Caribbean Character

Caribbean Character

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  1. Technology Advice for Nursing School

    Caribbean Character replied to goldeeloks23's topic in General Students

    Buy a recording device to record the lectures. I bought a digital video camera, but it turns out they won't let me record video, just audio. But it helps to be able to go back and listen to the audio...

  2. What happens when the majority fails?

    Caribbean Character replied to MilliePieRN's topic in General Students

    This is pretty much how it is done in our school, although we are not told the "magic number" to trigger a question review and the review is done by the instructors that helped write the test (each...

  3. test bank questions

    Caribbean Character replied to julimom's topic in General Students

    Yeah, that's pretty much what I

  4. Broken and Depressed

    Caribbean Character replied to LSUgirl13's topic in General Students

    That is why I am so glad that I took A&P 1 and 2 over the summer. We took each class in half the time as a regular semester, but they were the only classes I was taking at the time so I had much...

  5. test bank questions

    Caribbean Character replied to julimom's topic in General Students

    Actually it is possible. In A&P 1 and 2 (I had the same instructor for both) we only had two tests, midterm and final. They were both taken from the homework (about 7 chapters per test, average of...

  6. Seeking advice.... Would you go for an RN degree if you were in my shoes?

    Caribbean Character replied to nybsn's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN!! OP, for god's sake do NOT waste a space in nursing school that would be otherwise occupied by someone who is actually serious about being a nurse rather than someone looking for a degree that...

  7. Questions about counting apical pulse

    Caribbean Character replied to Amcanarn's topic in General Students

    We were taught it is mid clavicle at the 5th intercostal space (above the left nipple). It was pass/fail and we had to be within 2 beats of the instructor's

  8. What type of nursing do you want to specialize in?

    Caribbean Character replied to bluesky94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As a former Paramedic and Navy Corpsman, I am looking forward to returning to emergency medicine but being 44 years old I am looking toward the future. I am planning to work my way up to a Master's...

  9. Recovering after bullying

    Caribbean Character replied to SombraRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If by "respond" you mean defend yourself, you are completely wrong. Whether or not to defend yourself is a choice that YOU must make and that no one can take away from

  10. Need Advice... Nurse stealing non-narcotic medication

    Caribbean Character replied to JSSCELI's topic in General Nursing

    (no sarcasm; meant as it reads) Thank you for trying to bring the thread back to the original

  11. Long term effects of working night shifts

    Caribbean Character replied to yadirosa's topic in Health, Stress Management

    My favorite shift back home in Reno NV was from 1530 to 0200 four days a week with a 3 day weekend. I would usually go to bed around 0500. I have always been a night owl and despite what certain...

  12. Need Advice... Nurse stealing non-narcotic medication

    Caribbean Character replied to JSSCELI's topic in General Nursing

    I only see how ridiculous you sound trying to compare toilet paper in a bathroom to a patient's prescription

  13. Need Advice... Nurse stealing non-narcotic medication

    Caribbean Character replied to JSSCELI's topic in General Nursing

    But yet you have no problem with your coworkers stealing their client's medications?? Not very

  14. Need Advice... Nurse stealing non-narcotic medication

    Caribbean Character replied to JSSCELI's topic in General Nursing

    I would report her. This is still redirecting meds even if they are otc. Still a

  15. Are nurses allowed to have facial piercings?

    Caribbean Character replied to cascadingbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Read the whole thread before making an uninformed comment. The OP claimed her self esteem was based on her

  16. Where do YOU sit in class?

    Caribbean Character posted a topic in General Students

    Our nursing classes are held in a multi-media lecture hall. The hall is video-linked to a branch classroom 45 miles away. We have 7 rows of 5 seats on the left and 6 rows of 5 seats on the right with...

  17. Grade venting!

    Caribbean Character replied to elijahvegas's topic in General Students

    Way to go! We had our first test Friday and I get a 78. I was happy that I got above a 75(which is the minimum passing grade) and now I know what the tests are like I can adjust my study strategy and...

  18. Where do YOU sit in class?

    Caribbean Character replied to Caribbean Character's topic in General Students

    1. I wasn't being judgmental, I asking for understanding. Learn the difference. 2. Did you read the post above yours?? 3. A bit defensive, aren't

  19. Sorry state of Nursing ...

    Caribbean Character replied to Howardhughes's topic in General Nursing

    Low pay??? How about a reality check via the U.S. Department of Labor; Registered

  20. Documenting for another nurse?

    Caribbean Character replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, if I didn't see or do it, I won't chart it. You would be putting your license on the

  21. How Long Until Graduation?

    Caribbean Character replied to RN-BSNheather's topic in General Students

    731

  22. Split class groups?

    Caribbean Character replied to parkj9's topic in General Students

    We have a total of 7 different instructors that teach our program and our first exam if Friday. Each instructor writes 3.5 questions for each hour of content that they lectured on for each test. Don't...

  23. I feel so inadequate =(

    Caribbean Character replied to Tammy90's topic in General Students

    I am assuming from your use of terms and phrases that you are European, which would explain my confusion at you receiving your midterm mark when the school year has just begun here in the States. Only...

  24. Help with hearing blood pressures...

    Caribbean Character replied to tabz4u2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Watch the dial, it will begin to lightly move rhythmically before you hear the first sound. it will move a little stronger about the time you (normally) hear the systolic. Practice this and it may...

  25. Should I have my name changed on my original license as well as registration?

    Caribbean Character replied to ekramona's topic in General Nursing

    I am considering it. My girlfriend/fiancee (Whom I already refer to as my wife) has been in her profession for 30 years and it would be easier for me to change mine than for her to change