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truckinusa BSN, LPN, RN

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  1. Flustered new CNA, in desperate need of tips on how to get everything done

    truckinusa replied to missvickie2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a CNA at a not so well run nursing home. It isn't a house of horrors, but it sure isn't perfect. I have 9 people on my hall that need constant attention. There are a few extra people that take...

  2. intervention

    truckinusa posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I missed a question on a test. The question was what is the appropriate nursing intervention for blank? I answered it incorrectly because the correct answer began with the word determine. Are you...

  3. Am I Failing?

    truckinusa posted a topic in General Students

    I'm in nursing fundamentals. I have a 70% test average with two tests to go. If my math is correct I have to get a 85% on the next two tests. I'm pretty sure I won't do that. its 80/20 with a 20%...

  4. Am I Failing?

    truckinusa replied to truckinusa's topic in General Students

    I have to score a level 2. Not sure what that means. Do you have any idea? I'm not terribly concerned about it, but I will be dropped if I don't pass it at level

  5. Am I Failing?

    truckinusa replied to truckinusa's topic in General Students

    I believe I have to pull off a 76 on the last two tests and the final exam. I also have to pass an ATI proctored exam. Has anyone ever took one of those? We were only required to do about 1/2 the...

  6. Are there any schools that don't teach the NCLEX style of questions?

    truckinusa posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It seems to me that the NCLEX style of test questions are a waste of time. I spend more time trying to read similar practice test questions than the actual material I'm trying to learn. I watched a...

  7. Are there any schools that don't teach the NCLEX style of questions?

    truckinusa replied to truckinusa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just think its crazy that up until this point I didn't quite understand what shallow breathing really meant. I didn't understand the fact that the airway has deadspace that doesn't count. We get...

  8. Am I Failing?

    truckinusa replied to truckinusa's topic in General Students

    We have a Bachelors degree level fundamentals book called Kozier and Erb's. Its ridiculously over complicated. I just read the book and try to answer the questions at the end of each chapter. All...

  9. NCLEX: Interventions for Late Decelerations

    truckinusa replied to lookup's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ATI says the same thing. Discontinue IV medication A nurse who is caring for a client in labor. The client is receiving a oxytocin(pitocin) by continuous IV infusion, piggybacked into a maintenance...

  10. I hate clinicals!

    truckinusa replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I did better this time at hospital clinicals. I had some trouble with contact precautions. What does a person do if they have to go in and out of the room 50 times? Do you waste 50 gowns and gloves?...

  11. I am having alot of trouble with adjusting to nursing exam questions

    truckinusa replied to Tnicole's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My two methods are the website for Kozier's(my textbook) Pearson Education You could use it anyways to help you out. Just select the chapter for whatever topic and click nclex review. Think you...

  12. I hate clinicals!

    truckinusa replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I like all the criticism. Maybe I've identified a weakness? Its probably good to be aware of any weaknesses I have. Things seem to be going smoother now. I have moved on to different things that...

  13. I hate clinicals!

    truckinusa replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I was just venting. Not sure where all this will lead. 1. I hate being the only male in my class of 40 2. My medical experience doesn't seem to matter 3. questions on tests don't relate to lecture....

  14. Ethical dilemma's nurses face

    truckinusa replied to RainzRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I watched a TV program where a drug addict came into the ER and had methamphetamines stashed somewhere private. The police had brought him in. The nurses found it and ended up hiding his drugs to...

  15. I hate clinicals!

    truckinusa replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I was not aware there is a whole theory of criticism. I was doing some reading. I am the type of person that does that avoids criticism and will do my best to stay out of it. I dont think there was...

  16. Took a really basic math test and failed it

    truckinusa posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have to pass this really basic math test before they will let me administer meds. I got this book called calculate with confidence. It feels like a 3rd grade math book. I don't think I can take...

  17. Took a really basic math test and failed it

    truckinusa replied to truckinusa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for all the help. I passed on the second try. I'm such a careless math person, but it was mostly a wording

  18. D on my first exam

    truckinusa posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Any suggestions what I can do? I didn't realize a test could have some many ambiguous questions and multiple choice where you choose the the 3 or 4 out of five that apply. Reminded me of intro to...

  19. Took a really basic math test and failed it

    truckinusa replied to truckinusa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That totally cleared up any confusion I had.

  20. Did anyone had to retake course?

    truckinusa replied to EduardoLugo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    hopefully there is nothing on your background? I would think a man would be a commodity. Not very many male CNAs. I would think if you just told any DON that you needed your 8 hours to keep your...

  21. How to study!?

    truckinusa replied to TamTam23's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sounds like same school I go to! Not very confident I'm going to be successful. It really

  22. Hepatitis symptoms

    truckinusa posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I missed a question on a test. I put diarrhea as a symptom of hepatitis. Does anyone else

  23. D on my first exam

    truckinusa replied to truckinusa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Are there any other words to look for. It is just crappy questions like "When is a nurse promoting health and wellness in the community?" The key word is wellness which elminates disease prevention,...

  24. First semester first exam

    truckinusa replied to TracyB229's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    68 on my first test. Guess I got 34/50 correct? a 74 would have been nice. Now i have to remediate by taking all the end of chapter test questions. I have no idea what to do to improve. I feel...

  25. My brother has two petty theft misdemeanors in California. Any advice?

    truckinusa posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    My brother was convicted twice about 10 and 3 years ago for petty theft misdemeanors. Both records are expunged. I'm not quite sure what expungement accomplishes, but is there any chance of him...