RKpianoman

RKpianoman APRN

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  1. Alternative to tote bags?

    RKpianoman replied to futuremale-rn's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I just use a backpack; it holds all I need, and it's comfortable for the long walks to and from the parking

  2. Educate a dinosaur :D

    RKpianoman replied to xtxrn's topic in General Students

    With my school, a BSN program, you have the ACT/SAT to gain entrance into the university, two years of pre-reqs, the PNG to gain entrance into nursing school, 3 semesters of nursing, the HESI, a...

  3. Just want to share

    RKpianoman replied to BA_anthropology's topic in General Students

    Go get

  4. Seriously Considering Quitting

    RKpianoman replied to jackometer's topic in General Students

    In MS, with traditional ADN and BSN programs, the externship is an optional 2-month long clinical during the summer after either the 2nd or 3rd semester (depending on whether the student starts in the...

  5. Seriously Considering Quitting

    RKpianoman replied to jackometer's topic in General Students

    After my second semester, I was able to take care of 1 verrrrry sick ICU patient or 2 other ICU patients with minimal help from my preceptor during my externship. Second semester really started to...

  6. Seriously Considering Quitting

    RKpianoman replied to jackometer's topic in General Students

    Wolves? Do i smell that bad? Darn 24-hour deodorant must have quit last

  7. Seriously Considering Quitting

    RKpianoman replied to jackometer's topic in General Students

    It will get much better very quickly! After a couple weeks of having multiple patients, you start to get used to it. Plus, you're basically halfway through with nursing school...everyone sing:...

  8. What nursing school can I get into with a 3.2 gpa?

    RKpianoman replied to SunnyD181's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started in Bio. Engineering and HATED it. I floundered taking random classes for a while, and my GPA dropped to 2.8. After a year of pre-nursing, my GPA was 2.9. I'm a very bright student, I just...

  9. nurse practitioner?

    RKpianoman replied to babyv15's topic in General Students

    You don't have to get an ASN before the BSN. You can go to a 4-year university that offers a BSN program, get your BSN, then you would take the NCLEX test to get your RN license. After that, you...

  10. So besides nursing school, what do you all do in your spare time?

    RKpianoman replied to i<3u's topic in General Students

    I get on allnurses during my free time! Heck, I get on allnurses even when I don't have free time

  11. Med surg Cardiac!!!!

    RKpianoman replied to bri2012's topic in General Students

    I like all of the "Made Incredibly Easy" books! They seem kinda elementary at first glance, but they're not; they just do a great job of breaking things down so you absorb it

  12. what did you gain from your first med surg?

    RKpianoman replied to AngelofSeduction's topic in General Students

    For most people, the first clinical is all about losing your sense of "personal space", becoming comfortable asking personal question, getting better at talking to patients without talking in circles,...

  13. BSN Students= Community Woes

    RKpianoman replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    I HATE community! We have tons of little projects and short papers on research articles instead of one big project, it's a constant annoyance to always have to worry about something that doesn't...

  14. hydromorphone effects

    RKpianoman replied to ading's topic in General Students

    http://tinyurl.com/5r9qdhm I really like Medscape for looking up drugs online; make sure the source you pick from google is reputable. Also, Davis' Drug Guide for Nurses is very

  15. can i scream now or later

    RKpianoman replied to Trishrpn80's topic in General Students

    The BSN is just like any other Bachelors degree; a large portion of it is simply to broaden your horizons and make you think. I always say "well, this is obviously the 'BS' part of the BSN" and just...

  16. Feeling lonely

    RKpianoman replied to Al.ginger's topic in General Students

    Even in a fairly homogenous program, it was near the end of the first semester before we bonded together and became more of a family than just a class. With everyone trying so hard just to pass their...

  17. First nursing school tests, how did you do?

    RKpianoman replied to JLChasteen's topic in General Students

    My nursing school is known for being one of the hardest around, as well. I knocked the first test out of the water last year with a 100. I've been living in the mid-80's ever since that

  18. Clincal Paperwork

    RKpianoman replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    For two patients, it takes me about 5-6 hours to write everything up; and, that's if everything goes perfectly. The amount of paperwork they give us as we get closer and closer to the end is...

  19. The consequences of religious belief..

    RKpianoman replied to collins anyiam's topic in General Students

    It becomes a different situation entirely with someone who may not be able to make legal decisions for themselves; in that case, you should discuss other options with the surgeon, let your manager...

  20. The consequences of religious belief..

    RKpianoman replied to collins anyiam's topic in General Students

    He didn't die helplessly. He had the choice to go against a tradition he respected, but he upheld that tradition. I'm sure he knew he was likely to die without the transfusion and I'm sure he made...

  21. Tylenol IV

    RKpianoman replied to Adri_RN's topic in Patient Medications

    I haven't seen it, but I'm still in nursing school. Found the following article on it; looks interesting:

  22. Palliative care clinical- how to deal with...

    RKpianoman replied to lemidora's topic in General Students

    Sometimes, saying nothing is best. Just be there for them, stand there in the room with them for a minute or two. Hold the patient's hand to show the family that they're not really some "cold, stiff...

  23. Two careers, is there anybody else doing something similar?

    RKpianoman replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    One of my professors works 7 days on, 7 off at a local hospital and he teaches class on weekdays when he doesn't work. Both of those jobs are full-time, he must have 30 hours in each of his days or...

  24. NG Tube feeding, I am confused?

    RKpianoman replied to Mell Bell's topic in General Students

    It seemed like all of my pts during my externship this summer were on feedings, so I'll share a little of what I learned... There's no one hard-set standard for residuals, but most people will say...

  25. Nervous!!! I start my first semester tomorrow!

    RKpianoman replied to ajstegall's topic in General Students

    Your first week or so will be crazy, but exciting. Don't let the initial workload get you down, it definitely takes a little time to get used to the fast pace of nursing school; but, if you were...