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    This question has been bugging my class...

    BloomNurseRN replied to mr cooper's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would also go with A on this one. The BP and pulse rate are going to give you your baseline and from there you would go in to the more specific areas, such as the pedal
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    Which would you recommend?

    BloomNurseRN replied to EMEddie's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm a big fan of Danskos but each and every person needs to find just the right shoe for them. There are MANY styles of Danskos that are not the Professional and may work well for you. I don't know...
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    A question about questions.

    BloomNurseRN replied to Beautiful Mind RN's topic in General Students

    Buy an NCLEX study guide. Normally I don't just go around telling people to spend money but really, it's worth it. I highly recommend Kaplan NCLEX-RN 2012-2013 and Prioritization, Delegation, and...
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    "Can't be a nurse if you suck as a waitress."

    BloomNurseRN replied to bonjournurse2b's topic in General Students

    Oh good gravy! That makes no sense whatsoever and PLEASE do not listen to these people. First, if you just started at a restaurant, why in the world would you be a whiz at it? Did they give you...
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    Almost passed out during clinicals!!

    BloomNurseRN replied to fm1089's topic in General Students

    You are so normal! I think I'm the abnormal one because I had a blast watching surgery and a lady partsl delivery without the slightest hint of an issue. Of course I also like watching surgical...
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    Nursing gear passed on from older generation

    BloomNurseRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    What an awesome
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    Midlife students, did your high school every lose your transcripts?

    BloomNurseRN replied to pmabraham's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know that for the nursing school I attend, we had to attach a copy of our high school transcripts. I also know that some high schools have lost those transcripts and people have had to work around...
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    facial edema and difficulty breathing

    BloomNurseRN replied to nursingstu14's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was actually thinking the same thing as CP2013. One thing you will find out VERY soon is that priority is everything and when it comes to priority the ABC's are the gold standard. If there is ever...
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    difficult to find a job with an ASN?

    BloomNurseRN replied to BJR87's topic in General Students

    I second this. I live in a town with a LARGE 4-year university and a state 2-year community college. Because of this there are constantly rumors that the hospital is going to stop hiring ASN's when...
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    Quick Reference Guide Suggestions

    BloomNurseRN replied to trenadamm's topic in General Students

    I didn't even realize there was a new edition, I didn't pay any attention. Yeah, definitely get the edition down. This is basic information that is NOT going to change. I bought mine a year and a...
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    Teas V test

    BloomNurseRN replied to k78frem's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    It's very common to take the TEAS twice in two years, you just have to take them greater than 30 days apart. They are different but obviously similar subjects and
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    Violence & Bully Presentation Ideas

    BloomNurseRN replied to nazzyrocks's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Given the topic of your presentation, I think some sort of open demonstration, especially involving the class, would be great. My thinking would be something along the lines of a quiz. Maybe do...
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    Need Scope advice

    BloomNurseRN replied to bluedove1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If you have a local medical supply store, go and get one there. You can get sets for about $30-50 that are FINE for school. I have a cuff and scope that have been great and we took them to the...
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    Scrubs cost WHAT???

    BloomNurseRN replied to flying_ace2's topic in General Students

    Nurse apron?? Like, an old fashioned one? I'm very confused by that. Our uniforms were approx $20 for bottoms and $22 for tops, $7 for patches, $10 for name tags. I'm not 100% on the patches and...
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    Quick Reference Guide Suggestions

    BloomNurseRN replied to trenadamm's topic in General Students

    I absolutely love my RNotes Clinical pocket guide. I bought mine at my campus bookstore for the convenience but here's a link to check it out....
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    Medical scribe

    BloomNurseRN replied to Kdrenee's topic in General Students

    A friend of mine does this and she basically follows a physician around and documents his encounters with patients. She even goes in to surgery with him and documents his actions and statements...
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    ATI Predictor

    BloomNurseRN replied to AraeE's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I know my school also has us take the ATI NCLEX predictor but I have absolutely no idea what benchmark they put out. Work on your ATI along with your school work, do every practice exam you can, and...
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    Nursing application essay

    BloomNurseRN replied to ENT RN's topic in General Students

    I would be more than happy to help you out and give you a few pointers. Please feel free to Private Message
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    This site is discouraging me from nursing...

    BloomNurseRN replied to 9#n's topic in General Students

    There are times I definitely avoid some threads. Sometimes it seems like people want to jump on someone struggling like a pack of hyenas. I would rather lift someone up and help with encouragement...
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    Any final year students finishing this year?

    BloomNurseRN replied to brainsandbeauty's topic in General Students

    I graduate in May and could NOT be more excited about that. I remember starting in August of 2011 and thinking "wow, 21 months feels so far away". Then last year this time it was "16 months is going...
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    last semester of nursing school =D

    BloomNurseRN replied to Reniquer's topic in General Students

    I cannot agree more!! So excited to get this semester going and done with. We start on Jan 14th and end on May 10th. You better believe I'm counting down the days. :-) Oh and my birthday is Jan...
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    Required to keep books?

    BloomNurseRN replied to traumanurse2b?'s topic in General Students

    We were also encouraged to keep our books but there was no formal "do not sell". That being said, we have DEFINITELY used our books from the first semester through the rest of the program. I'm...
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    Too young/ early in life to be in Nursing Program?

    BloomNurseRN replied to futuresctRN's topic in General Students

    While I am one of the "older" students at the age of 32 with a husband, a mortgage, a car payment, and two kids, I can definitely say there are some advantages to getting in to nursing young! I think...
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    Too many books, very little dorm...

    BloomNurseRN replied to NurseEric81's topic in General Students

    Love. This. Idea. Thanks for
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    Blogs

    BloomNurseRN replied to mchssrn8813's topic in General Students

    Yes and no. I have a blog but I rarely talk about nursing school. I will more as I graduate but my school is VERY aware of social media and talking about school online. Obviously good things are...