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    Prior to NG tube insertion

    cracklingkraken posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Prior to NG tube insertion, we are supposed to do abdominal assessments. Are you just auscultating to make sure that bowel sounds are present? Or is there something more we're supposed to be...
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    HELP!! Dismissed from BSN & looking for a new school in NY - TRANSFER NURSING MAJOR

    cracklingkraken replied to FutureRNx3's topic in General Students

    Why would be unwilling to be an LPN? They are nurses as well. Perhaps you should evaluate why you failed out of the program. Even if another school is willing to accept you into their program, what if...
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    I need help with Anatomy.

    cracklingkraken replied to alayzhial's topic in General Students

    Oh my, I absolutely LOVED these books. It made me feel like a little kid but I got to indulge in some inner-child fun as well as learn A&P. It is very thorough and goes pretty in-depth about most...
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    Programs that don't care about their students.

    cracklingkraken replied to Onik's topic in General Students

    I don't know which program you're referring to, but I can assure you that there are still programs that have faculty who DO actually care. And, contrary to the biased opinion you seem to be...
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    Blood pressure cuff?

    cracklingkraken posted a topic in General Students

    So we started doing VS in lab this week, and I was wondering if there are any websites with decent/affordable BP cuffs? I would love to have the extra practice since we don't have open lab and only...
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    Ivy Tech Spring 2015 hopefuls!

    cracklingkraken replied to kribloom's topic in Indiana Nursing

    We have to wear our scrubs for lab - you should always be in uniform during lab, which is what your campus willl tell you when you have orientation. Good
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    Things You See On Craigslist

    cracklingkraken replied to MissMoo25's topic in General Students

    I scored decently on my TEAS and still feel overwhelmed in nursing school. If they're dishonest enough to cheat to pass the "bare minimum" to get accepted into nursing school, then they absolutely...
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    Do I have what it takes to be a nurse?

    cracklingkraken replied to dreamstobeanurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just keep in mind that nursing is not for the faint-hearted. You are still fairly young, and there are many options lying before you. If you think that nursing is where you want to end up, try...
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    Study tips

    cracklingkraken replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in General Students

    Flashcards become way too time confusing for me. It's almost counterproductive by the time I finish: I run out of time to study and have spent most of it making the flashcards. I have settled for...
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    Blood pressure cuff?

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    That sounds awesome! I was actually thinking of using it more within the family, since I have a mother who tends to have a higher BP and getting a feel for everyone's BP. Never know when I might be...
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    Blood pressure cuff?

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Since most hospitals don't allow you to use your own BP cuff, I think they saw it as unnecessary. I just ordered one earlier today for around $24? Do you guys have to do peer skill check-offs too? We...
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    Blood pressure cuff?

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Wow, thanks for all your suggestions! I guess I'll have to surf through them and see what design to choose. For the warranty, like with allheart, how exactly does that work? Every time your cuff is no...
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    Finally going back to college and I have a question.

    cracklingkraken replied to KittenKelly's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wait, I'm confused. Your associate for an ADN program is purely online? Is there a clinical component? You should call the BON in your state to make sure you can sit for the NCLEX if you graduate from...
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    Advice needed!! Lazy peer!

    cracklingkraken replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in General Students

    If you're only friends within school, I say you don't need a friend like that. Not only is she coming by her work unfairly, but she is also asking you to risk your academic enrollment by giving her...
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    General Nursing Student

    cracklingkraken replied to crNAtion's topic in General Students

    May I ask how you came by this position? Did you participate in clinicals at the hospital? I'm trying to figure out how to get a position as a student nurse after this semester at one of the local...
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    So confused!!!! Please Help

    cracklingkraken replied to wantstobeRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You will definitely need to bring up that grade, and it seems you are aware of that too! A strong foundation in A&P is crucial when you have to learn how all the body systems interact and affect...
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    General Nursing Student

    cracklingkraken replied to crNAtion's topic in General Students

    I have also heard of nursing students working in hospitals/facilities as a student
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    First Nursing Exam!

    cracklingkraken replied to Dezi919's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!! I passed one of my exams with a perfect score and another with an excellent score. I'm actually starting to think I can do this! Even so, I still have a little anxiety before each...
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    under-aged partners rooming in

    cracklingkraken replied to bojo328's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm wondering where would a 31 year old woman meet a 17 year old? And I'm assuming he's still in high school. She's (hopefully) too young to have a son that age so probably not her son's friend. As...
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    Job & school

    cracklingkraken replied to Motivated4Success's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Probably not a good idea, as it is highly possible that your academics will suffer in response. It will probably be stressful trying to balance a FT job and going to school FT. People have done it...
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    Being a slow reader in nursing school

    cracklingkraken replied to dedicated_2b_RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here's some tricks I've learned so far that work for me. While going through the book, I first skim through the bolded headings of the chapter you intend to read: it will give you an idea as to what...
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    What do people think about 'older' students?

    cracklingkraken replied to lampard's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm 23 and a lot of students in my nursing class are older, non-traditional students. I felt weird during introductions when everyone was talking about their 3 sons or how they've worked in a certain...
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    Ivy Tech (Indiana) Nursing

    cracklingkraken replied to MrsNinaCNA's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I am currently enrolled as an ASN student at one of the campuses. The TEAS V was pretty difficult, especially the science portion. I did extremely well on the Math portion and Reading section....
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    thinking of switching later on

    cracklingkraken replied to kdmf12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is also another thing to consider as you look into nursing. The job market out in California can be extremely discouraging to new grads. I believe that the rate of unemployed new grad nursing...
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    Tomorrow is my first exam in fundamentals of nursing. I feel a bit scared to say the

    cracklingkraken replied to NeoNatMom's topic in General Students

    I also have an exam tomorrow (I took the exam for lab last Friday). I agree that it tends to be the scariest just because you aren't sure what to expect - it's going to be the first time you'll be...