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  1. TEAS V Test Study Guides

    tammy_zeidan09 replied to Tenshi_No_Shikatsu's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I used the ATI and McGraw hill. Both were helpful. The ATI was good in the sense that it basically told you whatd be on the exam. But I felt that the McGraw went further in depth for each section and...

  2. Is it hard, time consuming, or both?

    tammy_zeidan09 posted a topic in General Students

    I am reading several posts about how dificult NS is and how high drop rates are. This is really scaring me. I am pretty anal about studying and do well with keeping on track and focusing on my school...

  3. Is it hard, time consuming, or both?

    tammy_zeidan09 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in General Students

    Thank you ladies so much for your input, I'll look for an nclex review book from now so I can practice starting on day 1! I too am a single mom of a 1-yr old. I worry I will fall behind in being a...

  4. Is it hard, time consuming, or both?

    tammy_zeidan09 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in General Students

    @Nurseinthemaking Thanks for that! I needed those words of motivation. I am so excited to

  5. Is it hard, time consuming, or both?

    tammy_zeidan09 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in General Students

    Uhm, well I got an A in Anatomy & Physiology 1 and 2. I thought it was easy if you studied. It is A LOT of work, and so much to study for [depending on your instructor]. But if you stay on top of...

  6. How to become certified?

    tammy_zeidan09 posted a topic in General Students

    I am not sure this is the best place to post this question, but I don't want to bombard the actualy "Nurses" thread with a maybe silly question. I am going to start an ADN program in August. I am...

  7. How to become certified?

    tammy_zeidan09 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in General Students

    Oh. I always had an assumption you couldn't work in a specialty wo being certified.So of you CAN work before being certified in a specialty, why get certified. Besides well the situation I am

  8. Nurse in a different STATE

    tammy_zeidan09 posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    So I know I am jumping the gun and way ahead of myself. I start the program in August for an ADN program. I do intend on going through the BSN route. Being that I am 19 with a baby and limited help,...

  9. Changing ear piece for Stethoscope.

    tammy_zeidan09 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    How do I do this? I have a Littman Lightweight and was told that ear pieces may have an impact on how you hear. I don't really like the soft ear piece it comes with, anyway. It's "too soft." I feel...

  10. Changing ear piece for Stethoscope.

    tammy_zeidan09 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Ya, it points to my nose into my canal. I see so many people put it straight in their ears and try to correct the way I"M using it. =/ Wish I would have waited. I order my littmann lightweight online...

  11. Lung sounds, Heart Murmurs, BP, & Stethoscope

    tammy_zeidan09 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So I begin an ADN program this August, and I am involving myself in open lab to get to know the lab and prctice hearing sounds [bp, heart, lungs] on the sim manikins. When I did today, I had a tough...

  12. Changing ear piece for Stethoscope.

    tammy_zeidan09 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thaankkkk

  13. Lung sounds, Heart Murmurs, BP, & Stethoscope

    tammy_zeidan09 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks so much!! his place is tons helpful! I'll look into the vids now!

  14. Lung sounds, Heart Murmurs, BP, & Stethoscope

    tammy_zeidan09 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    as to the stethoscope, you can get a better one, but in the meantime, think about cutting the tubing shorter so it doesn't drape all over the place and get banged around while you're trying to hear...

  15. Lung Sounds, Heart Sounds, BP, Stethoscope!

    tammy_zeidan09 posted a topic in General Students

    So I begin an ADN program this August, and I am involving myself in open lab to get to know the lab and prctice hearing sounds [bp, heart, lungs] on the sim manikins. When I did today, I had a tough...

  16. IS IT OKAY?!?!?

    tammy_zeidan09 replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    Reading some of these posts on AN definitely make me nervous. "***, Will I ever understand this?!!" is what goes through my mind. I forget Nursing school is 2yrs[ well for me ] and I won't learn...

  17. McGraw Hill vs ATI TEAS Study?

    tammy_zeidan09 posted a topic in TEAS Exam Help

    which one worked for you? the mcgraw hill study guide, or the ATI test manual? i have both, and plan to study from both--but just curious as to which was more helpful for the TEAS V? any input would...

  18. Hippa Violation in the Nursery?!

    tammy_zeidan09 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    my son is 10 months old now =] the tour was a month before I delivered..11-12 months ago!

  19. Hippa Violation in the Nursery?!

    tammy_zeidan09 posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I'm only about to start my nursing program in August, so I'm not experienced in HIPPA. I just remembered something when I was pregnant a few months ago. I took a tour in my hospitals L&D unit....

  20. Hippa Violation in the Nursery?!

    tammy_zeidan09 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Oh no, she was a labor and delivery nurse. She presented herself in a horrible manner, actually. She was telling us she'd be the nurse who checks us in when we "dramatacially think" we are going to...

  21. Pharmacology Preview?!!!

    tammy_zeidan09 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in General Students

    oh okay! gotchya! Thanks for that!

  22. Pharmacology Preview?!!!

    tammy_zeidan09 posted a topic in General Students

    I will be starting an ADN program this August. It is a cohort 8-week class program, but Pharm is 16 weeks long. I am sure pharm is no walk in the park. I got the Davis Drug Guide, and like it...

  23. Pharmacology Preview?!!!

    tammy_zeidan09 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in General Students

    Prototypes???!!

  24. Pharmacology Preview?!!!

    tammy_zeidan09 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in General Students

    Oh my! Thank you ladies so much for your replies! I'll definitely be previewing. I will probably be lost beyond myself trying to understand the vocab and processes..! Worth a shot! Thanks again!

  25. It's Official

    tammy_zeidan09 replied to OKNurse2be's topic in General Students

    I am terrified! I just finished A&P2, and worked really hard in that class. I told myself if I couldn't get an A in something as easy as anatomy and physiology, how would I do in Nursing?! I got...