Carpediem1012 BSN, RN

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    Textbook Question

    Carpediem1012 replied to katie_n's topic in General Students

    I have my physio, anatomy, micro texts from first year and will probably never part with them. Going into third year, it really hits home that you NEED to know this stuff! When I feel rusty, I...
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    1st semester expectations

    Carpediem1012 replied to Val0512's topic in General Students

    My advice is learn to remember, not to just pass the tests. Going into my third year, I'm most worried about forgetting things. It builds on previous knowledge, so put the effort in right from the...
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    Dealing with well-meaning but stupid questions?

    Carpediem1012 replied to feelslikefire's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When someone tells me I'm smart enough to have been a doctor I say,"that's why I'm becoming a nurse" lol! Some get it, some don't. I just smile
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    Raising my GPA by taking an alternate class?

    Carpediem1012 replied to dayekuang123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely talk to an advisor, but usually taking a class that requires the first class as a pre req can be used (ie English II)
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    I have no idea how to study

    Carpediem1012 replied to Rachelj1222's topic in General Students

    Being a visual learner, have you tried concept maps? Google them for examples. They basically consist of all of your important concepts or vocabulary just written anywhere on a large sheet of paper...
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    Notes: Laptop, Tablet, or Paper?

    Carpediem1012 replied to NurseYomi's topic in General Students

    Another hand writer here! I learn way better this way. We have power point slides to print off. I print six per page and write my notes on them. Major points get written on flash cards. Helps a lot...
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    Happy birthday to me! 35 years old and a new nurse!

    Carpediem1012 replied to karrie79's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Happy birthday! And way to go!
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    Feeling like an idiot during sims lab... Normal?

    Carpediem1012 replied to RookieRoo's topic in General Students

    Hang in there! Great advice here. ? it does come together in clinical! And even then, your instructor is there to guide you if need be- trust yourself. If you work hard, you will "get it"
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    Am I Being Bullied?

    Carpediem1012 replied to wendey's topic in General Students

    Oh well. Here goes. With all of the talk of bullying lately, I have tried to stay out of the conversation. Do I think you are being bullied? No. Does that means that this person needs to act with a...
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    Mouthcare: glycerin and lemon mouthsticks

    Carpediem1012 replied to kay274's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We had to try them in lab- they are gross!! Made me gag lol. We have them in the hospital too. I couldn't use them on my patients. Yuck! Super soft toothbrush and even plain old water is better....
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    Fired for refusing??

    Carpediem1012 replied to Indyrn00's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It is mandatory this coming year in our province- or wear a mask. I'm not concerned however, as I get one each year
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    Failed CRNE, now doing NCLEX-RN

    Carpediem1012 replied to cupquake's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When is the first NCLEX? I wish you both the best of luck! Hang in there
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    Offensive?

    Carpediem1012 replied to SydneyLynch's topic in Home Health

    I know when the kids come home from school or have been out playing in the dirt, I ask them to wash up in the bathroom- and I'm not a particular germophobe. But if I am washing dishes, I want my...
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    When the bad seems to outweigh the good...

    Carpediem1012 replied to Do-over's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to ruminate too. Hopefully with experience, comes perspective. Hang in there :).
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    Sigma Theta Tau

    Carpediem1012 posted a topic in General Students

    Hey gang. Does anyone here belong to Sigma Theta Tau? What are the benefits? Does it help with research during classes or in other ways? How about after
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    Sigma Theta Tau

    Carpediem1012 replied to Carpediem1012's topic in General Students

    Thank you llg, for taking the time to comment. I have contacted the chapter and am going to join. I was not asking in terms of "monetary" or "immediate" benefits, but what people felt they got out of...
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    Nursing Student w/ Anxiety

    Carpediem1012 replied to FriendlyCatLover's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Great post Viva! One question though- is it because anti anxieties can cause drowsiness? OP, very good advice from Viva- hang in there and it will only get better each
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    Shingles Zoster

    Carpediem1012 replied to mooshgigila's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think you owe Esme an
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    Patient Safety Aide

    Carpediem1012 replied to LadyK90's topic in General Students

    Some jobs are a two person job.... You're not supposed to hurt your back (TLR) and your team should be working together. Don't be afraid to ask for help, just as much as you also help other team...
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    PASSED !

    Carpediem1012 replied to mchs0000's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Congrats!!
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    How to tell people your child got lice

    Carpediem1012 replied to RavensNation's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry. I really don't mean to sound nasty. I do get what you are saying, but I think, like you say, you need to let them know. Just like any other family, they will think what they think....
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    How to tell people your child got lice

    Carpediem1012 replied to RavensNation's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    People are people. You said you have told everyone but the Burmese family. I'm sure there were other families with backgrounds different from your own. Honestly not trying to be rude here, but that is...
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    Combative/Violent Confused Patients

    Carpediem1012 replied to missmiamoore's topic in Medical-Surgical

    For what it's worth, I'm sorry for what happened to you. It must have been pretty awful. Wishing the best for you and
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    Case study...

    Carpediem1012 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My thought is this: the more info I have, the better nursing implementation I can perform. If I know the med dx, the patho, the anatomy, my interventions are more likely to be appropriate to the...
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    Case study...

    Carpediem1012 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Maybe we need a "case study" study group in the student forum.....