Shorty11

Shorty11 BSN, RN

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  1. Calm my nerves?

    Shorty11 replied to mariaberry19's topic in General Students

    I watch TV when I need a break.

  2. Stay or Go? BSN program

    Shorty11 replied to emmy4's topic in General Students

    Honestly, I would be very concerned that your program has yet to "officially" receive accreditation. Although the school says that it should be "no time" before they receive accreditation because they...

  3. RN or MD

    Shorty11 replied to ksecatero21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Becoming an RN vs an MD are two separate pathways. My original plan was to become an MD. I majored in biology and minored in chemistry.. Which is what my university considered the...

  4. College Algebra

    Shorty11 replied to professionalgirl80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also you could start learning some basics of dosage calc now. I used "Calculate with Confidence". It isn't probably the greatest textbook out there for learning dosage calc, but it does start from the...

  5. College Algebra

    Shorty11 replied to professionalgirl80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished my second semester in (BSN) nursing program. Honestly, I thought college algebra was harder than learning dosage calculations has been. I personally don't think it is necessary to...

  6. Pre-nursing (BSN) Student admission competition?

    Shorty11 replied to zackdesot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Bottom line: how competitive your school's nursing school admission standards are. Every school is different and some schools definitely have higher admission standards than others. i.e. A person who...

  7. Looking back I'd wish I'd know......

    Shorty11 replied to stewartfamily2010's topic in General Students

    I am not a nurse yet. I just finished my second semester; start my third in january. Along with what other posters have said, I would say pick your battles wisely. If you have a problem with an...

  8. Private loans & community colleges

    Shorty11 replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in General Students

    Did you try to apply for financial aid anyways? I thought I wouldn't be eligible for government financial aid either because I already have a bachelors, but I was wrong. I filled out a FAFSA anyways...

  9. Midwestern State University Spring 2013!

    Shorty11 replied to p i c k l e's topic in Texas Nursing

    Everyone is entitled to their opinion obviously, but I personally don't think it is a miserable school or town to live in. Wichita Falls is not a lively hub of activity, but it isn't a terrible place...

  10. hypokalemia and ng suctioning

    Shorty11 replied to pamski0069's topic in General Students

    Well, NG suctioning can cause metabolic alkalosis also.. Removal of stomach acid through the suctioning raises the pH to alkaline. This suctioning also directly removes fluid and electrolytes. So I am...

  11. hypokalemia and ng suctioning

    Shorty11 replied to pamski0069's topic in General Students

    I am a nursing student, not a nurse. From what I understand the hypokalemia is caused directly from the fluid and electrolytes being suctioned out of the body. Potassium should NEVER be given IV push...

  12. Posting your Exam Grades on Facebook

    Shorty11 replied to Kateoh82's topic in General Students

    People are still posting status updates on facebook?? Or for that matter, still using facebook?? LOL. Yes, I still have my facebook account but I haven't posted a status update in well over a year. I...

  13. hesi test. help!!

    Shorty11 replied to emels1187's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I honestly didn't study at all for the HESI and still made a 94% overall. You should be fine if you just stick to studying the review book you have. I don't feel like they would make a study guide for...

  14. Midwestern State University Spring 2013!

    Shorty11 replied to p i c k l e's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello everyone! Congrats to those of you who got accepted! I currently am in the nursing program at MWSU. I just completed my second semester of nursing classes. I have actually lived in Wichita Falls...

  15. I'm so excited! :)

    Shorty11 replied to ShadowPlanet's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ahh I see. Gotcha. That's great that you have the background with being a Pharm Tech. Knowing dosage calc already will definitely help! You can refresh a little and then focus on other things while...

  16. Can I still get into nursing school with an F on my transcript?

    Shorty11 replied to AsherBashers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many schools have limits placed upon the amount of times you can "grade replace" or retake a course. My school only allows you to retake 3 classes for the entire degree. Once you are in the nursing...

  17. Male nurses student and skipping OB/L&D clinicals

    Shorty11 replied to Jfarmboy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am a female nursing student. I just completed my second semester of nursing classes (BSN program). I have to say that I personally would not feel "uncomfortable" for a male nurse (or any nurse) to...

  18. How do you think like a nurse?

    Shorty11 replied to Born2Care4All's topic in General Students

    I think it comes with practice... and experience. I agree with the previous two posters. Critical thinking skills, rationales, and prioritization. Think about the why at all times. Why is this the...

  19. pharmacology question: warfarin

    Shorty11 replied to firefly101's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am a nursing student, not a nurse. I recently passed Pharmacology with an A though. If this was on a Pharm test, I would choose B as the most correct choice. Patients who are on anticoagulation...

  20. Nursing journey

    Shorty11 replied to OctaviaRenee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It helps to identify your learning style. They actually have quizzes online where you can determine the type of learning style you prefer. I am a visual learner who actually prefers to study alone as...

  21. 4th Quarter Help! Im

    Shorty11 replied to nkarabaich's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It won't help with everything you listed (That IS a tall order!), but I recommend the Memory Notebook of Nursing series. They are full of coloring book type images and mnemonics to help someone who is...

  22. Should I retake Biology?

    Shorty11 replied to FamilyChick83's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Like the previous poster said, I would check the schools policy on retaking a course. Our school only allows you to "grade replace" or retake 3 courses for the whole degree. Once you are in nursing...

  23. How old were you when starting prereqs and did it discourage you?

    Shorty11 replied to princesax11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Like another poster said, you will be the same age whether you pursue this now or not! So why not if it's what you want!? I finished my first degree at age 22. I have a BS in biology with a minor in...

  24. Care Plans ... NO Med Surg Text.

    Shorty11 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Our instructor taught us that assessment is an intervention also. Yet she stressed that it is really a RE-assessment. She said that initial assessments are not nursing interventions, but we do use...

  25. Passed my first semester!!!!!!

    Shorty11 replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!! I just passed my second semester. Second semester made it seem "real". I took Health Assessment, Patho, Nursing Stats, and Intro to Nursing first semester. This semester I took Basic...