Shastalee99

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1. If you're freaking out...(Passed at 158)

   Shastalee99 replied to Shastalee99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   No, there is no tricks, clues or short-cuts for this exam. That's what I am trying to get out there. It does not matter what the last question is. It doesn't matter how many priority, communication,...

2. If you're freaking out...(Passed at 158)

   Shastalee99 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hi New Grads! This post is to give my 2 cents on my experience with the NCLEX that would've been helpful to me when I was totally freaking out before, during and after the exam. A good friend of...

3. Bored or scared...Maybe Both

   Shastalee99 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hello Fellow Nurses, I graduated May 13th and start orientation (Med/Surg) on the 12th of June. Since I graduated, I took a break and caught up on things for my photography business I have on the side...

4. Feeling Overwhelmed!

   Shastalee99 replied to studentnurse74's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hey StudentNurse74, It's been a while since you posted this one but I came across it and wondered how you made out with your feelings of anxiety and being overwelmed with so much on your plate at that...

5. Bad Habits Nurses Develop

   Shastalee99 replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in General Nursing

   Well said.

6. Niagara County Community College

   Shastalee99 replied to Labrys's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I have her now and she's awful. I get sick every noght before clinical and in the bathroom the following morning after. Nothing is good enough for her. And I work my butt off too. I'm sorry that...

7. Niagara County Community College

   Shastalee99 replied to Labrys's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   i'd understand your worry. i'm not sure you'll get this sine you posted a while ago. if you need any advice, feel free to im me. i'm in nur 4. i'll (hopefully) graduate this may. the poster that...

8. OK I made a mistake.... but am I in danger of failing clinical now?

   Shastalee99 replied to luv2shopp85's topic in General Students

   They enjoy making a huge spectacle out of mistakes becuase it makes THEM feel better about themselves. They're brutal at our school. I can't wait 'til I'm out there and have a student to follow me....

9. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

   Shastalee99 replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

   Liquor. Lots and lots of liquor. And maybe a punching bag.

10. Fenestrated cannula??

    Shastalee99 posted a topic in General Students

    hi everyone, i just picked up my pt data sheet for clinical wednesday. needless to say, i'm beginning to freak out. my instructor is tough and makes me shake when performing skills in her presence....

11. Lowest blood sugar...?

    Shastalee99 replied to Mr.N8's topic in Emergency

    My mother's was 10. Yep, 10. It was scary. One minute she was talking and the next she was stirring dishwashing gloves in a soup pot like it was soup. I noticed it and thought she was hypoglycemic....

12. Chest assessment help... Please!

    Shastalee99 replied to Shastalee99's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you so much. If you have any others, let me know. I search for hours for helpful sites that posters

13. 52 yr old male right-sided CHF

    Shastalee99 replied to LVN2006's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Dear Papaw, How do you manage to be so comical and happy? Does this happen upon graduation into the real world? If so I can't wait to be there. I try to be excited and happy, but it seems that...

14. tritrated O2 levels

    Shastalee99 replied to lindakay99's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

15. Chest assessment help... Please!

    Shastalee99 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi everyone, how your week going? I have a mean clinical instructor who is evaluating my chest assessment next week. I learned it 1st semester but for some reason I'm totally freaking out about this...