NurseKellyH

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  1. Medication calculations

    NurseKellyH replied to Annie07's topic in General Students

    Keep it simple :) For drop factor questions (gtts) use Volume in ML (divided by) Time in minutes (times) gtts - ML/Min*gtts For any question that has the word "pump" in it use MLs (divided by)...

  2. What books do you have on your desk?

    NurseKellyH replied to nurseprnRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Whoa, whoa, WHOA! Wait a minute. You mean to tell me there is a DESK under all of these books?

  3. Whew! Glad that's over!

    NurseKellyH replied to jesskidding's topic in General Students

    Got an 86 on my first. I had really hoped for over 90, but it's well above the line of not passing so I'll take it and

  4. How is it going so far?

    NurseKellyH replied to windmill182's topic in General Students

    Just passed my first test. Going well enough so far. My eyes hurt from reading and my pets and fiancee are getting tired of me 'practicing' on them already, but still it's all good I only wish we...

  5. Need ideas for Nursing Legal/Ethical Presentation

    NurseKellyH replied to linloo89's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Perhaps a mock trial? If you have the time to plot that skit out lol... Good luck! primum non nocere (First do no

  6. PSYCH TIPS?

    NurseKellyH replied to student422's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What this poster said is the best advice I've ever received. Truthfully it helps all throughout nursing in general. The main thing to always remember is; your opinion doesn't matter. This isn't to be...

  7. Need to vent. Diagnose that.

    NurseKellyH replied to SeeTheMoon's topic in General Students

    LOL! Wow. I totally and completely understand what you are getting at. The way I've always looked at this started when I took my first psychology class so many years ago. Couldn't help but notice how...

  8. Being prepared for the RN program

    NurseKellyH replied to slangley's topic in General Students

    I honestly don't

  9. Being prepared for the RN program

    NurseKellyH replied to slangley's topic in General Students

    Well the welcome letter will be larger than a rejection one for the obvious reason of the bigger one will contain information and the other won't. I've received one of each, didn't get in first try....

  10. Being prepared for the RN program

    NurseKellyH replied to slangley's topic in General Students

    It seems like just yesterday I was stressed out and anxious, waiting for that letter! Just keep the faith :) And honestly, I mean it when I say take the time in between to get things in order around...

  11. Being prepared for the RN program

    NurseKellyH replied to slangley's topic in General Students

    Yes, same school. Take a DEEP breath. Almost as many applied when I got in, and I had 95 on the NLN and only 2 A's, 3 B's :) Granted, we did have interviews and they've stopped doing that. And they...

  12. Being prepared for the RN program

    NurseKellyH replied to slangley's topic in General Students

    I'm in my first semester at a nursing school in GA around the area it says you're from on here... Just i case it's the same school, here is some info: The best thing you can do is to relax. I mean...

  13. Upset. Waitlist classes.. Don't know what to do now :(

    NurseKellyH replied to lvnibclc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my school, you had to be Johnny on the spot at midnight the day they allow you to register. If you waited until the day *of* registration, as opposed to being up at midnight the night before, all...

  14. What Is Your Definition/Perception of an Amazing Instructor?

    NurseKellyH replied to Iridescent Orchid's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A perfect teacher for me is someone who answers questions directly, without adding extraneous details that further complicate the question and further confuse the person asking a direct question. (I...

  15. Help! Pre-employment nicotine test!

    NurseKellyH replied to noviceRN22's topic in General Nursing

    Cotinine Test Information Interpreting Cotinine Test Levels: Cotinine levels Values of 10 ng/mL to 100 ng/mL are associated with light smoking or moderate passive exposure. Levels above 300 ng/mL are...

  16. pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    NurseKellyH replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I think I've arrived a bit late to the conversation, but I had something to add to the ipod discussion... Technology is indeed fantastic, and people should embrace it being used in more situations....