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  1. How to control nerves

    unicoRNurse posted a topic in General Students

    I had my first return demo tonight, on vital signs. I practiced a lot and was comfortable with the skills going into it, and I have done well on all my tests and quizzes thus far (knock wood)....

  2. How to control nerves

    unicoRNurse replied to unicoRNurse's topic in General Students

    Thanks, everyone, for your suggestions and/or commiseration. I feel like I've gotten several good ideas from this post, and while I wouldn't wish this anxiety on anyone, I am also oddly comforted to...

  3. Vital Sign Failer.

    unicoRNurse replied to Hopestobe's topic in General Students

    Your school's skills lab should have all the instruments on which you need to practice. Our skills lab is staffed during all open hours with lab instructors who are really helpful in terms of...

  4. How to control nerves

    unicoRNurse replied to unicoRNurse's topic in General Students

    Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful responses. CheesePotato, I sincerely appreciate the time you took to offer me such good and detailed advice, and I will definitely implement several...

  5. Do you guys have to do return demonstrations?

    unicoRNurse replied to MilliePieRN's topic in General Students

    Yep - and if you want to hear what a nightmare my first one was (vitals, yesterday), see my post (How to Control Nerves, or something similar). We get 10 points if we pass on the first try, we get...

  6. How Do You Get Motivated?

    unicoRNurse replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

    My motivation is fear of failure. My typical day now is 13 - 14 hours (office then school, back to back), then I get home and start my reading and studying. I'm already exhausted, but I don't want...

  7. "working" when you're off...

    unicoRNurse replied to blamejoe's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with a lot of the advice already offered (clearly-communicated boundaries; phone and computer in a room you are not trying to sleep in, etc.) I would also ask if you are one of those people...

  8. Calling graduating class of 2014!

    unicoRNurse replied to Jamaicandol's topic in General Students

    I started Monday. Really enjoying it thus far, but talk to me around week five and we'll see what's what.

  9. The rolling backpack debate

    unicoRNurse replied to winterlights08's topic in General Students

    I don't understand the controversy or debate about rolling bags. Nursing books weigh a ton and hoisting/carrying a bag full of them the wrong way could cause serious injury (never mind daily...

  10. If you worked FT during nursing school...

    unicoRNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    How did you do it? I'm starting an evening/weekend ADN program Monday, and I work standard office hours. I went over my syllabi last night to make a calendar for each class, and I was overwhelmed...

  11. If you worked FT during nursing school...

    unicoRNurse replied to unicoRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the responses -- the tips as well as the shared experiences. I feel encouraged just knowing that so many other people have managed to work FT and not fail out of school. I started...

  12. How are you preparing?

    unicoRNurse posted a topic in General Students

    I know we're all buying books, uniforms, stethoscopes, etc., but I was wondering what lifestyle changes new nursing students are making in an effort to prepare for school. I'm going to be working...

  13. First Semester

    unicoRNurse replied to kay0324's topic in General Students

    Janessa07 - thank you very much for the detailed, informative response. Having half a clue about what to expect, which I feel like I do now thanks to your post, makes me feel a bit better. The...

  14. What are you going to miss the most...

    unicoRNurse replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    I will continue working full time (as a paralegal) when I start pm/weekend NS in a few weeks. My husband has a crazy schedule, so I will probably really miss our already-limited time together. In...

  15. Im injection screw-up

    unicoRNurse replied to bertha1's topic in General Nursing

    Bertha1 - I'm fine, thanks. My reaction started that night and got progressively worse for several days, lasting a few weeks total. I'm glad you found some reassuring info. How is your colleague...

  16. Need to work to afford RN program, advice appreciated

    unicoRNurse replied to samrusrn's topic in General Students

    What about a CNA position with an agency? I used to do agency staffing of nurses and CNAs, and the reliable good workers could essentially make their own

  17. Im injection screw-up

    unicoRNurse replied to bertha1's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I don't start school for a month yet, so I am obviously no help to you in that regard, but I do have a question for you. What, if anything, did you say to your patient when this happened? I...

  18. What kind of watch do you wear?

    unicoRNurse replied to NellieOlsen's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Lynne C - the face is just over 1.25 inches in diameter, and the numbers are quite large. The military time numbers, however, are tiny, so IDK how much that matters to you. The band is over .5...

  19. Calendar for Fall 2012 Nursing Students

    unicoRNurse replied to mssjez's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much for

  20. What kind of watch do you wear?

    unicoRNurse replied to NellieOlsen's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I got this one: Nurse Mates Vine Jelly Watch | allheart.com Water resistant, "jelly" band, has military time. I start nursing school this fall, so I can't speak to its durability

  21. Have you had a Hep B titer?

    unicoRNurse replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    I had titers for everything, and they all came back fine. My program actually requires the Hep B series plus a titer, and booster plus re-titer if necessary, regardless of when you got the Hep B...

  22. Need a really specific watch...

    unicoRNurse replied to afterseason's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I can't speak to its durability (haven't started wearing it yet) but I ordered and recently received this watch: http://www.allheart.com/product/p/nm9112/. It's bigger than I had expected, has gotten...

  23. Nano-Tex Sizing - Help!!

    unicoRNurse replied to breezy7's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi, I had to get my uniforms from there as well. I got the unisex drawstring pants one size larger than I wear in regular clothes, because I wanted them roomy, and that worked out just fine. The top...

  24. Uniforms

    unicoRNurse replied to Crazed's topic in General Students

    I am not a fan of our uniforms. They consist of white, V-neck, tunic tops with navy blue trim on sleeves and school patch on the arm, navy drawstring pants (or super long skirt) and all white, no...