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I work on a tele floor and have never had to use an otoscope. Someone correct me if I am wrong, but unless you specialize or work at a doctor's office you will never use one.

I think this is said to every nursing student starting out. My professor said it to my class. In reality, nursing school has not been that bad thus far.

First semester I worked about 36 hrs a week, second semester about 27 hrs a week, and now I am starting my third semester and I plan on working 16 hrs a week. So far I have done very well in my classes, but I hear the third semester is a beast.

Good luck!!!

I personally don't do well in a study group. They have always turned into a gab session and were not productive. I am in nursing school to become a nurse, not make friends; as harsh as that may seem it works for me. I start my third semester this fall.

I may be one of the select few, but a study group does not work for me. Anytime I have attempted to study with a study group it always turned into a gab session. Also, I recall a time when I was doing nclex study questions with a group and another student was reading the questions out loud, it was horrible everyone asking to have the questions/answers repeated. It felt like we took over ten minutes a question due to this. I start my third semester in the fall and so far I have done very well without a study group. Maybe I just have not found the right bunch to study with yet.

I am the same way. The nursing instructors scared the crap out of me in my first semester saying "You must read or you will fail!!!". So, I read for the first exam and boy was it a waste of time. After that exam I just took notes in class and read my supplemental books (saunders nclex review, prentice hall and do tons of nclex questions). By doing this I received a 91% in my first semester and a 92% in the second. If reading and writing works for you then do it. I just think you will fall behind at some point.

In my area and many others (according to many posts on this website) the job market isn't as hoppin' as it use to be. The poster clearly stated she was interested in working in a pain management clinic. If the interview goes well and it is a reputable pain clinic then take the job. If down the road you see poor patient care then quit.

I agree completely.

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For me, what makes doing a care plan so long is writing up all of the meds. Names, side effects, classes, route, dose, frequency, pharmological action. At my school our care plans consist of an assessment tool for each system then we have to write up anywhere from 3-5 priority diagnosis. The write ups for each nursing diagnosis consist of at least 2 short term goals and one long term. Then we have to write what we will assess, therapeutic interventions, and finally what we will teach the client. Then if applicable a referral to a different health care professional. Personally, I have never spent over three-four hours on a care plan. I always scored in the 90s on them. We did a care plan for each day at clinical. This started 4th week of my first semester. My advice to you buy a care plan book it will help you tremendously. Not only will it assist you in writing up diagnosis but will help you understand the why behind the interventions, teachings, etc... and why the diagnosis is appropriate.

I thought it was the ice pack too. Every book I look in says it is priority during the first 24 hrs.

i am waiting for my teacher to post the answer sheet... it could take a while.

So, one of my professors just posted some optional review material to prepare us for next semester. I have done a couple of the assignments. So far, I have came across a couple questions that I am unsure about. If anyone can help a fellow nursing student out I would really appreciate it. :) 1) You are caring for a woman who is admitted in active labor. What info is most important for you to assess to avoid respiratory complications during labor and delivery? a. Family history of lung disease b. Food or drug allergies (Drug allergies = anaphylaxis?) c. Number of cigarettes smoked daily (we can't assume client is a smoker, right?) d. When the client last ate (Could cause vomiting/aspiration?) 2) A woman delivered her infant son 3 hrs ago. She had an episiotomy to facilitate delivery. Which of the following would be your most appropriate action? a. Place an ice pack on perineum (I read this is crucial during first 24 hrs) b. Apply a heat lamp c. Take client for a sitz bath d. Administer analgesic medication as ordered. (I think this is the answer)

It is completely normal. I am going into my 3rd semester and I am excited yet scared. I want to be a nurse so badly, yet I hear horror stories of people failing. It scares me even though I got a 92 in semester I and a 93 in semester II. But that fear, I think is what keeps be on top of my game. I don't think I will stop being scared until I pass my boards. Just channel that fear into trying hard and you will do fine.

Take your time. Read each question carefully. Remember Maslow, ABCS, and ADPIE; these will help significantly if you are debating between 2 "right" answers. Good luck :)

I start the third semester of my ADN program September 4th. I am beyond excited. I love nursing school and can't wait to get into the more intense material this upcoming semester.

I have a digital gold timex with a stretchy band. It's perfect for clinical. You don't have to take it off to wash your hands.

Honestly, I love nursing school. I am in an ADN program and I start my third level in the fall. I enjoy going to lecture, I love clinical, and am one of those freaky people who likes to study and learn new information. I get really excited doing NCLEX questions when I get one right and my rationale is right on point with the review book I am using. I really hate having summer off and I can't wait until classes start up again. I finished reading a comprehensive review book and do NCLEX style questions on a regular basis. I love nursing school; my opinion might change, I hear levels III and IV are the pits. So, we shall see.

nope, i bought a brand new copy from amazon. i did use the cd and as i stated i did not like the questions. i thought they were more knowledge based (straight forward questions with straight forward answers) compared to other review books out there. it is awesome that you use and love the questions. when choosing a review book it is all about personal preference, learning style, and how your lecture is taught. we all learn and study differently. i once again think saunder's is great for the information but prefer davis success series (their nclex review is awesome too!), lippincotts q&a, and prentice hall for practice questions.

Oops double post.

I love, love Saunder's Comprehensive review for the information. As far as practice questions, after seeing and using many other review books I feel it is lacking. Only about 10-15 questions per chapter and in my opinion are more knowledge based than they are "critical thinking". I recommend Prentice Hall Comprehensive Nclex review. It has similar maybe even more information than Saunder's and the questions are better. Prentice Hall also makes a Nursing Fundamentals and Health Assessment book which would be very helpful to a first semester nursing student.

October. My nurse manager said start applying for jobs two months prior to graduation. Then if hired the Nclex has to be taken within 60 days, after graduation (at my hospital).

Yes. My micro teacher dropped two tests and made an "A" an 85%. She curved big time. I still earned an "A" anyway and am doing well in the nursing program. I start level three in the fall.

In my Level I Health Assessment class we were taught how to use the otoscope and how to identify a "healthy" ear versus one that is diseased.