SweetseRN

SweetseRN

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  1. am i really for nursing?

    SweetseRN replied to ading's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was like you in clinical. Now I am developing a routine, giving thorough assessments and becoming better at the CNA type stuff like turning and positioning etc. It just takes some of us more time....

  2. Scared of the docs!

    SweetseRN replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wonderful helpful advice. I got to see a few comments before my shift today and I can't thank you all enough for the help. I just needed to know that I am not totally alone. I went out of my way to...

  3. krista...need help passing boards

    SweetseRN replied to ava728's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When did you graduate and what else have you used besides Kaplan? Did you do EVERYTHING kaplan suggested, honestly? Do not give up, you can do

  4. The first time your pt crashed

    SweetseRN replied to tech1000's topic in Emergency

    It was awful. My pt while in nursing school clinicals vasovagaled on the toilet. I got a funny feeling and caught her right at the last second. I had to wedge my not so little body between the sink...

  5. HELP!

    SweetseRN replied to aikz's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it! If you feel it, do it. 7a-7p shifts are so great and it sounds like you already have proven yourself on the floor. Med surge isn't any easier and it sounds like you found a little niche. Go...

  6. stoopid stoopid stoppid!

    SweetseRN replied to LevitateMe's topic in General Nursing

    Write a new, more personalized one tailored to the job you are applying for and resubmit. Honestly, I don't think anyone ever reads them

  7. reconstitution

    SweetseRN replied to Jamiie_lynn's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, everyone answered for you. Reconstitution is the easiest thing, you just follow the directions, x amount of blah blah added to x drug = a dosage strength of x mg per ml. Every drug that requires...

  8. care plan- smart (specific, measureable, accurate/achievable, realistic, timeframe

    SweetseRN replied to tassie1955's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

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  9. Test taking strategies

    SweetseRN replied to starleviosa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know this is not what you want to hear, but you really need some type of course preferably KAPLAN, even just the Q bank. Split the cost with a few people and study together. It's totally worth it. I...

  10. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    SweetseRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok, I have said this before but I know the pain of waiting so I will say it again. I took a private facebook poll from ALL of the students in my graduating class. The "trick" is 100% real, everyone...

  11. care plan- smart (specific, measureable, accurate/achievable, realistic, timeframe

    SweetseRN replied to tassie1955's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I really want to help but I don't get it...You have not stated one nursing Dx. Honestly, you need a care plan book and some other resources. You are not going to get homework answers requiring that...

  12. Getting very discouraged 2nd month into nursing school. help!

    SweetseRN replied to morningglory229's topic in General Students

    Get used to that...You need to learn how to think rather than just memorize facts. Expect a dip in the GPA for a while. You are learning a whole new language and way of thinking. You will get it, but...

  13. LPN program at Dutchess BOCES

    SweetseRN replied to Studentforever's topic in General Students

    It's not any easier, really. I had some ulster boces LPN students and I was shocked at how intense their program is. Can you maybe talk to your instructors and try to make a plan to get you through...

  14. RN or BSN? Help!

    SweetseRN replied to amymatey's topic in General Students

    Big fan of ADN first. That way, you can get a job and if you are lucky they will pay for your BSN, which you can likely complete mostly online in an RN to BSN

  15. Can you work more days?

    SweetseRN replied to Purple93's topic in General Nursing

    3 12's are great! The time flies by! For example this week, I worked Sunday, today and then Thursday...Then I have a 4 day weekend! I never do more than two 12's back to back because I am exhausted...

  16. Is nursing a depressing job?

    SweetseRN replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to deal with depression to begin with but nursing does not in anyway exacerbate this, in fact...I feel healthier than I ever have in my life. I have cried a few times, but you pull it together...

  17. Narcotic Descrepency!!!

    SweetseRN replied to APatriganiRN's topic in General Nursing

    So glad this worked out ok, you will be a stronger person and better nurse for it. Every time I screw something up, I take it really hard and get very upset...But then I pick myself up and learn from...

  18. The last thing you want to hear when you get to work

    SweetseRN replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Every single one of these made me lol....Thanks for the

  19. No soap?

    SweetseRN replied to autumn_october's topic in General Nursing

    I know you were doing a procedure requiring soap but just a little trick I learned...Lotion makes for a great, gentle cleanser. I like to use it in place of soap on delicate skin. Use a nice warm...

  20. Any legal issue there?

    SweetseRN replied to akasu's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, yay. So glad you said no. Always, always protect thy license. You worked too hard to get

  21. Narcotic Descrepency!!!

    SweetseRN replied to APatriganiRN's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I commented on this post once already and I have to tell you...Today, I found myself in the same situation! Our pixis does not tell us how many are there, but if you count wrong, apparently...

  22. What does Nursing mean to you?

    SweetseRN replied to FutureRNontario's topic in General Nursing

    This is a question that you will find the answers to for yourself as your progress through school and then into actually becoming a nurse. It is different for everyone. For me, it means providing the...

  23. My achy breaky feet!

    SweetseRN replied to darkangel83's topic in General Nursing

    I never ever leave home without: Some serious compression stockings Dansko's Advil or Aleve New Balance sneakers to change in to if I really can't take the pain. My feet still hurt everyday, but I...

  24. I am seriously looking at nursing. I have a long good/bad history with schooling

    SweetseRN replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Nursing

    I tried community college 3 times with 4 different majors after high school with grades from A's to F's and in the end a GPA around a 2.0...At 28 I went back to school for nursing and graduated with...

  25. Narcotic Descrepency!!!

    SweetseRN replied to APatriganiRN's topic in General Nursing

    In our Pyxis system I never know how many pills there should be, just how many there are. But when dealing with narcs, I would report anything and I mean anything ASAP, priority number 1...I hope you...