BajanCherry

I'm typically not known to complain about much because I know that Nursing school requires time and tons of work put into it to be successful.... Now my lovely school of mine moved campuses this september which is great because now we have a bigger c...

ha... outline.. what outline... her PPTs are simply one words slides.... makes no sense! You all dont understand the frustration of my class

OH yea....and with the purchase of a new building guess whose tuition was increased!!!! OURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) (complete sarcasm)

I am not saying that I'd rather learn in sim then in clinical, however I would like to have an idea what Im looking for, what im feeling for... Example, my instructor says to me the 3rd week... assess mom who is postpartum and feel for her fundus... ...

The syllabus is correct however, 23 chapters and 2 lectures is insane to me and everyone in class... The content was all over the place and vital information for us... Its a maternity and Pedi course... That first exam was strictly maternity which is...

We typically have at least a week of sim lab prior to going out into clinical so we learn those things so I am not learning to do them the first time on a patient... thats like going into Fundamentals not knowing how to give am IM or Subq injection a...

Does anyone have a formula they use they love?? I'm on break but want to get familiar with the math soon....

Oh I passed that math test with 100%! *yay*

I've started on drips.... It's not that bad... I walked in blind to tutoring after trying to figure it by myself... spent 3.5hours getting it! There really isn't a formula you use except to get gtt/min.... Its kinda confusing but doable!

I get it!!!! I get it!!!! I was sooooo nervous about this math!

Ok I used the ml x gtt / time... Works great to get your gtt/min... now my question is how do I solve the units/hr, mLs/hr, and how many hours with the IV pump run for.... I've tried different equations and I am LOST! I am trying on my own until cla...

First I'd like to say today was my last clinical rotation for fundamentals!!!!! Ok so I'm all for supporting and helping fellow nursing students that put forth effort to get the work done. I have this girl in my class who expects me to help her at th...

I found my method to be great.... We use PowerPoints for all out sections.. so I usr those new binders from staples (2in) that has the rubber outline... But it is pretty expensive but good investment! And instead of using paper folders, I came across...

A great site for discounted stethoscopes and they also give free engraving.... Medisave.net! I got the classic II for my first and I like it.... I've tried the cheap ones and the sound isn't nearly as good.... But if you've got tinnitus... I'd say go...

Update! I passed the class with a B-!!!!!! She didn't :-( 780 © is needed to pass the class and I got 828.9/1010 which is a B-

I feel the same way! I finished last night and super excited about it!

So I start 102 next semester and I know we are going to start iv drips and abg gasses.... Does anyone have any tips for learning/remembering this stuff??

I actually meant on iv drips.... I've said in my other posts I hate math but want to try others ideas on how they remember or do their iv drip calculations...

I hate white shoes in general....when they get dirty I think it changes your appearance. My opinion.... So I'd be getting new shoes after school.

Agreed, but I don't see that up here in Boston where as a nurse your required to wear white shoes

My nurse mates are great! I spoke to a nurse when I was shopping for school and she said don't get white danskos because you won't wear them after school is over!! Mine were like $40! And I know when she's are uncomfortable I have horrible back pain ...

Don't study at home, I have the same distractions... Study when everyone is asleep if you can.... You'll lose sleep (clearly I should be sleeping but I'm up studying for this cumulative final!) But do what you've got to!

I'm trying to do this as well... What school do you go to and which hospital in Boston did you go??

It was just annoying and frustrating.... Made me think why she was really doing this and how serious is she about school She couldn't buy a cheap watch for clinical but bought herself a Michael Kors watch ($250.00).... Couldn't buy a stethoscope but ...

Only first semester of clinicals.... In due time.... Was I on the right track??