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  1. Reading for pleasure

    Compassion_x replied to remotefuse's topic in General Students

    I feel guilty reading anything not nursing. I used to love reading so I will enjoy it again.... Once I

  2. How do Female View Males in the Nursing Profession?

    Compassion_x replied to JUN3UG's topic in General Students

    Like anyone else? It really makes no difference to me as to what sex I work with. I've worked with several male CNAs and nurses and the only thing that matters is that they do their job

  3. What I learned in clincals

    Compassion_x replied to snowwhite2002's topic in General Students

    When assessing a patient, listen to the apical pulse for a full minute. This allows more time to hear dysrhythmias and such. Never forget to turn the patient over and look at their backside, and...

  4. Army's help to obtaining a degree in Nursing

    Compassion_x replied to hlee404's topic in Government, Military

    The army has several ways of helping you pay for school. As for which way is best for you, are you enlisted already or thinking about it? If you are still thinking about it and haven't signed any...

  5. Failed Teas Test Twice

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

    I took it before getting into the LPN program at my school. I literally applied to the program and HAD to take it the very next day, so no studying or anything. And it was my 20th birthday, fun way to...

  6. School Supplies?

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

    This is what my list typically looks like. Lecture: notebook, folders, pencils, pens, highlighters, index cards. Clinical: watch with second hand, clipboard, notebook, folder, pens, ibuprofen,...

  7. 4 years in a CC??!

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

    Most ADNs take 4 years, if you go full time, in my experience, without any waiting. If you go on for bsn after it ends up 5 years. If you go straight to bsn it's likely 4. The bsn school in my area is...

  8. Places to study

    Compassion_x replied to lollipop032's topic in General Students

    My schools library has study rooms on the second floor that I love. I have an hour between my classes Tuesdays and Thursdays so it's perfect. Otherwise I study at home or Starbucks/Barnes and

  9. Can I wear my scrubs to an interview?

    Compassion_x replied to uhohbube's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't wear scrubs to an interview ever unless they tell me

  10. Undecided

    Compassion_x replied to BSNinprogress22's topic in General Students

    Look at NCLEX pass rates, try to talk to students there, and go for a

  11. Concept map for Multiple Myeloma

    Compassion_x replied to mkcline1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Are you making more of a problem list or nursing diagnosis? I find concept maps more helpful when using nursing diagnoses. Write out all your assessment data first, and follow ADPIE. Acute pain comes...

  12. My foot in the door...or enemies?

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

    I worked as a CNA for 2 years and got my LPN license in September, and then started working as an LPN. As long as you don't get a "I'm better than you now" attitude, it shouldn't be a problem. Some...

  13. I want a medical job!!!!

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

    I don't understand how it could be a waste of time. As a nurse part of the job is supervising cnas in many cases. You can better supervise if you've been in their position. Plus there are other...

  14. I'm seriously debating to drop anatomy class

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

    I'd advise you to look at grade requirements for the program you wish to attend. The schools in my area require C minimum, so as long as you get above Cs in the majority you should be okay but this...

  15. How to take blood pressure

    Compassion_x replied to vgny914's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Inflating pressure really depends on the patient. If they're hypertensive and can handle 200, absolutely. If they run systolics around 120 usually, I won't. If they're little old people on...

  16. "Don't bother talking to residents with dementia.....

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

    That is sad. There are many dementia residents I've had experience with who will follow you crying and asking what's going on, saying they need to go home to their parents or family. You can't ignore...

  17. Stethoscope...what are you using?

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

    I love my Littmann classic 2

  18. How to take blood pressure

    Compassion_x replied to vgny914's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You wrap the cuff around the patients upper arm above the elbow with the artery line about over the brachial artery. You place the diaphragm of your stethoscope on the artery, which is general where...

  19. Nursing to Med School

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

    They don't always get promoted though, of course, but if not they have to be let go if the employer knows of their license. I think it's actually a legal

  20. Nursing to Med School

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

    Double

  21. Nursing to Med School

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

    I didn't say they got fired. Most get promoted. It pays working in house many

  22. Ati comprehensive predictor test

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

    I've heard it both ways. My personal experience is that I got 95% chance of passing nclex-pn, and I

  23. Nursing to Med School

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

    Most places wont let nurses work as CNAs, at least in my area. And if a nurse has a masters or doctorate for NP, they're working as an NP, not a floor nurse. Which is the point of getting a higher...

  24. Is this book too old?

    Compassion_x replied to Lambvmd3's topic in General Students

    Many times newer editions don't change a lot, honestly. Books like pharmacology and skills I probably would get newer editions but I think you'll be okay. If there's a major change in something...

  25. Good Practice

    Compassion_x replied to krisiepoo's topic in General Students

    Haha that's usually a mistake you only make once. Definitely good to check often and let out the gas (as awful as it usually