SnMrsSmiley

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  1. Whole class failed first test....now its a TAKE HOME!

    SnMrsSmiley replied to Dowdy90's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1. The client is receiving albuterol (Proventil) for treatment of bronchospasm related to asthma. What is the initial nursing intervention as it relates to this medication? -Monitor the client for...

  2. Anyone familiar with this?

    SnMrsSmiley replied to RTsoonRN's topic in General Students

    im in a traditional adn program. I do the same things. If im not driving my car (well i listen to lecture through my heeadphones then as well) im reading, practicing, going through note cards, taking...

  3. HAVE to pass Pharm Math Practicum. HELP!

    SnMrsSmiley replied to jesskidding's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YD1LQg1tSk excellent examples of dimensional

  4. Just Took The dreaded TEAS test

    SnMrsSmiley replied to Star1278's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    i found it very easy. im not bragging though, it just seemed like an easier simplified version of an

  5. Does my clinical intructor not like me or am I being sensitive?

    SnMrsSmiley replied to starrys's topic in General Students

    yes, way to sensitive. Worry less about what she thinks of you and worry more about getting your job done correctly. I learned quickly to stop trying to impress my instructor and just work hard. It...

  6. To Study Group or To Study Solo? ...That is the question...

    SnMrsSmiley replied to BeachsideNic's topic in General Students

    also a helpful hint: ask your instructors if you can start a "closed group" on facebook just for your frehamanI class. Our instructors allowed us to do this and we constantly post questions or ideas...

  7. To Study Group or To Study Solo? ...That is the question...

    SnMrsSmiley replied to BeachsideNic's topic in General Students

    my experience has been this: i started with studying with a study group and then right before the test studying on my own... i did well making high Bs.... then i decided to study on my own. BAD idea....

  8. Has found my dream job.

    SnMrsSmiley replied to student89's topic in General Students

    i was recently told that St Jude only hires BSN's. Which dissapointed me big time. Im hoping to work there when I am done with

  9. Did you find Med-Surg class much harder than fundamentals?

    SnMrsSmiley replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    hi ! im northmississippi too.... we are probably in the same class

  10. How to stay focus during clinical?

    SnMrsSmiley replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Students

    keep doing what your doing. you sound like your doing a good job! you need the computer as much as they do and in my opinion whoever gets there first gets there first end of story. Chart what you can...

  11. Is there dissection in A&P or other science classes?

    SnMrsSmiley replied to NellieOlsen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    we skinned and dissected a cat. dissected a kidney, heart, lung, liver, cows eye, and a sheeps brain. that cat was a smell I will never forget. And one of them was pregnant and we had to dissect the...

  12. Really want to be a nurse but....I may have a problem :(

    SnMrsSmiley replied to augajaro's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    my issue is quite different and a little funny. When watching videos on wound care for pre lab work I watched a nurse clean a DEEP pressure ulcer.... oh yes I had to leave the room and vomit twice....

  13. Pain Management ideas

    SnMrsSmiley replied to tincan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If for example your patient is a post op hysterectomy, direct her to place a pillow over her stomach to splint it, especially when she coughs or is trying to change poition. a warm semi dark relaxing...

  14. IV therapy skills in nursing school...do they still exist?

    SnMrsSmiley replied to IvnurseAmanda's topic in General Students

    we will do it as well beginning in our freshman II labs. We are not able to stick each other (i really wish we could) I prefer learning on real flesh and blood and would like that to be a volunteer...

  15. A Nightmare of a Clinical?

    SnMrsSmiley posted a topic in General Students

    anyone have any NIGHTMARE clinical stories? lol. I love clinical so far and I have had really great patients. Im first semester and have only have three clinical days, but today I had a pychotic...

  16. A Nightmare of a Clinical?

    SnMrsSmiley replied to SnMrsSmiley's topic in General Students

    awesome lol. I never tire of poop stories

  17. How soon you will be drug tested after admission?

    SnMrsSmiley replied to The ER Biker's topic in General Students

    lmao. ok good

  18. A Nightmare of a Clinical?

    SnMrsSmiley replied to SnMrsSmiley's topic in General Students

    LOL oh man I love these stories. I know that at the time youw ere miserable but I hope that now you can laugh about it. I havent had a bad pooper yet (ill get my turn dont

  19. Good at Theory, Trouble with Clinical/Lab

    SnMrsSmiley replied to Orlette's topic in General Students

    I love clinical and theory!! Im literally having the best time of my life in school. Im exhausted, havent seen my family in almost three months, and I have a laundry pile that looks like a department...

  20. How soon you will be drug tested after admission?

    SnMrsSmiley replied to The ER Biker's topic in General Students

    Keep in mind that "just smoking a joint" is illegal I dont condone illegal activity of any kind. Maybe OP isnt an addict but even part time drug users are partaking in illegal activity. But hey...

  21. How soon you will be drug tested after admission?

    SnMrsSmiley replied to The ER Biker's topic in General Students

    as my instructor said " if your even the slightet concerned about taking a drug test, then you should go ahead and leave because you dont belong here." I agree with her

  22. How soon you will be drug tested after admission?

    SnMrsSmiley replied to The ER Biker's topic in General Students

    first week and we were escorted from class to the toilet. good luck. Drugs of any kind other than what a medical professional decide you need have NO place in nursing. that includes nursing

  23. Need some suggestions

    SnMrsSmiley replied to student89's topic in General Students

    since patient X swallowed a razorblade (i can only assume he/she did that on purpose) then go into the psychological problems your patient was having. That will give you some good stuff. risk for...

  24. Clinical simulation fears

    SnMrsSmiley replied to mamataeangel's topic in General Students

    i think its the fact that your instructors are on the other ide of that 2way mirror watching your every breathe that makes it so nerve wracking. Our instructors talk to us theough the man-akin too and...

  25. I pay to hear the instructor... not your stories (rant. beware)

    SnMrsSmiley replied to grownuprosie's topic in General Students

    to keep the drama at a minimum, go to that particular instructor after lecture and let her know that the stories are affecting your learning time. Tell her it is distracting and that you and several...