NurseGirl525 ASN, RN

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    Are concept maps in LVN school similar to care plans in the RN program?

    NurseGirl525 replied to lauramitr's topic in General Students

    We had to do concept maps within our care plans. Care plans are much longer and drawn out. We did concept maps for the patho of the disease the patient had. Normally, you pick a patient from...
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    Confused

    NurseGirl525 replied to NurseGirl525's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks!! I'm just worried because of how the test is done, these are considered basic and I don't want to miss a lower level question and not be able to jump up to higher level. I really like this...
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    Studying for NCLEX, WHATS THE ANSWER?!

    NurseGirl525 replied to studyingnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was always taught discontinue oxytocin then turn on left side. I took an ATI review class for my school and they said the same thing. But, I'm finding they were wrong on a couple of things so far....
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    Accused of med diversion, no proof

    NurseGirl525 replied to sonotguilty's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No. I was just wondering, that's all. These are just things you need to think about when presenting your case, that's all. That's why I was asking. To see what I was missing. There's always 3...
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    Accused of med diversion, no proof

    NurseGirl525 replied to sonotguilty's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I just wanted to ask a couple of questions because perhaps I'm not understanding here, you were accused of drug diversion because another company let it out that you were looking for another job? Am...
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    Finish out Psych degree or Switch to Nursing?

    NurseGirl525 replied to shinybluedolphinn's topic in General Nursing

    Also you need to check into financial aid. It may be more difficult to obtain if you complete your psych degree. But you also may run out of time with credits as well. I would meet with them and...
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    Bad semester...

    NurseGirl525 replied to studentx19's topic in General Students

    Why would it affect getting a
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    Difficulty of nursing school?

    NurseGirl525 replied to eman1haddad's topic in General Students

    It really depends. The grading system is much different. It's much more difficult to get an A in nursing school because you don't need a 90 anymore. Some places it's s high as a 94. Some schools...
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    Lpn & asn are are being phased out.

    NurseGirl525 replied to shermainenevels's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    What do you mean screwed over? I'm wondering what type of school you went to? Was it accredited? Maybe a for profit commercial which is why you have so much in student loans? That could be why you...
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    Being a pre-med is so overated

    NurseGirl525 replied to Ambreree's topic in General Nursing

    We don't normally get residents on our unit. My unit has the sickest of sick patients. But this guy was coming up from the ER and the attending had them come up with him. The one was attempting to...
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    fat in nursing school

    NurseGirl525 replied to FuturePN's topic in General Students

    I've so wanted to try those!! I'm moving into my new house this weekend, and now that I'm done with all the craziness, I'll be able to cook healthier every
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    Mutualistic Symbiotic Relationships in Nursing School

    NurseGirl525 replied to Fancychicken's topic in General Students

    Why did you not have a partner in micro? By choice, or nobody wanted to partner with you? I ask because I'm saying don't isolate yourself, that's all. I didn't have a huge amount of friends in...
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    fat in nursing school

    NurseGirl525 replied to FuturePN's topic in General Students

    I guess that emotionally you have to accept it. I get a physical every year. As long as my cholesterol is good, my sugar is good, and my heart is good, I'm good. I'm healthy as a horse and my...
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    Being a pre-med is so overated

    NurseGirl525 replied to Ambreree's topic in General Nursing

    Why were you on that forum? Just wondering. I honestly could care less what pre-med students think....... i saw saw some fascinating things from residents last week trying to do a central line for...
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    Lpn & asn are are being phased out.

    NurseGirl525 replied to shermainenevels's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You are sadly mistaken. ASN and LPNs are not being phased out. This debate has been going on forever. It makes me wonder what you are trying to achieve from this post. If if your particular area...
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    Lpn & asn are are being phased out.

    NurseGirl525 replied to shermainenevels's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Not in my area of the Midwest. And I work at a magnet
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    CA Schools w/ Quick Acceptance

    NurseGirl525 replied to cbkarnopp's topic in General Students

    Are all of your prereqs done? Those need to be done before you can apply to programs. And from what I understand CA is tough. Many have lottery programs that can take years to get into. Every...
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    fat in nursing school

    NurseGirl525 replied to FuturePN's topic in General Students

    I put on weight in nursing school. It's stressful and makes cortisol go up which makes it easy to gain. I've recently gotten a Fitbit. It's amazing to see how much less active we are to what we...
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    Appealing a grade

    NurseGirl525 replied to Hdrodlady's topic in General Students

    Is this an accredited school? Is it a commercial for profit school? I am curious. Many teachers will trend. I've never heard that specific term, but often if most of our class missed a question our...
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    *Test Taking Tips*

    NurseGirl525 replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    Yes. That is brain dumping. Writing down say the conversions or all of your lab values somewhere on the test is exactly what it is. So on NCLEX when you get that white board, you cannot write...
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    *Test Taking Tips*

    NurseGirl525 replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    That was one of the first things ATI told us, no brain dumping. Apparently it's considered a form of cheating on NCLEX. Not sure why, but those lab values need to be in your head and you need to...
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    Infection control + gloves

    NurseGirl525 replied to eiwneon's topic in General Nursing

    I put gloves on for all patient contact. I prefer the nitrile ones. It's not just for my protection, but theirs. Hospitals are dirty. There are so many people in and out if each room all day long....
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    Gracious Patients

    NurseGirl525 replied to bgxyrnf's topic in General Nursing

    I find more patients that are kind and greatful the other way. I think though, those other patients stand out in our mind more so that's why we forget all the praise we actually do
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    Best Initial Intervention

    NurseGirl525 replied to JorgeAlvarez's topic in General Nursing

    To me, it depends on how that blood is coming out. Is it squirting out? That indicates that the blood is coming from the artery. If it's just bleeding, I apply pressure to the wound. Since the...
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    Summer... I want a head start.

    NurseGirl525 replied to Zooey72's topic in General Students

    Relax. There is no benefit. What if your instructor does not go through every chapter in the book? What if they only highlight certain points in a chapter? Readong the book is different in nursing...