elementguy13

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1. Objective/ Subjective data

   elementguy13 replied to Nflower's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Crying for long periods could be objective but we would need more info. Does the nurse see this this throughout the day or is the patient explaining what happened at home?

2. Great at care plans, suck at concept maps.

   elementguy13 replied to SentimentalGeek's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   IMHO concept maps seem very unprofessional. And correct me if I am wrong, will never be used in the real world. Its a mess of boxes and circles.. it felt so unorganized. The only benefit of a...

3. how to study for exams...? these are supposedly "NCLEX" style questions

   elementguy13 replied to seriouslyserious's topic in General Students

   Our textbooks have online portions that offer nclex style questions for every single chapter! Over 1000 nclex style questions for our entire textbook.. its great. They even have an iphone app for...

4. Does it matter where you go for Nursing School?

   elementguy13 replied to minal3890's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I go to what some would call a small community college in Pa. But last year our program went against other major universities such as Drexel, Pitt, Duquesne etc and we were top in the state. Just...

5. Nursing vs. Occupational Therapy vs. Speech Pathology

   elementguy13 replied to RosePMHNP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I shadowed a physical therapist for a day once as backup for nursing (did not think I was going to get into the nursing program, but I did!) I enjoyed it but the physical therapist was never seen.....

6. What courses did you take in conjunction with A & P?

   elementguy13 replied to hellonewyear's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   When I took A&P I also took statistics, modern social problems, and Psychology. I had two B's and two A's at the end of the semester. IMO when taking sciences it is always a little overwhelming...

7. Anyone seen any all-white shoes?

   elementguy13 replied to tenjuna's topic in Male Nursing Students

   Tommy Hilfiger Shoes, Flag Lace Up Sneakers - Mens Shoes - Macy's only white shoe I found that doesn't look straight goofy! And comfy to me but I have a flat foot. I am one of those weirdos that...

8. The rolling backpack debate

   elementguy13 replied to winterlights08's topic in General Students

   We don't have to bring text books to class. THANK GOD! Those things are

9. College Chemistry during summer...am I crazy?

   elementguy13 replied to 7237dallas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I'm sure about online Chemistry. Our classes were 4 times a week in person and almost 3 hours long daily but my lecture professor ended class about an hour and 1/2 early and allowed us to stay and do...

10. College Chemistry during summer...am I crazy?

    elementguy13 replied to 7237dallas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Chemistry in the summer for my nursing program and I was pleasantly surprised. My professors understood that we didn't want to be there and they really didn't want to be there so they really...

11. What was the first thing to go?

    elementguy13 replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

    social life, gym, sleep, school work.. right now I am missing only the first but I hope that isn't how tough your nursing program is

12. Pharm test

    elementguy13 replied to future2012nurse's topic in General Students

    How many did you need to know? I need to learn 180 by

13. Ages of male nursing students?

    elementguy13 replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    20 years young and just started the ADN program a few days after my birthday! I am pretty sure I am the youngest in my class of 64 and there is probably about 8

14. Nurses and Dry Hands

    elementguy13 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello.. student nurse here. I know I am on the wrong board but I figured if anybody has tips on the matter it would be actual nurses! I'm sure many have this problem.. in the winter months my hands...