missmollie ADN, BSN, RN

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    Why Do You Want To Be A Nurse?

    I just feel that my own skill set will help in nursing. I love my patients, and I love what I learn. I wish I would've been introduced to this 10 years ago when I was in college (on a scholarship, no...
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    I Feel Done

    I told my son I was jumping through hoops. I watched as I could literally see him think about me doing a jump through a hoop, as he asked how big they were. Him: How do you jump through hoops?...
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    How do clinicals work?

    Another Wednesday, another clinical. Nothing super exciting today. Did another assessment on a patient, which it had been awhile. Learned I still have things I need to remember when doing an...
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    How could I become a nurse if...

    I have a fear of needles too, but I force myself to watch any procedure with a needle. It's different with a patient. They NEED you to give that medicine/start an IV/draw blood. Just as your mother...
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    How do clinicals work?

    What an interesting way to do an IO! I bet you'd never place your hand under where you were drilling. I was just fortunate enough to be there for the in-service education they were giving the...
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    How do clinicals work?

    Love it. Be sure (and feel free) to post anything new anyone learned in the clinical
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    How do clinicals work?

    Honestly, I wish that everyday of nursing school was a clinical day. I learned a little more today, and everyone was so willing to teach, to pass off a little bit of wisdom, and my clinical...
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    New career... New nurse... Terrified...

    Nursing is humbling, but for heaven's sake, do you think you can't take care of that patient because you got a C in a class? Get over it. Live and learn. Welcome to motherhoo...I mean
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    First semester ADN student

    Have a free app on your phone for meds. I recommend micromedex. Also find out how the other students in your clinical day are organizing their time. Remember, your patient has a RN, and it's not...
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    Best day ever

    I know I'm just a beginner student nurse, and nursing is going to become harder, I will become jaded, and that it will all come to the proverbial head. That being said, every day that I come home...
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    Best day ever

    I think it's more of me recognizing that in my first clinical rotation, I only have one patient. That feeling I have of really doing something amazing will be harder the bigger my patient load is,...
  12. Thank you for your reply! I didn't even consider that the size of the artery and vein would be would have to be matched up, but the way you explain it makes so much sense. Thanks
  13. I am a nursing student and I have a question. I've searched everywhere for the answer, but was wondering if anyone has any insight. This is not for a class (I'm in fundamentals of nursing) and just...
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    you will be surprised....

    A nurse with better chances of getting into a CRNA or NP program? Or am I completely
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    Help! Ready to quit nursing school

    If your second semester is starting in the fall, will having your children in all-day school/preschool make life a little easier? Other than the problems you are having, do you enjoy the nursing...
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    Anyone else bad at math?

    I have always had a problem with math, but I think that problem originates with me. I didn't understand math easily, but like anything else, if you study it you'll get it. It's just not as fun as...
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    BCTC Fall 2013 Applicants

    Had orientation today. They had a panel of the second year students there, which I thought was extremely helpful. I can't wait to
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    How To Get An "A" In Any Nursing Course

    You are paying for college. Because it is such an expense, I always want to get the most for my money. That's why I ask questions. I'm paying for it and I want to explore, connect, and question the...
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    How To Get An "A" In Any Nursing Course

    And I didn't even know about the website quora. Thanks. Thanks for
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    What Was Your Hardest Topic In Anatomy and Physiology?

    The renal system was the hardest for
  21. I keep seeing threads of people who are worried about the upcoming classes. Worried about what's coming in that first semester. Is there anyone out there who believes they can do it, has no regards...
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    Just took my first A&P test

    Awesome and Congrats!! Your studying habits are working so keep it
  23. Then the answer is obvious. Take the religious classes and look at it as a learning experience to enhance your knowledge of the bible. As you progress into your nursing classes and you possess a...
  24. If you have nothing against religion, then this will be a great learning experience. You'll learn more about how Christians worship and their beliefs, which may also help you in real life situations...
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    Baby nurses?!?!?!?

    Oh...for crying out loud....I haven't gotten to that season of Downton Abbey