THELIVINGWORST ASN, RN

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    Were you guys allowed the use of a calculator when you took your dosage test?

    THELIVINGWORST replied to Wannabe_Doc's topic in General Students

    No one is saying they CAN'T do the calculations, but these are in testing situations. One decimal place left off can be the difference in the precise ness of your answer. That would be the main reason...
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    Nurse Extern?? What's that about?

    THELIVINGWORST replied to ToyaB's topic in General Students

    What I mean is, what if I mess up before I am licensed? Does the hospital get sued, the RN supervising me? Could that affect my future licensure? The thought of performing skills based on my progress...
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    Were you guys allowed the use of a calculator when you took your dosage test?

    THELIVINGWORST replied to Wannabe_Doc's topic in General Students

    It would be nice though, if they did "code medication dosage" sheets like in PEDS and NICU/nursery. Maybe it's not practical.
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    Were you guys allowed the use of a calculator when you took your dosage test?

    THELIVINGWORST replied to Wannabe_Doc's topic in General Students

    Yeah that makes sense in ICU but in my hospital at least, they if they need a heparin drip or something like that, they usually are upgraded to a higher level of care. Only in LD are the nurses...
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    Nurse Extern?? What's that about?

    THELIVINGWORST replied to ToyaB's topic in General Students

    Meh I would hate to have more responsibility without that RN pay
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    Were you guys allowed the use of a calculator when you took your dosage test?

    THELIVINGWORST replied to Wannabe_Doc's topic in General Students

    I work med surg but I float to other places. I graduate this fall. But like I said, I don't follow the nurses around or ask them how often they check the pharmacies math on the meds. Insulin and...
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    Changes in School Policy after Program has already begun

    THELIVINGWORST replied to lane990's topic in General Students

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    Were you guys allowed the use of a calculator when you took your dosage test?

    THELIVINGWORST replied to Wannabe_Doc's topic in General Students

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    Were you guys allowed the use of a calculator when you took your dosage test?

    THELIVINGWORST replied to Wannabe_Doc's topic in General Students

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    Making professional connections - how?

    THELIVINGWORST replied to Pavolga's topic in General Students

    That's called
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    ATI Bare Naked! What do you want to know?

    THELIVINGWORST replied to ggabri07's topic in General Students

    Do you do the practice tests and remediate the topics they tell you to
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    Making professional connections - how?

    THELIVINGWORST replied to Pavolga's topic in General Students

    When I'm in clinical I get to know management, charge nurses, and employees. I also keep in contact with instructors. Most importantly, I make my goals known to everyone I meet. You never know who is...
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    Which watch to buy

    THELIVINGWORST replied to nursinghopeful2013's topic in General Students

    Me neither and I'm a senior nursing student! Lol I'm gonna buy the cheapest one
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    Dosage question

    THELIVINGWORST replied to laurie121's topic in General Students

    15 gtt x 125ml /60 min gives you 31.25 gtts/min or 31gtts/min Because 15 gtt. X 125mL ______. ______. = 31.25 gtt/ min 1 mL 60 min You have to cancel out mLs since they cross cancel...
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    Dosage question

    THELIVINGWORST replied to laurie121's topic in General Students

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    2nd Degree Nursing Questions & Advice

    THELIVINGWORST replied to TaylerCaitlean's topic in General Students

    Keep in mind, some people don't work at all and have no kids and still fail. Some people have families and work full time and get straight A's. it's all about your work ethic and
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    Last Semester

    THELIVINGWORST replied to Lordswill's topic in General Students

    I know
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    Changes in School Policy after Program has already begun

    THELIVINGWORST replied to lane990's topic in General Students

    Yikes!
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    VA hospital- clinical

    THELIVINGWORST replied to java12's topic in General Students

    You are already accepted to the program, stop giving in to nonsense and gossip. If you aren't a murderer, rapist, terrorist or criminal then you will be
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    Changes in School Policy after Program has already begun

    THELIVINGWORST replied to lane990's topic in General Students

    It is in most syllabi and school policies what they can and cannot do. Read them carefully. They are there for a
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    Last Semester

    THELIVINGWORST replied to Lordswill's topic in General Students

    Well although my semester doesn't start until next week, I got on Canvas to see how it works. Side note: it is AMAZING! I've done the reading for my med surg class for the first week since I already...
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    I feel like a loner sometimes.

    THELIVINGWORST replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    WTH!? That is NOT okay! Shame on anyone for making you feel bad about yourself. What a world we live
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    I feel like a loner sometimes.

    THELIVINGWORST replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    Self preservation is key! I make friends easily but I will drop you quickly if I feel like the friendship is detrimental to my emotional or mental
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    I feel like a loner sometimes.

    THELIVINGWORST replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    I feel you! In contrast, I love getting to know and meeting new people, but, I also am not huge on calling, texting, or hanging out with people outside of my circle of good friends. It's a little...
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    Would you miss the first day of class?

    THELIVINGWORST replied to ames86's topic in General Students

    Aww that sucks! Well maybe they will keep you in mind for next