shaas

shaas ASN, RN

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  1. Should I be worried if I'm continuously coughing after a night at ICU Waiting Room?

    shaas replied to Samian Q's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also, don't forget to take your Vitamin C,

  2. Help with studying

    shaas replied to k1p1ssk's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I haven't begun my nursing program, yet, so, I cannot say this purely out of the nursing school experience. But, in general, as with any difficult courses, having more than one reference source may...

  3. Need help on one clinical calculation

    shaas replied to sau90's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Next time you face a math block, remember to pick apart the prompt. I'm using dimensional analysis. 1. Medication order: 8 mg in 250 mL - This is the medication concentration. 2. Infuse at 10...

  4. done with all pre-nursing classes cannot get in to BSN program

    shaas replied to MNICHO12's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well, I don't quite know what to tell you, other than to apply for the programs that you want to pursue. I am one of those backwards people. I just got into a local ADN program, and I have a BA and...

  5. Statistics Help

    shaas replied to Khansen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    here is how i approach it: 1) the purpose of standard deviation is to be added to or subtracted (±) from the mean value to give you a range of values 2) so, the mathematical application is: range...

  6. writing a research paper on nursing

    shaas replied to omianly's topic in General Nursing

    If your school has an access to JSTOR (usually through their library link), then use that as a resource (peer-reviewed articles for all disciplines). To use this resource for free, you should know...

  7. El Camino College - Spring 2011 Admission

    shaas replied to shaas's topic in California Nursing

    Hi, isabelshelburne! The mandatory orientation date is January 6, 2011. I hope that you hear something from them soon, and hopefully, an admission news! Best of luck.

  8. LVN-BSN /West Coast University

    shaas replied to kerybery83's topic in LPN to RN

    I could not have said it better. Those who want to attend WCU and the likes, please, feel free to do so. I don't dare stop anyone from lining others' pockets. Irrespective of what is being said and...

  9. Help with General Chemistry

    shaas replied to eminthesr's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are struggling with general chemistry, you will struggle with o-chem. Although two are vastly different animals, the process of understanding the material is similar. However, some people do...

  10. New AUHS Long Beach, CA BSN Program

    shaas replied to Charmeleon's topic in California Nursing

    Please, stay away from for-profit schools that are not "traditionally" known for their academic curricula. If they are charging you the tuition of the Ivies, you should be getting comparable dividends...

  11. Starting to dislike my NA job, but still want to be an oncology nurse.

    shaas replied to Jingles39's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think that it is perfectly normal to feel bored and disappointed when the scope of our duties are limited and monotonous. It is okay to say that you do not like certain aspects of caregiving and...

  12. El Camino College - Spring 2011 Admission

    shaas replied to shaas's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats, socalpeach! I knew that once we were invited to TEAS, we'd hear good news. I hope that more of the admitted students post here. I think that this forum is invaluable in sharing information,...

  13. I need free money for school any ideas?

    shaas replied to jolie bebe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Grants are need-based (Pell grant, Cal-grant, university grant, etc.) whereas scholarships mostly are based on qualifying GPA, education, personal statement, and letter(s) of recommendation from...

  14. Prereqs for ABSN or DEMSN

    shaas replied to ricky75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am utterly confused about this post. Are you a foreign med-grad? This scenario only makes sense if you're a foreign med school grad and cannot pass USMLE to practice in the U.S. If you're...

  15. Critique my plan!

    shaas replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's feasible for pre-requisites. Working full-time during your A-BSN is not recommended, as you already seem to know. I'm assuming that you're working a regular 9-5. If you're on a 9/80 with...

  16. being discriminated against in clinicals

    shaas replied to s13a29's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Never give up, never surrender (Galaxy Quest). Persist, in the most eloquently and clinically sound way, which means study harder, think sharper, and show no mercy in your grades. In life,...

  17. Very important concern regarding FAFSA and my school

    shaas replied to cutelatina's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, there. The undergraduate/vocational school loan limit for the first two years in college will not exceed what you've been awarded. Exceptions are made for the private colleges and universities...

  18. Spring 2011 Hopefuls!!

    shaas replied to Noel1221's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, all. I'm a Spring 2011 hopeful for a local ADN program at a community college. I pretend to be all cool, calm, and collected. But, inside, I am one knotted mess. Waiting is eating at me, but my...

  19. PLEASE HELP, confused

    shaas replied to Courtcatt's topic in General Nursing

    hi. i'm just a pre-nursing student, but this seems really interesting. i read that diabetic patients are at greater risk for higher rate of postoperative infection and hyperglycemia, thus in for...

  20. Fastest Option for LPN to CRNA in Florida

    shaas replied to aramis2121's topic in Florida Nursing

    Simply put, LPN -> RN -> BSN -> MSN (basic route) LPN -> RN (BSN or RN through Entry-Level or bridge program MSN) -> Gain 1+ year Critical Care Experience -> MSN (CRNA) *RN with MSN...

  21. Is chemistry important to become a nurse?

    shaas replied to strawberryluv's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Knowledge of chemistry and biochemistry will come in handy when you want to understand anything that has to do with the living (and the dead if you're interested in forensic pathology), from a...

  22. What in the drug calculation is this???

    shaas replied to UumiNurseX's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Q: Zaroxolyn is on hand in gr 1/6 tablets. The prescribed dose is 20 mg. How many tablets would you give to patient? *gr i = 60 mg 1. Let's find out how many mg in a gr 1/6 tablet (some of you already...

  23. In desperate need of help!!!

    shaas replied to studentwsns's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, there. It sounds really stressful, but I think that you still have some time to raise your scores. I would recommend that you purchase a NCLEX review book (Saunders NCLEX or Prentice Hall Reviews...

  24. Pre-reqs: take Bio before A&P even if Bio is not required pre-req?

    shaas replied to remaven's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, remaven. In my experience, my Biology series (1 year as a pre-med. many moons ago) did not necessarily help me with A&P. Physiology may benefit from some biological and biochemical (even...

  25. One math prob that could help please regarding infusion rate

    shaas replied to TJG21's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, there. I hope that you practice repeatedly and, if you feel that you have a math block, you must take some time to work on that. You can definitely overcome fear of math. 1. First, let's look at...