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  1. Common Pediatric Meds?

    mom2ccg replied to ForeverDreaming's topic in Pediatric

    [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...

  2. Common Pediatric Meds?

    mom2ccg replied to ForeverDreaming's topic in Pediatric

    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...

  3. Med Couture... shrinkage?

    mom2ccg replied to bex177's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Love my Med Couture and have not had any problems. I too tend to air dry my

  4. Scrubs that are stretchy and are available in petite

    mom2ccg replied to fsaav's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like Med Couture; they come in petite and are a little

  5. kaplan vs hurst?

    mom2ccg replied to aidafm's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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

  6. First day reality check

    mom2ccg replied to 2bNurseCai's topic in General Students

    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...

  7. Nursing school and working PT???

    mom2ccg replied to xxkmpxx's topic in General Students

    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...

  8. When did you start using NCLEX review books??

    mom2ccg replied to heroldbe's topic in General Students

    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...

  9. optional textbooks

    mom2ccg replied to DNP2023's topic in General Students

    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

  10. Stethoscope for fall 2012

    mom2ccg replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    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...

  11. Uniforms

    mom2ccg replied to Crazed's topic in General Students

    We wear all white which I'm not thrilled about but we can choose any brand we want which is

  12. What size are your Danskos?

    mom2ccg replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    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

  13. Nursing school and work??

    mom2ccg replied to doreenstarr1's topic in General Students

    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...

  14. Did anyone think that A&P II was an easier course than A&P I?

    mom2ccg replied to Ev1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...

  15. Did you learn IV in NS?!

    mom2ccg replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in General Students

    We learned the skill in our second semester and I had one opportunity to start one (got it on first attempt :)

  16. Kaplan, Lippincott & Saunders ... oh my!

    mom2ccg replied to shay&lynn's topic in General Students

    I am using the Saunders NCLEX book and found it very helpful. It summarizes the material and gives rationales for the questions that are at the end of the sections. It too comes with a CD. My...

  17. What are your future nursing plans??

    mom2ccg replied to FutureOBNurse2118's topic in General Students

    I am just starting NS in the fall and currently work in Peds as a PCA and loooove it. My plans are Peds (or maybe Land D). I am keeping an open

  18. Womens PETITE Cherokee drawstring flare leg scrub pant??

    mom2ccg replied to wookieRN11's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think you'll like them. I am 5'2" and I wear the medium petites and they fit perfectly. I accidentally picked up the regular length once and OMG they were sooo long. I had to hem them up several...

  19. Will you still have pre/co-requisites to take while in NS?

    mom2ccg replied to Copperismydog's topic in General Students

    As of about 2pm today I will be done with all my

  20. Average time to Nursing School decision/acceptance?

    mom2ccg replied to jmelyn2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our apps were due third week in Feb. and they started sending out acceptance/denial letters at the end of

  21. Ebooks in Nursing School?

    mom2ccg replied to hannah87's topic in General Students

    I just recently bought a color nook and purchased a drug guide in ebook format. I've been playing around with it trying to get used to it. I am planning on buying a medical dictionary and care plan...

  22. Fall 2011 students, what do you have so far?

    mom2ccg replied to Sugar-Phosphate's topic in General Students

    I have been getting things a little at a time. So far I have all my required books, drug guide, stethoscope, bandage scissors, hemostats, penlight, and small calculator. Still planning to get a...

  23. Orientation tomorrow!

    mom2ccg replied to RedChair's topic in General Students

    Mine isn't until next month also. I'm so excited for you. Can't wait to hear how it goes. We want

  24. Is engraving bad?

    mom2ccg replied to bombom's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had mine engraved. It looks great and although I haven't used in clinicals yet it seems to work just

  25. Accepted to Pellissippi State & Roane State nursing. Which would you choose?

    mom2ccg replied to LindsayWH's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Good to hear that the lab teachers are awesome at Harriman. I also got shut out of the Oak Ridge labs. I just keep saying it is temporary. So excited, I can't believe it all begins next month....