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  1. what's the difference between ....

    aachavez posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What is the difference between postural hypotension and orthostatic

  2. what's the difference between ....

    aachavez replied to aachavez's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks. I always hate asking stupid questions like this, but it's better to know, right? Thank

  3. What labs should I know?

    aachavez replied to aachavez's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much for the input ... I've learned a while ago that memorization just isn't going to cut it anymore. And besides, the why's and the how's are so interesting to me. I'm such a nerd, I love...

  4. What labs should I know?

    aachavez posted a topic in General Students

    I'll admit I am the WORST when it comes to lab normal values. Which ones should I really focus on learning? What do you see most often? I'm starting a list of labs I should know, so far... albumin,...

  5. courses or certifications?

    aachavez posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Are there any courses in the Tampa/Brandon area (or online) that would be a great addition to a resume? St Pete college has some really interesting certificate programs for emergency/critical care...

  6. Almost passed out during clinicals!!

    aachavez replied to fm1089's topic in General Students

    Ok, so I said a couple days ago (srsly... like, 2 days ago on this thread) that I'd never had a 'faint' moment, but I had one today.... yikes. I take metformin (for PCOS, not diabetic) but wasnt able...

  7. Almost passed out during clinicals!!

    aachavez replied to fm1089's topic in General Students

    I can't say that I've been close to fainting (altho there's still plenty of time for that!) I have felt hot, and nauseaus, mostly for really bad wounds. Tunneling, to be specific. Everytime the...

  8. What drugs should I know?

    aachavez posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What drugs (or classes) should I really know inside and out? Which are most common? Are there some that the NCLEX likes to throw at you? Which drugs might I be expected to know when working a med surg...

  9. How did you know nursing was for you?

    aachavez posted a topic in General Nursing

    What made you decide that you wanted to be a nurse? How did you decide nursing/medical was where you wanted to go? If you have a specialty, how did you know that's where you wanted to

  10. Volunteering Job problems. I would really like some advice.

    aachavez replied to futuresctRN's topic in General Students

    Definetly talk to the coordinator. I volunteerd in the ER (where i'd like to work as an RN) for a while. All I did was pass out blankets, and keep stations stocked with gloves. The coordinator and...

  11. NCLEX style questions - do you ever get used to them?

    aachavez replied to bellafsu89's topic in General Students

    Just had a nursing test taking lecture, and these points were all mentioned. I'd also like to add... Read the question, and before looking at the options, figure out what they're really asking for....

  12. How did you know nursing was for you?

    aachavez replied to aachavez's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same way, Im still only a student, but I cant think of anything else I'd rather (or be happy)

  13. Any "tools" you love?

    aachavez replied to rafv's topic in General Students

    I keep a spiral notebook or notepad (5x7) with me, it fits in my cargo pocket or top pocket. Scissors. Pen light, a good pen, and a GOOD steth. I've been using a cheap-o steth, and i kinda hate it,...

  14. Critical Thinking: you have it or you don't. Agree or disagree?

    aachavez replied to LTCnurse11's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    "I do believe some people are cut out to be nurses and some are not." I was just having this conversation today with some classmates. I think the above statement is true for many proffesions. As...

  15. What can I add to my resume?

    aachavez posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I know this has been asked before, I havn't really found an answer, so hopefully someone in the general forum can help. I am an RN student (ASN, so far a 3.8 and some instructors have already...

  16. I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

    aachavez replied to hershdawg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Im with ya OP. Sometimes I have to make myself stay away from this site, becuase all the negativity just brings me down. IE Raus61. SPend too much time on this site and anyone would think that the...

  17. How many hours/days per week do you spend in clinical?

    aachavez replied to Skips's topic in General Students

    For Fundamentals, Med Surg 1 and 2, we had 1 12 hour day a week, for 10 weeks, 120 hours per quarter (4 quarters a year) I kinda wish it was 2 shorter days a week, but getting it all knocked outt in...

  18. I can't go to the ICU!

    aachavez replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    Our school is a new campus, and with all the programs in this area, they can't find any hospitals willing to let in more students. It sucks big time. I'm trying to find a PCT, CNA etc job so I can...

  19. I can't go to the ICU!

    aachavez replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    Im in Med Surg 2, graduating in September, and i've only set foot in nursing homes. Crappy nursing homes. All I've done is CNA stuff. PLEASE dont get me wrong, CNAs and PCTs are super important, BUT...

  20. Med Surg 2 Advice?

    aachavez replied to Jrwilliams's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm starting Med Surg 2 tmr as well, I hear the instructor is very challanging. Saunders is an excellent resource, and I have liked the incredibly easy books I've used. The Memory Notebooks of...

  21. This site is discouraging me from nursing...

    aachavez replied to 9#n's topic in General Students

    This site does get me down sometimes, there is a lot of negativity. But as a previous post pointed out, negativity is usually much louder than the positive. I end up avoiding this site a lot,...

  22. Patient sitter?

    aachavez posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm in school still, but may have an amazing opportunity for some part time work at a fantastic facility. They are going to be hiring several student nurses to be 'patient sitters', keeping an eye on...

  23. SSRI v MAOI

    aachavez posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can someone please explain the difference between SSRIs and MAOIs? How do these drugs function in the

  24. Rasmussen

    aachavez posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Any current/past students of Rasmussen college? I'm hoping to start in January at the Tampa/Brandon location, any comments, reviews or suggestions would be helpful!

  25. Lung sounds after lobectomy

    aachavez replied to alynch08's topic in General Nursing

    In clinical we had a patient with the same thing, and all us newbie student nurses are totally stumped! Thanks, now I know its not just me and I'm not losing my mind!