MidnightAzalea

MidnightAzalea

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  1. Failed NCLEX 5 times

    MidnightAzalea replied to tayvia99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you tried the Hurst review? Pricey, but might be worth it for

  2. Hesi Test

    MidnightAzalea replied to jbw92508's topic in General Students

    The Evolve website has a good HESI study book which has an online question-only portion you can purchase access to for $25. I've found that's helped the most for me. Good

  3. Class Website/File sharing Options?

    MidnightAzalea replied to LuckyinKY's topic in General Students

    Why not use Google Sites? It's very easy to use and set up, especially if you're already utilizing google

  4. Need ideas ONLY for controversial problems or issues on today's college campuses

    MidnightAzalea replied to MadpeysRN's topic in General Students

    Military recruiters on campus. Credit card solicitors on

  5. CNA scope of practice

    MidnightAzalea replied to deemalt's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would think that since pain scale is a vital sign, and the only skill necessary is being able to ask "How would you rate your pain on a scale of 0-10" for that particular box on the graphic chart,...

  6. Disappointed in myself, could use some pointers...

    MidnightAzalea replied to canigraduate's topic in General Students

    Have you looked at adult ADD to see if that might

  7. Would EMT B help me land an er tech job?

    MidnightAzalea replied to soxgirl2008's topic in Emergency

    My area hires EMTs exclusively for ER Tech jobs, and the higher the better as far as licensure goes (Is are hired over Es, etc). Your EKG cert will help also, and make sure your CPR is up to date....

  8. Student Nurse - Clinical skills questions - IV's

    MidnightAzalea replied to MsHomeSlice's topic in General Students

    A tiny air bubble will dissipate almost immediately. Even an entire line of air wouldn't kill a patient. I promise a few bubbles in a peripheral line is

  9. Can Spinal Taps cause bumps or tumors?

    MidnightAzalea replied to Austio's topic in General Students

    Has she spoken to her doctor about

  10. clinical instructor calls me air head

    MidnightAzalea replied to medsurg911's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't get it if you called someone "I love Lucy" either. That wasn't the name of the character, just the show. I'd avoid calling names or teasing instructors, it never goes well. Anyhow, I'd try...

  11. Need help finding a job at Hospital

    MidnightAzalea replied to Fundamentals(1986)'s topic in General Students

    If you're just trying to get your foot in the door: patient transport, unit secretary, phlebotomy (assuming you have experience), patient care

  12. gaining weight in nursing school

    MidnightAzalea replied to bubbasmom's topic in General Students

    I'm about halfway through and have gained around 35 lbs.

  13. Keep failing checkoffs

    MidnightAzalea replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    I find talking the whole thing out as I'm doing it during the test helps. Then I'm rationalizing it to myself, so I'm more likely to catch a mistake or missing something. I just pretend I'm telling...

  14. Nursing Diagnosis- NO MORE??

    MidnightAzalea replied to Rachey467's topic in General Students

    The real world doesn't use them anyway. My understanding is we're taught them in school so we can have a better understanding of the patient's needs and

  15. Drive or Fly

    MidnightAzalea replied to heather.f's topic in General Students

    Is going home every other week in your car an

  16. Need help with a careplan on sexual dysfunction of the post op patient...

    MidnightAzalea replied to Certifiable's topic in General Students

    I would also pick a priority diagnosis -- I'm surprised you can pick non-priority ones, my program has us identify five and then write up the most important three. Things like risk for infection seem...

  17. Student physical exam

    MidnightAzalea replied to microtutor's topic in General Students

    Your old titers are good forever, just get copies of

  18. Impossible for me to be able to do what I have a desire for....

    MidnightAzalea replied to heyheyhey's topic in General Nursing

    I work as an ER Tech using my EMT-B licensure and am now in nursing school. It's definitely doable, and getting your foot in the door helps a LOT. Most hospitals have some form of tuition...

  19. Pre Nursing Student--ER Tech?

    MidnightAzalea replied to duckyluck111's topic in Emergency

    I work as an ER Tech and have for a few years, I'm graduating from nursing school this winter. I've found my experiences there to be extremely helpful as far as skills and the ability to do...

  20. Career move struggle...Need Help Please.

    MidnightAzalea replied to Cherry68128's topic in General Students

    If money/tuition isn't an issue, I'd stick with the CNA position. It'll look much better for getting into an RN program and then into a nursing

  21. HESI review books

    MidnightAzalea replied to lizkid's topic in General Students

    Ditto the Evolve HESI review -- it's also available on their website for online-only access for $25, which is more than enough to have gotten me excellent scores on the Fundamental and Pharm HESIs....

  22. Question for upmc pittsburgh nurses and employee alcohol use

    MidnightAzalea replied to jennydoe's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Drug and alcohol tests come back within hours. This is really the business of the employee and the employer though, so it's really no wonder they're not discussing it with anyone else. I'm sure you...

  23. My ER is making me sick.

    MidnightAzalea replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Emergency

    They're right, the first year is the worst. It dwindles off, though. I've worked in an ER for nearly 4 years, and only got sick a couple times this year with none of it serious. The flu shot

  24. Best way to lift a sagging breast for apical pulse

    MidnightAzalea replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    I use the back of my wrist (or arm, depending on the size of the breast) to move it out of the way. Seems a little less "personal" than using my

  25. How to pay for Nursing school: Student Nursing Scholarship + Financial Aid Links

    MidnightAzalea replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Students

    Sallie Mae has the SMART option student loan, which is enough for school plus living expenses. It's what I'm using right now, and with some tight budgeting, it works. Good