Spearfisher

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1. adn graduate

   Spearfisher replied to mitch8lem's topic in MICU, SICU

   I have asked that a lot. The answer I get most often is that the hospital would rather not, but if they are not able to staff the ICU they

2. Lowest blood sugar...?

   Spearfisher replied to Mr.N8's topic in Emergency

   I am an RN studant and work as an ACP on the weekends. 1 month ago I was freaked out at a BS of 22. Then 2 weeks ago I go into a lady's room. She's unresponsive, but breathing. I see her uneaten...

3. First day alone went great! :)

   Spearfisher replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm a student. It's nice to hear a GOOD first day. Usually all I read about are the horror stories. Thanks for the post. It makes me feel less

4. Interview Questions

   Spearfisher replied to nurseywright's topic in General Nursing

   The question I remember best is what d you do if you enter a pt.'s room and they are not responding. Remembered to check vitals, and ask about DNR. Good

5. Cna Before Rn

   Spearfisher replied to Question's topic in Male Nursing Students

   In NE Florida, after you complete your first term of the nursing program, you can work as an assosiate care provider (ACP). An ACP is interchangeable with a CNA. That may be an easier

6. Nasty situation - need advice

   Spearfisher replied to Repat's topic in Nursing Career

   I agree whole heartedly with llg. Also, that the next time you are given a position of authority, act with authority and good communication skills even if it is just temporary/casual

7. 77% Rule

   Spearfisher replied to Sunshine Sweetheart's topic in General Students

   In my program you have to have an 80% average on all test. The last final I took the was 22% of that average. When you think of how many people you would kill being right 4 out of 5 times it's not...

8. Failed because of the HESI? Huh?

   Spearfisher replied to jeepgirl's topic in General Nursing

   At my school it is just used as a tool to locate your weak areas. They scheduled it during finals week 3 hrs before our Pharm. final. One guy (needing to cram for the final to make an A) just marked...

9. Giving lovenox in LTC

   Spearfisher replied to nurse yoda's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   If the business office is making these decisions, then they need to find the loop hole to the madness [like having a roaming nurse assigned to the acute care out patient department or the treatment...

10. Im soooo nervous!

    Spearfisher replied to katesmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't have went into my program if I considered quiting as an option. Commit yourself to doing it, then do it. There was a story I heard once: A kid complained to his grandfather he couldn't...

11. First day inside a classroom in 22 years!!!

    Spearfisher replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It was 12 years for me. I have done all my pre-req.s and just finished first term in the program. It is do-able. Being older gives you many advantages over the "kids". We may not absorb the info...

12. How good at math do I need to be?

    Spearfisher replied to Angie_Baby's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you can pass Algerbra you can definitely do the math needed in nursing. Med. calc. is way more simple than abstract math formulas that you can't figure out the use for. Good

13. Kadivars and Cats in A&P

    Spearfisher replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Man, I wish I had a cadaver or cats to disect in A&P I&II. I would have loved to have that experience. We did pig hearts and goat kidneys and

14. What Was Your G.P.A When You Got Accepted Into Your Nursing Program?

    Spearfisher replied to rayofsunshine's topic in General Students

    My GPA was 4.0, but my school has a point system. I CLEPed 3 classes and they were treated as

15. Stessed out in KY! Can anyone relate?

    Spearfisher replied to SoulShine75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Soulshine, way to go on your success so far. I am very similar, I graduated in 92, 4.0 for pre-reqs, married, father, and I work full time. It is hard but, if your CC is on a points system and you...