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Common Pediatric Meds?
[quote=KelRN215;8591961 mom22ccg, I am surprised that you use toradol in your pedi heme/onc patients. Ours are not allowed to get any NSAIDs. We often give schedule Toradol to our Sickle Cell patients when they are admitted for pain crisis.
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Common Pediatric Meds?
I am on a H/O unit and we see a lot of anti-emetics (Zofran, phenergan gel and Ativan), pain meds (dilaudid, toradol and morphine) and antibiotics (vancomycin and cefepime). Some others include nystatin, Pepcid, Benadryl, decadron, Colace. These are probably the most common for our unit. Best of luck!!
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Med Couture... shrinkage?
Love my Med Couture and have not had any problems. I too tend to air dry my scrubs.
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Scrubs that are stretchy and are available in petite
I like Med Couture; they come in petite and are a little stretchy.
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kaplan vs hurst?
I depends on what your needs are. I chose Hurst because I needed more content review and had no problem with the NCLEX-style test questions. Good luck!!
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First day reality check
I have worked full-time since I began nursing school and was pretty much told the same thing. I am here to tell you it can be done. I have made all A's with the exception of one B (missed an A by less than a point). Time management is key. Don't let anyone tell you you can't. Good luck!!
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Nursing school and working PT???
Absolutely it is possible. I work full time as a CNA in a hospital on the weekends (nights) and have managed to make A's in my nsg classes. As someone has said, time management is key and lots of support from hubby. I actually think my job has helped me with school. I actually think that my job helps me relate things that are learned in class. Hope that helps and good luck!!
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When did you start using NCLEX review books??
I started using my NCLEX book during my first med/surg class and I have used it for Peds, OB and now my second Med/surg class. It has been amazing. It is the Saunders and I can't say enough about it. I don't think you could ever practice that style of question too much. Good luck with school.
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optional textbooks
The books I use most are my drug guide book, nursing care plan book, and my Saunder's NCLEX book. I use them all the time.
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Stethoscope for fall 2012
I have the rasberry Littmann too and love it. Works great. I thought I would have an unusual color but of the 19 in my lab class 4 of us had the exact same color. Great minds :) Good luck with school.
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Uniforms
We wear all white which I'm not thrilled about but we can choose any brand we want which is great.
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What size are your Danskos?
I have three Danskos and two of them are 38 and the other is 37. I usually wear a 7.5. Definitely try on before you buy. They vary slightly.
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Nursing school and work??
I had the very same question a year ago. I was so worried that I wouldn't be able to make the grades and work full time. I didn't have a choice and i am still nervous going into my last year that I will be able to continue my success. The bigggest suggestion that I can give to you is time management. The other thing that I did is take the weekend off before each semester final to make sure I had plenty of time to study. Good luck - plan ahead and you'll do great.
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Did anyone think that A&P II was an easier course than A&P I?
I don't know if A and P 2 was easier but certainly more interesting to me therefore making it easier to study for and learn. Made A's in both but if I had to do one over again it would be AP2. Just my opinion.
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Did you learn IV in NS?!
We learned the skill in our second semester and I had one opportunity to start one (got it on first attempt :) )