Mike R ADN, BSN, RN

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    Why cant I transfer from one nursing program into another?

    Mike R replied to preparing4thefuture's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I can't agree more. Our CC actually accepts students as transfers from other CC's, but only after obtaining Class Syllabus's etc. and thoroughly reviewing their content to make sure classes are...
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    Myocardial ischemia and left ventricular failure

    Mike R replied to MsFNP1908's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    ChronicUpset addresses how ventricular failure leads to ischemia. Though the original question states "explain how myocardial ischemia leads to left ventricular failure". Simply put, output from the...
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    Crazily Masochistic or Somewhat Sane?

    Mike R replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

    Try going the first semester of NUR classes alone, then afterwards if you feel you can handle the additional Social classes, then take them the following semesters. You'll be one more class behind but...
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    Crazily Masochistic or Somewhat Sane?

    Mike R replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

    Gotcha. I suppose your answer lies depending on how fast you want to get back into school for that BSN. Take one course every semester, with a remainder of 5 classes or.... focus on that ADN and...
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    Crazily Masochistic or Somewhat Sane?

    Mike R replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

    Somewhat sane. Though once you get your ADN, I seriously doubt anyone will care about your Liberal Arts Degree. I know, I have a Liberal Arts degree Finish your ADN, get good grades in those core...
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    Last semester! Don't feel any smarter??

    Mike R replied to ashburns4ever's topic in General Students

    If it makes you feel any better, I've talked to several nurses who tell me the same thing: "When you graduate and get a job, the first thing you need to do is forget everything you learned in Nursing...
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    Wish You Had Known Then What You Do Now?

    Mike R replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

    Me too. Though, I've learned to approach things differently now. Here's what I find myself telling myself everyday: "Just give it your all as you are only worth what you put in." "Don't dwell on your...
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    Anxiety about ADN and life

    Mike R replied to silverstar77's topic in General Students

    This. But unless you're a volunteer at that facility, chances are they won't let you shadow. HIPAA regulations, unfortunately. But seriously, it's not about being socially adept that makes a good...
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    Wish You Had Known Then What You Do Now?

    Mike R replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

    There are always tons of "how do I prepare for Nursing School" threads. What's funny is that I usually end up thinking: Don't prepare. After you make sure you have all your ducks in a row (supplies,...
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    Newbie CNA saying hi & a how I did it.

    Mike R posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just picked up a job on a step down stroke unit at a local hospital. I'm halfway through an ADN program and have worked at the same hospital for almost three years as a transporter and as a...
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    Help with fainting please!!

    Mike R replied to VN33's topic in General Students

    Not eating could be a huge part of it if you're not used to it. Be sure to eat a good breakfast before you start your day. Don't lock your knees and remember to breathe! You may have been holding...
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    Newbie CNA saying hi & a how I did it.

    Mike R replied to Mike R's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hard times I guess? Everyone I talk to in every field is pretty much in the same boat we
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    Pharmacology HELP!

    Mike R replied to mamatovanda's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Are you having trouble remembering which meds are which family or what the meds do
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    What did I get myself into this time? (Long Read)

    Mike R posted a topic in General Students

    Why I'm telling you this story? I don't know. I guess I just need to "vent". Maybe I'm just looking for some reassuring comments. Either way, you can't get back the minutes of your life you wasted...
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    How many use a car for class/clinicals?

    Mike R replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    Motorcycle to class and car to clinicals. I'd take the motorcycle to clinicals if I didn't have these God aweful all white scrubs. We have a bus system here, but it would take me hours to get...
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    Need help with care plan

    Mike R replied to bloves5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That'll do it. If you don't mind me asking, what kind of surgery was it? No pain? No impaired mobilty,
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    Need help with care plan

    Mike R replied to bloves5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well, in general, what are signs and symptoms of infection? How can it manifest itself in V/S? What does a normal proper wound look like? Answering the later two can help you with your outcomes....
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    Help with Test Questions!!

    Mike R replied to uwa2012's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I gotta agree with this one. A lot of the students I talk to don't know how to interpret the questions. Whether it be what the stem of the question is or they don't know how to weed out the irrelevant...
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    What did I get myself into this time? (Long Read)

    Mike R replied to Mike R's topic in General Students

    Well, it's mostly a fixed schedule. There's changes here and there but I made sure that my new manager was accommodating about it. So far things are looking that way! Thanks for the vote of...
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    Help in Theraputic communication

    Mike R replied to cathy07's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sounds like a verbatim answer from one of my
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    Can someone explain to me about ortolini and bartolini maneuvers? LOL!

    Mike R replied to bassadict69's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Haha! Really!? This was your point? Well then... I'm going to stay out of this
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    Suggestions for a care plan

    Mike R replied to jspangler1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There are tons of NANDAs to work with! Show us what you got first, then we'll help you from there. I hope you understand this stems off many people coming here looking for answers and not thinking for...
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    Can someone explain to me about ortolini and bartolini maneuvers? LOL!

    Mike R replied to bassadict69's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try searching the web next time ' Unless there's something else you want to know? Ortolini: "It is performed by an examiner first flexing the hips...[/url]" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ortolani_test...
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    Medical Term Clarification

    Mike R replied to ClimbingRN2b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That's exactly how I remember
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    Do I need this for nursing school?

    Mike R replied to StangGang92's topic in General Students

    Skeleton model? I'm with Studentsara, use the ones in the lab if they're available. Diagrams and pictures are enough for most people without having to break the bank on a model. The clipboard: yes,...