Malorymug

Malorymug

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  1. Studying for nursing classes

    Malorymug replied to brown eyed girl's topic in General Students

    I can see why foundations isn't required for LPNs because you certainly don't need to learn the skills they teach but I can also see how it would be a huge disadvantage because of the whole "think...

  2. Studying for nursing classes

    Malorymug replied to brown eyed girl's topic in General Students

    Which questions? Class exam questions, HESI, or NCLEX? My foundations questions focused a lot on ADPIE so when there was a priority question, it was important to know whether the question was asking...

  3. Studying for nursing classes

    Malorymug replied to brown eyed girl's topic in General Students

    Hi! You are right, studying for nursing classes is different than other classes. It isn't enough to learn the information, it must be applied once it is learned. Here are a few things that help me:...

  4. Mental Health Nursing Tips & Book Recomendations

    Malorymug replied to Dezi919's topic in General Students

    Know your psych drugs from pharm! Know the generics and trade names and know the most serious side effect of each. This was the most intensive part of mental health for

  5. What can I do to prepare NOW (Jan 2015 nursing school start date)

    Malorymug replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in General Students

    I was in your shoes a year ago. Some on this board suggested to get organized like many other posts, but also to get a haircut, dental cleaning, and any other of these types of chores out of the way...

  6. Be honest please, Am I Kray Kray?

    Malorymug replied to cee cee g's topic in General Students

    Our school doesn't let us take classes outside of nursing. If we want a minor, or extra classes we can take them during the summer, since we have summers off from nursing

  7. Nail and skin care

    Malorymug replied to Mandy110609's topic in General Students

    Stay hydrated and make sure to get enough

  8. What prompts you to suction a trach....?

    Malorymug replied to bella14k's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi Bella, I can't tell you how many times I've written out my rationale for why my answer was the correct answer after a test only to figure it out mid-sentence. I guess that means we are thinking,...

  9. Study habits!

    Malorymug replied to 2016New's topic in General Students

    Hi, I like what you have going so far. I would add pre-reading before lecture and maybe a study partner. I make it a point to see/hear all the material at least times. But not just read it, get the...

  10. Another Priority Nursing Diagnosis

    Malorymug replied to ampela's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm following this thread closely because I need more practice with priorities too. I think I would like to see Decreased cardiac output first and Excess fluid volume 4th for the sake of

  11. #1 Priority

    Malorymug posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Why shouldn't "Acute Pain" be first priority nursing diagnosis on a care plan? This isn't a test question or an assignment. Feedback from my last care plan said it shouldn't be first. I almost know,...

  12. #1 Priority

    Malorymug replied to Malorymug's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm sure you are right, it was just for that care plan. My other diagnoses were: impaired tissue integrity Ineffective tissue perfusion Risk for infection Anxiety Readiness for enhanced knowledge...

  13. Summer help..

    Malorymug replied to kplp1111's topic in General Students

    The nursing market is pretty saturated here in Dallas. I think a guaranteed job with the VA sounds amazing. And...you can move after a year and not have to change your state license. The VA system...

  14. Nursing Student Struggles

    Malorymug replied to IanTeig1982's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi Ian, I, too, am transitioning from IT to nursing. I'm a J1 and I find my analytic and critical thinking skills a huge asset on the exams. I'm doing very well. Much better than I expected after...

  15. If you could do one thing to get ready for Nursing School

    Malorymug replied to Myoclonicjerk's topic in General Students

    I think it is a great idea to apply to UTA's online BSN program. It is competitive but your stats look good. I applied to both online and inseat. I suggest you apply to both too. I was wait listed...

  16. If you could do one thing to get ready for Nursing School

    Malorymug replied to Myoclonicjerk's topic in General Students

    Memorize lab values normals Get comfy with your top 10 DRGs (Diagnosis Related groups) in your area Know common drugs inside and out. Get geeky and follow the "Nursing Assistance" forum and follow the...

  17. Please help me with my written assessment - academic essay

    Malorymug replied to 4dindon's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh dear, I hope you don't think I was yelling. I was trying to be cute and funny. I'm not sure I came across correctly, I thought this case looked incredibly fascinating and I was looking forward to...

  18. Please help me with my written assessment - academic essay

    Malorymug replied to 4dindon's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh come on, don't make us wait until next Thurs., like Grey's Anatomy. I'm dying to hear what's going on with this guy And super thankful this isn't my care plan I'm procrastinating

  19. Tommorow is the first real day of clinical! Confused!

    Malorymug replied to cate3624's topic in General Students

    I've seen some folks disappointed in just doing vitals, patient care, and assessments for their clinicals. My first clinical was last week and Whoa Boy! was I exhausted and overwhelmed. Not only did...

  20. online patho a bad idea?

    Malorymug replied to NurseSN45696's topic in General Students

    I loved my online patho. My teacher was very engaging and the recordings of her lectures were great. Patho was the first prereq course where the instructor asks us to start thinking like a nurse....

  21. Care plan help for hip fracture

    Malorymug replied to bgeorge90's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This thread has been super helpful for me! Thanks

  22. Clinicals

    Malorymug replied to Ladyt03's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't have a magic formula but here is my .02. Study everyday and study the old material too because they all build on each other. Review all lecture/req. reading 7 times before the exam, the...

  23. Clinicals at the hospital I work at. WWYD?

    Malorymug replied to vc01ca's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think your pros waaay out weigh your cons. I'd be thrilled to have a level of comfort when I started my clinicals. I couldn't even find my way around the floor the first

  24. Do you recommend taking Chemistry before nursing school?

    Malorymug replied to LadyLamp's topic in General Students

    Yes. Other than the obvious reasons, Chem really helped me with fluids and electrolytes and drug

  25. Dear Student Nurse,

    Malorymug replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Students

    So good to read a few days before my very first clinical. Thank