CalRNtoBe2013

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  1. Nursing Diagnosis

    I realize now that I stated it backwards. My whole intent was to show that they are not the same thing simply reworded for a care plan like the OP claimed. I despise writing care plans, too, but I've...
  2. Paying for Course syllabus?

    I go to a large state university and have never heard of this in my life. Our professor e mailed us our syllabus and lab manual in 2 different attachments over a month ago. They are written by the...
  3. Nursing Diagnosis

    I know. I was pointing out that the OP was implying that inadequate perfusion is a fancier term for hypoxia, which isn't the
  4. Top 10 Nursing Supplies

    I didn't read all 7 pages of this thread, so I'm sorry if this is repetitive, but I swear by the little sticky tab dividers! I color code each test material in my binder & book with them. Then, I...
  5. Nursing Diagnosis

    And pain is a nsg dx as well. "Pain r/t hip fracture AEB (s&s of pain)". The unit I work in requires nurses to document nsg dx in the SBAR. No, it's not a full care plan, but those dx allow the...
  6. Nursing Diagnosis

    1) Nurses do speak in terms such as "inadequate tissue perfusion". I can't tell you how many times a day I hear to word "perfusion" at work. 2) From what I have learned, hypoxia an inadequate tissue...
  7. First 5 weeks of nursing school

    Each program is different. We started clinical our first
  8. Nursing questions

    What level questions? Is it
  9. I am DISSAPOINTED in myself...

    Do you read the chapters first or just the power points? NCLEX questions are a great way to practice (it's part of my study method), but you can't use just questions. I compare power points and...
  10. FINAL SEMESTER!

    For those of you entering your final semester, I wanted to share an "it's really happening" moment... My final tuition was due recently. I looked at the break down of charge per credit, lab fees, etc...
  11. FINAL SEMESTER!

    Nope! I'm with you! I have huge anxiety already & don't even go back until the end of August!! Good luck! You'll do
  12. There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

  13. How Many Preceptor Hours Are You Required To Do?

    We do 5 weeks of a minimum of 24 hours/week (120 hours required, but we can do more if we choose). We filled out a "wish list" and are placed according to the facility's availability. It's nice...
  14. Circumcision

    This can be summed up in 2 words: cultural sensitivity. Week 1 of every program teaches you that you have to be culturally sensitive, regardless of your own beliefs. If you don't want to work in a...
  15. FINAL SEMESTER!

    Yes, it's for our ATI Review seminar + the
  16. getting sick from microbiology

    I love this!! I will be stealing this quote in the near future
  17. Working while in nursing school?

    I disagree 100%. I work in ICU as a Nursing Assistant & I get amazing experience. The nurses and Intensivists I work with make sure to include me in every bedside procedure. When they are putting...
  18. What specialty do you want and not want to work in?

    If you're not into Pulmonary or fast paced, steer clear of ICU. I work as a nursing assistant in ICU and we do a ton of emergency intubation at the bedside, 90% of our patients are mechanically...
  19. Which NCLEX book helped you most in nursing school?

    For your first semester, I'd recommend NCLEX Made Incredibly Easy. It's broken down by content. It helps develop the critical thinking skills to advance to Saunders, which is also great. Our...
  20. Study while commuting???

    It makes all the money I spent on books feel a little more worth it when I use the resources online. It only takes 5 minutes to register the texts on the publisher's website & I think it's...
  21. I had no idea where to place this, but here it goes

    Nursing school is not fun, easy, or something to try "just because". You may want to look at the attrition rates of the schools you're applying to. The chances of being successful without a passion...
  22. Study while commuting???

    Check the website associated with your books. Ours are all Elsevier & their evolve website has audio lectures for the chapters. You can download them onto a laptop or into iTunes if you get an...
  23. First Day of Nursing School

    7) get a study group together from day 1. Don't rely on your group to teach you things, but use each other's brains as an added resource. I don't think I would have made it this far without my group!...
  24. First Day of Nursing School

    The only needles in drug stores are for things like insulin, for which you need an Rx. They do not sell IV catheters in stores. Patients cannot even be discharged with a peripheral IV. This is stuff...
  25. First Day of Nursing School

    Keep in mind, taking needles (of any kind) out of the hospital is against school & hospital policies. It can get students, instructors, and entire programs in a WORLD of trouble. Don't jump the...