CalRNtoBe2013

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  1. Nursing Diagnosis

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to paratroopa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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?

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to QueenAnnissa's topic in General Students

    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

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to paratroopa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to JenLahaye's topic in General Students

    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

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to paratroopa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to paratroopa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to katrinad's topic in General Students

    Each program is different. We started clinical our first

  8. Nursing questions

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to Goat_Boy's topic in General Students

    What level questions? Is it

  9. I am DISSAPOINTED in myself...

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to NurseKis's topic in General Students

    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!

    CalRNtoBe2013 posted a topic in General Students

    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!

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to CalRNtoBe2013's topic in General Students

    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!

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

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

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    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

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to TexRN's topic in General Students

    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!

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to CalRNtoBe2013's topic in General Students

    Yes, it's for our ATI Review seminar + the

  16. getting sick from microbiology

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to mbkgen's topic in General Students

    I love this!! I will be stealing this quote in the near future

  17. Working while in nursing school?

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

    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?

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

    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?

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to stillwag's topic in General Students

    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???

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to Pipestone's topic in General Students

    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

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to dominique.l.weaver's topic in General Students

    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???

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to Pipestone's topic in General Students

    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

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to sealford's topic in General Students

    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

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to sealford's topic in General Students

    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

    CalRNtoBe2013 replied to sealford's topic in General Students

    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...