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  1. Hand Held Device Requirement for Clinical

    its_meee replied to tbbtpeach's topic in General Students

    My program also requires the purchase of a hand-held device. I have used an ipod touch for several semesters and have found that it does the job. It is the size of a phone so it fits into my scrub...

  2. Stupid classmate tricks

    its_meee replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    During OB clinical me and a male classmate were about to observe a circumcision. When the newborn was given an injection into his member, my classmate's eyes were as big around as saucers and he...

  3. Stupid classmate tricks

    its_meee replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    LOL! I think I'm one of those students that nods/shakes her head during lecture. I honestly have no idea that I'm doing it, but when I do notice it I stop immediately! LOL :) Eventually, I start...

  4. can you help with this pt. situation?

    its_meee replied to its_meee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also, although D5W starts as isotonic in the bag, it becomes hypotonic in the body which will draw water from the cells, and this may cause a hypovolemic state in the

  5. Fluid and electrolytes study help

    its_meee posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My first exam of the semester was over cardiac content and I failed it!! I'm in my junior year and this was the lowest exam grade I've had thus far. I felt very defeated and had a lot of self-doubt....

  6. Fluid and electrolytes study help

    its_meee replied to its_meee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you! Sorry I haven't been back to respond sooner...busy life of a nursing student and mother of 4!

  7. help please :)

    its_meee replied to samanthaAnn2014's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    also...a slight increase in WBC usually indicates inflammation. A large increase in WBC usually indicates

  8. What is your grading scale?

    its_meee replied to smoup's topic in General Students

    Here is ours: A+ 99-100% A 95-98% A- 92-94% B+ 89-91% B 85-88% B- 82-84% C+ 79-81% C 75-81% anything under a 75% is failing. There is no rounding in figuring grades. A 74.9% is...

  9. YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS

    its_meee replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    That is a great grade! However, I understand your frustration. Many of my B's would have been A's if they would just round up!! Unfortunately there is no rounding in my program

  10. Would someone mind helping with a few study guide questions?

    its_meee replied to aaabbbccc's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As a student, it's good to know that real NCLEX questions are never all of the above. However, just yesterday in MedSurg we had a question on a quiz where the answer WAS all of the above. So, it is...

  11. Why are we taught conflicting or incorrect information?

    its_meee replied to bxpansive's topic in General Students

    With the glove issue... the instructors are required to teach by the textbook. There have been many times that my instructors have agreed that sometimes textbook and "real" life will differ, but for...

  12. Why are we taught conflicting or incorrect information?

    its_meee replied to bxpansive's topic in General Students

    My mother was diagnosed with COPD because of her chronic asthma, however she did not have emphysema. COPD covers many disorders, but you need not have them all for a diagnosis. (that is my...

  13. Why does school have to be made to be (seemingly) unneccesarily difficult?

    its_meee replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Students

    Here is my week: Mon- Psychology, 3 hr. lecture. Tues- Nursing Research, 2.5 hr. lecture. Wed- MedSurg, 3 hr. lecture. Thursday and Friday are clinical days. I am a full-time mom to four children...

  14. APA help!

    its_meee posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am presenting a PowerPoint presentation next week and I am forming my reference page slide. I know how to reference all of my sources EXCEPT the picture that I have. I found the picture on-line...

  15. Health Fair project ideas and suggestions

    its_meee posted a topic in General Students

    A fellow classmate and I have been assigned a topic to present at a LTC facility. We are required to set up a booth/station with a poster describing our topic. We are allowed to have fliers,...

  16. Nail care

    its_meee posted a topic in General Students

    I know that a nurse needs a doctor's order to clip a patient's nails. Can a nurse use a file on a patient's nails without an

  17. Financial stress!!! GRRR

    its_meee posted a topic in General Students

    I'm very irritated right now! I'm about to start junior year of my nursing program, so I know that nursing school is not cheap. I always try to plan ahead before determining the amount of student...

  18. Financial stress!!! GRRR

    its_meee replied to its_meee's topic in General Students

    Yes llg- I will be sure to increase the "buffer" next time :) I just hate to take more than needed because I know I'd probably spend it and not save it! Thanks for the advice

  19. Financial stress!!! GRRR

    its_meee replied to its_meee's topic in General Students

    The loans are through school. I will have to look into increasing the amount...I didn't know that I could have them send me more money even after I have already received the initial loan amount. Good...

  20. A & P

    its_meee replied to MadeInDetroit85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I passed A&P several semesters ago and managed to get an A+. Here are some tips that helped me... Sit in the front row. I always sit in the front because it helps me stay focused. Always read...

  21. I really dislike when...

    its_meee replied to Mchs4735's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here is my thought on the money issue... My sister in law decided to become an RN for the paycheck it would provide. She told me that within a year after working her first nursing job that she...

  22. Early clinical hours...need some tips :)

    its_meee replied to its_meee's topic in General Students

    Thank you all for the helpful responses! It is completely my fault that my children depend on me so much. This is just as much about me relinquishing control, as it is them taking responsibility. I...

  23. Early clinical hours...need some tips :)

    its_meee posted a topic in General Students

    I'm about to start my junior year, and up until this point my earliest class wasn't until 9am. My children would get on the school bus at 7:30 and that is the same time I would take my 3 year old to...

  24. Early clinical hours...need some tips :)

    its_meee replied to its_meee's topic in General Students

    Posting a to-do list is a great idea! Unfortunately, I don't have anyone that can come to my house to help with getting the kids on the bus. My parents are no longer living and I only have one...

  25. Nursing School Making Me A Hypochondriac!

    its_meee replied to NICUnurse21's topic in General Students

    This post made me LOL! About 2 weeks into my first semester of my nursing program I started having back pain just under my left shoulder blade. I was convinced that I had lung cancer or something...