melizerd ASN, RN

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    Exit hesi pn

    melizerd replied to Nursechas's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I used the Saunder's NCLEX-RN book and focused on delegation so that I was secure in the PN's role. I knew exactly what could be delegated to the PN and who the PN would report to etc. Work on...
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    Appealing a "C-" in anatomy; should I waste my time?

    melizerd replied to curtis6556's topic in General Students

    I hate to say it but suck it up, retake the class and move on from there. Things happen, life happens, sometimes you have to retake something (and sometimes it can end a journey even). My Grandpa...
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    How about some positive nursing school/job stories for us newbies?

    melizerd replied to PurplePRN's topic in General Students

    School is hard but I love it! Really. I love the work, I love the learning, the people, everything! It is stressful and I'm always glad for a break but overall I think I might miss it when I'm...
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    Required to keep books?

    melizerd replied to traumanurse2b?'s topic in General Students

    We keep and use our books for several semesters. It's better to just suck it up and decide to keep them, especially in a program they have already told you that you will use them again. I like...
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    Can someone tell me how to not be traumatized in med microbioogy?

    melizerd replied to Dezy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You just get over it. Nothing changed, just your perception changed. I'm not a germaphobe but I know that I'm more conscious of hand washing and sanitizing even at home now and out in public I've...
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    Appearance?

    melizerd replied to TheBerriGirl's topic in General Students

    For our school it depends on the clinical site and the instructor. Some of them require you to cover any and all tattoos, some only ones on your wrists/hands. We are required to have a "natural"...
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    How long are clinical shifts?

    melizerd replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Students

    ADN program here- First semester 7-2 one day a week, second semester 9-3 and 7-3 Tues/Wed, third semester 7-3 and 12-6 Wed/Thurs, third semester 7-3:30 two days a
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    Bringing your books to Lecture of Lab

    melizerd replied to rbunnybennett's topic in General Students

    I think it depends on the course and the instructor. I had classes I never needed them and others that referenced them in class. I have a tab system I use for important things and I could tab a page...
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    What was the hardest course youve taken?

    melizerd replied to MeekaNichole's topic in General Students

    Biochem, hands down worst class EVER. I have heard a lot of people say Pharm was the worst, while it's intense I just made note cards and color coded everything and was uber uber organized about it...
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    Who were you in high school

    melizerd replied to Dezy's topic in General Students

    I was Suzy High school, member of the marching band, theater, softball, managed boys' diving. I was never student council president or prom queen or anything but enjoyed where I was in the middle of...
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    HESI EXIT for LPNs

    melizerd replied to cathyvl02's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I used the Saunder's NCLEX-RN book to study from and was sure to focus on the LPN's role and what could be delegated to the LPN. Doing NCLEX questions every.single.day. helps IMO. I did 10-20 of...
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    New nursing1 student in jan- any advice/ suggestions?

    melizerd replied to spetro's topic in General Students

    You wouldn't even be CLOSE to the oldest in my program. We have everything from 18-57 in ours 30ish is probably the median
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    How Many Schools Did You Apply For?

    melizerd replied to mxDP95's topic in General Students

    I applied and was accepted to two. There weren't a lot of options so I wanted to hedge my bets and apply to both that I was interested in. I was so glad that I got to pick! They were both ADN...
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    Weight gain?

    melizerd replied to hawksrn2014's topic in General Students

    I busted my butt losing 85 lbs in the last 2 years, I hate to admit that I gained almost 30 back in the first two semesters. I've gotten it under control again and forcing myself to allow myself...
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    New nursing1 student in jan- any advice/ suggestions?

    melizerd replied to spetro's topic in General Students

    A lot of prayers lol. Realize that it's okay if they eat Mac N Cheese and hot dogs more than you might like. There are going to be times they are mad bc you can't do thing you did before or are...
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    Which area would you go in after graduation and boards?

    melizerd replied to ChooSoul's topic in General Students

    I think a lot of that mind set depends on the area of the country you're in. I know several people that have gone right into a specialty after getting their ADN. I plan to go into Hopsice or Mental...
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    New nursing1 student in jan- any advice/ suggestions?

    melizerd replied to spetro's topic in General Students

    I purchased a Littman II Classic (about $70) and it is well worth it IMO. The Littman Lightweight is around $45 and very good as well. Anyone who we knew that bought something cheaper than the...
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    Are you an A student. How do you achieve it

    melizerd replied to joselyne's topic in General Students

    I have had almost all As and the occasional B+ (90-91 is still a B+). It's about staying organized, staying on top of things and using your study group. No matter what know that you MIGHT get to...
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    Working while in nursing program?

    melizerd replied to dopestethoscope's topic in General Students

    It depends on a lot of things. I'm a wife and mom to a 6 year old. I have chosen to not work (I worked 1/2 of my first semester and left that job to focus on school). I attend school full time in a...
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    New nursing1 student in jan- any advice/ suggestions?

    melizerd replied to spetro's topic in General Students

    There are pages of tips and info here. Time management- think of school like a job, you need to be there X amount of hours and then there's overtime (homework, studying), it's non-negotiable you...
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    HESI every semester

    melizerd posted a topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    We take a HESI exit exam every semester and last semester (my 1st of an ADN program) I scored 1100 on my HESI. Anyone that took it multiple semesters in a row find that it feels the same each...
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    Nur 102

    melizerd replied to BajanCherry's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Memorize the formulas. I'm slow at math but after 2 semesters I'm MUCH more confident. I just did LOTS AND LOTS of math problems of all kinds from all places. Knowing what formula to start with...
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    Students, do any of you not want a hospital job after graduation?

    melizerd replied to Skips's topic in General Students

    I don't want to work in a hospital. I want hospice in homes or a facility but prefer in home. It's my passion and I have zero desire to work in a hospital long term. I may end up doing a year or two...
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    is 25-30 too late to want to pursue a nursing degree?

    melizerd replied to mee9mee9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't decide to go back until I was 27. I'll graduate just a couple months after I turn 31. No time like the present. We have many people in their late 30s and 40s in our class and two students in...
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    Palative Care Still Raw

    melizerd replied to LCinTraining's topic in General Students

    If she's open to it you can spend your time with her talking about whatever she likes, giving a backrub, foot massage, baths etc. there is so much you can do and still be her nurse. Being a nurse...