SCnurse2010

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  1. School question

    SCnurse2010 replied to undecidedjp's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I took almost all of my prereqs the year before I actually entered the nursing program. So instead of taking 16 or 17 hours each semester it was more like 8 or 9. I think starting with your prereqs...

  2. Drawing air into syringe; cap on or off?

    SCnurse2010 replied to IaCountryGirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The cap on the syringe won't block airflow, at least none that I've used. It just makes logical sense to keep a sharp point covered until it is absolutely necessary to have it

  3. How long between graduation and NCLEX?

    SCnurse2010 replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't do the LPN but I did my RN test 4 weeks after

  4. Do you sleep before your first nightshift?

    SCnurse2010 replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't worked nights in a hospital yet (that's coming after my day orientation) but I've worked nights other places. What I do is go to bed late and get up early the night before I have to work a...

  5. Best shoes for plus size women

    SCnurse2010 replied to cestes1001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    These are what I'm wearing now...http://www.landau.com/product/COMFORT. They are fantastic! I thought they'd make my feet sweat but they don't. They're squishy and springy inside which makes walking...

  6. Isolation Gowns

    SCnurse2010 replied to Redhead28's topic in General Nursing

    We have the nasty blue plastic ones too. YUCK. I just try to remember that it's better to sweat in one of those gowns than to go home with MRSA or

  7. Davis Q & A New Format for 2010

    SCnurse2010 replied to erinp88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The Davis Q&A is the only book I used to study. I didn't like it at all, but I really do feel like it helped. I answered almost every question on the CD over the course of a few weeks and passed...

  8. I need help...quick!

    SCnurse2010 replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    I bet you can google practice algebra problems. That should help. There are even some videos on YouTube of teachers working through problems so you can see it being

  9. Flu shot this year

    SCnurse2010 replied to kenpochic's topic in General Students

    The hospital where we did our clinicals required everyone to get the regular flu shot last year or wear a mask at all times in the building. H1N1 was never required but I would have gotten it had it...

  10. Any advice on how to approach all of the assigned reading?

    SCnurse2010 replied to MunkeyLuv's topic in General Students

    The short answer is you do nothing other than read and get ready for class, especially at first. For us it was all about charts, graphs and tables in the chapters. They give a good overview of what is...

  11. 2nd time taking nclex and driving myself crazy

    SCnurse2010 replied to Sinah's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Make sure you are actually doing practice questions, not just studying information. Take the night before off (and the morning if you test in the afternoon) and do something that relaxes you (no...

  12. Anyone heard of Concentra?

    SCnurse2010 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    My last experience with Concentra was more than 4 yrs ago (before we moved) but it was a good place from patient standpoint. Sorry I can't give more

  13. 3.25 GPA required for new grad position???!!

    SCnurse2010 replied to wildsmile24's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I managed a 3.89 GPA as a married mom of five. I busted my butt studying to get that GPA. It says a lot about how I handle stress and how hard I work to get things done. Honestly, I'd much rather have...

  14. NCLEX

    SCnurse2010 replied to 2011LPNJ29's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do the questions on the cd like you are taking the test then thoroughly read the rationales so you understand why you got that one right or wrong before moving to the next one. 5000 questions is the...

  15. C.R.N.A school??

    SCnurse2010 replied to johnny depp23's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A woman I work with has been a CCRN for 4 years and has tried twice to get into CRNA school. She's now starting Acute Care Nurse

  16. Blue Scrubs vs Green Scrubs at my school book store

    SCnurse2010 replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    If there are no other healthcare programs at all, only RN programs, maybe it's for different clinical days or

  17. Looking for RN Schools around Charlotte....

    SCnurse2010 replied to Kozmo0812's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    If you come a little bit south, the York Technical College/USC-Lancaster program is wonderful! It's an ADN program combined between the two schools. We had a few students that commuted from areas in...

  18. Did you got placed into your preferred field of nursing right after graduation?

    SCnurse2010 replied to EatLoveNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Looking back, I would have worked as a tech in my preferred unit during school. My life was already crazy full so not sure how I would have done it, but knowing what I know now I would have found a...

  19. taking NCLEX RN this august 2010 in NY

    SCnurse2010 replied to pink_12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I can't legally tell you any particular topic that was on my NCLEX. I can, however, tell you to relax and practice. Get a good review book and do as many questions as you can. It was recommended to us...

  20. Has a employer ever asked you for your Diploma?

    SCnurse2010 replied to mr.hustle's topic in General Nursing

    They didn't ask for my a copy of my degree...I think because you have to have one to sit for the NCLEX in the first place. If I took and passed the NCLEX, making me eligible for this position, then my...

  21. anyone had endometrial ablation lately?

    SCnurse2010 replied to BacktotheBeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had one in Jan this year and my results are similar to CT Pixie's I've had 2 episodes of very light pink spotting lasting no more than a day each. I had it done on a Thursday and went to work Fri...

  22. New Grad Blues in the ER...

    SCnurse2010 replied to DreaRN80's topic in Emergency

    I'm also a new grad but haven't started my position yet (starting in a week and a half) but I wanted to tell you something my mentor has told me several times. It's normal to feel like you have no...

  23. Lower stress areas to 'get your feet wet' in nursing?

    SCnurse2010 replied to amr1234's topic in General Nursing

    I'm getting ready to start as an RN and I really think I'd be just as nervous starting anywhere. Learn all you can then trust you have what it

  24. Headaches the day after work

    SCnurse2010 replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

    Dehydration was my first thought. Is it possible you're not eating enough? Or not enough protein? 2ndwind's description of caffeine withdrawal sounds about right to

  25. Just passed NCLEX & found out I'm 6 wks pregnant

    SCnurse2010 replied to KiCeeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm new to this too (graduated in May, passed NCLEX in June) but I think time off to have a baby makes perfect sense. I'd go ahead and apply/interview now and see what happens as long as you're...