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  1. Finding peripheral pulses

    Compassion_x posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Anyone have any good tips for finding pedal, post tib, popliteal pulses? I have an easier time finding them on some people, but a harder time in most of my (older) clinical

  2. Starting to get discouraged

    Compassion_x replied to strings85's topic in General Students

    I would do LPN then bridge to ADN. In fact that is what I am doing. There are jobs out there for LPNs and if there's not you're still doing the ADN anyways. So during the bridge it sounds like you...

  3. I need some encouragement........

    Compassion_x replied to SueLaura's topic in General Students

    I'm so sorry. It sucks when all the bad crap has to happen when you're going through nursing school. It's hard enough without all that added stress. What helps me deal with my stress is usually...

  4. LPN SCHOOL DRAMA!!

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

    I've become an excellent drama avoider over the years. You really just have to ignore it and not get involved. I'll talk to anyone but I'm quiet myself so most of the other nursing students in my...

  5. Pathophysiology as a pre-req?

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

    It's not a ore-req in my program. Once you get accepted there are 2 med surg classes in the second semester which are pretty much pathophys

  6. 'Nurses eat their young' is an understatement. What has your experience been?

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

    I don't think it's unfair to call students a liability at all. And I am currently an LPN student until I finish my program in July. Hospitals and facilities see students as a liability for a reason:...

  7. Mandatory flu shots????

    Compassion_x replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    But this isn't the point here. If a clinical site for students requires the flu shot, you get the flu shot or you don't go to the clinical site. Arguing with the hospital or facility on the flu shot...

  8. Finding peripheral pulses

    Compassion_x replied to Compassion_x's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh, I already know the area of them all, I just didn't know if there were some more helpful hints than what they tell us in school, or if it's just a need to practice sort of thing. Thanks for the...

  9. Mandatory flu shots????

    Compassion_x replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Nurses jobs are to care for patients, and oftentimes they are sick with compromised immune systems and susceptible to things like influenza, even when a "carrier" hasn't shown signs/symptoms yet. It's...

  10. Med Surg supplemental text? Which one out of these 2.

    Compassion_x replied to cadymariexoxo's topic in General Students

    Buy neither. If you already have an NCLEX book thats one edition behind stick to that for a while. And if you have med-surg success you probably don't need another supplemental med-surg book....

  11. Should I buy a pathophysiology text?

    Compassion_x replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Students

    Well it certainly can't hurt to buy one! I'd look around for the "best" one, and find it online for

  12. I NEED INFO, PLEASE!

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

    I buy my books from half.com usually. I love barnes and noble, but they're expensive, and I'm a poor college student! Don't go to your school bookstore unless you have to. My school actually told us...

  13. Clinicals - I hate them!

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

    Hmm, maybe this is out of line for me to say, but the subjective grading sounds more like your clinical instructor is too lazy to bother trying to watch everyone with their

  14. Is it okay that I hate LTC?

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

    Every nurse (that I've met) has a specialty they don't like. LTC is yours, and that's

  15. BP

    Compassion_x replied to springchick1's topic in General Students

    I used to have a problem hearing BPs even in the quiet, like you. But a new stethoscope made ALL the difference. I have a Littmann classic II now and I love it. Also note the earbud placement and...

  16. Failed check off

    Compassion_x replied to FutureNurse114's topic in General Students

    Practice makes perfect. I had issues with my med admin check off too but we had partners who could correct us. I was so nervous and I can't think when I'm nervous. I forgot to ID my patient as well...

  17. No test reviews in my program... Anyone else ?

    Compassion_x replied to Angela0120's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We can see our tests and scantrons and such afterwards. In fact yesterday we got everything back plus a copy of the test to check our answers we got wrong for our last 2 tests in med-surg. Most of the...

  18. Good "non-prerequisites" classes to take before nursing school?

    Compassion_x replied to tczapp88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I second medical terminology. Stuff like nutrition and developmental psych were required prereqs for me so depending on your program I would take those as well. And anything else your school offers...

  19. most hated subject???

    Compassion_x replied to fullstopltd's topic in General Students

    Chemistry. Mostly because it was intro and the instructor acted like he was a god and I was really bored since I had all the information in my high school chemistry class! I used to love chemistry in...

  20. hipaa violation???

    Compassion_x replied to sleepdeprivation's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Someone asked if it was a hipaa violation in my clinical the other day. The hospital we're at has the pull down things on the wall by the doors. Anyways, the instructor says it isn't because they...

  21. I must make a confession

    Compassion_x replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a nursing home and we used to eat some of the leftover suppers. Sometimes they have a LOT of extras that they just throw away. I hate to see perfectly good food go to

  22. Nursing Bag

    Compassion_x replied to NurseFaith's topic in General Students

    My school offered these bags in our first semester. They were paid for by our tuition/lab

  23. Should i quit my to go to nursing school?

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

    Do part-time or PRN. That way you don't have to work fulltime and go to nursing school, but you and your family don't have to starve

  24. Book worm vs. skill set

    Compassion_x replied to country3's topic in General Students

    I think skills tests are harder than the procedure is in real life. Because yes, in lab, when you test out on things they want you to do it their way, and as accurately their way as possible. Some...

  25. Has anyone had the first exam yet? EEEEK!

    Compassion_x replied to KimmyKat45's topic in General Students

    I had my first med-surg test today. My second semester. 83% ack. It was 118 questions so I was really getting bored with the whole thing so I kind of hurried towards the end. Ah well, live and