eventsnyc

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1. Taking NCLEX

   eventsnyc replied to pmanrnbflo's topic in General Nursing

   Good luck! I will be praying for you too! Best wishes, Christina

2. Do taller people need longer stethoscopes?

   eventsnyc replied to eventsnyc's topic in General Nursing

   Great info, I really appreciate all the kind responses! I am getting the longer tub version. What is your opinion on Cardio III? For general accessments. Happy Nursing! Christina

3. Watches

   eventsnyc replied to Whisper's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for all the info on the watches. I am thinking to get a lapel watch. Also, I had seen on the net (allhearts.com) an 'EMT' watch for man, it has a large dial & calender. I am thinking: a man's watch band is large enough to be pushed up...

4. Do taller people need longer stethoscopes?

   eventsnyc posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello All, I need some advice. I wish to order the Littmann Cardiology III. But it comes in 2 lengths: 22" & 27". I cannot decide which one I should buy. I am 5'9". Does a person's height has something to do with the need of a longer / shorter s...

5. So, what's on your feet?

   eventsnyc replied to old-master's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Ladynasdaq, Thank you for your info! I went to Kmart to try on shoes today, met a few nurses there. They recommended the laced-up white shoes with padded insoles. Have you tried them? If you have, would appreciate if you could tell me what do you th...

6. RN Hopes This Helps Nursing Students

   eventsnyc replied to betts's topic in General Students

   Thank You Betts, I am not quiting. It's hard to be a totally green newbie among a group of students who have nursing experience already. And it's scary. Especially the clinical lab vital signs. I have never worked with any of the equipments before t...

7. Memo To All Students

   eventsnyc replied to betts's topic in General Students

   Oh my God! That's sooo funny! It's my first clinical day today, so I needed the laughs. Thank you for sharing! I will definitely share this with other classmates who all seem to be as nervous as I am!

8. Gen Chem and Organic Chem

   eventsnyc replied to MaryN's topic in General Students

   Most adn programs in this city need only gen chem. I am in an adn program right now, will start nursing 1 this semester. I plan to take org chem in summer, if I can find a class, because like you, I want to continue my ed after the adn rn. Best wishe...

9. Starting Clinicals Jan 29!

   eventsnyc replied to eventsnyc's topic in General Students

   Hi Lilmamita, I hope that you are in my class! I go to bmcc. Christina

10. Starting Clinicals Jan 29!

    eventsnyc replied to eventsnyc's topic in General Students

    Hello Kristin, I first wish you successful completion of your final semester, and next: to pass the nclex! I will take the kind offer, and come to you for questions! Feeling very fortunate:) God bless you, Christina

11. Scared of A&P and my books...

    eventsnyc replied to marci3335's topic in General Students

    Dear Marci, The rolling backpack I have has the letters "B.U.M." on it, I think it's the brand name. It's waterproof, super light, w/- wide-set wheels which is important for steadier pull when it is full of heavy books and things. I machine washed i...

12. Starting Clinicals Jan 29!

    eventsnyc replied to eventsnyc's topic in General Students

    Dear ADN2002, Thank you for the reply and the valuable information from an experienced person. You are great help! I will order the Littmann Classic ll SE after I have checked with my adviser next week! I don't want to be the only one with a differe...

13. Scared of A&P and my books...

    eventsnyc replied to marci3335's topic in General Students

    Hello Marci! The rolling backpack is helpful, I have been using one for a few months now. I use it to carry the heavy books, water, soda.... I also did something naughty: I cut my AP book and filed the chapters, making it easier to read on the train....

14. Starting Clinicals Jan 29!

    eventsnyc posted a topic in General Students

    I am sooo happy! Starting clinicals Jan. 29th. I have 3 questions & need your kind help: (1) we are recommended to buy SR105 Sprague Stethoscope (black) I know from other posters that a good stethoscope is a good investment. Should I settle with...

15. Patients who don't know their med Hx or what meds they take?

    eventsnyc replied to CEN35's topic in General Nursing

    Rick, Very nice of you to give us the link to the letter. I am going to make copies for my friends. You are the Best. Christina