cherokeesummer

cherokeesummer

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  1. I know nothing!!

    cherokeesummer replied to JennBoston's topic in General Students

    I too have felt the same way at times and always get reminded that most ppl feel nervous. It has also been suggested to try to do some cna work too? Not an option for me right now but it is a good...

  2. The evil reign of PowerPoint Lectures

    cherokeesummer replied to agoodusername's topic in General Students

    I like the power point to some extent but I get frustrated when the teachers don't add to it. If they just read verbatim then I can do that at home. The teachers I prefer are the ones that add to...

  3. how to deal with a difficult classmate

    cherokeesummer replied to shining_star28463's topic in General Students

    I agree with the post about seeing a guidance counselor or someone along those lines and talk about the situation without naming names first and see if they can give you some advice. Nursing school...

  4. What is your passing percentile?

    cherokeesummer replied to Achoo!'s topic in General Students

    Our school is 79.5 for passing but that is for test average. Doesn't matter how well you do on the other stuff...the testing average is what passes or fails

  5. how to deal with a difficult classmate

    cherokeesummer replied to shining_star28463's topic in General Students

    Wow, I remember reading about this in the past, I think this is the same situation anyway. I agree with the above in that it seems she is fruit loopy. I would suggest definately speaking to someone...

  6. Nursing school with small children?

    cherokeesummer replied to merrick's topic in General Students

    Hi, I have a 1 year old son and am in nursing school. I did take the semester off that I was pregnant b/c as a diabetic I am a high risk ob patient so I wanted to take it easy. After I had my son I...

  7. nursing school and being a stay at home mom

    cherokeesummer replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Students

    I just became a stay at home mom last year. I was working full time and attending nursing school full time on evenings/weekends. I had my son in October 2005 and decided that I was staying home b/c...

  8. Need Advice on Head to Toe Assessments

    cherokeesummer replied to blackdog's topic in General Students

    I have learned that it differs from each teacher! Some of my teachers want to know every detail of what we do in the form of nursing notes, other teachers want only to know the basic essentials and...

  9. How did you get through your first bed bath?

    cherokeesummer replied to Nesher's topic in General Students

    I think we paired up for our first bed bath experience. It was good becaues we were both nervous but we got the job done. If you know the students strengths try to pair the more experienced ones up...

  10. Rude students

    cherokeesummer replied to UnderpaidNurse's topic in General Students

    Congrats to you for doing all that you can with these patients, that is a true spirit of a nurse to me. The other person has issues and will probably have them all through school with that attitude....

  11. Flea Control during pregnancy?!

    cherokeesummer posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everyone, I'm a nursing student in my 2nd of three years and I'm also pregnant YEAH!!!! I have a question and I intend on asking my OB on my next appointment (I go 2 x a week since i am now 30...

  12. No She/he Did Not!!!

    cherokeesummer replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    Yeppers, that's how I do it. LOL - even when the IVAC gives pulse too, I still check the pulse and then just keep on holding the wrist while I check the respirations and nonchalantly look at their...

  13. No She/he Did Not!!!

    cherokeesummer replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    Oh my gosh! Was the patient ok? Dextrose drip for safety? YIKES! I'm diabetic, that much insulin scares even me!

  14. What is it about Med-Surg?

    cherokeesummer replied to Mint Julip's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am doing med surg clinicals now and while it is definately fast paced (which I like!) I don't think I want to do it because I am more interested in addictions nursing, psych nursing, but that is...

  15. Pediatric Assessment Tips?

    cherokeesummer posted a topic in General Students

    Hi friends, I've done a pediatric assessment on a well child before but this semester we will be working with the hospitalized population and my peds clinical is this weekend. I'm reviewing my...

  16. Pediatric Assessment Tips?

    cherokeesummer replied to cherokeesummer's topic in General Students

    Cool! I"m glad that I tucked the stickers into my lab vest pocket!

  17. Pediatric Assessment Tips?

    cherokeesummer replied to cherokeesummer's topic in General Students

    Thanks for all the great advice friends! I also picked up some neat stickers today so I figured I would keep them on me "just in case"...If they like stickers that is!

  18. Capping ceremony

    cherokeesummer replied to Truly_Blessed's topic in General Students

    Cool! We had capping at the begining of our 2nd semester. Then, as we go along we get ribbons until we graduate. We didn't say any prayers but some have in the past. Have

  19. Gifts/cards etc to thank clinical instructor & site?

    cherokeesummer replied to enfermeraSG's topic in General Students

    We haven't really gotten anything for the clinical area because we change frequently but our instructors we do. Last semester we had 2 instructors and we got them gift cards to Red Lobster. This...

  20. Diamonds in school?

    cherokeesummer replied to JoniL&DRN's topic in General Students

    Our clinical dress code has some of the following things in it: hair must be of a natural hue (dang no purple LOL just kidding!) only one pair of stud earrings only wedding band (no setting though,...

  21. I need your help, please....I might fail ):

    cherokeesummer replied to KibbsRNstudent's topic in General Students

    Ask the instructor if she would sit with you and discuss what she thinks may be helpful to change. Ask her for suggestions. Also, I've learned from one of my current instructors to never just ask a...

  22. Tips on finding a brachial pulse on a heavy partner...

    cherokeesummer replied to Roland's topic in General Students

    And a large portion of the population is obese (me being one of them) so it is good

  23. before clinical breakfast ideas?

    cherokeesummer replied to kimhaw's topic in General Students

    I would say the suggestions above are GREAT! Definately think protein and carbs combined. The protein has staying power and the carbs have good instant energy. I'm diabetic also and on an insulin...

  24. when you are stressed about school, do you smoke cigarettes?

    cherokeesummer replied to sad's topic in General Students

    I used to smoke for many years, from age 12 - 22. I quit and it has been 5 years since I smoked. Yes, when I am stressed, I sometimes think of the smokes, but I know my Hubby would kick me right on...

  25. when you are stressed about school, do you smoke cigarettes?

    cherokeesummer replied to sad's topic in General Students

    I used to smoke for many years, from age 12 - 22. I quit and it has been 5 years since I smoked. Yes, when I am stressed, I sometimes think of the smokes, but I know my Hubby would kick me right on...