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  1. Where can i buy Littman stethoscope?

    twss2323 replied to TalarossaRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I got mine from medisave.net. They offer free engraving and the shipping was FAST. If you "like" they're Facebook page, there's usually some type of promo code

  2. White Shoes for clinicals

    twss2323 replied to jennaroo's topic in General Students

    I wear white sketchers. They're pretty comfy. I found them at Ross last summer, then a couple people in my class had the same ones that they got from the scrub store (for more

  3. The Face of a Medical Error...

    twss2323 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I lurk on these boards a lot more than I post and I know you frequent here. You're one of the members who I see all the time and respect. I'm so sorry to hear this, I hope you don't punish yourself...

  4. Northern Arizona University Fall 2014

    twss2323 replied to NAULady93's topic in Arizona Nursing

    First semester clinical/lab was 8 hours a week, another 4 hour lab, and then a 4 hour lecture. There's also a couple online classes. I'd say 30+ hours with reading, assignments, and

  5. Northern Arizona University Fall 2014

    twss2323 replied to NAULady93's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Im currently in the Tucson program,

  6. NAU Accelerated BSN 2014

    twss2323 replied to bsnbound2014's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Heads up on the name badge. I got the pin not the magnet-- partially because there was like a $2 difference. The pin is awful and comes apart ALL the time and my badge falls off. I'm lucky I haven't...

  7. And...Done: allnurses gave me a smack down

    twss2323 replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

    Congrats! I became real active on this site this past summer and you were one of the regular posters. I remember reading your thread about wanting to drop out and thinking it was really unfortunate....

  8. Announcements

    twss2323 replied to Julesmama28's topic in General Students

    I agree, you've worked hard... If it's something you want to do, go for

  9. what does OP means?

    twss2323 replied to Blossom7's topic in General Students

    Just in FYI, PP is also often used and it means "previous poster"

  10. How much do you work in nursing school?

    twss2323 replied to ShortyinScrubs's topic in General Students

    I work about 20 hours a week. It's a lot at times, but most definitely

  11. Does anyone have any recommended NCLEX style textbooks that I can start looking for

    twss2323 replied to Little_Bear2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I love, love, love Saunders for this. I use practice questions and rationales as my way to study for all my exams, I think it's great. I also have used Med Surg Success this semester-- it is solely...

  12. NCLEX Practice Questions

    twss2323 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To study for my exams, I do tons of practice questions and rationales. I have questions that come with the book, med Surg success, and Saunder's comprehensive review. I'm interested in getting one...

  13. Northern Arizona University Fall 2014

    twss2323 replied to NAULady93's topic in Arizona Nursing

    first semester i had: Nur 205 Fundamentals of Nursing, 4 hr lecture/week 205L Fundamentals lab/clinical, 8 hr/ week 330 Intro to the profession (something of that sort): 4hr lecture/week 214L health...

  14. What classes are you taking next term?

    twss2323 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    I'm taking Med Surg 2 (critical care) and clinical. Psych nursing and clinical and Pallative care. I'm going into 3rd semester. It seems like just yesterday I was tearing into the acceptance

  15. Northern Arizona University Fall 2014

    twss2323 replied to NAULady93's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi guys! I'm currently in the program at the Tucson campus. If you have any questions about the program, I'd be happy to answer them. Good luck to all of you! And for those of you anxiously...

  16. EBN Topics

    twss2323 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I need to do a couple group projects based off of EBN. My group needs to choose a topic. I came across a link at one point on here with all the EBN studies that have been conducted (I believe Esme...

  17. EBN Topics

    twss2323 replied to twss2323's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That's the link I was looking for, thank you! And I've seen EBN some as evidenced based nursing, but I guess the technical term is practice. Thanks for pointing that

  18. "Always pick the toughest patient"

    twss2323 posted a topic in General Students

    This is advice I've read on here time and time again.. And it seems like sound advice, so I go by it. Obviously you'll probably learn more by taking care of a patient with CHF vs one with cellulitis....

  19. Spring Break Countdown

    twss2323 posted a topic in General Students

    I have 1 exam, 1 clinical and associated paperwork, and 1 part (2 of 3) of a research paper to write and then it is OFFICALLY Spring break for me. I can't wait! This semester has been rough thus far....

  20. Spring Break Countdown

    twss2323 replied to twss2323's topic in General Students

    I lucked out and have my exams and big things due BEFORE Spring break so I can actually enjoy mine. Although, a bunch of big things were crammed into this past week and upcoming one, so I have been...

  21. This semester is kicking my butt

    twss2323 posted a topic in General Students

    Anyone else feel like this? I'm a second semester student and I feel like I'm barely staying afloat. My grades are all fine, it's just time wise and stress wise is where I am struggling. I thought...

  22. Migraine treatment in er

    twss2323 replied to dsherman's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for the feedback...

  23. Care plan question

    twss2323 replied to square headed joe's topic in General Students

    GrnTea already chimed in and she's the care plan guru around here, so definitely take her advice to heart. I just want to throw in my two cents here. As a disclaimer, I'm also a student so I am no...

  24. Migraine treatment in er

    twss2323 replied to dsherman's topic in Emergency

    This is slightly off topic, but I'm a nursing student and stumbled across this thread... And I'm curious, what does the Benadryl do? I've never heard of that as a treatment (but I'm a fairly new...

  25. Fluid volume excess priority focused assessment

    twss2323 replied to purple12's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Definitely need to assess lungs. And possibly the skin. Sometimes with an excess, the skin starts weeping. If that's the case, you need to assess the skin, especially for breakdown because of the...