michiganstudent

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  1. Is this ACLS tool good for a newbie?

    Thanks
  2. Is this ACLS tool good for a newbie?

    I am currently a nursing student, and am starting a new job as a nurse tech in the ICU soon. I am committed to learning as much as I can as well as I can. I hope to be an asset to the department...
  3. Nursing School and K-12

    I homeschooled my kids for 7 years. They went to public school when I started nursing school. From my personal experience, I don't think it's possible to even do both at the same time POORLY, let...
  4. Good hand lotion?

    I've tried most of these. What seems to be the cheapest GOOD lotion is A&D ointment from the dollar store.
  5. Question for Mom's in Nursing School

    I'm in my second semester of nursing school. I am married with 4 kids. It's hard to do everything. I don't feel like I am doing anything very well, but we are hanging in there. My kids have had to...
  6. Questioning the nurse during clinical

    A couple of weeks ago in clinical, I actually made a discovery during an assessment that saved my patient's life. Don't feel stupid. I felt like a moron too for questioning the nurse, but my...
  7. Air bubble in pre-filled syringes

    I don't know why, but my skills teacher told us last week that it was manufactured with the intention of leaving the bubble in and it won't hurt the
  8. This is a weird question I guess

    I totally agree. However, where I live, many people cannot afford to see a specialist, even with insurance. We were in that situation ourselves for several years after the economy crashed in...
  9. This is a weird question I guess

    And you don't really know how bad a girl's cramps really are. When I was a teenager, I used to pass out from my cramps. Little did I know it was only the beginning of my reproductive problems. I...
  10. Thank you for the replies. I want to show respect to the people I care for. I feel that your pointers will help me do
  11. I was surprised to find that a resident of the nursing home where I was at a clinical rotation was being addressed by his/her first name. He/she was a prominent health care provider in the area when...
  12. Heads up to all new nursing students:

    I start success seminar this week - all week. Then a week off before starting classes. I am pretty nervous - can't sleep at night. I appreciate your words of encouragement. I'm also glad my school...
  13. Our syllabus says we will have to realistically plan on studying 20-30 hours a week - just for pharm. I thought it was a stretch until I started working on my first chapters due when school starts....
  14. Paying for Course syllabus?

    And the instructor has the copyright to it. You are not allowed to make copies. They must spend weeks writing them - and yes, it's like having another text
  15. Paying for Course syllabus?

    I had to purchase about 6 syllabi for my nursing classes this semester alone. They are expensive - the most expensive was almost $40. It just depends on the school. I am just thankful to get into...