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    My experience with the TEAS V

    Mama_Cashew posted a topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Today I took my TEAS V, and it was horrible! I have also taken the TEAS IV and I have to say, that one was WAY easier. The science portion on the TEAS V was just insane. I studied the offical study...
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    Knitting during class: ok or not?

    Mama_Cashew replied to BusyBee91's topic in General Students

    It bothered me because she was very elaborate with her movements, and reaching in and out of her bag multiple times to grab different colored pens and for some odd reason her pens were really...
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    Knitting during class: ok or not?

    Mama_Cashew replied to BusyBee91's topic in General Students

    I sat next to a girl once who did nothing but doodle during lectures. It drove me nuts. So I said something to the instructor about it and she said, "maybe she has ADHD and it helps her to...
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    Grades in Nursing School

    Mama_Cashew replied to MariahO's topic in General Students

    Nursing school exams are like nothing you have ever experienced before. I would recommend picking up a couple of NCLEX study guides so you can practice those types of
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    IS MICU/SICU too much for New Grad?

    Mama_Cashew replied to RNewbie0203's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am a new grad in an MICU. Not sure why everyone thinks new grads don't get into ICU, because I am one of three hired into my area. We all get 6 months orientation with a preceptor. If it's where...
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    Best transition into ICU?

    Mama_Cashew replied to nmpBSN's topic in MICU, SICU

    It's going pretty well. I have been on the floor for about a month now, and while I know I still have a ton of stuff to learn, I am feeling more and more confident every day. I think one of the...
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    Best transition into ICU?

    Mama_Cashew replied to nmpBSN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Nope, no previous experience. I got my associates so we don't do a senior internship. Never worked as a tech before
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    Best transition into ICU?

    Mama_Cashew replied to nmpBSN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm a new grad that was hired directly into the MICU. It is
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    precepting assignment- need advice

    Mama_Cashew replied to Iliauna's topic in General Students

    Honestly, I don't think it will hurt your future career at all. I am a new grad who got straight into the MICU without any previous hospital experience and NO preceptorship in an
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    cancle my nclex result

    Mama_Cashew replied to kaurb22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When you take your test, you have to show them you turned it off and it gets sealed in a bag. You CANNOT access your phone during the test, not even during breaks. If you do, you run the risk of...
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    To those without a 4.0 (rant)

    Mama_Cashew replied to Jasonat6034's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Where I went to school, it IS all about your grades in the 4 required pre-reqs and your TEAS score. That's it, no essay, no interview. So for my program, yes you need as close to a 4.0 as possible,...
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    starting in a specialty

    Mama_Cashew replied to SN2014's topic in General Students

    I just granted in May and I really, really wanted to start in my desired specialty, critical care (either ICU or the ED). I applied to every type of job that fit that criteria and pretty much every...
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    Tips for a new grad

    Mama_Cashew posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello everyone, I am writing to seek the advice of those with WAY more experience than I have. I recently accepted a position in the MICU at a local hospital. I was hoping some of those who have...
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    Tips for a new grad

    Mama_Cashew replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank you for the advice. I actually have looked at the book you mentioned several times! Guess it's time to get it off my wishlist and put it into my
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    Notes: Laptop, Tablet, or Paper?

    Mama_Cashew replied to NurseYomi's topic in General Students

    I actually have tried all three. I originally took my laptop with me, but it was more of a distraction than a help. So I took my iPad and tried using that. Same thing happened. Pen and paper...
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    Tattoos/piercings?

    Mama_Cashew replied to livelovelaugh1396's topic in General Students

    At my school, we were only allowed to have 1 pair of earrings. No other piercings were allowed. As for tattoos, they had to be covered. Depending which wrist you get your tattoo on, you could cover...
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    Acceptance letters-Ivy Tech 2014

    Mama_Cashew replied to rnjacqui's topic in Indiana Nursing

    The Fort Wayne campus usually has 60-80 spots for Fall and Spring semesters. Good luck to everyone who applied. I just graduated from the Fort Wayne campus and am currently studying for my
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    What is your grading scale?

    Mama_Cashew replied to smoup's topic in General Students

    Ours is 92% and up is an A, 83% to 91.99% is a B, 75% to 82.99% is a C. No rounding, anything below a 75% is failing and your test average has to be 75% or higher before any of your other course work...
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    Need help with nursing math question

    Mama_Cashew replied to hannahmarie44's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try this: Amount ordered divided by Amount Available (in the same mU) times quantity (how many ml of fluid you have) times 60. This will give you ml/hr. (2/20,000) * 1000 * 60 = ?
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    Clinical PT. info

    Mama_Cashew replied to ASPEN.88's topic in General Students

    We don't find out anything about our patients until day of
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    How did/Will you pick out your study group?

    Mama_Cashew replied to Mrs.RNindeed's topic in General Students

    I started my first semester and joined a study group right away. I left after 3 weeks because we didn't mesh well. I did better on my own! There is no hard fast rule that says you HAVE to be in a...
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    ONENOTE ?????????

    Mama_Cashew replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the reply. That would explain why I could never figure out how to import the power points.
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    ONENOTE ?????????

    Mama_Cashew replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Students

    I have heard you can import Power Points into One Note and type on them. Does anyone happen to know how to do
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    Would you miss the first day of class?

    Mama_Cashew replied to ames86's topic in General Students

    I'm also getting ready to start my 3rd out of 4 semesters, and I know there is no way I would miss class. Our first reading is 11 chapters long and we have a test the following week over that...
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    Care Plans

    Mama_Cashew replied to STLmomma27's topic in General Students

    I totally agree, but that 20-25 pages is just the template our school gives