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  1. "bad" evaluations given by students of faculty

    mitral replied to goingback's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You will likely find that you still get bad reviews, even if you soften your approach. It may be less, but students will still complain. Too bad you can't insist that the other instructors raise their...

  2. Patient Load

    mitral replied to khagerman's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Where we did clinicals, it was an average of 5-7 patients. The nurses ran their butts off, and it definitely discouraged all of us students from wanting to go the med surg route. I don't know how you...

  3. Hesi

    mitral replied to firewifeRN's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Saunders helped me pass Hesi as well. I have tried to attach the HESI/NCLEX study guide which I was sent from forums, but it was a mess so I organized it a bit (Thought the font is unique)- hopefully...

  4. New Grad needs advice on how to find clinic/doc office jobs?

    mitral replied to whatdoIdonow?'s topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I have always pictured myself in a family practice office. I'm totally fine with a lower pay grade, especially if it will keep me out of the hospital! (Hate acute care!) Is it possible for a new...

  5. Flu Shot Clinics?

    mitral replied to mangopeach's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Those sounded great to me- I love stickin' I don't understand quite how the set up works though, as I heard that you have to pick up all the supplies yourself, and assemble your own booth, and you...

  6. How do you pass meds?

    mitral posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It's such a simple thing, but I am finding it hard to do this very quickly. When you are doing a set of say, 15 oral meds, do you open each one and put them all in the cup just outside patients room,...

  7. How long did it take to get your testing number?

    mitral posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello, our class graduated more than a week ago and I just got an email that they had not only NOT mailed the forms out yet, but They were still missing papers from my clinical instructor which were...

  8. Completely frustrated :-( please help

    mitral replied to Skaur2017's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I often felt like this near the end of the semester. Some of the things I would do to help- try changing your study approach. If your mind is wandering from reading, then try doing questions instead,...

  9. How to start reviewing for the NCLEX?

    mitral replied to RNFinally12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would love to hear, too! I just graduated last week and today I sat down and just kinda stared at my Nclex book-realized that I really have no clue where to start lol. I read a very old thread on...

  10. First quiz in pharmacology

    mitral replied to kyblondie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We were allowed to use calculators for all of ours, and when we took our national standardized exams (like HESI), we were allowed to use them then, too. Nothing like fancy algebraic but simple ones...

  11. First quiz in pharmacology

    mitral replied to kyblondie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We had many nclex type pharm ?'s as well as calculations, and occasionally essay also (ie- name the 6 rights) many of them involved med side effects, which to take with or without food, a patient is...

  12. Nursing student afraid of urinary catheters!

    mitral replied to 49*1's topic in General Students

    When I am in clinical, I develop a different mind set. Something that would bug me at home I don't blink at while I'm in my 'work mind' an I think you will develop that, too. (sometimes if I think of...

  13. Studying less and less as the program goes on

    mitral replied to QuarterLife88's topic in General Students

    I think this is totally normal! A person can only give 110% for so long before they're burnt out. I hit this point right around OB as well, and I just read what I thought she was going to test on,...

  14. Labeling IV bags, bandages

    mitral replied to ghost's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Reason being, because the bottles come with the labels already on them, and are left attached. (ie, antibiotics). Sorry, should have

  15. Labeling IV bags, bandages

    mitral replied to ghost's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I've never seen any bags labeled in my facility unless there was an error. Dressings are signed with date and

  16. Where to precept?!

    mitral replied to jpowell6024's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also- out teacher gave us a list of where we could NOT work. I really wish I had asked around to see where I could. I love wound care, and would have lived to do that unit. You can also be a float...

  17. Where to precept?!

    mitral replied to jpowell6024's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Um wow, can't believe the type of response you're getting :/ Anywho the way I see precepting is; a last chance to safely learn as much as you can. And I think hands down, the ER will give you the...

  18. Tips for nursing school success

    mitral replied to Joe N635DC's topic in General Students

    Excellent advice! I believe I'm at the point where I can apply your 'what the heck was I thinking' tip, and it will soon pay off

  19. I am so annoyed with my communication skill

    mitral replied to konp's topic in General Students

    Dont feel bad, English is my first language but yet I still say the wrong things at times! Not long ago I asked my patient 3 times if she was ready to get her foley in... She kept asking, 'my what??'...

  20. Any words of wisdom for a struggling almost-RN?

    mitral replied to glovedgoddess's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This Is very helpful, thanks for

  21. I got what everyone wanted and now, I'm unsure that "I" want it.

    mitral replied to mallory4's topic in General Students

    If it were me, I'd spend a full 12 hour shift shadowing a nurse on a busy hospital floor. You really get a good sense of what you're in for. Some people get really excited, others go home and collapse...

  22. Entering first year in Fall 2012- Very Nervous!

    mitral replied to marcygrace's topic in General Students

    A nice starter/fundamentals book is "Test success" by Nugent. It gives tips and has practice questions as well.Later on the Kaplan Nclex RN strategies is helpful for more standardized

  23. Question about gauged ears.

    mitral replied to allan87's topic in General Students

    The 2 people at our school had to take them out and cover the hole with a

  24. Entering first year in Fall 2012- Very Nervous!

    mitral replied to marcygrace's topic in General Students

    For me, the first year was adjusting to the classes, the 2nd year was more adjusting to Clinicals. (partially because all were allowed to do 1st year is vitals lol) I recommend that you find a way to...

  25. Last semester but.. I Hate Nursing!

    mitral replied to mitral's topic in General Students

    Thank you all for replying, you really have encouraged me. I think a lot of it may just be as you have said, newbie jitters! Also I think I am strongly leaning towards office nursing, which I realize...