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  1. How do you fellows study?

    jchilds replied to zeno33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I like to draw pictures when I recopy my notes. Like the difference between MacIntosh & Miller blades and the difference between broken and active

  2. nclex review hurst. helllppp!

    jchilds replied to babyblush143's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry that was supposed to be My

  3. nclex review hurst. helllppp!

    jchilds replied to babyblush143's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you log into your account on the website and look under Live Review they're

  4. Did I help the nurses or did I do nothing?

    jchilds replied to mamacita2's topic in General Nursing

    Oops. I was going to say some people get too busy and forget to express their appreciation for your efforts. I'm sure you are though. :)

  5. Did I help the nurses or did I do nothing?

    jchilds replied to mamacita2's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like you did great. I work as an aide while I'm in nursing school and I do all the stuff you just mentioned.

  6. nclex review hurst. helllppp!

    jchilds replied to babyblush143's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took the live review a year before I graduate. I figured it would help my grades in critical care. They said the live med surg content is available online for 2 weeks from the of the third day....

  7. Help! Nanda nursing problems in priority order?

    jchilds replied to EmileeBlackburn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oops meant to say FVD

  8. Help! Nanda nursing problems in priority order?

    jchilds replied to EmileeBlackburn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I like those but I would FVD since that could be causing the other two

  9. Angry Nurse here!

    jchilds replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Start a paper trail and keep pushing until someone listens. People like this turdburglar get away with this kind of stuff because folks do

  10. Any final year students finishing this year?

    jchilds replied to brainsandbeauty's topic in General Students

    I graduate with my BSN in December. It's been an exciting journey being a nursing student, aide, and father of

  11. My patient called me a "flunkie" today..... -_-

    jchilds replied to FaithGurl93's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I definitely got called worse when I worked as a detention officer in the Bexar County jail. You will be surprised at what you can

  12. Calling all pen aficionados...please report here

    jchilds replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Students

    I like the Papermate Profile. Relatively cheap, good flow, and a comfortable

  13. Soiled Scrubs Mid-Shift

    jchilds replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in General Nursing

    When it happen to me, poo in my case, I borrowed a set of scrubs from the OR. I washed mine separate as soon as I got home and ran hot water & bleach through after the

  14. My CNA story.

    jchilds replied to Kris10Noel's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just don't overload yourself with work. Nursing school was harder than I

  15. My CNA story.

    jchilds replied to Kris10Noel's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in a hospital, mainly on a Med Surgery/Telemetry floor but sometimes I get to work in the

  16. My CNA story.

    jchilds replied to Kris10Noel's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats on your new job and good luck towards getting into nursing school! I work as an aide here in San Antonio and I am to graduate with my BSN in December. Your experiences at work will...

  17. My grades /:

    jchilds replied to FutureNurseShammy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My first semester in the nursing program at my school was a real shock. I was so used to making all A's and I had to really bust my hump and got a few B's. I just finished my OB Nursing class and got...

  18. ASN or BSN? Trying to decide, help!

    jchilds replied to alexandra_iris's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    BSN! Many hospitals are moving toward that as a

  19. Is taking A& P 1 and general psychology too much?

    jchilds replied to TrishaJefferson's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    II dont think so some of it might even overlap, AP will cover the brain and so does

  20. Got accepted!!!!

    jchilds replied to flying_ace2's topic in General Students

    Congrats!

  21. Who actually likes nursing??

    jchilds replied to mmcnabb3's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should try to find a job as an aide while you're are in school. Many hospitals will hire nursing students as non-certified aides as long as they have completed their nursing fundamentals...

  22. finally... I cried.

    jchilds replied to yaleli's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well I am still a student but having had many years of military experience I think I can speak to this. Weak leadership can be like a cancer to an organization if there are those who wish to exploit...

  23. My patient called me a "flunkie" today..... -_-

    jchilds replied to FaithGurl93's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Im working on my BSN and work PRN as an aide. I have had my share of rude patients and family members. You never know what they have going on in their life. Sometimes the person who is the rudest (is...

  24. New Job PCT Float Pool (needs advice)

    jchilds replied to cnabeauty's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    The most important thing for you to remember as an aide is to remember the limits of your scope of practice. What you can do and what you need to report to the patient's nurse. Aside from that being...

  25. When someone mocks you for being a nurse

    jchilds replied to fraydar's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Who cares what someone else thinks. I don't have anything to prove to anyone, including myself. I only care about how I appear in the eyes of my God, my wife, and my