blackandyellow

blackandyellow

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  1. CMC exam

    blackandyellow replied to MachewRN's topic in Critical Care

    I took the CMC test and passed it back in March. I found this test to be more difficult than the CCRN most likely because it's more focused. I used the Pass CCRN cd rom and studied the cardiac...

  2. Essentials of Critical Care Orientation (ECCO)

    blackandyellow replied to CCU BSN RN's topic in Critical Care

    I have never used these modules however my unit has recently started using them for all new orientees without critical care experience. They were introduced to us as being the top notch for education...

  3. drug tests and ambien

    blackandyellow replied to molly7454's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to say congrats on quitting smoking! I got an Ambien rx when I was quitting smoking 'cuz Chantix turned me into an insomniac. I brought in my rx for the drug test even though the nurse...

  4. PATIENT posting pictures on Facebook

    blackandyellow replied to nkochrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was photographed one time with a patient who posted it on facebook along with other staff members. This was a pt who had been in the ICU for two months we didn't think he would make it multiple...

  5. CAP testing through ATI

    blackandyellow replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in General Students

    I like the ATI app. I did have to pay for it but it was more convenient for me to have then trying to study all the books. My school requires us to pass all of our ATI tests with a certain score. I...

  6. This is just very unfair, not sure about nursing future

    blackandyellow replied to reesespoon's topic in General Students

    OP- It all comes down to how bad do you want it? My school was not leniant and had many changes while I was enrolled. We were suppose to get the summer off but ended up having to take three classes...

  7. End-Stage Senioritis!

    blackandyellow replied to Birry's topic in General Students

    Yes!! I graduate in April and only have two papers left haven't started them yet. My classmates and I are also trying to take better care ourselves since the dark bags under our eyes wont help us in...

  8. ICU Preceptorship, hopefully resulting in a job

    blackandyellow replied to RileyRN2013's topic in General Students

    I work in an ICU as a CNA and am in my last semester of nursing school. What impresses the people that I work with is students that are not afraid to get involved and are assertive. We have some...

  9. Nursing Students: What do you think of your instructors?

    blackandyellow replied to KBICU's topic in General Students

    The worst instructor I ever had was unprepared and taught directly from the book. I went to her to review a test and she looked at me and said I don't write the questions I get them from a test bank...

  10. Who were you in high school

    blackandyellow replied to Dezy's topic in General Students

    I was a big partier and friends with everyone. I was always in trouble for skipping school or talking back to teachers. I wanted to drop out but had an amazing guidance counselor who talked me out of...

  11. Scared 100%!!

    blackandyellow replied to NurseKis's topic in General Students

    I was petrified of microbiology and it ended up being one of my favorite classes. Med surg can be a hard class for some people there is some memorization involved and a lot of nursing process...

  12. Nurses: How Do You Feel About Your Patients Being Nurses?

    blackandyellow replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I find that I'm the opposite of the women you described if anything I'm too nice. I usually do not tell people that I am in the healthcare profession because I do not want to be like those women you...

  13. Article critique help!!!!!!!!!!!

    blackandyellow replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    Does your school give you a username and password for ebsco? I have found many nursing journals on there that have been helpful to use for my papers. Make sure you follow your teachers rubric to a...

  14. Statistics???

    blackandyellow replied to akilah530's topic in General Students

    I am not good at math I had to hire a tutor for my college algebra class and I dreaded taking statistics. I ended up taking it online because it was the only thing that I could do with my work...

  15. Family's responsiblity of taking care of older parents?

    blackandyellow replied to micstn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you so much for posting this I took care of my father and three months after he passed my mom did and I took care of her too. It was so draining in ways I cant explain that you summed up well in...

  16. Wet Hair Don't Care?

    blackandyellow replied to 2BRN123's topic in General Students

    I have the same problem. I usually shower the night before a clinical and put my hair in a bun to sleep with so it doesn't get too unruly. In the morning my hair is still a little damp but I put a ton...

  17. Smoking and the Nursing Student

    blackandyellow replied to RainbowDash's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have been an on and off again smoker for ten years. Unfortunately with nursing school I picked the habit back up again and don't see myself quitting anytime soon. It's very hard to go through...

  18. Late for exam

    blackandyellow replied to katpatel's topic in General Students

    My school has the same policy. I took care of a sick family member who was dying the day I had 3 tests. I'll never forget emailing my instructors from my phone at 4 am explaining why I would not be...

  19. Work schedule while in nursing school.

    blackandyellow replied to ShineyNickelRN's topic in General Students

    I work three 12 hour shifts a week while going to nursing school full time. I usually work overnights I think it helps that I work three days a week verses four or five. My employer allows us to do...

  20. African American male here. I have some questions for my fellow nurses

    blackandyellow replied to Shack502's topic in General Students

    1.) My biggest obstacle didn't have to do with nursing school but my personal life. I took care of my dad while he was on hospice, worked full time, and was a full time student. 2.) I would have...

  21. How did you get your hospital job???

    blackandyellow replied to stigrl's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Keep at it! I applied to the hospital I currently work at 6 times before I got a phone call back. One of my friends in HR says she get's 300 CNA/PCT applicants a month so sometimes it's just timing....

  22. Im here to complain. you can too:)

    blackandyellow replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    I dont like how unorganized my school is. The instructors are organized but our administrative office constantly loses thing's and isn't helpful. I dont like how my new director has an open door...

  23. A Few of my Favorite Things about Nursing School

    blackandyellow replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

    I'm burnt out with school right now and feel like I chose the wrong school. What I like about nursing school is getting the syllabus at the beginning of every semester and thinking there's no way I'm...

  24. Who is responsible to check the emergency cart?

    blackandyellow replied to tony2020's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an ICU as a CNA and we are responsible for checking the carts. Pharmacy handles the medications and the charge nurse on second shift checks the defibrillator. We have to check the cart once...

  25. Failing Med-Surg!! What Should I do?

    blackandyellow replied to tep186's topic in General Students

    I'm in the same boat. Passing is an 80 and I have a 79. I have one test left and then the final. I dont have any advice other than make sure you meet with your teacher and go over your past tests....