SleeepyRN

SleeepyRN

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  1. Could someone of average IQ become an ADN nurse?

    SleeepyRN replied to Weber's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    A person can have a high IQ and not be cut out for

  2. Nursing Dx help please!

    SleeepyRN replied to Katieh9's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just don't think its a good idea to spoonfeed diagnoses. OP, if you have all your assessments, all you need then is a good NANDA book. You can do it. You know more than you think you do. You...

  3. idea for teaching students nsg dx statements

    SleeepyRN posted a topic in General Students

    I just had this idea. We are forever seeing nursing students trying to come up with nursing diagnoses based off the M.D. diagnoses. I was guilty of it 3 years ago. Example " I need help for a patient...

  4. idea for teaching students nsg dx statements

    SleeepyRN replied to SleeepyRN's topic in General Students

    SOMETHING'S gotta give with how they are taught. And, yes, the idea would be only for the very beginning of clinical. And like I said, just 1 day, but not take up the whole clinical. Something quick...

  5. Nursing school turning me into a crabby pants.

    SleeepyRN replied to MinnesotaGirlRN's topic in General Students

    I was grumpy and short tempered. When I get on a roll with studying, its "leave me alone" time. I don't have kids, but (even though my husband was supportive) he'd annoy me. I think its a good idea to...

  6. Work as a part-time PCT and do ABSN?

    SleeepyRN replied to soneutral's topic in General Students

    How accelerated is your BSN? Have you taken the science gen-eds? Would need a little more info, but only you can decide what you can handle. I worked on average 1 day/week and had no problems with...

  7. What city are you in??

    SleeepyRN replied to lexiie_RN's topic in General Students

    West suburb of Chicago. Job opportunities are scarce out here unless you have about 3 years experience in the type of nursing you're applying for. Even then, there's more supply than

  8. New sheriff in town

    SleeepyRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    If I could have my dream job, it would be working in ANY field of nursing where there was zero gossipping, bullying. A place where the foundation is teamwork. Save the venting for when you're at home,...

  9. Taking Exams Over? Curving Grades So Everyone Passes?

    SleeepyRN replied to RunnerMom2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It wasn't like that in my program. There was 1 case I know of where a girl missed 1 question which she needed to pass the class, she fought hard to stay in the program and convinced them. In my school...

  10. Are there any online LPN or LVN programs

    SleeepyRN replied to MAnders1405's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    There is a lab component for the sciences. Maybe where OP lives, schools have those classes online and come in for

  11. Nursing Dx help please!

    SleeepyRN replied to Katieh9's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Think ADPIE List all of your assessments. (the A) As the post stated above, the pt has chronic renal failure. One of your assessments is the objective data gathered by looking at her electrolytes....

  12. Advice for nursing school?

    SleeepyRN replied to Guest11/16/14's topic in General Students

    Duplicate

  13. Advice for nursing school?

    SleeepyRN replied to Guest11/16/14's topic in General Students

    Make a good impression with all instructors, especially clinical instructors, who may later be those letters of recommendation that land you the job. Seek opportunities in clinical for as many skills...

  14. The joys of ASN programs....

    SleeepyRN replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Students

    Im going to say it bluntly. Bitterness will only hold you back in life. Your program sounds very typical, nothing unusual about it. And in the workplace you're going to see people getting the job over...

  15. Starting to get discouraged

    SleeepyRN replied to strings85's topic in General Students

    I would call LTC facilities in your area and ask "Im calling to see if you are currently hiring LPNs? Then ask "Do you know if you hire new grad LPNs?" I realize you are not yet an LPN but it will...

  16. Need some encouragement!

    SleeepyRN replied to carsm3's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    First of all, congratulations on the job! You are at a great start with building your resume once you graduate. I was a sitter, then a PCT too. During your orientation, I would take in all good...

  17. Transfering Nursing Courses

    SleeepyRN replied to didiko's topic in General Students

    Were you dismissed from the university as well? Did you finish all your gen-eds? Have you considered the ADN programs as well? If you have all your pre-reqs, such as your A&P, Microbio, Chem,...

  18. Dating in Nursing School

    SleeepyRN replied to hemoglobin11's topic in General Students

    Well, I think you should very honestly evaluate your relationship with your bf taking this new guy totally out of the picture. If there were no other guy you were interested in, would you still have...

  19. Whiners in the classroom?!?!?!

    SleeepyRN replied to rj2011's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately many of the ones who aren't weeded out, end up right next to you in the working world. I understand in your situation that you are forced to listen to it because they are asking the...

  20. First clinical today

    SleeepyRN replied to RNstudent13renee's topic in General Students

    I love the excitement! I'm very happy for you and hope you continue sharing your

  21. nervous wreck in clinicals

    SleeepyRN replied to freckles23's topic in General Students

    Other people may disagree, but I advice against admitting self doubt to your instructor. She/he may then target you and nit pick everything. My advice is to spend as much time in the lab practicing as...

  22. I just need some advice on this one, and it's making me NERVOUS.

    SleeepyRN replied to sherabear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The more I think about this, the more concerned I get. You have expressed no remorse. You're initial post was asking how much trouble you'll be in. While it's a legitimate concern, you should spend...

  23. I just need some advice on this one, and it's making me NERVOUS.

    SleeepyRN replied to sherabear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree. Plus her constantly being on the call light can be one of her symptoms of anxiety. And if she is given her Ativan and still behaving this way at onset and peak. then she may have developed a...

  24. I just need some advice on this one, and it's making me NERVOUS.

    SleeepyRN replied to sherabear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I immediately thought this too, about who turned you in. Did you tell someone you did this? This sounds like a good learning lesson. I HOPE you learned a few things from this. I'm also wondering,...

  25. listening to heart sounds on women

    SleeepyRN posted a topic in Cardiac

    When you're trying to listen to all the heart sounds on a female with large breasts, well, how do you do it? As embarrassing as it is to say, I've tried practicing on myself because I have very large...