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  1. Buying New books from Amazon?

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

    I'm sure some people don't get the CD but most times it's listed in the description with no CD or you can ask the seller. I haven't had a problem with half.com in 4

  2. Buying New books from Amazon?

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

    Half.com is awesome. They're all used but, look at the description (a lot of people sell them new) and plenty of bookstores around the country sell books through them (its actually part of ebay). I...

  3. Graduation is coming... feel a little nervous

    Compassion_x replied to Nolli's topic in General Students

    I think this is fairly normal. I will graduate from my ADN program around the same time. I don't think anyone feels totally prepared by graduation. New nurses starting their first jobs typically lack...

  4. What should I have engraved on my stethoscope?

    Compassion_x replied to blindcheeseit3's topic in General Students

    I have just my first name on mine. It's kind of starting to wear off a tiny bit after a year (by that I mean you can't really tell much difference at all lol). I have a fairly uncommon first name, and...

  5. Nursing Student

    Compassion_x replied to katie2325's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I found it was beneficial, especially during my first semester of nursing school. After that most of us were on an even playing

  6. Does anyone else get pulled to other floors?

    Compassion_x replied to penny186's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I didn't like it either. When I get comfortable with something I don't like to change a lot lol. I mean in retrospect it wasn't bad I just liked where I was at. But it has to happen sometimes. Working...

  7. Soo excited

    Compassion_x replied to Emily Cox's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations! I went through an LPN program that I finished in July (I'm in an LPN-RN program right now). Every program is different of course but from what I remember 1st semester LPN was basic. I...

  8. underachieving students...

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

    By underachieving do you mean they're not trying, or they just don't understand? Because you can't help them if they aren't willing. If someone comes to me and asks for my help I'll give it. But 9...

  9. Nursing to Med School

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

    Eh, I don't agree with getting a DNP just to be called doctor. However, for the ones who work hard enough for a doctorate in any degree/path deserve to be called doctor, whether it's DNP, MD, a...

  10. is nursing for me?

    Compassion_x replied to blondie1887's topic in General Students

    There are different areas of nursing to get into. OB just might not be your

  11. study crash?

    Compassion_x replied to NurseJay85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Don't study more than an hour or two a day. Study a lot, but cramming isn't effective. So spread it out and take

  12. Overwhelmed..

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

    A- is awesome. You don't need 100% to be "cut out to do this," so don't be THAT hard on yourself. Honestly, you (and everyone else, really) need to get comfortable with Bs once you get to the nursing...

  13. Aspiring Nursing Student Advice

    Compassion_x replied to rks5483's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I chose the "material" option on the poll. Although truly I don't have a hard time with the material, it's the NCLEX style questions. They're a whole new breed. It's really my only problem in nursing...

  14. ADN or BSN Please give me your opinon!! (Mom with a 1 year old)

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

    It does really depend on your location. If your areas hire ADNs regularly, you could go that route and get your BSN later if you'd like. If most hospitals in your area require a BSN, I'd advise you to...

  15. More than half of my NCLEX PN was Select All That Apply!!!!!

    Compassion_x replied to Shareenamarie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I haven't heard of anyone (even on here) saying the PVT didn't work accurately. If it didn't "work," as in it let them get to the CC page, it still works it just means they failed. So I'm going to go...

  16. two people for hoyer lift-why?

    Compassion_x replied to CNA2day's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Try getting a patient/resident from bed to wheelchair by yourself. Lift them up, position the life so they're by their wheelchair, then get behind the wheelchair, pull the sling back so they're in a...

  17. How many hours do they give you?

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

    Why would you ever want to work seven 12-hour shifts a week? Do you not want a life outside of work? That is 12 hours a day for sleeping, eating, family time, housework, and true free time. You will...

  18. BP cuff not required?!

    Compassion_x replied to erint91DC's topic in General Students

    The only time I use my own bp cuff is if I wanted to take someone's bp at home.

  19. nurse told me prereqs are the hardest part

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

    Nursing school has so far been

  20. Did I make the right decision going for a ADN and then BSN?

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

    I originally applied to a BSN program for fall 2012. I was an alternate so I applied for my CCs LPN program and got right in (I did end up getting accepted to the BSN program for spring 2013 but...

  21. What do nurses really need to know?

    Compassion_x replied to IsThisNameTaken?'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As you get into pathophysiology you will realize it is all important. To what detail is it important is the thing,

  22. Does anyone use Potter&Perry any good practice tests?

    Compassion_x replied to JasonKa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You can "register" your perry and potter book on the evolve/elsevier website... plenty of online

  23. The Thrill of Observing my First C-Section!

    Compassion_x replied to lifeisgood48's topic in General Students

    I saw one this past summer. My favorite part was being able to see the look on the dad's face when he held his son for the first time. He was crying. It felt very touching to be there for such a...

  24. Central lines

    Compassion_x posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I am having some confusion between central lines and PICC lines. When would you use a central line, and when would you use a PICC line? I'm also confused about the tunneled and not tunneled thing....

  25. Hawkeye Community College LPN and RN Programs

    Compassion_x replied to CNADaughter's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from LPN July 2013 and have already started the RN program here. I really like