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  1. Decision is becoming clear...

    Compassion_x replied to Cg37387n's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just want to say that as a nurse, you will be more than just "heavy lifting." You will me asked to help with lifting certain patients but many times the females can handle that unless it is a bigger...

  2. Need guidance!

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

    Anything general. I took speech and intro to psych my senior year of high

  3. Mental illnesses?

    Compassion_x replied to ARussell1983's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have OCD. It's a struggle. Are you seeing a therapist? I'd start there, they will answer all your questions and more as to how to deal with it. My therapist actually suggests that my anxiety will...

  4. Is 22 credit hours a semester too much?

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

    Could you take the CNA class in the summer by itself? I would recommend that over 22 credits. 17 is manageable enough... I took 16 my firs semester of college and had a 3.5. The women guiding the...

  5. Checking G-tube placement

    Compassion_x replied to Compassion_x's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

  6. Should I miss the first day of nursing class?

    Compassion_x replied to brianna1's topic in General Students

    I would personally go for #1, 3, and then 2. But I hate missing class for any reason, even the first day. It always gives me a good feel for what to expect and how the instructor is going to be on...

  7. Do I really need ebooks?

    Compassion_x replied to blindcheeseit3's topic in General Students

    I would say no. I hate ebooks though personally. I hate staring at a screen for school reading. I just prefer something to hold in my hand and flip the

  8. Studying during break...

    Compassion_x replied to rosyariana's topic in General Students

    I always say I'm going to stay on top of it during winter breaks. I'm much more ambitious about it starting off but I never follow through and actually study during breaks lol. It helps I'm going on...

  9. Is it harder as a CNA in a LTC or Hospital?

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

    Where I live, it's fairly easy to get a CNA job in LTCs. Most hospitals want at least 1 year of experience. There truly is a difference in skills and knowledge between the two, which is why they don't...

  10. Nursing school effect on life?

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

    I would say I have a life. I have nursing school friends, but otherwise it's mostly my boyfriend and our mutual friends if I hang out with people outside school. And family of course. I live with my...

  11. Advice / guidance / counseling (and any encouragement!)

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

    What makes you unable to move? Regardless, if you're willing to do the 45 minute drive, then do it. Apply for all the scholarships you can through the school, online, etc. Working part time would...

  12. Checking G-tube placement

    Compassion_x replied to Compassion_x's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Okay... we seem to have some confusion here. What I meant was that typically X-rays are taken after the tube is placed and before any flushing or anything else is done. It tests placement initially...

  13. Things I should be doing

    Compassion_x replied to springchick1's topic in General Students

    Yep... I feel ya there. I can't wait for this semester to be said and done. It's been really stressful and I'm ready for that

  14. renting vs buying books

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

    For reference books, just buy them used. They're often not that expensive and you'll be using them much longer than one

  15. Has anyone found focused review to be helpful?

    Compassion_x replied to anonymous09's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The focused reviews can be slightly helpful. However, at my school we're required to do them and then write three points on every missed item.... However, it comes up that it gives you a chapter to...

  16. why are you going the LPN route?

    Compassion_x replied to Cynt87's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I chose to become an LPN first because I had to to continue on to get my RN from my school. Our program is in steps. It is only LPN-RN that is offered, not straight to RN. I did get accepted to a...

  17. Almost done with pre-reqs!

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

    I think you'll be fine. Just stay on top of

  18. Checking G-tube placement

    Compassion_x replied to Compassion_x's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    X-ray is the gold standard for when the tube is just placed. But the tube can become dislodged and you should check placement in another way before flushing or giving meds or tube feelings. The...

  19. Hydrocortisone

    Compassion_x replied to Ruba's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sounds like a good question for a drug book, as

  20. What should I memorize from A&P I and II

    Compassion_x replied to RHill9919's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Diffusion and osmosis stuff is important to remember. Any fluid and electrolyte stuff. Remember cardiovascular and respiratory stuff; and urinary is an area where there seems to be difficulty in. I...

  21. Anyone know of any Associates programs here that don't require pre-requisites

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

    Pre-requisites are actually an important part of nursing. There is a reason they're required. And generally if you don't have to have them before nursing school they're incorporated so you take them...

  22. Not helping fellow student

    Compassion_x replied to dunkin donuts's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    When it comes down to it, it's not her fault you didn't pass, it's yours. But that doesn't mean you give up, you register again and take it a second time. You didn't come this far to give up

  23. ATI testing

    Compassion_x replied to Mandy0728's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not at my school. Grades determine that. There are levels in ATI exams: 0, 1, 2, and 3. Usually you have to remediate (take the test again), if you get 0 or 1, but it's optional for 2 or 3 (but you...

  24. Prioritizing patients

    Compassion_x replied to JTLewis93's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Out of those two I'd say sickle cell crisis. Their pain is AWFUL. And as for cirrhosis pt... if there isn't anything currently going on with them, treat the other patients pain and keep an eye out for...

  25. Checking G-tube placement

    Compassion_x replied to Compassion_x's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Um... It really isn't a big deal. GrnTea is one of the most helpful members on here IMO, I hardly see much you can complain about. Not to stir the pot... Anyways, thank you to everyone who answered....