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  1. Just curious, What do they teach in Nursing School these days?

    I.C.UNurse replied to AMN74's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with some of the nurses and nursing students on here about laziness and sense of entitlement is not pertained just to "our" generation, there will always be people like that of all ages. Yeah,...

  2. To study or not to study????

    I.C.UNurse replied to rubato's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Remember, that you cannot believe everything you hear or believe. Many people "claim" to pass the NCLEX in 75 questions without studying, but how can you know this for sure? Did you watch them take...

  3. Am I an idiot? Should I give up?

    I.C.UNurse replied to mialander's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sounds like your instructor may not know what is going on??? This seems like a little thing to get upset over. Your learning! Don't give up every time you do not know something, that is part of the...

  4. More confusion about abnormal labs

    I.C.UNurse replied to mlauren's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    These labs can be very simply explained. The low H&H are from a combined Crohn's disease and the output in the chest tube. Serosangious is blood tinged correct? So, your losing blood from the...

  5. when to start compressions?

    I.C.UNurse replied to NurseCollins799's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    As a nurse who works in the ICU, I can tell you, you do not start compression on somebody who is talking to you and conscious. Blood pressure and pulse should obviously be assessed if a patient is in...

  6. Distinguising the Difference between Diuretics/Potassium Concerns

    I.C.UNurse replied to aweldon001's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In a nut shell, you excreting fluid (including Na+, H+ and so on) but keeping the potassium in the system. You are not increasing the K+ with potassium sparing diuretics. You have less circulating...

  7. nclexRN 3500 practice questions, is it helpful? (for those who passed)

    I.C.UNurse replied to patrickstar09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, it is both very practical and helpful if you review 3,500 questions. I myself used the Kaplan book/review, and did all their qbank questions, tests and studied old Med-Surg/Pharmacology notes...

  8. Ahh pharm calc!!

    I.C.UNurse replied to brycross33's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yeah statistics are the main reason, but never understood why people have such a hard time with insulin? Very easy medication to draw up, administer and you know WHAT THE MAIN SIDE EFFECT is every...

  9. CNA for Young 19 Year old Male

    I.C.UNurse replied to Chris1406z's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Best of luck to you, I am a male nurse and start my C.N.A. class when I was only 16, so that was nerve-wrecking itself. "Knowing" the residents is one thing, actually taking care of a resident is a...

  10. Buy or Rent Nursing Textbooks

    I.C.UNurse replied to Meeh619's topic in General Students

    To get back to your original post, renting or buying depends on what type of nurse you want to be. For pre-req's I always advise nursing students to buy their A&P, Biology, Chemistry and Patho...

  11. What causes hyperthermia, nausea and vomiting in fluid volume deficit patient?

    I.C.UNurse replied to swansonplace's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think what this is trying to point you to is a documented infection. Infection's usually lead to some fluid volume deficit from vomiting or diarrhea. So, with this infection, there is inflammation...

  12. Feeding tube/position

    I.C.UNurse replied to LightX's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Very simply put, make sure patient is at least 30 degrees for duration of tube feeding and at least an hour after meal. Second, turning from side to side does not matter at all. Not quite sure what...

  13. Why the heck do I have to be assertive???

    I.C.UNurse replied to JaRoJoCT's topic in General Students

    I saw a comment awhile ago mentioning that clinical instructors hate shy, introverted people, but it has more to do with your confidence than anything else. I just graduated nursing school and got...

  14. NCLEX studying/test length

    I.C.UNurse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello everybody, I am very new to this board so pardon me if some of this message is messed up. I just recently took and passed my NCLEX boards (big old 500 pound gorilla off my back for sure!) and...

  15. Will I become a burned out too?

    I.C.UNurse replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

    Yes I agree this is very sad and disappointing. Word of advice vent like you are to other students and professors. And lastly, but the most important is say something to the nurse and if to scared get...

  16. How a nursing student can prepare for future nursing jobs

    I.C.UNurse posted a topic in General Students

    Hello everybody, I am new to AllNurses and trying to dive deeper into topics and post some insightful posts. I just graduated in May, took and passed my boards in June. The biggest thing that was...

  17. Kind of a silly question...

    I.C.UNurse replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in General Students

    All you need to know is wear conservative clothing. Such as jeans, t-shirt and shoes. Although more than likely you will not be asked to perform skills the first day, I was. A lot of bending over....

  18. My first pharmacology test

    I.C.UNurse replied to mytwoboysmom's topic in General Students

    Pat yourself on the back, stay humble, do not brag yourself up to students in your class and move on to the next test. You can easily get an A in one pharm/med-surg test and then the next test get a B...

  19. What if you're still unsure what kind of nurse you want to be?

    I.C.UNurse replied to Certifiable's topic in General Students

    Word of advice, if someone asks you what field you want to go into to, just say "I'm not sure yet, but I like ______ fields so far". I just graduated and have started work in an adult ICU and is my...

  20. Is nursing school supposed to be harder?

    I.C.UNurse replied to Lucidity's topic in General Students

    It's very interesting to see how everybody responds to this question. It just goes to show you how everyone differs in what they are truly "strong" at. I myself thought overall nursing school was...

  21. Lots of SATA = doing well?

    I.C.UNurse replied to MILOBRI's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Like most people have stated on here, it truly is the luck of the draw. There is over 3,500 questions the NCLEX has in its question bank. So people may have 1/3 be OB, 1/3 be mental health and 1/3 be...

  22. Opinions about Pre/Co Req grades?

    I.C.UNurse replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have to remember although there is a point system for your grades, truly you will be pre-screened and the nursing professors will look over your grades, but your science grades in more detail....

  23. EMS Training Before Nursing School?

    I.C.UNurse replied to chris4219555's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    EMT experience would not necessarily hurt your nursing skills, like Fireman767 said, they are different levels to each. I myself am a adult ICU nurse and have more autonomy than a med-surg/OB nurse....

  24. Nervous Noob

    I.C.UNurse replied to NYCRN2013's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Take advice from these posts and these nurses NYCRN! I myself am a freshly new graduate just recently hired in the ICU. I tell you what the CCU is like night and day compared to med-surg floors. You...

  25. HELP! New Grad Advice!

    I.C.UNurse replied to legallybrunette224's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Congratulations on the job offer! Very exciting and on your way to becoming a good company of critical care nurses! I just recently was offered a job in an ICU as well and was very excited! I...