, higher overall acuity, and lower

  6. Clinical sites, you choose or you're assigned?

    jena5111 replied to level1's topic in General Students

    My program considered ZIP code when assigning clinical sites in Level 1 (first semester), went random in Level 2, we all had the same sites in Level 3 (just different days and times), and we've had...

  7. Quit during orientation

    jena5111 replied to Themostsupreme's topic in General Students

    OP--you were hired as a CNA. What job duties did you expect? I just started my final semester of nursing school, and I realize/accept that I will have "physical" responsibilities as an RN (realized...

  8. Nursing Student Charting Woes

    jena5111 replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    You can do your student nurse charting while giving priority to staff RNs. It should be

  9. ADN vs BSN Battle

    jena5111 replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This is why I plan to complete an RN-MSN program ASAP after graduating with my ADN. I have a non-nursing bachelor's and don't want to obtain a second bachelor's...but I know that ADN simply isn't...

  10. New Grad - Just got a job at Starbucks. Help.

    jena5111 replied to NightWatch's topic in Nursing Career

    I have a retail job while in nursing school that I don't plan on giving up until I have a "signed, sealed, delivered" nursing job once I graduate. The hours at my retail job (even if I end up needing...

  11. I'm terrified

    jena5111 replied to MeiDei's topic in General Students

    First thing: BREATHE. Relax. You've got this. Second thing: Give yourself a chance to be excited and proud about being admitted to a nursing program. It's a major accomplishment. Enjoy it for a bit!...

  12. What is the freaking deal with OB?

    jena5111 replied to Mavrick's topic in General Students

    Agree wholeheartedly. I began my third (of four) nursing school semesters in January thinking--OB? Postpartum? NO WAY! (We also had peds and mental health rotations this semester). Now that it's over,...

  13. If you decided to be a RN, think again..

    jena5111 replied to kate_ibl's topic in General Students

    My school's application process was pretty straightforward, right down to a printable checklist so we could keep track of items as we completed them. Yes, there were many moving parts--prerequisites,...

  14. Passing cut offs

    jena5111 replied to vonricter222's topic in General Students

    78% is passing in my program. Not sure if there's rounding (with one semester to go, I haven't scored low enough to worry about that specific question). We also haven't lost too many students due to...

  15. What do you do when you have to "read everything in the book"?

    jena5111 replied to Summers3's topic in General Students

    Well, I guess I would read the book! Skim assigned chapters before class, go to lecture (and pay attention/take notes), then use the textbook to supplement lecture content. Use the first test of the...

  16. What's your one thing you can't live without in your clinical bag?

    jena5111 replied to theivleague's topic in General Students

    WATER! Don't forget to stay hydrated during your clinical shift. There's always time to take a few gulps each hour. I bring a 1-liter Nalgene water bottle with me pretty much everywhere to make sure...

  17. Maybe the grass is greener on the other side.

    jena5111 replied to vregino36's topic in General Students

    Have to agree with Heathermaizey--I'm about to start my third semester of four in a reputable RN program and I do not think nursing school has to take over your life. It hasn't taken over mine! I...

  18. What's in your bag?

    jena5111 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in General Students

    Don't over-pack your clinical bag! My facility doesn't have room for everyone's rolly-bag, drinks, massive textbooks, etc. In my scrub pockets, I carry my stethoscope (no need to drape around your...

  19. Just finished taking HESI A2! My experience might help you...

    jena5111 replied to jena5111's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Wow, I can't believe this post has gotten so much positive feedback! I posted about HESI A2 over two years ago and now I'm in the second semester of my nursing program and loving it. Answers to some...

  20. Do I have to join facebook?

    jena5111 replied to lampard's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My nursing school cohort has a Facebook page that's a private group; it was started by a student, not an instructor. It's a place where my classmates can post reminders, recruit practice partners for...

  21. What Supplies Should I Get for School?

    jena5111 replied to SKay226's topic in General Students

    You can wait on most supplies until school starts; your instructors will give you an idea about what you need. I'm only going into my second semester of NS so I may not be an expert, but--my clinical...

  22. Is it normal to not know your clinical location until the first day of class..

    jena5111 replied to Kandake's topic in General Students

    In my program, we will not know clinical placements until the first day of class. We have already completed criminal background checks, drug tests, immunizations, facility-mandated education modules...

  23. Notes: Laptop, Tablet, or Paper?

    jena5111 replied to NurseYomi's topic in General Students

    Another vote for old-fashioned pen(cil) and paper! I've tried the laptop route, but I feel more like I'm taking dictation from the instructor rather than truly absorbing the material. Our theory...

  24. Happy birthday to me! 35 years old and a new nurse!

    jena5111 replied to karrie79's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Happy birthday and BIG congratulations! I turn 35 in September and start my second semester of nursing school next month. I'm so happy I decided to just DO this instead of waiting for the "right" time...

  25. Austin Community College (ACC) Admissions Fall 2014

    jena5111 replied to othenan's topic in Texas Nursing

    You don't get to choose your professors. You just have to register for a section of each theory class and a section of each clinical (for the traditional track, Level 1 is split into two 8-week...