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  1. Three sets of vitals in a 12-hour shift?

    We do 3 sets where I work. Our aids start first round as soon as they get report, second at 11ish and the last around 3
  2. I'm a new nurse, I've been on the floor for 4 months. I work on a busy surgical GI/GU and trauma floor. I am struggling with lung sounds, mainly the difference between clear and diminished. I can tell when there is fluid and other obvious noises but ...
  3. Do you like working weekends? Holidays?

    You can look at your pros and cons, convince yourself that it's a great job, etc but the bottom line is, if you're not happy you're not happy.
  4. Yay!! I'm so excited! I was so upset afterwards about it! Generally I'm a pretty fast test taker! I don't like to spend a lot of time on questions; I start to second guess myself and change the correct answers to wrong ones
  5. Yay!!! I was so upset!!! I'm so excited :))
  6. I just got out of NCLEX. 265 questions in about 2 hours. Left bawling, got the good PVT when I checked in the parking lot. Does this mean I passed?
  7. Do potential employers owe you an explaination?

    I interviewed back in March; wasn't my best interview but seemed to go ok. I called a week later to reexpress my interest in the position-got his voicemail and left a message. I never got a call back. Called about a month later, same situation. I the...
  8. So who do nurses marry or have as civil partners???

    I'm marrying a high voltage lineman Saturday!
  9. Full length modest scrub skirts

    I got a pair of pants and converted them to a skirt. Super easy and the majority of the sewing is done for you so it looks nice
  10. Left sided heart failure! HELP!!

    In nursing school, we were always told that weight was the greatest indicator of fluid balance. A weight gain of 2-3 pounds in a very short amount of time isn't normal unless you are holding to an abnormal amount of fluid. I never really worried abou...
  11. Holmes ADN Program Ridgeland- What should I expect?

  12. Holmes ADN Program Ridgeland- What should I expect?

  13. Holmes ADN Program Ridgeland- What should I expect?

    Yeah I do! Graduate in May
  14. Holmes ADN Program Ridgeland- What should I expect?

    Yes I do! Graduate in 3 weeks.
  15. Holmes ADN Program Ridgeland- What should I expect?

    Hahahahaha don't know who you are but I'm right there w/ ya!!! So glad it's over!!
  16. Holmes Acceptance Letters 2013

    I had a 30 ACT and a 3.5ish GPA, as well as the majority if prereqs
  17. Lab scenario Help

    What is BUN for? Not liver but. . . This might tell you why she is in CHF. Also might tell you why she is anemic.
  18. Will old program marks effect my chances?

    I would think so, as long as they are on your transcript, they would included in your GPA.
  19. Agree with the NANDA book! Super helpful!
  20. data sheet

    Hey now, no one can help you if you jump down everyone's throat when they try. We need a little more info on this data sheet to be able to help you. Like a pp said, it's most likely an assessment sheet and you fill it out with patient info. You shoul...
  21. How to study for "Three Tests"

    Priorities first. Soc is first. Study that. Then the next test, then the next. You seem to have pretty good grades, study til you know the info and feel comfortable with it. Nursing school will throw more than this against you, just take things one s...
  22. Holmes or MDCC Acceptance Letters 2012

    I graduate from the Ridgeland campus in May 2013. 30 on my ACT, like a 3.5 GPA. I got my letter over spring break. I can't remember how they accept people but you definitely have a better chance of getting in with a high GPA and ACT. good luck!
  23. The choice Hindscc vs Holmescc

    I'm at the Ridgeland campus. Graduate in May
  24. Networking in a new city

    I graduate in May and will be moving to Tulsa OK. What would be the best way to start networking and meeting people to get my foot in the door since I have no contacts in Tulsa.
  25. UMC NICU

    The NICU there is big. Not sure of how many beds but I know the nurses usually have pods of 2-3 patients. I'm sure you could find some decent extended stay hotels within ten to fifteen minutes of the hospital if not closer.