Nurse2be35

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1. Any nurses previous pts?

   Nurse2be35 replied to young33's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I was a NICU baby born 2 months early and my stay there was just as long. I'm considering being a NICU nurse too. I have 3 more semesters

2. NVCC applying for Fall of 2014. Class of 2016

   Nurse2be35 replied to allietx's topic in School, College Programs

   You're welcome! The MEC also has TEAS prep classes for reading, English, and math. They're $200 each though. I did the math and English (they were pretty helpful). I think they're through continuing...

3. NVCC applying for Fall of 2014. Class of 2016

   Nurse2be35 replied to allietx's topic in School, College Programs

   I had to retake the math portion of the teas. I studied Keshwani videos on YouTube and got almost a perfect score the second time around. Best of luck! You can do it! And you have plenty of time to...

4. Taking CNA exam Friday? Need help and advice!

   Nurse2be35 replied to ONCRN2017's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   For the critical steps I think it means don't start brushing someone's teeth with the bed supine and then later say "oh I should have put their bed up before I started doing this." That's a safety...

5. Taking CNA exam Friday? Need help and advice!

   Nurse2be35 replied to ONCRN2017's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Remember the basics... When entering: knock, greet the resident, say your name and what procedure you'll be doing, pull curtain for privacy, gather supplies When leaving: Call light within reach,...

6. Taking CNA exam Friday? Need help and advice!

   Nurse2be35 replied to ONCRN2017's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I took the CNA exam in another state. I had hand hygiene, measuring urinary output, PPE, assist with bedpan, and catheter care. I went through a program that barely used the skills lab, so I did most...

7. NVCC applying for Fall of 2014. Class of 2016

   Nurse2be35 replied to allietx's topic in School, College Programs

   Hi everyone, I got my uniforms at the bookstore about a week ago. I didn't have to wait for them to be ordered. I found the tops run a little big (usually wear a M, got a S). I hope once we are in the...

8. NVCC applying for Fall of 2014. Class of 2016

   Nurse2be35 replied to allietx's topic in School, College Programs

   Does anyone know if our textbook bundle is for the entire program or just the first

9. NVCC applying for Fall of 2014. Class of 2016

   Nurse2be35 replied to allietx's topic in School, College Programs

   Thank you! I took those a few years ago at another university too...my scores are somewhere at the previous college. Leaving it blank for

10. NVCC applying for Fall of 2014. Class of 2016

    Nurse2be35 replied to allietx's topic in School, College Programs

    I have no idea what that is. I did it and left those two questions blank. It says we have multiple attempts. If they tell us what it is at orientation I'll go back and fill that

11. NVCC applying for Fall of 2014. Class of 2016

    Nurse2be35 replied to allietx's topic in School, College Programs

    Yes I ordered my nurse kit separately from a different website and it looks like it's the same thing they listed on blackboard. Happy shopping

12. NVCC applying for Fall of 2014. Class of 2016

    Nurse2be35 replied to allietx's topic in School, College Programs

    That is so frustrating, I'm sorry. I also assumed that 1 week between summer/fall semesters we would be free if we completed everything else ahead of time. The 11th and 14th are listed, but maybe at...

13. NVCC applying for Fall of 2014. Class of 2016

    Nurse2be35 replied to allietx's topic in School, College Programs

    Thank you for bringing this up. I didn't see the "at a glance" dates when I printed the to-do list. I feel the same way! I planned on going to the beach the 11-16... I guess that's not an option...

14. NVCC applying for Fall of 2014. Class of 2016

    Nurse2be35 replied to allietx's topic in School, College Programs

    Okay I spoke to someone in the nursing department and they told me to upload the vaccination form once. In the meantime they will work on getting that and the 2013 deadline fixed. Hope this

15. NVCC applying for Fall of 2014. Class of 2016

    Nurse2be35 replied to allietx's topic in School, College Programs

    I just checked my profile and everything still says 2013. I got an email yesterday after responding to the one we received asking to let them know if we were in the wrong class. The woman replied and...