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  1. failed med surg

    littlebear23 replied to snowybee's topic in LPN to RN

    Don't be too hard on yourself! Nursing school is a very tough program and will bring out the best and worst of all of us. I am constantly finding myself panic over the possibility that I may not make...

  2. Drug screening anxiety

    littlebear23 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello everyone, I had a drug screening for my nursing program and am under the care of a couple doctors. I am prescribed Adderall 20 mg XR for the mornings, Adderall IR 5 mg for the afternoons, a...

  3. Drug screening anxiety

    littlebear23 replied to littlebear23's topic in General Students

    Thank you for all of the responses. I understand the whole patient-safety issue especially when narcotic pain medication is involved. I am prescribed 90 pills per month as needed, and I haven't once...

  4. Youngest person in your cohort?

    littlebear23 replied to sjalv's topic in General Students

    Wow! I wish my high school allowed for dual enrollment! I'm 25 years old and one of the youngest in my cohort. I'm pretty sure the youngest just turned 21. I WISH I was done with nursing school long...

  5. Hyperglycemia or Dehydration what to treat first

    littlebear23 replied to hazzadis's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also, research WHY hyperglycemia would be treated along with hyperkalemia. I'm really kicking myself for giving the answer. PLEASE review your

  6. Hyperglycemia or Dehydration what to treat first

    littlebear23 replied to hazzadis's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would say hyperkalemia. A high potassium level can kill your patient a lot faster than any other one of those others listed. I would say that you REALLY need to review this because it is apparent...

  7. To much time wasted on classes that have nothing to do with Nursing!!!

    littlebear23 replied to Mschwab316's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah, I felt the same way before entering nursing school. One of my biggest arguments (and retaliation toward the program directors) was why did I need chemistry, and why do I need to know about the...

  8. I need advice to pass my first nursing course. Any tips or techinque I'll be greatful

    littlebear23 replied to lisajb86's topic in General Students

    Practice, practice, practice! The only way to really understand NCLEX questions is if you practice! In order to think like a nurse, you MUST gain knowledge and learn to ask the question, "Why?" in...

  9. Struggling with Chemistry

    littlebear23 replied to mswtruth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I HATE Chemistry!!!!!!!!!!! I get no "fun" out of it, and the material is soooooooo brutal when the instructor is explaining it. My instructor doesn't like Chemistry either lol and she always says,...

  10. Has anyone had the first exam yet? EEEEK!

    littlebear23 replied to KimmyKat45's topic in General Students

    I have exams coming up, and after learning the new tools I need to succeed after my accident, I am very confident! Sure I'm a little nervous, but I think that's normal. My first nursing exam.... god!...

  11. Have you had a bad experience during nursing program ?

    littlebear23 replied to Devon Rex's topic in General Students

    I agree with both of you. To an extent. In my college we have some great instructors and some not so great instructors. One particular instructor is a bit extreme and you don't know what you're going...

  12. Have you had a bad experience during nursing program ?

    littlebear23 replied to Devon Rex's topic in General Students

    I second this. Stay away from the cliques because they're the ones with all the gossip and drama. Lay low focus and do the best you can in your academics. Also, put on a poker face when you're doing...

  13. Fundamental in nursing

    littlebear23 replied to Clistine48's topic in General Students

    Fundamentals of Nursing shouldn't be easy for a first-time nursing student. The thing with Fundamentals is that you're being given all these knew concepts and then you will be tested on the concepts...

  14. Question about training at a new job.

    littlebear23 replied to esand's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I understand your worries. When I was a CNA I remember being so anxious and feeling like I wasn't ever going to get things right. The place I worked at, only trained us for 2 days and then that was...

  15. Too young/ early in life to be in Nursing Program?

    littlebear23 replied to futuresctRN's topic in General Students

    I understand where you are coming from completely! I'm a bit older than you, 25, but in my classes I was the youngest (23 at the time!). I don't have kids, not married, and I don't work; lot of my...

  16. What are your tips/tricks for doing well in nursing school?

    littlebear23 replied to TeeGuneys23's topic in General Students

    I understand your frustration! The thing is, Fundamentals of Nursing is the hardest out of all the nursing courses. Why? Because these are all new concepts being thrown at you. The good thing about...

  17. Is using quizlet to study NCLEX questions cheating?

    littlebear23 replied to GabrielstudentRN's topic in General Students

    Technically speaking, no. BUT (and this is a biiiiiiiiiiiiig BUT) Quizlet has the text bank questions that instructors use on their tests!!!! DO NOT USE QUIZLET!!!! Whoever attached those questions on...

  18. Nursing Orientation Yesterday, OMG!!!

    littlebear23 replied to BSNMomOf6's topic in General Students

    Ahhh yes. I remember my first nursing orientation for my RN program. I remember thinking, "WTH did I just sign up for!!!!!?" They put the fear of God into us, and then left us feeling like we can do...

  19. need a little advice!! Which school would you choose?!!

    littlebear23 replied to starnurse2b16's topic in General Students

    I am attending Everest College. My college is accredited through the ANA, and through the state board. Upon graduation, if I decide to continue my education at the University, then all my credits will...

  20. Schools in!! 21 days and counting! Anyone else starting this month

    littlebear23 replied to cgrant's topic in General Students

    Congrats on everybody getting in, or graduating!!! I go back to classes on the 15th! I am part-time for now and only taking 6 credits, but that still makes me a happy

  21. need a little advice!! Which school would you choose?!!

    littlebear23 replied to starnurse2b16's topic in General Students

    I'm going through a for-profit school, and I just want to tell you that it isn't a joke and is VERY hard! My second semester I was taking Fundamentals I didactic for 4 hours, and the lab was on a...

  22. Exam question on copd please help!

    littlebear23 replied to Kirstybop's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would like to elaborate on my last comment. It seems very harsh after re-reading it. It is easy to forget that a COPD'er breathes on a hypoxic drive and therefore, his labs are going to be off from...

  23. Exam question on copd please help!

    littlebear23 replied to Kirstybop's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Because a COPD'er is breathing on a hypoxic drive, you will need to give them the lowest possible oxygen delivery via a nasal cannula for example. I don't mean to sound arrogant, but if you look in...

  24. Advice before entering 1st Med/Surg course?

    littlebear23 replied to lb_2014's topic in General Students

    READ EVERYTHING AND TAKE NOTES! Don't skim over your text book and make short-cuts! I remember the seniors telling me, "Oh, you don't have to read that. Just read your hesi book and you'll be fine."...

  25. Returning to nursing school after very serious car accident

    littlebear23 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello all, I will be returning to nursing school January 15th after I was involved in a very serious accident. I was the pedestrian, and I got hit by a drunk driver. I have been out of college for the...