cathering

cathering ADN, BSN, MSN, APRN, NP

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  1. Confused-Which MSN program?

    cathering replied to cathering's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you ryguyNP and BostonFNP so much for your responses. I can see it more clearly now. I agree that I think I may need to work a bit to really find my niche and the population that I like working...

  2. did i fluid overload her to death??

    cathering replied to heshamhesham's topic in Cardiac

    Dyspnea restlessness and cough. Classic symptoms of a pe? Could blood clot from the afib become

  3. Advice for a low GPA student.

    cathering replied to Miewn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, Finish your degree with everything you've got and get good grades from now. After, take nursing prereqs and get As. Then, apply to as many ABSN & ADN programs. Good luck, if youre really...

  4. How old were you when you started nursing school?

    cathering replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    Started prereq 21.5, started adn 23, started rn-bsn 24, end adn 25, end bsn

  5. What was/are the 3 things that got/get you through nursing school?

    cathering replied to crushlush's topic in General Students

    Still getting through it but.. Family: enough said! Reliable car: man I spend so much time in it and have gone through every emotion! It's a good place to calm and recompose Computer: not just for...

  6. A selfish nurse

    cathering replied to infexious's topic in General Students

    Keep up the good work! But do take time for yourself and friend/family. You'll get burnt out.. Seems like you kinda have.

  7. HIPAA and picking patients

    cathering posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Hello all. I am a nursing student and I have some questions regarding HIPAA and picking patients. I was in the ICU one day and I saw a pt transferred to the unit from the ER after she had been found...

  8. HIPAA and picking patients

    cathering replied to cathering's topic in HIPAA Challenges

  9. HIPAA and picking patients

    cathering replied to cathering's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I agree that this issue should be clarified from the instructors in the beginning. I am definitely going to ask my instructor once the program resumes. I think I am pretty safe going into other...

  10. What is in your clinical bag?

    cathering replied to VAgirl247's topic in General Students

    In pocket: stethoscope, pen light, pen & highlighter, thin sharpie, scissors, hemostat, phone (allowed), watch on wrist, clipboard in hand From the hospital into my pocket: tape, flush, iv caps...

  11. In need of study skills help

    cathering replied to bkburgos1326's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For anatomy, I drew parts and took my own pictures with a camera. Then I labeled the anatomical structures that I needed to know on PowerPoint. Then went thru it over and over. For physio, I also drew...

  12. HIPAA and picking patients

    cathering replied to cathering's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Thank you I appreciate the response! I feel it's a gray area as students. I'll definitely be asking my instructor once semester resumes. Thank you

  13. Stressed out student

    cathering replied to Beaks1981's topic in General Students

    When you finally receive the grade you were aiming for, you feel da** proud of yourself! When you're driving home from a rough day of clinical and think to yourself, "how did I get so lucky in finding...

  14. Starting Nursing school

    cathering replied to johsonmichelle's topic in General Students

    I'm in a community college nursing program and I did spend about $1000 first semester including books, materials, insurance, and ATI materials. The books alone were about $600-700 and it was about 6...

  15. Orange County, California Nursing schools:) Saddleback, Santa Ana.... Etc

    cathering replied to sharonanderson24's topic in California Nursing

    Hi. I see your post has been awhile but I decided to chime in. I am a current saddleback nursing student-going into my 3rd. So I can only speak for the saddleback program... As far as wait list.....

  16. Nursing care plan book

    cathering posted a topic in General Students

    Hi! This is my first time posting since being admitted to a 2yr RN program. (: I have been reading very good posts here on allnurses about how I can prepare for nursing school Jan 2013. What I've...

  17. Advice on overseas internship/volunteer placements

    cathering replied to aaomalley's topic in International Nursing

    This is a great thread! I am also interested I'm doing this for my summer break. Would love to hear some feedback and testimonials, it's overwhelming with so many organizations. Thx for starting this...

  18. Nursing care plan book

    cathering replied to cathering's topic in General Students

    Hi everyone, I appreciate everyone's recommendations. As many of you have stated, my nursing program did list Ackley's "Nursing Diagnosis Handbook" as the required care plan book. This is great...

  19. Senior waiting for Final grades to Post

    cathering replied to DoingGodsWork's topic in General Students

    Oh and good luck!! Everything's gonna be great ure

  20. Senior waiting for Final grades to Post

    cathering replied to DoingGodsWork's topic in General Students

    Say ur prayers and watch the hobbit!! It'll make next 3 hrs go

  21. How many of of you are BLS certified?

    cathering replied to dkmamato3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am, I had to when I started volunteering at a hospital. Now I don't have to take another class when I begin nursing school in jan. students without it has to get certified before they

  22. Nursing care plan book

    cathering replied to cathering's topic in General Students

    Thank you amandacam and oknurse2be! I will check them out at my bookstore. I really appreciate your advises

  23. Nursing care plan book

    cathering replied to cathering's topic in General Students

    Will appreciate any feedback

  24. Saddleback Nursing School, Spring 2013

    cathering replied to chelseaandnoah's topic in California Nursing

    Not trading,

  25. Saddleback Nursing School, Spring 2013

    cathering replied to chelseaandnoah's topic in California Nursing

    Hi. I got the skills lab book, but from the trading and hw assignments we got from the orientation, I do not see any assignments from the skills lab book. So... I don't think there is an assignment...