mrsboots87

mrsboots87

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  1. Knitting during class: ok or not?

    mrsboots87 replied to BusyBee91's topic in General Students

    It wouldnt annoy me personally, but It would definitely distract/annoy quite a few of my classmates. I understand that you have no ill meaning behind it, and the act of moving your hands helps you...

  2. What is that stench??

    mrsboots87 replied to JessyHsn's topic in General Students

    I second the vicks vapor rub under the nostrils. Once of the staff nurses at clinical told me to do this as well as two of my instructors. It works great. I am a little more crunchy and don't use...

  3. IV calculations HELP!

    mrsboots87 replied to nerdyjulia87's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Defensive much? Don1984 was just asking you to ATTEMPT at setting up the equation and then would offer assistance from there. In math class, the equations are given, then a couple practice set ups...

  4. Can someone please correct my questions

    mrsboots87 replied to brathernotsay's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Figuring out a dose based on weight and such is in scope when given an order. But figuring out a dose conversion between IV and PO is not a nurses job. I haven't checked my practice acts for my state,...

  5. Coming back to nursing school after failing twice?

    mrsboots87 replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in General Students

    That doesnt really answer the questions though. The grade you got in your A&P classes holds little significance of what you actually retained. In the basic sciences, all passing takes is rote...

  6. Fluids with + KCl

    mrsboots87 replied to lorichka6's topic in Pediatric

    I am just a student, but we just learned about the common use of D5 1/2 NS with 20 mEq KCL. I could be wrong so definitely disregard if I am. But my understanding is that this is the most common IV...

  7. Urgent question: thyroidectomy

    mrsboots87 replied to strawberry111's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Are you from another country? Serious question and I am not judging. I ask because I am almost positive that opening a surgical wound (not just stitch/staple removal once healed, but straight opening...

  8. First day of clinical.

    mrsboots87 replied to AdamMe's topic in General Students

    This will depend heavily on what your objectives for clinical are and what you will be graded on. I can say that in most programs, block one clinicals are all about basic patient care (read mostly CNA...

  9. Kaplan predictor test school policy

    mrsboots87 replied to ERRN9111's topic in General Students

    Our exit exam has no bearing on if we pass a semester or the program in general. Whatever score we get just counts towards the proctored points total we have to get to pass the class before the...

  10. Maricopa Waiting List / Placement / Timestamps 2010+

    mrsboots87 replied to Maciso's topic in Arizona Nursing

    If you really look at it, the time difference isnt much. Its like 1-2 semesters depending on if you go part time or full time for the RN-BSN. For CEP, after you get your ADN, you still have one or 2...

  11. Coming back to nursing school after failing twice?

    mrsboots87 replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in General Students

    Also all schools are like that . Readmission is done on a case by case basis. No two failed students will have the same case for appealing for readmission. One student may have a stronger explanation...

  12. Coming back to nursing school after failing twice?

    mrsboots87 replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in General Students

    I think another point you are missing is: Why are YOU failing. Tough program or not aside. How many times other students are readmitted aside. What are YOU doing that you are not passing. Only so much...

  13. Advising and application process

    mrsboots87 replied to azgal81's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I guess I just misread. I do get what you mean about the entrance standards and students who barely get by getting in over those who worked hard. That does bug me a little as well, but I guess since I...

  14. Advising and application process

    mrsboots87 replied to azgal81's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I wouldn't say communist if you are being literal as it would be incorrect. And my experience was nothing like yours. It's ok to be bitter about a poor experience, but putting down an entire program...

  15. Maricopa Waiting List / Placement / Timestamps 2010+

    mrsboots87 replied to Maciso's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I don't remember if banner still has partnerships with any of the programs, but if they do, you would need to go through your HR and there are usually wait lists based on seniority and other factors....

  16. Ebola - do you have the right to walk away?

    mrsboots87 replied to rnnina19's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am just a student, and I am unsure what choice I would make. My instructors have assured us multiple times that the risk of transmission is small if we are using proper PPE and practicing infection...

  17. Pregnant & Fainted during Clinical Rotation

    mrsboots87 replied to Amy07's topic in General Students

    I know you are not asking for medical advice, but this seems like something that should be discussed with your OB. Especially since only they can see WHY you are fainting/feeling faint. Someone else...

  18. I Need to Interview a Nurse!

    mrsboots87 replied to breezy101n's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Most people don't know nurses personally. That is kind of the whole point of these types of assignments. You are supposed to call, email, or go to medical facilities and request to interview a nurse....

  19. reassuring loved ones about infection risks

    mrsboots87 replied to TLizS's topic in General Students

    Ebola is hot news right now. It definitely warrants concern over, but not anything I would reconsider nursing over. Medical professionals should be hyper vigilant about infection control even without...

  20. brief head to toe assessment

    mrsboots87 replied to hkqueenx3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also remember that since you are in fundamentals a complete head to toe is usually required because you are still learning them. Even on a med/surg floor, you are a student and need to learn the whole...

  21. What is the correct procedure for flushing a PICC line that has TPN running?

    mrsboots87 replied to ccrunner72000's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Why didnt you ask the nurse who should have been supervising you. In many school, we as students cant even do anything requiring a procedure with a PICC line. So this is definitely something that...

  22. brief head to toe assessment

    mrsboots87 replied to hkqueenx3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also, when in doubt always think ABC's. The rest of the assessment doesnt matter if the patient doesnt have a patent airway, isnt breathing, or has poor or no circulation. So that is always a good...

  23. brief head to toe assessment

    mrsboots87 replied to hkqueenx3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A brief head to toe is likely a regular head to toe assessment as they take less than 15 minutes to perform in a willing patient. An in depth assessment would include a full neuro and other...

  24. Any ways to prove you're neg for TB?

    mrsboots87 replied to cococh15's topic in General Students

    Not to be rude OP, but whether you feel the test done incorrectly to cause a false positive is irrelevant. You have been recorded as a positive result and need to be seen. Arguing that you think the...

  25. Motivation and General Whining

    mrsboots87 replied to LizzieRickard's topic in General Students

    How you study will depend highly on how your instructors test. Do they mostly test off what is gone over in lecture, or everything from the chapter including tables and obscure side notes? If they...