JoanRN05

JoanRN05 specializes in Critcal care, nursing education.

Latest Activity

1. Need explanation of Creatinine clearance

   JoanRN05 replied to missmollie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   So.far, so.good! Creatinine clearance (CrCl) is used as an indicator of how well the renals are functioning. It is a more specific indicator of functioning and therefore used to determine medication...

2. What topics do you struggle the most with as students?

   JoanRN05 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   What topics do nursing students struggle the most with? For example, most of my students struggle with learning meds and integrating their application to patient care. I am curious if this is unique...

3. Time Management Tips/Advice

   JoanRN05 replied to EMEddie's topic in MICU, SICU

   Create a routine and stick with it - so when you get off task, you have a routine to return to. Ask around to your peers and see what works for them. I am VERY nosey, s I would watch what others did....

4. I'm about to graduate from nursing school!

   JoanRN05 replied to BlueChocolateCat's topic in General Students

   Wow- those are some loaded questions...where to start... First, take your NCLEX as soon as you feel comfortable, don't delay. You are still in the "test mode".... stay in it! I had a delay in taking...

5. Dear Nurses, I desperately need your help

   JoanRN05 replied to juniper1968's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I always believe any education and degree is a good thing! If you have a passion then keeping forward. I do believe the push to BSN prepared nurses is gaining momentum, so definitely consider that in...