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  1. ATI Levels?

    aachavez replied to aachavez's topic in General Students

    I'm doing Fundamentals next week, Would so sooper appreciate the level averages for that! Thanks a

  2. The good, the bad, the ugly - your first real patient contact

    aachavez replied to RainbowDash's topic in General Students

    I just recently had my first interaction. We start our RN program doing CNA work at a nursing home. My first task was to change a patients briefs, get her dressed and the bed made. She's a sweet...

  3. Blood clot questions...

    aachavez posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm still in fundamentals so I know these questions probably seem pretty rudimentary or silly, but please bear with me, I'm curious about a couple things. Are some people genetically predisposed to...

  4. CNA's passing meds?

    aachavez posted a topic in General Nursing

    Reading thru some job descriptions, I noticed one that mentioned the CNA is responsible for medication pass. It is at a skilled nursing facility. I am looking for a part time CNA job while I finnish...

  5. CNA's passing meds?

    aachavez replied to aachavez's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for clearing this up! I am in Florida, so having that training available makes SO much more sense. I have heard many CNA's say they have experience passing medications. I'm not...

  6. Hospital Beep Syndrome

    aachavez replied to hypatiafaerie's topic in General Nursing

    I had this same problem, tho not from a hospital setting. I worked in a call center, and the ring tone in our headsets was torture. I would hear it in my sleep, and it would jarr me awake, or I...

  7. Everyone wants to be a nurse...

    aachavez replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've been in nursing school since January and I've seen a wide variety. Yes, some that need a job that has some demand, and others that truely care and want to make a difference for people, others...

  8. The Wisest Thing I've Ever Heard on Allnurses ...

    aachavez replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

    I use youtube, my instructors recommend it as well, just as a helpful aid. Also there's some very interesting stuff on medical procedures and surgeries that are just interesting to watch. Cant say...

  9. How many of you here wear ted/support hose to work?

    aachavez replied to violet_violet's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I definetly noticed a difference the first time I wore mine, and will never go with out them. NO reason to be embarrased putting them on! No one is even really paying attention I'm sure, and as soon...

  10. Support Stockings

    aachavez replied to bamagirl14's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm 26 and just started clinicals, which are 12 hours. The first one, I was dying. My feet were killing me, my legs up to my hips were in so much pain. The second shift, I wore knee high support...

  11. What bag would you recommend?

    aachavez replied to touchick156's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm using a medium tote bag for clinicals, I don't need to take much with me there. For class I got a laptop bag that would fit a book, binder and my laptop and it was great for pre-reqs, but now I'm...

  12. Are C's really the new A's in nursing school?

    aachavez replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in General Students

    I have a question kinda related to this.... Why is below a 78% failing? Not that I am complaining, it kinda gives me more incentive to work harder, and I am doing very well, getting mostly A's, and a...

  13. Lunch breaks during clinicals

    aachavez replied to NurseAaliyah's topic in General Students

    At my first clinical now, we only have a 30 minute break. Our instructor isn't super strict about tho, so sometimes we end up going over a few minutes. It's a nursing home, so buying lunch there...

  14. Dietary orders

    aachavez posted a topic in General Nursing

    Quick question on diet orders... While going thru a patient chart their diet is listed as: M/S, CC, HO Im assuming that this means mechanical soft, calorie counts, and Im stuck on the last one. Ive...

  15. Dietary orders

    aachavez replied to aachavez's topic in General Nursing

    Also, I know this is porbably a really dumb question, but this is only my second care plan ever, I'm only in nursing fundamentals for a few weeks

  16. Should I take a job as a medical scribe?

    aachavez replied to MissRN2b's topic in General Students

    any experience you can get probably won't hurt you. While you may not be getting direct patient care, you will be building relationships/networking with people who may be in a position to offer or...

  17. Has anyone else had problems with for profit nursing schools?

    aachavez replied to aqua82's topic in General Students

    There are many threads on this.... Some for profit schools are pretty awful. Some are a great option for someone that may not be accepted into a community college program, or may not be able to wait...

  18. I need help with Fundamentals of Nursing

    aachavez replied to missk88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I DESPISE 'select all that apply' questions. If I'm going to miss something, THIS is where I'll miss it. When faced with a "select all that apply" question, look at each option like a separate...

  19. When did wearing a stethoscope become popular

    aachavez replied to Katniss88's topic in General Students

    I just wear mine when we're in lab and I know I'm going to be using it alot, just keeps it handy. Too bulky to try and put in a

  20. For profit nursing school

    aachavez replied to dialysisnurseLC's topic in General Students

    I have been going to a private school in Tampa since January and I love it. Many of the hospitals in the area speak highly of grads from this school. I've only heard very negative things about the...

  21. Florida Hospital- Nursing Internships

    aachavez replied to symphie's topic in Florida Nursing

    I would love to do a program like this, Getting the extra hands on training would be fantastic. But you're saying that you have to have a BSN to apply to Florida Hospital? Im only getting my ASN...

  22. Helpful 'mnemonics'.?

    aachavez posted a topic in General Students

    Please share any helpful mnemonics you have found useful! ( I love these!) For example, a classmate shared today: A-Announce yourself, knock before entering the room W-Wash hands I- Introduce...

  23. Helpful 'mnemonics'.?

    aachavez replied to aachavez's topic in General Students

    Thanks a TON EJM! Only had a quick minute to checkout that site, but love it already, and going to share with my classmates! Thanks so

  24. Working as a CNA in nursing school

    aachavez replied to jenjohn's topic in General Students

    Doing anything to get experience to get your foot in the door is a good idea. You're very fortunate that you dont NEED to work (as am I). It would be great to get that experience, but with the...

  25. What time do you start clinical?

    aachavez replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in General Students

    0600-1800. I (like many have stated) am NOT a morning person. I will need to get one of these for