RubberDuckieLove

RubberDuckieLove

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  1. Nursing School Textbooks...

    RubberDuckieLove replied to MrsComboCurlz's topic in General Students

    I have all the success series books and I highly recommend

  2. Books for class

    RubberDuckieLove replied to Jonny-anderthal's topic in General Students

    Rent!! A lot cheaper and you will have your book if you need it. I've found that the online resources that come with the book to be more helpful than anything, but I do use my actual book from time to...

  3. Accepatnce letter to NS with a catch?!

    RubberDuckieLove replied to Marsha238612's topic in General Students

    We had a nursing math test the first day of orientation!!! Talk about stressful! And ours is 100 percent. Even if you get one wrong it's considered a fail (watch your trailing zeroes!). We get three...

  4. ATI 2013

    RubberDuckieLove replied to Iamaboyandanurse2b's topic in General Students

    Our school is also using the 2010 version. For how much money we she'll out each semester for this program, you would think they would be up to date with their

  5. anyone in five semester nursing program??

    RubberDuckieLove replied to sweetiepie92's topic in General Students

    My ASN is 5 semesters, and I think thats still not enough time to learn

  6. Erin Condren Life Planner

    RubberDuckieLove replied to springchick1's topic in General Students

    I have one!!! I love the stickers and that you can customize them, as well as the

  7. Question about hand hygiene

    RubberDuckieLove replied to michiganstudent's topic in General Students

    Foam in, foam out. That is our motto. If the patient has a certain bacteria that can't be killed with hand sanitizer (the endospores, such as C diff) the the hand sanitizer is usually take down...

  8. What type of agenda do you use for nursing school?

    RubberDuckieLove replied to Guest11/16/14's topic in General Students

    I'm an Erin Condren life planner enthusiast as well!! Hands down the best, and only, planner you will ever need! I use it for school and personal life and there is more than enough space. Plus you can...

  9. Reconstituted math problems. HELP

    RubberDuckieLove replied to KellyT1001's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hint: how many grams of powder that is in the vial and the amount of liquid that you dissolve it into has nothing to do with your

  10. Clinicals, really not prep for real world?

    RubberDuckieLove replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

    In our ASN program we do everything the nurse does. Our instructor is very hands on and gets us involved any way she can. I would bring this up with your clinical instructors and see if you can get...

  11. Embarrassing question from new nursing student

    RubberDuckieLove replied to kb789's topic in General Students

    Just be clear as to what you are doing and why. As the PP suggested, I also use the back of my hand to lift up the breast. Another key thing is to ensure privacy not only by closing the door, but also...

  12. Background checks/need help

    RubberDuckieLove replied to taco69's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Just out if curiosity, why are they just now performing background checks? Especially since you have already been in two hospitals? We couldn't step foot in our hospital until our backgrounds checks...

  13. Nervous about clinicals! What to expect?

    RubberDuckieLove replied to bsartor's topic in General Students

    Sunflower nailed it! Well for me anyway. I know every program is different. In my program, each of us gets the opportunity to go to the OR for the day. Kinda gives is a free bee when it comes to the...

  14. I failed

    RubberDuckieLove replied to springchick1's topic in General Students

    Totally and completely normal!! Nursing tests are completely different than any other tests I have taken. You gotta learn how to think critically. I highly suggest the Davis Success Series! They have...

  15. The Use of Nursing Diagnosis After School

    RubberDuckieLove posted a topic in General Students

    A classmate and I are having a debate on whether or not nurses use nursing diagnosis in the real world. I say yes, he says no. I know that one of the hospitals that we clinical at does indeed use them...

  16. Having a baby summer before last semester??

    RubberDuckieLove replied to JLB1215's topic in General Students

    As a mother of three, my biggest stressor is finding adequate child care during school hours and clinicals. Are they doing ok without me? Is the baby crying all day because she misses me? Are my...

  17. I hate microbiology!!!! :-(

    RubberDuckieLove replied to RNinthemaking15's topic in General Students

    It wasn't necessarily a course that I hated, but it was indeed a challenging course. Just gotta look towards that light at the end of the

  18. How do we survive Med Surg I ??

    RubberDuckieLove replied to RNintraining72's topic in General Students

    Stay on top of your work!!! That includes clinical paperwork. I cannot stress that enough. Make a study plan and stick to it. I personally found the content a little easier as compared to fundamentals...

  19. RN Nursing School Orientation?

    RubberDuckieLove replied to Summergrace's topic in General Students

    We have orientation every semester. The first time was just the basics, fill out the millions is papers, and a general overview of the program. We were supposed to have a math test, but that was...

  20. Career Change

    RubberDuckieLove replied to MrTexas's topic in General Students

    Hello! I am currently in my second semester of a ASN program (three semesters to go!) I chose ASN because of time. My husband is active duty army, and we are constantly on the move. I will have my RN...

  21. Advice on When to Have the Baby

    RubberDuckieLove replied to kelsey1992's topic in General Students

    Also, enjoy being a nurse and not having to worry about child care! That has got to be one of my biggest worries throughout the day. Are my kids doing ok? Are they having fun? Who can I call when I...

  22. Ready to get back at it...

    RubberDuckieLove replied to Annachu512's topic in General Students

    Wanna switch? I'm taking med surge one and its a whirl wind. Enjoy the down

  23. Advice on When to Have the Baby

    RubberDuckieLove replied to kelsey1992's topic in General Students

    I would wait until your career is established. Enjoy being newly weds with no

  24. Public's lack of knowledge about what nursing actually is

    RubberDuckieLove replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    My favorite is when I'm told that I can't be RN with just my ASN. When I reply with, yes I sit on the same boards as people who get their BSN and they still think its not

  25. Confusion... Help?! :)

    RubberDuckieLove replied to jenniferkampy's topic in General Students

    I wasn't aware of this. Doesn't really make any sense. Most programs that I've looked up only requires you to have an nationally accredited degree and a license in that