missninaRN

missninaRN

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  1. What is it like working 3/ 12 hr. shifts?

    missninaRN replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 3 12's this summer during my internship. I have to admit that I was exhausted on most of my days off; I'm not sure if this was because I wasn't accustomed to working longer days or if I'm...

  2. Need Help with OB Nursing Dx

    missninaRN replied to missninaRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you Daytonite! You have given me lots to think about. I appreciate your help so

  3. Need Help with OB Nursing Dx

    missninaRN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I need some wisdom and insight. I had my first OB nursing clinical yesterday. The patient was a primigravida who had not attended childbirth preparation classes. Pt was admitted at 1200 dilated to...

  4. Expensive Books!!

    missninaRN replied to sue10's topic in General Students

    Yes, the books do add up. Fortunately, many of the books that you have to buy for your first semester (care plan books, drug guides, etc.) will be used throughout nursing school, so there is a bigger...

  5. classical guitarists?

    missninaRN replied to mcubed45's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital's policy is that nails be no more than 1/4" long. I love classical guitar, by the

  6. Do most people get into Nursing Schools on first try?

    missninaRN replied to lc3's topic in General Nursing

    First try,

  7. Getting Organized!!

    missninaRN replied to shannonFNP's topic in General Students

    I started out my first year of nursing school with a backpack in which I carried all of my books and lots of supplies, but by the end of the semester I only carried a binder and my purse. I kept my...

  8. Do any students deal with a nervous stomach or IBS?

    missninaRN replied to time2fly's topic in General Students

    Another IBS sufferer here. I didn't manage it very well during my first semester of nursing school. I relied heavily on Coke and chocolate to keep me awake during classes, study time, and clinicals,...

  9. For those that wanted Drug lists.

    missninaRN replied to Thedreamer's topic in General Students

    Wow! Thanks for the lists. They represent a LOT of work. I appreciate

  10. One quiz question I am struggling with

    missninaRN replied to PennyNickelDime_RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I vote for B as well. Please let us know when you find out the correct

  11. How do you do in skill lab check offs?

    missninaRN replied to lisamc1RN's topic in General Students

    I have found practicing in the lab with classmates to be helpful. I can memorize the steps at home, but using the actual equipment with another person there to critique really makes me more...

  12. ATI-Critical Thinking Test-Help!!

    missninaRN replied to jpeters84's topic in General Students

    We took this test our first week of school and were told that there was nothing we could do to prepare for it because it is designed to test how we think rather than specific knowledge that can be...

  13. Clep Tests

    missninaRN replied to tobrea's topic in Online Distance Learning

    HOw much you need to do to prepare depends on your proficiency in the various subjects. A good rule of thumb is to take the practice test in the official CLEP study guide and base your preparation on...

  14. English Composition/College Writing

    missninaRN replied to hays2001's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hadn't taken English in over 20 years and was able to pass the CLEP. Get a study guide and take the practice tests. Then you'll have a fairly good idea of whether you can pass

  15. Post op care for tonsillectomy

    missninaRN posted a topic in Pediatric

    My 5 year old niece saw a specialist this week who recommended that she have her tonsils and adenoids removed (outpatient). Her GP has said that hers are the biggest tonsils that he has ever seen and...

  16. Waking up at night to worry about patients

    missninaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Apparently I'm not worrying enough during the day. Now I'm waking up at night to obsess over whether I did anything to harm my patients. (I'm working as nurse tech while going to nursing school.) I...

  17. Waking up at night to worry about patients

    missninaRN replied to missninaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my. Do you mean to tell me that I may be obsessing like this forever? I appreciate the input from everyone. I do hope that the RN did her hourly rounds-it's hospital policy-but of course, there is...

  18. Prioritizing list of diagnoses

    missninaRN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I a working on my first care plan of the semester and have a nice list compiled of all of the actual and "risk for" diagnoses for my client. Now I need to prioritize them and I'm stumped. I have "risk...

  19. Prioritizing list of diagnoses

    missninaRN replied to missninaRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks to everyone for their input. I think I've got it

  20. Prioritizing list of diagnoses

    missninaRN replied to missninaRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So, would "risk for infection" or "risk for violence to self and others R/T history of violence" come after an actual diagnosis like "urinary

  21. Prioritizing list of diagnoses

    missninaRN replied to missninaRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So would a risk for constipation come after an actual diagnosis of impaired family functioning, for

  22. Post op care for tonsillectomy

    missninaRN replied to missninaRN's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks so much for the advice. I really do appreciate

  23. Postpartum depression

    missninaRN replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had PPD with both of my babies but never received treatement for it. The idea that I could be depressed was just impossible for us to admit at that time, although I had all of the symtpoms. I was...

  24. Study Groups

    missninaRN replied to bee48's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That is how I approach study group as well. I think an important requirement for participation in a study group is to come prepared. The last time my group met two people came who hadn't even filled...

  25. ACT testing. Help!! I need a jump start!!

    missninaRN replied to Matt000's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Look at the scores you are getting on the practice tests to identify your weak areas, then use study guides and high school textbooks to review those subjects. It would be to your benefit to learn to...