WOW! Here in California they will not allow you to work as a CNA, or tech, or ward clerk if you are an RN. Due to liability issues. You are only allowed to work under your highest obtained license. I...
Just chart: "verbal report recieved from Nurse Blah Blah." Everything from that verbal report should have been documented in the chart already by the nurse who gave you report. If she did not document...
I agree with Clearblueoctobersky. In real life that Neutrophil count may not be something you would report. But you must always find the best (or most abnormal in this case) answer. So looking at all...
There are definitely pro's and con's to this program. Pro's 22 months long Some of the professors are simply amazing and are really invested in your success Focusing on subject at a time makes things...
Since I have started Nursing School (October start date. I am now halfway through my accelerated BSN program.) I have had this overwhelming depression. I don't know if its the stress or constantly...
There are no random drug test. We are tested and background checked once per year. I have already had mine for this year. I talked to the administrators today regarding antidepressant use and their...
I have been making tremendous strides in the last week. I talked to one of the administrators at school and she really helped me concentrate on the good. She complimented me on my GPA and admitted...
I have been at the scripps hospitals mostly. They try to place you in hospitals according to where you live. This isnt always possible though. I have been at Scripps Mercy Downtown and Chula Vista,...
I am currently in Cohort 32. Congrats on your acceptance. The orientation fee is not so much for orientation as it really covers your scrubs, a bag with a bunch of medical supplies you will need for...
Yes I am living at home but I am not so young (in my 30's). Moved back in with my parents in order to pay for nursing school. I appreciate your encouragement. I think that I haven't had much support...
Kidney issues can also lead to ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome). Is this what you are referring to? This is a result form excess fluid volume though usually due to
I suggest picking up the book Clinical Pathophysiology Made Ridiculously SimpleIt breaks down the concepts in the simplest form. It has helped me through all my classes so
Memorize you prototype drugs and group them that way. All drugs in a given category will have the same (or similar) mechanism of action, side effects, adverse affects, and contraindications. Remember...
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Please do not assume that all BSN programs are that way. I am enrolled in a BSN program and I experience sleepless nights regularly. We have two 12 hour days of clinical a week and a new care plan due...
I use a separate one subject note book for each class to take notes. I file those notebooks away for future use. I mark chapters assigned for reading with post-it tabs for easy reference when...
I'll tell you one thing. As a current RN student who got very good grades before the program, the difficulty of nursing school can be overwhelming. It is a lot of studying. Sometimes 15-20 hours per a...