Race Mom ASN, RN

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  1. Race Mom

    Where will you be working when you pass NCLEX????

    Race Mom replied to CareBayer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey Boonersmom! I'm going to work in the NICU also!! I start orientation on 1/14! Haven't scheduled NCLEX yet. Waiting for
  2. Race Mom

    We Passed

    Race Mom replied to RegNurstobe2008's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Third is fun and 4th goes by so quick, you don't even know where all the time went!
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    Anyone else waiting for "The Call" from CSN

    Race Mom replied to tccjknv's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Congrats! I'm getting pinned this Sunday from CSN! Two years flies by, so enjoy! You'll do
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    CSN students

    Race Mom replied to tccjknv's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Most of them will hire you after completion of 1st semester. Valley hospitals want 2 semesters done. Most of them pay around $14. It's great experience and I highly recommend it! I love the St....
  5. Race Mom

    Questions about Valley health Adopt-a-nurse

    Race Mom replied to mschelee's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Most naps are making somewhere in the $14/hr
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    I'm confused about a test question. Help please

    Race Mom replied to Sara5229's topic in General Students

    Here's my take, for as little as it's worth :) I would choose A. B.-um WOW C.-Who says that because he has dementia that he will "fall" out of bed? He might wander, but why fall? If that were the...
  7. Race Mom

    Know of any ABG practice quizzes?

    Race Mom replied to thekingandhislady's topic in General Students

    http://realnurseed.com/abg.htm Best one I found (here!) It takes about 30-60 mins to get through, and
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    first day of CSN first Sem. Students

    Race Mom replied to RegNurstobe2008's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Patho is incorporated into lectures, mainly starting in 2nd semester. Don't worry, you'll learn
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    Pinning Ceremony Music Suggestions

    Race Mom replied to m1m2givens's topic in General Students

    I second Taylor Hicks "Do I Make You Proud". Perfect nursing graduation
  10. Race Mom

    can someone help me with this review question?

    Race Mom replied to jennifers's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well, put yourself in the patients position. How would you feel if the staff came into your room and "rushed" to get out? Not interacting, wearing all that gear...for days on end. People need...
  11. Race Mom

    csn RN program

    Race Mom replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    They co-teach. One on Weds lectures one on thurs lectures. I have lab on Thurs and 208 on Weds. Last semester a lot of students were failing 211, enough that they changed the homework assignments to...
  12. Race Mom

    csn RN program

    Race Mom replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Don't forget to bring your skills checkoff list to every lab and
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    csn RN program

    Race Mom replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    You HAVE to come to lab completely prepared. They don't "teach" in lab, you practice your skills. Make sure you bring your lab syllabus, which also will tell you what pages you have to read to do...
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    csn RN program

    Race Mom replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I'll be at MountainView. I have clinicals Friday/Saturday, which is weird, but at least I don't have clinical in the morning tomorrow! I kinda like having Mon/Tues off to study for 211 classes/labs,...
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    Med Dose Calc. Problems

    Race Mom replied to lizzyberry's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    here is a couple of rhymes that helps me everytime! it doesn't include all conversions, but some main ones. if you can remember these, simple math can be used for larger or smaller doses. 30 monkeys...
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    csn RN program

    Race Mom replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I'm in my LAST semester!!! Can't wait to get this done! Little worried about this first 8 weeks though. Lots to do, lots of tests, lots of homework. Where are you working at? I'm in the process...
  17. Race Mom

    Online Pharmacology Course?

    Race Mom replied to NursinOrBust's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I took the online CCSN Pharm. I also read every chapter. Unfortunately for me, I am a visual/auditory learner, so I was a bit afraid of it being online. Read/understand as much as you can, and...
  18. Race Mom

    How Hard is It really to get into CSN?

    Race Mom replied to parkingmanager's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I can assure you that the school does have a computerized lottery program that is used for situations where there aren't enough spots and they have to select only a few. They don't pull names out of...
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    100% O2 delivery disadvantages

    Race Mom replied to Race Mom's topic in General Nursing

    They took him off the vent yesterday at 5pm, expecting him to die rather quickly. The best thing was the nurse caring for him (3 days) was greatful that they chose that time, so she would be able to...
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    100% O2 delivery disadvantages

    Race Mom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a nursing student, going into my final semester (Critical Care). I haven't had experience with ventilators yet. I have looked in my MedSurg book, but there is only one paragraph relating to my...
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    100% O2 delivery disadvantages

    Race Mom replied to Race Mom's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone has been very helpful. Unfortunately, his is unlikely to live through the evening. His oxygenation has fell even more (47%). Thank you all for the information. I would much rather learn...
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    Are there any 2nd semester nursing students from CCSN here?

    Race Mom replied to 1pinkrose's topic in Nevada Nursing

    The med/calc tests are administered every semester! From 2nd semester on...it is given on your 1st clinical day, which may be your very first class back from break! In second semester, you also have...
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    Are there any 2nd semester nursing students from CCSN here?

    Race Mom replied to 1pinkrose's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Just start reading your fundamentals book. There is a lot of reading to do, so getting a head start will truly help! Good luck to
  24. Race Mom

    Are there any 2nd semester nursing students from CCSN here?

    Race Mom replied to 1pinkrose's topic in Nevada Nursing

    AJK1 I sent you a PM! Congrats on being
  25. Race Mom

    Paper: reproductive issues

    Race Mom replied to MB37's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The best way to write a persuasive paper is to write it opposite of your beliefs. So, if you were pro-life, write a persuasive paper on pro-abortion. That way, you find more facts to write about,...