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  1. Nursing School and Work Experience

    tsm007 replied to michelle99's topic in General Students

    I agree and sometimes you are better off not having experience because you don't have bad habits to

  2. Do all symptomatic pneumothorax need chest tubes?

    tsm007 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have a question, working on prepping for a lab. The question asks what assessment findings indicate a need for chest tube - all I can find is large pneumothorax and symptomatic pneumothorax. I know...

  3. Do all symptomatic pneumothorax need chest tubes?

    tsm007 replied to tsm007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh my gosh, that is awesome! I feel smarter now

  4. Do all symptomatic pneumothorax need chest tubes?

    tsm007 replied to tsm007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ugh! Realized I misread the question too which is partially why I was having so much trouble with this. I thought it said what assessment findings of a pneumothorax indicate the need for a chest tube?...

  5. Do all symptomatic pneumothorax need chest tubes?

    tsm007 replied to tsm007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    THAT is why I was confused. Honestly don't know why they'd need oxygen if they weren't hypoxic. I just couldn't figure out why textbooks would say to raise head of bed and give O2. Thank you. I...

  6. Do all symptomatic pneumothorax need chest tubes?

    tsm007 replied to tsm007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you. That makes so much more sense if a asymptomatic one you wouldn't know in the first place without incidentally finding

  7. Having trouble understanding the different types of NG tubes

    tsm007 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am reading and reading on NG tubes trying to make sure I understand how they work and what they are used for. I find that if I don't truly understand the why of things I won't be able to learn the...

  8. WGU Prelicensure-Cedars Sinai-Oct, 2014

    tsm007 replied to SoonerBredExpat's topic in Western Governors University

    They can't just fail you for no reason. I cannot 100% say for sure because I am not in California, but I will try and find out. I have a couple people I talk with in California cohorts. You don't even...

  9. The real reason your failing in school

    tsm007 replied to studentmalenurse's topic in General Students

    Not sure where anybody said that all people fail because they don't try. Being 41 years old and this being my second attempt at nursing school I would have to disagree with you on nursing school...

  10. WGU Prelicensure-Cedars Sinai-Oct, 2014

    tsm007 replied to SoonerBredExpat's topic in Western Governors University

    I have not found that to be true in any of the cohorts near me. We do have a lot of students get set back, but I have yet to see anyone not pass the prenursing part. Then keep in mind that a lot of...

  11. WGU Prelicensure-Cedars Sinai-Oct, 2014

    tsm007 replied to SoonerBredExpat's topic in Western Governors University

    Not in the California program, but I know the iTouch is not really necessary. The app is available on Android so any smart phone will do. It's the Nursing Central App that they want you to buy. I know...

  12. The real reason your failing in school

    tsm007 replied to studentmalenurse's topic in General Students

    Curious where you get most of your facts. I have never seen a school with only 10 out of 40 graduating and I am pretty darn sure that the 65-75K is not the starting pay most places. I can list plenty...

  13. Any chiropractors in the WGU program?

    tsm007 replied to chiros2005's topic in Western Governors University

    They will let you take biochemistry within the program, but A&P and Micro are required to be done before starting the prelicensure program. The rules are a little different for prelicensure than...

  14. WGU BSN Program Grads Question

    tsm007 replied to Nursing24/7's topic in Western Governors University

    Yes, cohorts meet for labs and you will likely run into classmates at the hospital as well. Usually someone is working the same day as you. The nonclinical courses are a little more flexible than the...

  15. Heeeelp! Nursing school starts in 12 days and I don't remember much from my pre reqs.

    tsm007 replied to HolisticRN2016's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I find that nursing school is a constant review and building on of past knowledge. Each time you work with it the information seems to stick a little better. I personally wouldn't try and worry about...

  16. I'm a New Graduate BSN!!! :)

    tsm007 replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!!

  17. Everest Colleges

    tsm007 replied to crossfitnurse's topic in General Students

    I looked at their program when I was first looking for schools. NO WAY I could justify spending $30,000 on an LPN program (that was the cost here). I'm going for a BSN and will spend less than that....

  18. Can someone explain to me insulins: R, N, Humalog, Novolog?

    tsm007 replied to guest08/05/2014's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Okay, I seriously had to laugh out loud when I used your Let me Google that for you link - um, it pulled up Neil Patrick Harris for 4 of the top links. To the OP, Sometimes people call NPH by brand...

  19. So, it's Summer. How do I not lose "it."

    tsm007 replied to myallnursesusername's topic in General Students

    How about an nclex app on your phone. Then you can just make a goal to pop on it and do a few questions at a time. That's one way I keep things fresh. Sometimes I do 10 questions sometimes I do

  20. Can I do WGU's pre-licensure program if I live in Philadelphia?

    tsm007 replied to So smart's topic in Western Governors University

    Two thoughts, if you are thinking of WGU, they do not have an out of state rate versus in state. It's one rate. Another thing, they have a Florida pre-licensure program. I believe clinicals are...

  21. Part time or PRN options as new grad?

    tsm007 replied to tsm007's topic in General Students

    This possible 6 month to 1 year search is another reason why I am going to start applying right away regardless. I do not plan to turn down a full time position, for that matter I have no plans to be...

  22. Part time or PRN options as new grad?

    tsm007 posted a topic in General Students

    Okay, here's the deal. I am pregnant due amazingly between my last class and role transition. I will have 6 weeks off from my last class before role transition starts. Then should be able to finish...

  23. Part time or PRN options as new grad?

    tsm007 replied to tsm007's topic in General Students

    Thanks, I will take full time if I need to, but was hoping part time would be easier. I am not planning to be picky and will be happy with most any opportunity I am

  24. Absolutely terrified of graduating, RN degree

    tsm007 replied to littleamyd's topic in General Students

    I can totally sympathize. I have an anxiety disorder. It's taken some time for me to accept this. Once I am confident and comfortable my anxiety is better, but I had major performance anxiety during...

  25. WGU BS Pre-Licensure Texas

    tsm007 replied to Tolentino's topic in Western Governors University

    I think me and one other person are the only ones who come around and answer pre-licensure questions. I'm in the pre-licensure program. I will graduate in February! Very excited about that. I am not...