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  1. incorporating the adpie in questions!

    grinnurse replied to 3kidsmomma's topic in General Students

    I am not sure what the "D" stands for b/c our school taught APIE-but here is what I know- A=Assessment P=Planning (goals, how will you help the patient reach the goals, how will other team members...

  2. Not doing well in Nursing school

    grinnurse replied to Acey's topic in General Students

    I so understand what you are going through!! Nursing School really does take committment on your part though!! I agree the reading is essential b/c this semester we have been running all over doing...

  3. Straight A's in Med/Surg

    grinnurse replied to mel82's topic in General Students

    I just purchased the Pharm for Nurses Made Incredibly easy and am using it presently to study for Pharm test tomorrow and I have found it very helpful. Each person studies differently and I have been...

  4. No She/he Did Not!!!

    grinnurse replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    on the bilateral AKA patient while conducting her head to toe assessment pull the covers back to check pedal pulses and ask "where's your legs!!" :rotfl: This happened to a friend of mine in...

  5. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    grinnurse replied to straba's topic in General Students

    Here's a shout out for TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE in Kaufman, TX Go Cardinals!! Think I could do a beauty pageant now!!

  6. NCLEX-RN Mar 21, 2005

    grinnurse replied to jadiva's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The wait has just got to be absolutley horrible for you!! Keep us posted and try to relax and do something enjoyable!! Hope all turns out

  7. Ped Books to study for NCLEX

    grinnurse replied to grinnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know how to do things on EBAY yet. Do you remember where you purchased it from? Thanks. Approximately what was the cost? Thanks

  8. Ped Books to study for NCLEX

    grinnurse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am gathering materials to study for the NCLEX in June/July and my weak point is peds. Has anyone seen any good review/question books that zero in on that alone? I ordered the cd with the 3000...

  9. Ped Books to study for NCLEX

    grinnurse replied to grinnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for the info. Good luck to you on your NCLEX

  10. No She/he Did Not!!!

    grinnurse replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    ....say to a patient's wife...."No, he's not a doctor, but he plays one on tv!!" One of my wittier moments in clinical-too many commercials for me. :selfbonk: These posts are way too

  11. Ped Books to study for NCLEX

    grinnurse replied to grinnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for the reply. I have been using the Saunders since 3rd Semester and it has helped a bunch in other areas. I just want to make sure that I have adequate materials to feel prepared when I take...

  12. 265 questions and my worst nightmare

    grinnurse replied to alleycat's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry to hear about the 265 questions. This will happen to me I am sure of it when I take mine in a couple of months. I had never really thought about questions like that being on the NCLEX. Will...

  13. No She/he Did Not!!!

    grinnurse replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    Third semester, this is for my study buddy: No she DID NOT just check that man's prosthetic leg for a pulse thinking it was the real

  14. what does this stand for

    grinnurse replied to Kristy_joyz's topic in General Students

    It is out of bed (ad lib=whenever they want to

  15. Accused of Cheating on Midterm... help!

    grinnurse replied to MryRose's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can so relate to this. I refer to those who do it in my class the "Romper Room" bunch. And yes, they are in there mid-to late 30's and 40's. So far I have had a weeks break from them and then I...

  16. Overwhelmed by preceptorship patient ratio!

    grinnurse replied to earthflower's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You poor thing. Did you get assigned to LTC or did you choose it? I wasn't too worried about the preceptorship but am beginning to change my mind after reading this though :uhoh21: WOW, that's...

  17. Study skills and study tips needed

    grinnurse replied to mom12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Those are all excellent. I forgot about my calendar. I also have a write on/wipe off calendar that I use for just what Cherish suggested. I use one color for school, one color for my dau. , and...

  18. Do you think new grads should start on a med/surg floor or jump into specialty areas?

    grinnurse replied to Stacy W's topic in General Nursing

    I have wondered this many times as I also graduate in May. I have been teetering back and forth with the thought. Many nurses (recent graduates) that I know have all felt that it was a good idea to...

  19. Study skills and study tips needed

    grinnurse replied to mom12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you know how you learn best? Do you learn more hands on? Do you learn better if you can discuss it with someone? For me, what got me through prerequisites and now through the last semester of...

  20. Do you wear makeup?

    grinnurse replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in General Students

    For me it depends on the weather. I live in East Texas and it gets really hot and humid. At 0600 it could be 80 with a humidity of 80 which only makes my face look oily. I sometimes wear makeup in...

  21. Study groups

    grinnurse replied to ManyRN2B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I love my study group. Our study group consists of five, two strong and three that are less strong than us. The difference in whether your study group is successful or not is the committment of the...