RunnerRN2015

RunnerRN2015 ASN, RN

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  1. So we can't wear clogs...

    RunnerRN2015 replied to allycat77's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    When I think of clogs, I think of slip on, open back shoes. I would think the regular Danskos would be o.k. Our school says no clogs and a large portion of us have Danskos or a similar

  2. Do you have to complete all pre-reqs before applying?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to MissNancy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school doesn't require any pre-reqs other than high school biology and chemistry. Some people take them before the nursing classes, others take them with the nursing

  3. Are You Allow To Review Your Dosage Calculations

    RunnerRN2015 replied to Itspossible's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That's crazy. We have an immediate test review after every exam (we leave the exam room and then go down the hallway to another classroom where all of the questions, answers, and rationales are...

  4. Are You Allow To Review Your Dosage Calculations

    RunnerRN2015 replied to Itspossible's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We get to see everything after it's graded. How are you supposed to know what you're doing wrong if you can't see your

  5. Nicknames unprofessional?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to blackvans1234's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Add me to the "I read the poll question incorrectly" list. In my family we have a James who goes by Jim, a Richard who goes by Dick (some people call him Rich), and 2 Stevens who both go by Steve. I...

  6. How do you clean the machine?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to justjosh_ky's topic in General Nursing

    We have the wipes with the purple

  7. Carolinas College of Health Sciences-Summer 2013

    RunnerRN2015 replied to DM019's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    That's my school! It's competitive no matter the program or the

  8. How do/did you study for Fundamentals of Nursing?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to Guest11/16/14's topic in General Students

    I'm in fundamentals now and have earned an A on the first 2 tests (93% and 94%). Read the textbooks (we have 6 or 7 for this class) and do the questions at the end of each chapter. Utilize the...

  9. Nursing socks... Do they help? And what kind to buy?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to PalmHarborMom's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I found that the calf sleeves I wear for recovery after I run work awesome! Mine are by Zensah. You can also get them in knee socks (but I'm too picky about my running socks so I like the calf...

  10. Hospital access to full text online journal articles

    RunnerRN2015 replied to llg's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My hospital system has a HUGE medical library with free access to all of those platforms -- and several awesome librarians,

  11. Night shift Med/Surg CNA advice!

    RunnerRN2015 replied to NaeRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I love working nights (7p-7a) because I usually have pockets of time when I can study (I work PRN so I usually only work 2-3 shifts every 6 weeks). It really helps to cluster your care so you're not...

  12. marking NG tubes

    RunnerRN2015 replied to monalunaxo's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught to use tape to mark the spot and then tape that strip of tape to their

  13. second fundamentals exam: another A!

    RunnerRN2015 posted a topic in General Students

    I am beyond happy! We had our second exam in Nursing Fundamentals this week and I got an A! I earned an A on the first exam as well so I am feeling

  14. second fundamentals exam: another A!

    RunnerRN2015 replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in General Students

    We could sign up for a mentor if we wanted one and it's mostly the mentors who are sending us the notes. I share the ones I get with whomever asks. Everybody is getting notes from somebody and most of...

  15. second fundamentals exam: another A!

    RunnerRN2015 replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in General Students

    I study study study study study....and then study some more! LOL We get objectives for each unit of study and we also get powerpoints for each lecture/lab so that really helps. After each class, I...

  16. Funny/ Useful Memory Tips for Human Anatomy

    RunnerRN2015 replied to Bach4231's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mine for the cranial nerves is: Oh Oh Oh To Take A Family Vacation Go Vegas After Hours. There are TONS of dirty ones! LOL Cell phases: I Passed My Anatomy Test (interphase, prophase, metaphase,...

  17. what kind of assignments are given in nursing school?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to gxrod's topic in General Students

    For my 101 class, in addition to the readings for lecture and lab (there is A LOT!) and every-other-week clinical preparation (which is beyond A LOT...hours and hours and hours on Monday night!), we...

  18. How *not* to draw up morphine

    RunnerRN2015 replied to anashenwrath's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm in 101 and we're able to start giving meds next week. Thanks for the heads

  19. Calculator on TEAS V

    RunnerRN2015 replied to txtri02's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    No calculators allowed for TEAS. It wouldn't be fair for some sites to allow them and others

  20. Carolinas College of Health Sciences Pre-Nursing/Nursing

    RunnerRN2015 replied to caligal28's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm impressed that you will already have a Bachelor's before attending CCHS! There are several students at school who have a BS is another area and then decide to go into nursing. I'm thinking about...

  21. Carolinas College of Health Sciences Pre-Nursing/Nursing

    RunnerRN2015 replied to caligal28's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    It's a great school! Did you receive your acceptance letter already for fall? I didn't think they had been sent out

  22. Carolinas College of Health Sciences Pre-Nursing/Nursing

    RunnerRN2015 replied to caligal28's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I don't think any semester for pre-nursing is more competitive than another. It's pretty competitive no matter what. Pre-nursing was definitely the right route for me. The majority of my classes...

  23. Almost entire class failed Anatomy test!

    RunnerRN2015 replied to LMcV's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How can 50 be passing? 50%? In my pre-nursing courses you passed with a 70% or higher; in nursing, it's a 77% and higher to

  24. Carolinas College of Health Sciences Pre-Nursing/Nursing

    RunnerRN2015 replied to caligal28's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    That's where I'm in school (NUR101) and I LOVE IT! Pre-nursing starts 3 times a year (Spring, Summer, Fall) whereas Nursing only starts in Spring and Fall. You should get a letter fairly soon letting...

  25. nursing student and CNA job?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to ndg37's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work as a CNA as well as several of my classmates. Some of us are PRN (like me), some work part-time and others (out of necessity) work full-time. I love the flexibility of PRN (minimum requirement...