staceym

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  1. Dear Nurse...

    staceym replied to Okie36's topic in General Students

    If it makes you feel better, not all nurses are like this! My first semester, the nurses didn't really care too much about us (as described above) but my last semester at a different...

  2. How do you organize your work day?

    staceym posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hello Med Surg RNs! I am a nursing student beginning her first (of 2) quarters on a med surg floor in a local hospital. Our instructors have been highlighting the importance of organizing your day...

  3. Any CSUB Fall 2012 Hopefuls?

    staceym posted a topic in California Nursing

    Any CSUB Fall 2012 Hopefuls? You got one

  4. T- minus 2 weeks and 2 days.....

    staceym replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

    I was so excited and couldn't relax before school started. Now after my first quarter, I'm excited to return to clinicals but having no trouble relaxing and thinking of everything BUT school! Advice:...

  5. Weight gain?

    staceym replied to hawksrn2014's topic in General Students

    I'm definitely a stress eater. And of course, I can't focus on my readings or studying when my stomach is grumbling. I think the eating part will be tough to get rid of but eating healthier foods will...

  6. Calm my nerves?

    staceym replied to mariaberry19's topic in General Students

    Make time to workout, even just 30 mins. I drink chamomile every night and take a hot bath on very stressful days. Vent your stress and then attack what's stressing you if you can (major exam coming...

  7. Help with NANDA diagnosis

    staceym posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have a patient who came in a few weeks post op a cervical cancer surgery. The abd incision has discharge and is painful for the patient. The wound is also positive for MRSA. I am not sure what to...

  8. Help with NANDA diagnosis

    staceym replied to staceym's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sorry, Esme, I was trying to be different! My patient complains of acute pain in her abdomen and acute pain whenever she moves her ab muscles (turning, sitting up, etc.) She needs assistant with ADLs...

  9. Reliable nursing skills video?

    staceym replied to RNbethy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I like this one too for basic

  10. Any CSUB Fall 2012 Hopefuls?

    staceym replied to staceym's topic in California Nursing

    the best person to ask is someone in CSUB's advising department or ask at a info meeting good

  11. Last Free Weekend

    staceym replied to rubato's topic in General Students

    Now that my house is as in order as it will be, I'm spending my last few days before orientation being a total lazy bum. My orientation is Friday and that's when all the fun begins so until then, I'm...

  12. Any CSUB Fall 2012 Hopefuls?

    staceym replied to staceym's topic in California Nursing

    Yeah on

  13. First day of Nursing School..

    staceym replied to dsf43's topic in General Students

    2 weeks from today and I will be sharing your same feeling OP!

  14. How do I find time for personal relationships?

    staceym replied to RachelZ0918's topic in General Students

    My new husband and I have a date night once a week: Fridays. After he gets home from work, I get dressed up (actually put on makeup and do my hair) and stop studying for the rest of the night. We do...

  15. First week is finished!!!

    staceym replied to rubato's topic in General Students

    Awesome!

  16. How are you preparing?

    staceym replied to unicoRNurse's topic in General Students

    I have been growing my hair out so I can put it into easy updos/pony tails. I organized and put together an office that I believe will really help me study well. I have quit my job and hired a...

  17. What EXACTLY is a care plan?

    staceym replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    Thanks for this... I've been really curious about care plans as well. My program begins in 4 short

  18. Ways to Stay Energized

    staceym replied to macalania54's topic in General Students

    I have been researching this also and working with my physician to raise my energy levels... Even with 8-10 hrs of sleep each night, I had been feeling sluggish and tired, plus I have one factor that...

  19. Planner for school

    staceym replied to EarthhAngel2013's topic in General Students

    Day Runner's Weekly/Monthly Planning Calendar June 2012-June 2013. I bought a large-ish one so I can write more on the weeklys... I like to be able to write what's due and then what needs to be...

  20. Any CSUB Fall 2012 Hopefuls?

    staceym replied to staceym's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you DB! And I finally spoke with someone at SABA and am feeling much better...thanks for letting me rant all! What's our countdown to orientation? 33 days!

  21. Any CSUB Fall 2012 Hopefuls?

    staceym replied to staceym's topic in California Nursing

    They told me they'd call me within 2 weeks to pick them up but I never heard from them. I tried calling last week and I was given the name of a contact guy but everyone I try to call him at the store,...

  22. Any CSUB Fall 2012 Hopefuls?

    staceym replied to staceym's topic in California Nursing

    Dang it. I

  23. Any CSUB Fall 2012 Hopefuls?

    staceym replied to staceym's topic in California Nursing

    Anyone having issues with getting their scrubs from

  24. What are you going to miss the most...

    staceym replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    I'm going to miss waking up without an alarm clock and seeing so much of my friends and family. I'm also going to miss unwinding at night with my husband, watching our favorite HBO

  25. When do you find time to work out?

    staceym replied to emcadams's topic in General Students

    I plan on going right after my last class each day. It may be for only 30 mins but I want to use that time to give my brain a break from all the info I've been trying to shove into it. As much as I...