Jenngirl34RN

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  1. Morning breakfast...

    Jenngirl34RN replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in General Students

    I don't have class that early, but I do have to be at clinicals, about 45 minutes from my house, at 6:30. I have a really hard time eating that early in the morning, and will start to feel sick if I...

  2. What to study most??

    Jenngirl34RN replied to Cheri 16's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks Tasha! I have not taken an LVN program, but I would imagine you would still need to know your A&P, and I do know there are study guides for the NCLEX-PN, and that Saunders makes one. I...

  3. What to study most??

    Jenngirl34RN replied to Cheri 16's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would say make sure you really know your A&P. Out of curiosity, why are you going to a school with a low NCLEX pass rate? You will probably want to get a couple of really good NCLEx books so...

  4. drip volume always constant

    Jenngirl34RN replied to combinate's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am not entirely sure what you are asking, and I am still a student myself so I am far from an expert. The gtts/mL depends on the size of the tubing being used, and will be listed on the packaging of...

  5. stinky patient pet peeve

    Jenngirl34RN replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    In my med-surg clinicals (last winter and spring) we had at most 3 patients, and it took a while to work up to that. When we had one or two patients, we were expected to take care of all of our...

  6. Health insurance covering titers, exam, etc?

    Jenngirl34RN replied to mae0218's topic in General Students

    I have excellent health insurance through my husband's employer. My physical exam and vaccines are covered, but the titers and TB tests are not. My TB tests cost about $60, and I can't remember how...

  7. Helping other students!!

    Jenngirl34RN replied to renee_OSF's topic in General Students

    "Helping classmates" does not necessarily mean devoting a ton of time tutoring people. My classmates and I all help each other. If one of us has a question or is struggling with a concept or skill we...

  8. What to do about a hyperverbal classmate?

    Jenngirl34RN replied to spaghetina's topic in General Students

    In the case of her interrupting you when you are practicing, you should say something. There is no reason to be rude, just say something like, "I am really sorry, but I really need to concentrate on...

  9. Tips on Time Management in Clinicals

    Jenngirl34RN replied to Bubbly26's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Make yourself a brain sheet and really plan out what you are going to do and how you are going to do it. I usually start with a quick chart review (5 minutes) to make sure there are no medication...

  10. Question

    Jenngirl34RN replied to Tarahlena's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    While infection control is always a priority, those questions are usually going for the priorities in taking care of your patient, so questions you need to ask yourself are: 1) Can the MRSA diagnosis...

  11. Question

    Jenngirl34RN replied to Tarahlena's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Tell us what you think and we will tell you if you are on the right

  12. Evaluations

    Jenngirl34RN replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in General Students

    We have to pass every skill. If we pass on the first try we get 2 points, second try 1 point, and all subsequent tries 0 points, but every single skill has to be passed. We also have a "final" where...

  13. Clinical instructor

    Jenngirl34RN replied to Em356's topic in General Students

    You need to learn to speak up and tell your instructor you are ready, instead of waiting for her to notice you waiting. You can't be shy about it. Be polite, but you have to be assertive. It is...

  14. Good nursing diagnoses for fx humerus?

    Jenngirl34RN replied to kdaj1990's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You should try starting with actual diagnoses instead of risk for diagnoses, as they will almost (I stress almost) always be your priority. A patient with a long bone fracture will have multiple...

  15. Micro and AP2 at Hacc?

    Jenngirl34RN replied to luna_'s topic in School, College Programs

    I didn't take them at HACC (not even sure where that is) but I did take A&P II and Micro at the same time. It was a lot, and it made for a stressful quarter, but I managed to get As in both with...

  16. Promoting Health in Young Children-Project

    Jenngirl34RN replied to StephanieRNstudent's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think that you are on the right track! I really like your sugar visual idea. There is hidden sugar everywhere....I had a very hard time finding children's vitamins with no added sugar in them for...

  17. Promoting Health in Young Children-Project

    Jenngirl34RN replied to StephanieRNstudent's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree with meanmaryjean above. This is supposed to be your project based on what you think is important to promoting health in children. If you want feedback on your work I am sure we will all be...

  18. Harborview - Paying for Nursing School?

    Jenngirl34RN replied to rnave27's topic in Washington Nursing

    I am not exactly sure what the exact program is, but I know that Harborview is part of UW and that because they are a state school/hospital there is a tuition exemption program. I think (and I am not...

  19. If someone is caught plagiarizing, should they be failed on the spot or get a zero

    Jenngirl34RN replied to Little_Bear2013's topic in General Students

    I agree with both Esme and llg as far as second chances go, but I want to add something else. You say you overheard a teacher speaking to on of the students, and don't mention how you found about the...

  20. commuting to VA puget sound

    Jenngirl34RN replied to PortlandOR's topic in Washington Nursing

    Snoqualmie is a really safe town. Finding something in town will be much more affordable than up in the Snoqualmie Ridge area, but it is a pretty expensive area. Anything close to I-90 on the...

  21. commuting to VA puget sound

    Jenngirl34RN replied to PortlandOR's topic in Washington Nursing

    I live in Snoqualmie and did clinicals at the VA for two quarters. The traffic depends on what shift you will be working. If you are working morning shift at starting at 7 (which is when my...

  22. A full head-to-toe Assessment?

    Jenngirl34RN replied to ShelbyDee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would suggest putting it together in a way that makes sense to you so you don't miss anything, unless you have a specific order you have to go in. We didn't. As long as we didn't miss anything and...

  23. What is supposed to be the hardest year?

    Jenngirl34RN replied to lampard's topic in General Students

    I think it is a little different for each person. For me, so far, second quarter (first med-surg) was toughest. For some in my class, the first quarter was the hardest, because it was hard for some...

  24. Feeling Discouraged Already

    Jenngirl34RN replied to Xxosillyme00123's topic in General Students

    I can understand your disappointment in so-so reviews, but don't stress too much about it. They weren't bad, they just said you need to practice to get over your nerves. I am sure you are not the...

  25. Anatomy and Phys!!!

    Jenngirl34RN replied to eagerbeaver13's topic in General Students

    Yes. You should study up on anything you don't particularly remember. Also, fluid & electrolytes, acid base balance, renal system, cardiovascular system, and immune system are things that you...