Stephalump

Stephalump

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  1. nursing with back problem

    Stephalump replied to peachsole's topic in General Students

    My mother went into nursing with a bad back. Within seven years she did so much damage she ended up needing surgery and had to leave the profession completely. I wouldn't recommend it. A common thread...

  2. Livescribe Pen: To Buy or Not to Buy

    Stephalump replied to bdicenzo's topic in General Students

    Our professors make our pps fill in the blank (to make sure we come to class even though it isn't required) so I write all notes on the powerpoints or everything is too spread out and I'd have to...

  3. Can someone tell me the straight truth?

    Stephalump replied to RD1992's topic in Texas Nursing

    Did you get

  4. Are you able to see tests after grading?

    Stephalump replied to futurenurse2014's topic in General Students

    Our tests are computerized, so we see out grades immediately. After everyone is finished we can log back in and look at the correct answers and rationales. We also fill out a sheet while we're taking...

  5. Help with a prioritizing question please!

    Stephalump replied to MrsCuoco's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My first thought was that antibiotics should be first, as well. Beyond that,I'm not sure. I'd say antibiotics,asthma, heart,

  6. The Dream Job

    Stephalump replied to pco8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree, you may want to start dreaming about iCU jobs, not OR

  7. Rahhh! Nursing school is taking its toll

    Stephalump replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I'm a few months in and feeling good. I really struggled in the beginning with fatigue and stress and just the upheaval of school, but I think I've adjusted pretty well and I can take things in...

  8. Budgeting for nursing school

    Stephalump replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    We got rid of our home phone and satellite TV and bought a couple Rokus so we can watch Netflix and Hulu. Saved about $140. We're also on a strict food/gas budget and we refinanced my car to bring...

  9. I am a new nursing student, and about to give up... Please help

    Stephalump replied to sraeisza's topic in General Students

    Most NCLEX practice books are divided into sections and you should most definitely be able to answer some of the questions very early in or I'm not sure what you're learning in school. My study group...

  10. Computer During Nursing School!

    Stephalump replied to nhostetler's topic in General Students

    I record the entire lecture using an app called Notability. I sync it with my powerpoint slides so I can listen to the lecture at a particular point when going through my notes. I don't actually have...

  11. Statistics???

    Stephalump replied to akilah530's topic in General Students

    I second nor taking it online. Huge mistake I made and I encourage you not to repeat it

  12. Dreams and Reality.

    Stephalump replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    Best of luck to your exam and joinery through nursing school! It's true...lots of people have big dreams, and the sad part is how few people actually realize them. Be one of the few

  13. Large percentage failing nursing school exams, why?

    Stephalump replied to tganios's topic in General Students

    On our exams everything covered throughout the program is testable. We don't get review sheets or study guides. We get the list of objectives they want us to be able to do for the unit, but its not...

  14. Computer During Nursing School!

    Stephalump replied to nhostetler's topic in General Students

    I recommend HP. Definitely do not recommend Dell in that price range! You'll be able to find some good deals when Black Monday rolls

  15. Clinical professors...

    Stephalump replied to rei-chan's topic in General Students

    Our professors continue to work in the nursing field in some capacity while teaching. My clinical instructor (an adjunct) is a full time NP as is one of my lab instructors. Both of my lecture...

  16. Most relevant/useful pre-nursing science class?

    Stephalump replied to bardone's topic in General Students

    Eh, I'd say Micro and A&P. Math is important but it's not any particularly high level of math. I learned to do ratios in high school. Chemistry could e useful but they should teach you what you...

  17. How do I avoid the drama and cliques?

    Stephalump replied to FaithGurl93's topic in General Students

    Choose your friends wisely! I don't think I'd be able to avoid drama without going into complete isolation (extrovert, not happening) but I do my best to steer clear of the whack jobs,...

  18. Normal nursing grades..

    Stephalump replied to katestudentnurse's topic in General Students

    After nursing school I plan to go to apply to GN internships (which are GPA/HESI based) and then grad school or med school, so I'm expected to get high grades. Would I still be considered an...

  19. Oh, Care Plans....Hyperkalemia

    Stephalump posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So I'm doing a care plan on my pt from last week. She was hyperkalemic (7.3), but they hadn't 100% determined the cause. It was discussed that she had gone on vacation for 3 days without taking her...

  20. Tips on Choosing First Patient

    Stephalump replied to zTracks's topic in General Students

    I'd Ay complex is good, but still able to and willing to talk. In the beginning you aren't able to do much so taking a patient who spends all day sleeping can be very, very boring. You aren't...

  21. Hospital Loan Repayment Program

    Stephalump replied to maddox_daisha's topic in General Students

    Never heard of a hospital that pays back your student loans from before you worked there...all the ones I've see will reimburse you for tuition once you've worked there for a certain number of months,...

  22. Oh, Care Plans....Hyperkalemia

    Stephalump replied to Stephalump's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks! And thanks for the link. The physician was explaining the possible link between insulin and potassium to me but it was a little too over my head at that point. "Risk for" seemed a bit weird...

  23. Normal nursing grades..

    Stephalump replied to katestudentnurse's topic in General Students

    I think the grades fall about the same as anything else...a few people get A's, most get Bs and Cs, and a few fail. If you're doing your best, there's nothing wrong with Bs! I've never heard of anyone...

  24. Time vs. Quality of Nursing School

    Stephalump replied to socalprenurse08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well speed doesn't help you if you can't get a job. It's kind of like racing to unemployment or walking to a steady

  25. REALLY would like to go to school to become an LPN. Is it possible at my age? I am 37

    Stephalump replied to motherofmany's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I wouldn't be concerned about your age, I'd be concerned about your children. Kids are a full time commitment as is NS. I went from primary caregiver to almost a visitor in my own home when I started...