Sturmgeist

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  1. Double standard for men?

    Sturmgeist replied to grpman's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I have seen some double standards for men. However, it is usually "Oh good, you have men in your group...we have a few patients that are perfect for them" (read BMI of 40+). When I hear that I looked...

  2. My girlfriend is afraid that I might meet another girl in the nursing program...

    Sturmgeist replied to ThePhilster's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am a 39 (almost 40) male student who is 5 days away from graduating with my BSN from an ABSN program. I have 38 other classmates, 33 of which are women. Just putting everything in context. I would...

  3. Hesi exit 4 weeks from today, but I have a ?

    Sturmgeist replied to MrsV's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    What your school requires will vary from other schools. However, HESI is not controlled by the school. So unless there is a specific test out there for HESI where the top score is 850, all the HESI...

  4. Taking the Hesi Exit a second time

    Sturmgeist replied to AshleyDiane6's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I used the NCLEX 4000 CD to practice the questions. Depending on how long you have till you have to take it??? I did 75-150 questions and day and brought my RN Exit (HESI) up from 783 to 1035 in...

  5. HESI score ?

    Sturmgeist replied to emmy's_mommy's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    The conversion score is different for each test you take. Practice CDs won't have a conversion score. NCLEX 4000 really helped me bring my HESI score up. I took my first RN exit HESI (RN Exit V-1 D)...

  6. which practice book is best for studying COPD, Asthma, Pneumonia,etc.

    Sturmgeist replied to Mentalageis16's topic in General Students

    It is the Comprehensive Review (just gives you the highlights). 5th edition 2011 Hope that helps? It has questions at the end of every chapter and a great CD in the back with even

  7. My care plan on flash drive is lost!

    Sturmgeist replied to flowergirl4's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Flowergirl4, I always email the file to myself as a backup and so I can work on it anywhere there is a computer/internet connection. I got a friend a little tie on thingie for her flash drive after...

  8. Ages of male nursing students?

    Sturmgeist replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    39 and finishing my ABSN on May

  9. which practice book is best for studying COPD, Asthma, Pneumonia,etc.

    Sturmgeist replied to Mentalageis16's topic in General Students

    Most of my class (ABSN) used Mosby's and Saunders (the yellow book) for Med Surg I and II. Use the CD in the back for additional questions. It does a great (Saunders IMO) of putting everything...

  10. Nursing Diagnosis for terminal patient (odd case)

    Sturmgeist posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Okay...I usually don't have many issues coming up with a nursing diagnosis...however, this one has me stumped. Patient has Cerebal Palsy, Mentally Handicaped (moderate to severe), Hx of seizures and...

  11. Male CNA

    Sturmgeist replied to Thujone's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Ah, okay. That is good to hear that your convincing was just along the lines of what I have done (telling the truth). That would not make someone perceive you as a bad CNA. That is all we can do as...

  12. Nursing Diagnosis for terminal patient (odd case)

    Sturmgeist replied to Sturmgeist's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you. Those were along the lines of what I was trying to get at. I think the anxiety/grieving is going to trump out due to the fact that the family is not taking care of the patient themselves,...

  13. Male CNA

    Sturmgeist replied to Thujone's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Brian, You should try not to ever "convince" your patients that you should change them. Think about how that could be preceived? I always let my female patients know that I am more than willing to do...

  14. Help with Nursing Diagnosis - Pneumonia/Bronchitis & Diarrhea?

    Sturmgeist replied to clee23's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalance r/t fecal incontinence a.m.b. *insert amount/#* of watery stools in X hours and limited oral intake of fluids/food. Or something like that...hope that

  15. Just got my preceptorship assignment for next semester...

    Sturmgeist posted a topic in General Students

    Okay..I have to admit, I have been a "lurker" in the forums for a good long time and little time to post due to the amount of work I have had this semester. I am in an accelerated BSN option program...

  16. Just got my preceptorship assignment for next semester...

    Sturmgeist replied to Sturmgeist's topic in General Students

    Wow, that is a mouthful for sure! I am pretty good on several of those subjects, but some I will need to buff up on and will certainly review the rest to have them fresh in my mind. Thank you for the...

  17. My worst fear come true.

    Sturmgeist replied to decembergrad2011's topic in General Students

    I am sorry to hear about your situation. But it sounds like you have taken ownership of your mistakes and learned from them. You are making the best out of a poor situation. The upside is that you can...