Race Mom ASN, RN

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  1. Race Mom

    Narrative Charting Help Please

    Race Mom replied to sports2245's topic in General Students

    I rarely use it and it doesn't always help. I like most of their other books, but this one is just plain boring. I got much better help her on Allnurses. If you want to buy any of these books, buy...
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    Narrative Charting Help Please

    Race Mom replied to sports2245's topic in General Students

    Here is the example right from the "Charting: Made Incredibly Easy" book... 05/31/07...2245...Pt 4 hours postoperative: awakens easily: oriented X3 but groggy. Incision site in front of L ear...
  3. Race Mom

    Preparing for Applying for Nursing Program?

    Race Mom replied to TnKzMom's topic in Nevada Nursing

    There isn't much patient interaction, other than escorting them from their room to the door and passing out a few meal trays. The positive is that you can meet people in the departments that may help...
  4. Race Mom

    Preparing for Applying for Nursing Program?

    Race Mom replied to TnKzMom's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I sent you a pm. I didn't think it would be good to post
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    HI, what's the latest you've stayed up studying for a test or exam?

    Race Mom replied to nautica843's topic in General Nursing

    1am is pretty normal for me. I have kids/husband and sometimes have to wait until they've gone to bed. Although last week I had to pull an all-nighter. Yup, stayed up all night studying for the...
  6. Race Mom

    Kaplan Review

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

    I believe that Medjever teaches the Kaplan! I graduate in December from the CCSN-RN program. Congrats to you! I'll be attending your pinning
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    Graduating soon! Need advice please!

    Race Mom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I will be graduating this December with my RN. We have been planning to move to Boise for the last two years and are getting excited about it! We are planning on buying a home in Meridian. We have...
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    Graduating soon! Need advice please!

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

    Thanks! I have checked out their websites and never saw anything for L&D/PP, but I did get in touch with a recruiter at St. Lukes and they sent me their new grad package with all their info....
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    Preparing for Applying for Nursing Program?

    Race Mom replied to TnKzMom's topic in Nevada Nursing

    desertrain...i had an email that you posted here wanting to know about volunteering at st. rose, but the post isn't showing up. hmmm i called the hospital and talked to denise, who manages the...
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    Employee Freeze

    Race Mom replied to RedToyota25's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the Las Vegas. I'm going into my last semester and will graduate Dec. 15th. We've been planning this move for almost 2 years now and I can't wait!! I'm waiting on a package from St. Luke's...
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    Preparing for Applying for Nursing Program?

    Race Mom replied to TnKzMom's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I'm almost done with the program, and they have adjusted a few things in the time I've been there. Here is what I can remember off hand for the current requirements... 1. Varicella (chicken pox),...
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    Employee Freeze

    Race Mom replied to RedToyota25's topic in General Nursing

    What hospitals are you applying to? I'm moving out there after graduation and would really like to know this info if I don't get hired into the area I prefer. Are you in the Boise
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    CCSN Application points?

    Race Mom replied to TnKzMom's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Pantle gives awesome lectures and draws a lot of pictures for you to draw into your notes. He gives great test reviews and gives you practice tests to study by, even on the final. We also never had...
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    CCSN Application points?

    Race Mom replied to TnKzMom's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Don't be scared!! That wasn't my intention. Also, like I said, my graduating class has lost an unusual amount of people. It usually is 2-5 people per semester. The med calc test is totally doable...
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    CCSN Application points?

    Race Mom replied to TnKzMom's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I don't quite remember, but I think I had 21 points. That was back when you could get points for volunteering, which I did. The program is tough, but doable. You just have to keep up with the...
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    CCSN Application points?

    Race Mom replied to TnKzMom's topic in Nevada Nursing

    You can even take Micro AFTER getting into the program. If you are not done with a class with a final grade by the completion deadline (which is ANY class you are in during the fall semester), you...
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    Nursely Peoples! Please help me with a stats project by answering a few simple Qs

    Race Mom replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Students

    1. yes 3. yes 4. 55
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    Very squeamish

    Race Mom replied to robpritc's topic in General Students

    Emptying a bedside commode with toilet paper in it! I can handle pouring the urine into a measuring container with NO problems, but when there is a wad of t.p. in there, I want to puke! funny, huh?...
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    What is the best study method? To cram or not too cram?

    Race Mom replied to jbjints's topic in General Students

    Tonight it is to CRAM! for a test at 11, then get home from school and CRAM! for another test the next day at 11!!!!! Terrible week,
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    Biol 189 @ Ccsn

    Race Mom replied to checkmate's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I am also wondering what grade inflation is. Most older students prefer to do classes at a CC for several reasons. One being the price, two being the accepting nature given to the "older" students....
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    Biol 189 @ Ccsn

    Race Mom replied to checkmate's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hugh offense taken here. I have never "skated by" any of my community college courses. I have taken courses at CCSN and UNLV and they compare equally in quality and
  22. Race Mom

    What is the biggest frustration for nursing students?

    Race Mom replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    As a student, I would like to say that it really upsets me when I have a "challenge" on a test question. No, I don't challenge everything I missed! But, I do study hard; pay attention in class;...
  23. Race Mom

    Med Math and Calculators

    Race Mom replied to morahan's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    As an older student, computers weren't around until after graduation from high school. I did all that pencil/eraser stuff, had to have a college algebra class to get into the nursing program and have...
  24. Race Mom

    Breast impants..again..

    Race Mom replied to rnnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Funny...when you read the responses here, you can tell those who DON'T have too small or too large
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    BIO 223 or 224 @ CCSN

    Race Mom replied to checkmate's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I took Dwayne Aulner for both and he is