Sparrow91

Sparrow91

Acute Rehab, Neuro/Trauma, Dialysis

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  1. Ideas for Internships?

    Sparrow91 replied to shannon81's topic in General Students

    I would talk to your adviser about internship opportunities. I worked as a CNA both before and during nursing school. I also did a internship during the summer between my junior and senior year at a...

  2. Career Change ASN or BSN

    Sparrow91 replied to sheridans2u's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Have you considered the accelerated BSN track? These are programs for people like yourself that have a previous baccalaureate degree. They can usually guarantee you a BSN in 1-2

  3. Attending Multiple Schools Simultaneously?

    Sparrow91 replied to Grindaholic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have attended more than one school at one time and I had no problems. I choose to take some courses at the community college online while taking core nursing classes at a University. The reason was...

  4. How far do you travel?

    Sparrow91 replied to JayCimone's topic in General Students

    When I was going to a community college it was about 30 minutes away. My school now is 4.5 hours away so I had to live on campus. Because it was in a rural area most of our clinicals were an hour to...

  5. Failing psych nursing course

    Sparrow91 replied to jarielle22's topic in General Students

    Psych questions are a whole other breed of nursing questions. Don't beat yourself up over it, most of us struggle with them. Our teacher required that we purchase the Mental Health Davis Success book....

  6. The best preparation tool??

    Sparrow91 replied to llfsmith's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I took the exam last semester and got 900+ on the first try. I only used 2 things. I used the HESI comprehensive Review book......

  7. What would you do???

    Sparrow91 replied to Missingyou's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It is honestly hard to tell especially when I do not know the patient personally. I know that some things that help is having the patient do the care themselves. I am not saying hand them the tooth...

  8. Graduating May 2014! :)

    Sparrow91 replied to laKrugRN's topic in General Students

    May 2014 BSN Grad here!!! Can't believe I can finally say that!!! May 10th can not come soon

  9. Preceptorship

    Sparrow91 replied to Johnny125's topic in General Students

    I would pick a department that you think you may want to do some day. Don't let fear get in the way of your decision. Your preceptorship is what you make of it. Sometimes in life we have to jump in...

  10. Immunizations for RN program question

    Sparrow91 replied to pmabraham's topic in General Students

    I guess i would ask your Doctor the next time you visit. Tell them you are going into the medical field and want to make sure that you are all up to date. They should know, they must have dozens of...

  11. Need advice?

    Sparrow91 replied to snowwhite2002's topic in General Students

    First what is a "U"? and does that keep you out of doing your clinicals? Second EVERYONE makes mistakes, that does not make someone a bad nurse! You just need to learn from them and move on. To me it...

  12. This is expensive.

    Sparrow91 replied to NightNerd's topic in General Students

    I know what you mean. My school is about 4 hours from where I live and have a job so I have to stay on campus. I have pretty much taken every loan, grant, and scholarship they have thrown at me (still...

  13. How Long Until Graduation?

    Sparrow91 replied to RN-BSNheather's topic in General Students

    222

  14. Where do YOU sit in class?

    Sparrow91 replied to Caribbean Character's topic in General Students

    It depends, if I am in lecture I sit second row all the way to one side, that way I am close to the instructor so I can focus, but not close enough for the professor to take notice of me. During exams...

  15. Feeling Better After 1st Exam......

    Sparrow91 replied to Divatologist's topic in General Students

    Congrats! At my school we have to get 100% on the calculation exam, no pressure! lol Good

  16. 5 gone already

    Sparrow91 replied to 203bravo's topic in General Students

    Nursing really is a brutal program. I know at my school they accept about 125 freshmen, and their graduating classes are around 25-30. The Gen eds tend to weed them out, and if not them it's the...

  17. First Exam...am I being too hard on myself

    Sparrow91 replied to Larry2016's topic in General Students

    First of all an 87% is not a bad grade. Second of all do not judge so harshly on those who got lower grades. Everybody has their strengths and weaknesses. You do not know where other people are coming...

  18. New to nursing school

    Sparrow91 replied to dahood84's topic in General Students

    I can not answer the first few questions but here are some helpful tips/advice... 1) Get a good planner and USE IT!!! Look ahead in your syllabus and write down all the due dates for ALL of your...

  19. Not feeling so great after first day precepting

    Sparrow91 replied to about-to-graduate's topic in General Students

    Though I am in my senior year I can honestly say that that feeling is normal. I spent my summer on an internship however it was treated more like a preceptor-ship and it was overwhelming! It was hard...

  20. How long was your orientation?

    Sparrow91 replied to bh93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    1 week (5 8 hour shifts) and we got paid. If you are on the clock and have the responsibility of caring for residents, even if it is under supervision, you should be

  21. Superstitions???

    Sparrow91 replied to BeansMama's topic in General Students

    I have a bracelet that my mother gave me that I always wear to my

  22. Curving the stomach turning smells?

    Sparrow91 replied to bluedove1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The more you are around it the easier it will be, I have been working as a CNA for 5+ years and now smells don't really phase me. I would not recommend the vics rout myself. Quite honestly our hands...

  23. I can't believe that this happened!!!! >:(

    Sparrow91 replied to bonjournurse2b's topic in General Students

    The patient is there for care so as nurses we are obligated to give care. However we as nurses have the right to step away from a situation (as long as the patient is safe) and return when the patient...

  24. is nursing school challenging enough?

    Sparrow91 replied to Melly6212's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly until you start the program you will not know how challenging it can be. Some like ChristineN find that program not as challenging while others struggle all the way through it. Both reactions...

  25. Certification prior to nursing school? Helps or No?

    Sparrow91 replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been a CNA for over 5 years and I have to say that my experience was very beneficial. It helps to give you the fundamentals of nursing care and patient experience. I know a few people who...