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doublehelix

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  1. Use your call light - Wisely

    doublehelix replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    At work we just say a man must have invented the call bell. Same goes for those geri chairs with no steering and the old crank beds that don't always turn properly and have a mind of their

  2. Ask for a grade increase in anatomy?

    doublehelix replied to albacl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It wouldn't hurt to ask, but if you received your grade more than a week ago I wouldn't even bother. What's done is done. I've had it happen before tht i've marked the correct answers on my question...

  3. why do people do this?

    doublehelix replied to ChervRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing school isn't for everyone. Even nursing students do not always know what to expect, or what the job really entails. When I registered for my courses, I posted an facebook update. I got a few...

  4. which would be easier.

    doublehelix replied to baileeb's topic in General Students

    If you have the option, I would go straight to the BN. Especially if your city has an accelerated BN program, that means less time in school for you. Here, our RN is 2 years and the BN is 3.. if you...

  5. To work or to Not work?

    doublehelix replied to Disbdestiny's topic in General Students

    It all depends on what you can personally handle! If you have the option not to work, maybe try not working for the first few weeks of school.. as it progresses, and you find yourself having loads of...

  6. How often you see your boyfriend while in nursing school

    doublehelix replied to CaliforniaRNnow's topic in General Students

    OP, then maybe you need to set an alarm on your phone, or something, so you only stay the time you want and can continue with your studies. Or have him come over and just spend supper-time together...

  7. Shoe recommendations?...for clinicals?

    doublehelix replied to Sammygrll's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Sketchers.

  8. Helpful and Interesting Reads

    doublehelix replied to seferinoswitch's topic in General Students

    A Million Little Pieces. Its a very well-written and believable book... even if the author was exposed of it being

  9. Pharmacology class

    doublehelix replied to tokidokifantasy's topic in General Students

    Yeah, its the same for us here, which is why i suggested A&P... It's taken during term 4 of the first year. A lot of girls in my class who were on a waiting list, took lifespan, pharma, and a few...

  10. Pharmacology class

    doublehelix replied to tokidokifantasy's topic in General Students

    If you want to take courses before starting nursing school, i would advise on A&P (both parts, as this will take a HUGE load off your first year, I did this!!!) or statistics/whatever math program...

  11. Use your call light - Wisely

    doublehelix replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh lord, there is one unit at my work where EVERY SINGLE patient has a bed alarm and a chair check. It drives everybody insane, and yet, pts still have falls. They also know that standing up will get...

  12. Use your call light - Wisely

    doublehelix replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agreed. Call bells can be VERY frustrating. We always say at my hopsital, "This is not Seven Oaks Hotel/Day Spa." There are some patients that truly do abuse the call bell system. Pts whos families...

  13. Learning Tips

    doublehelix replied to parrothead36's topic in General Students

    When I took my HCA program, our teacher always taught us 10 abbreviations/definitions/etc a day. She took a teaching related course, and her instructor claimed people learned better when taught in...

  14. Work PT during nursing school

    doublehelix replied to *4!#6's topic in General Students

    And they pay you to sleep?? Sounds like a awesome job to have while in nrsg

  15. Conversation starter...what are your nursing career goals?

    doublehelix replied to EatLoveNurse's topic in General Students

    I really do not know. When I took the HCA program in highschool, I was certain when I became a nurse I would want to work at a children's hospital. Worked there and completely changed my mind. I work...

  16. Use your call light - Wisely

    doublehelix replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Do you ever come home and hear the call bells echoing in your head, while in the shower? Do you actually stop to listen and think, who the heck is ringing this time? I

  17. Work PT during nursing school

    doublehelix replied to *4!#6's topic in General Students

    72 hrs a weekend?? Do you mean week? You work 24 hours every other

  18. Dosage and basic nrsg math for dummies?

    doublehelix posted a topic in General Students

    I start school August 30th, and am trying to brush up on some of my simple math before I begin! I do have an older edition of dosage calculation i've been reading and doing some question examples, but...

  19. Nursing school (BSN) and work part-time?

    doublehelix replied to esunada's topic in General Students

    It all depends on your schedule, how you study, how well you want to do... etc. It has been done and can be done... But your social life will suffer! Nursing school is very intense, If you can get...

  20. A really silly math question..please help!

    doublehelix replied to crazytonurse's topic in General Students

    Which text are you

  21. While we're talking about how you carry your books ...

    doublehelix replied to cmonkey's topic in General Students

    Orientation day and the first week you probably will not need to bring your books. I would only start bringing books until after teachers have said so. Most will say, Oh, as a class reminder, we will...

  22. How often you see your boyfriend while in nursing school

    doublehelix replied to CaliforniaRNnow's topic in General Students

  23. Excited about school but...22 weeks preggars

    doublehelix replied to bach09's topic in General Students

    Original poster, I think seeing as you may have the option to wait (which some young girls really do not) is also something to consider. Why put your body and sanity through it if you don't have to?...

  24. Patient falls scare me to death

    doublehelix replied to CBsMommy's topic in General Students

    Patient falls are ALWAYS a scary thing! The best thing you can do is take a look before doing any patient care (especially showers) to prevent a pt from falling. Showers are always the worst place,...

  25. School supplies other than books?

    doublehelix posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone! I Offically start school August 30th for the BN program here in Canada. My college just eliminated the RN and LPN program, and they have made many changes to this year's new BN program....