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  1. Both CNA and EMT?

    Compassion_x replied to dubmit's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you interested in emergency or critical care in nursing? You could do EMT if you are and find out if you like it. CNA is good at preparing for really any kind of basic nursing. If you can truly...

  2. Is it worth it to get LPN license while still in nursing school?

    Compassion_x replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Students

    Actually, I learned from a previous instructor that once you continue your education beyond LPN you can't go back and take the NCLEX-PN. Now, this might be for ADN/BSN GRADUATES, etc., only....

  3. What should we doing by last clinical?

    Compassion_x replied to leekaye's topic in General Students

    A lot of the skills things during clinicals are hit or miss, unfortunately. Usually in my situation it's the patient that's the only one to say no, with a few exceptions. There are still things I...

  4. I can't get over my failure...

    Compassion_x replied to jead1's topic in General Students

    I understand you would feel that way. It's normal. But how do you know other people view you as a failure? Everyone else is likely caught up in their own nursing school journey to put much thought...

  5. any reccomendations on extra materiel

    Compassion_x replied to nursingstudent5151's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The made incredibly easy series is great if you're looking for content. Otherwise I agree with the PP to have more than one NCLEX book. I had a book "fast facts for PN-NCLEX" that was great, and it's...

  6. I need tips😳

    Compassion_x replied to nikkib2013's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Are you struggling with the actual content, or the NCLEX style questions? Do you know your learning style? Are you aware of any barriers to your learning? There are hundreds of thousands of...

  7. Ten things I would tell a new LPN/LVN student!

    Compassion_x replied to lakencassady's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good advice. I'm almost done with my ADN and it's surprising looking back at how much nursing has really changed me! Always be compassionate, and never show any judgment. Try to put yourself in...

  8. Is it worth working as an LPN while getting your RN?

    Compassion_x replied to Tinkk's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I had planned on working as an LPN during the LPN-RN bridge program I'm currently doing. It didn't work out for me. It did for plenty of my classmates, however. I put school before work, and could...

  9. Not enough tickets

    Compassion_x replied to Nolli's topic in General Students

    This is how my school does our pinning. Cap and gown graduation is for the entire college in general, at the end of spring and fall semesters only, and half the nursing students graduate after summer....

  10. ATI anyone?

    Compassion_x replied to bagface's topic in General Students

    My school uses it. We do tutorials that are due every unit for different subjects. We do the leadership activities for our management class. We do the practice and proctored exam, the comprehensive...

  11. Sorry, sorry about that, I'm so sorry.

    Compassion_x replied to missmollie's topic in General Students

    How far into clinicals and school are you? Confidence comes with time and practice (on real patients generally). You'll get there, have some faith in yourself! It's a good thing that you're self...

  12. Is dwindling confidence to be expected?

    Compassion_x replied to gottahaveheart's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I've never known a nursing student who feels totally confident in their skills. It's not uncommon, it's not just

  13. We're not here for that

    Compassion_x replied to happynurse49's topic in General Students

    I'm sure she will get a reality check at some point, hopefully soon. Nurses like that are the least liked. Nursing is a team effort. If you're a nurse and you can help, you

  14. Firing employees who refuses to come into work.

    Compassion_x replied to Lizzly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I believe that is my state law as well, no more than 16 hours. Interestingly enough, there are studies that say nurses make more errors before even 12 hours of work (group project on the subject last...

  15. What's the worst you've done on an exam?

    Compassion_x replied to sjalv's topic in General Students

    I think my worst one ever was somewhere around 69. Did not study much,

  16. What is the best way to write a health history?

    Compassion_x replied to astanley129's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have written one before and my book was a really great guide. Does your book have an example? Otherwise try googling health history assessment or

  17. What is your schedule?

    Compassion_x replied to goldenanchor's topic in General Students

    I ended up leaving my job in November (not by choice). I'm in my last full semester of my ADN program and my schedule is: Monday - OB/Peds clincial 0630-1230, Tuesday class 8-12, Wednesday med-surg...

  18. How's the Semester Going?

    Compassion_x replied to NurseGirl525's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The weather's been bad here as well. Good ol' midwest. Monday we finally had class canceled d/t all the snow and blowing, in addition to -40 windchill. It was the first day canceled thus far (missed...

  19. Almost bombed first exam..

    Compassion_x replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sounds like you will been needing to use your book and other resources rather than counting on your instructor to spoon feed. This will be something you'll need to get used to as well. Always read the...

  20. Do you have a nursing specialty you know you want to pursue?

    Compassion_x replied to goldenanchor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm truly all over the place on where I'd like to work. But I figure there's plenty of time and opportunities ahead of me yet and there's no need to stay in one place my whole

  21. Changing Majors - New Member

    Compassion_x replied to MrBodhisattva's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Welcome, and good luck with your journey!

  22. Is this a bad idea???

    Compassion_x replied to emily12345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think it's a bad idea. You do what you need to do. The South Africa thing sounds cool. So if you can do it, go for it. Being a CNA is not the most important thing when it comes to nursing or...

  23. Disappointed in my clinical rotation..

    Compassion_x replied to robdob's topic in General Students

    But med-surg is where you gain valuable skills that will allow you to work in the ICU or ER in the future. You have to start low and build up. It's HIGHLY unlikely you're going to go from nursing...

  24. Why low Hg, Hct, and RBC postop?

    Compassion_x replied to AlmostNurseJ's topic in General Students

    Imagine what occurs during surgery. After everything is all prepped and everyone's prepared, the surgeon cuts into the skin, and.... Think about what physiologically occurs. Of course there are other...

  25. Reading Textbooks

    Compassion_x replied to theviolinist's topic in General Students

    I read my textbooks. I find that it helps for me to go over the material over several times. So I read the books, listen to lectures, read over powerpoints, etc. I don't read every chapter "required"...