missmollie ADN, BSN, RN

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    What to do in this situation?

    missmollie posted a topic in General Students

    I have a friend who is a mother and provides care for her child at home. When she heard I was a nursing student, she offered to train me on numerous things I haven't learned. Drawing blood from a...
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    What to do in this situation?

    missmollie replied to missmollie's topic in General Students

    The instructor said it was not uncommon for a nursing student to assist with those activities and there would be no repercussions from the school if I choose to do so. She did mention that our...
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    Why does school have to be made to be (seemingly) unneccesarily difficult?

    missmollie replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Students

    I studied using quizlet.com I would post my feeds on here, but it would give away my identity. However, if you search for fluid and electrolyte imbalances, fluid and electrolytes, fundamentals of...
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    Hesi every semester, this time over fundamentals

    missmollie posted a topic in General Students

    I didn't put this in the HESI forum because it is not an entrance or exit exam. We have to take the hesi every semester, and this semester is my first time. It's over fundamentals, and I was...
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    Reading for pleasure

    missmollie replied to remotefuse's topic in General Students

    I love reading. As soon as my winter break hits, I have three books that I will enjoy when I want. However, if you pick up a book and can't put it down until it is finished, don't read in nursing...
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    General question about which Stethoscope and Shoes :)

    missmollie replied to nasam's topic in General Students

    Shoes are a preference. Everyone has a shoe brand that they absolutely love, but feet are different depending on the person. Try on different brands, and go with the one that feels best to
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    Hesi every semester, this time over fundamentals

    missmollie replied to missmollie's topic in General Students

    I bought a hesi online review, which only has 75 questions and that was a waste of my money. I bought a hesi review book with questions that I will be working through this week. My only fear is that...
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    What to do in this situation?

    missmollie replied to missmollie's topic in General Students

    Grntea, regardless of the mothers' inclination, which I think you might be right, I have to be selfish right now. I am not a RN, and must protect my learning/school/ability to learn. To not offer it...
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    Struggling in nursing school..

    missmollie replied to EmilyEmily's topic in General Students

    I agree. You have to know the material before you can answer a question. If you already understand how to critically think, then it is imperative to understand what the answers mean before you...
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    What to do in this situation?

    missmollie replied to missmollie's topic in General Students

    I actually emailed my professor this morning for a meeting time to discuss this issue. My reasoning: if it hasn't been presented then there are 89 more students who also won't know. It's a good...
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    What to do in this situation?

    missmollie replied to missmollie's topic in General Students

    Thank you for the responses. Those were my thoughts exactly, but it wasn't a situation that had ever been covered in school. I had even decided that it would be risky to go over there and even...
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    Advice for first semester?

    missmollie replied to CURRYA's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! I hope you love nursing school, and you seem eager and ready to go. Find out if you can get the textbook at the bookstore, or check online for the ISBN number. Then order it from...
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    Didn't do as good as I hoped..

    missmollie replied to EmilyEmily's topic in General Students

    I believe the standards are high for all programs. I also believe that when any of us get out of school, we have a textbook knowledge that will allow us to pass the NCLEX. After that, from what I've...
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    what would you do in this situation

    missmollie replied to d00d00butter's topic in General Nursing

    I think I would approach this question as if I weren't a nurse (or nursing student). What would you personally do? I know I have stopped at accident scenes before EMS responded to make sure that...
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    I never expected....

    missmollie replied to dsb_fam's topic in General Students

    I had this patient who very aware that I was a nursing student. After a lengthy interview in the morning, I went in later to do my physical assessment. I asked if it was okay that I checked his...
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    How do clinicals work?

    missmollie replied to beccaleigh72's topic in General Students

    I was able to apply all my knowledge that I've learned throughout the first semester. Things just snapped into place. Electrolytes and acid-base balance, wound care, oxygenation, vital signs, and...
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    What are you thankful for?

    missmollie replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I'm thankful that I'm in a program with great teachers and clinical instructors. I'm also thankful for my husband working overtime to see us through, and playing Mr. Mom with no
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    What should I have engraved on my stethoscope?

    missmollie replied to blindcheeseit3's topic in General Students

    "Do not take, this is not yours...Initials" Just me
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    How do clinicals work?

    missmollie replied to beccaleigh72's topic in General Students

    Yesterday I learned that I didn't know how to properly flush an IV line, in front of 6 doctors. It was a humbling experience. I got an IV pole, a bag a saline, a line, and everytime I had a second,...
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    Struggling in nursing school..

    missmollie replied to EmilyEmily's topic in General Students

    I do memorize every single powerpoint, but in a way that makes it seem not overwhelming, I'll get to that in a second. If I know the material, then any question you throw my way I can figure out....
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    My clinical instructor...

    missmollie replied to Orizza's topic in General Students

    Unless, of course, there were devices you were supposed to use to assist, but even then you want to ensure the safety of the patient. If the patient can help, then have them help, and if it was an...
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    My clinical instructor...

    missmollie replied to Orizza's topic in General Students

    I would have said that I was physically incapable of lifting that patient. If she still would've pushed, I would have told her that I would appreciate it if she could
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    My clinical instructor...

    missmollie replied to Orizza's topic in General Students

    I too have had an amazing instructor. She's willing to answer questions honestly and really gives us everything we need to succeed. I hope my second semester clinical instructor is just like her,...
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    What sorts of Nursing Students should drop Nursing School? Am I one of them?

    missmollie replied to Vysection's topic in General Students

    Also, it should be noted that if you truly want to be a nurse, then do it! I didn't mean to leave that out. But it really is about what works for you, because no one else will be doing your job,...
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    What sorts of Nursing Students should drop Nursing School? Am I one of them?

    missmollie replied to Vysection's topic in General Students

    Your post was very well written. Perhaps nursing isn't for you and you're looking for something else. I think you already know the answer to your own question, but you want validation from other...