Love4Me

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  1. Can You Use A Calculator On The NET?

    Love4Me replied to Jamielynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We were NOT allowed to use a calculator when I took

  2. Received an "F" for a "B"!

    Love4Me replied to Anjann's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry this happened to you. It is a huge set back and an expensive one. But now you know how serious the drug calculations are. Go out and buy yourself a book to help you practice for the next...

  3. Does NICU level IV exist???

    Love4Me replied to Sandhya's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I also work in a level IV NICU. We do all surgeries and ECMO. I never heard that level IV was a made up term. It is referred to as a level IV in the whole state of Michigan. But who

  4. Oakland Community College nursing program

    Love4Me replied to buRNer's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hello RNKate. I am also a student at OCC. However I am a second year student. You can purchase your uniform any time you like. Just go to your local uniform store and get the dorkiest looking all...

  5. question about the NET

    Love4Me replied to jennann78's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I took the NET test at Henry Ford Community College back in 2003. It really isn't that bad. I also ordered a NET testing study guide and I would highly suggest you do the same. The math was basic...

  6. LPN schools in Michigan

    Love4Me replied to starnik14's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Oakland Community College also has an accredited LPN

  7. Any pointers regarding heal pokes?

    Love4Me replied to Love4Me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just wanted to thank everyone again for the pointers. Tonight I drew up TPN labs on 2 babies. We have to collect 3 containers for each baby. And it was a huge success with each baby. When I got to...

  8. Any pointers regarding heal pokes?

    Love4Me replied to Love4Me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you for the link to the previous thread. It had lots of great advice also. I hate to admit it but I too am one who doesn't take advantage of gravity. But I am gonna try next time

  9. Any pointers regarding heal pokes?

    Love4Me replied to Love4Me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you for all of the feedback. Tonight I watched a nurse warm the baby's heel prior to poking (just like you all suggested). I had a different nurse come and watch me while I collected blood for...

  10. What is a Lab Practical?

    Love4Me replied to Rae_French's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I too was very nervous about my first lab practical (which also was in A&P I). Our practical consisted of stations. Each station had a microscope and a question. We mainly were identifiying the...

  11. Stethescope question?

    Love4Me posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was just hired into the NICU as a student nurse. I am getting ready to purchase a new stethescope. I was hoping that I could get some suggestions on what type/brand of stethescope would be good for...

  12. Stethescope question?

    Love4Me replied to Love4Me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you for all of your replies. I found out on my first day that I will need to purchase a stethescope. They do not have one for each of their babies. Only babies who are on isolation precautions...

  13. New Grads in NICU

    Love4Me replied to RU_nurse2b's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am a nursing student and just got hired at Children's Hospital in the NICU. The nurse manager seemed VERY open to student nurses and new

  14. Challenge: 25 Words or Less

    Love4Me replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Clinical day...postpartum unit...mom and baby are great...my instructor hates me...such is

  15. Challenge: 25 Words or Less

    Love4Me replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Arggggghhhhh

  16. 17 lb baby!

    Love4Me replied to ayndim's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can't even imagine. I had a 10lb 12oz baby lady partslly. Labor was fine. It was carrying around those 10 pounds that was a killer. That poor

  17. Own uniforms or hospital scrubs?

    Love4Me replied to irehc's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am working in Ob this coming clinical rotation and we will be wearing hospital scrubs. I am a tall girl 5'9.5''. I hope they come tall enough for me. Nothing like walking around in ugly green, too...

  18. Meet the Fockers

    Love4Me replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    OMGoodness! I loved this movie....it brought tears to my eyes. I welcome every opportunity to laugh like that. Can't take life so seriously or it wont be much fun

  19. Respite Care??

    Love4Me replied to stephera's topic in General Nursing

    Respite care is short term, temporary care provided to people with disabilities in order to their families can take a break from the daily routine of

  20. Dosage Calculations

    Love4Me replied to minnielynn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not sure if this will make sense but this is how I would calculate it: 1 gram = 1000 mg therefore 3 grams = 3000 mg gr 1 = 60 mg (3000/60) = 50 So the answer would be 3 g = gr 50 Anyone feel free to...

  21. what are your goals for next semester?

    Love4Me replied to cingulargirl21's topic in General Students

    My goal is to not wait until the last minute to do my care plans or assignments and of course to pass the

  22. I start my OB rotation in Jan.

    Love4Me posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am truly EXCITED! I just found out that my next clinical rotation will be in OB. Can anyone here tell me what I am in for? I would love to get into this area after I graduate. Any tips on things I...

  23. Examining each other?

    Love4Me replied to abr's topic in General Students

    For our health assessments we were split into groups of 2 and there were about 10 groups in the room at a time. Of course we had the curtains pulled around each group. We had to wear a tank top and...

  24. Question regarding asthma

    Love4Me posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am new to this whole asthma thing. Two weeks ago my doctor diagnosed me with asthma. He thinks that I am allergic to pet dander and dust, but is getting me a referral to an allergy specialist. He...

  25. Question regarding asthma

    Love4Me replied to Love4Me's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for your feedback. I am feeling MUCH better today. Last night I suffered for a while, but when I took my 2 puffs around midnight it seemed to help and I fell happily asleep. I am...