I work days and it is 7:1 with the occasional 8:1, with an aide usually paired up with the nurse. Nights are also 7:1 and 8:1. The 'powers that be' are willing to sacrifice care over money. When I...
I feel everyday at work it's a rat race. I feel on my floor ,we as a unit have to do more with less and that has a negative effect on patient care. I have been working 10 months on a med/surg floor,...
Hi Everyone!! I took my boards on July 15 and passed with 75 questions. I have an interview for a grad nurse internship med/surg position. I want to start at a med/surg level for the skills I need to...
I am becoming a nurse because I took care of my husband's dying grandmother. I learned so much about her illness and have always been amazed by the human body and
Thirteen books? I'm scared to see how many I have to buy. I completed a&p 2 in last semester, but I too am reviewing. Also, I got ahold of a pharmacology book, courtsey of the college library....
I just got the letter Monday, that offers me to start in Aug. 06. Now, what should I do in preparation? I am reviewing anatomy and physiology. It's been 2 years since I had microbiology. I am also...
i am not going into the nursing program till january 2007. however, i would like to familarize myself with dosage calculations. my question is, do you use dimensional analysis when having to do a...
Hi, It has been awhile since I have posted. Am on the last leg of the course, as well. The class is also covering spinal cords, spinal nerves, and somatic nerves. We just took our test Wed. on the...
Besides A&P 1, I am taking oral speech and communication, Psych which is Human sexuality 2. Next semester, I want to take statistics and A&P 2. For me, I give A&P more priorty, because...
i took my first test, last friday and our class average was 72. i made an 80 but i got an additional 6 points for extra credit and 5 points learning curve. that was because my instructors other...
Hi, I too am taking A& P 1. I also completed medical terminology last semester. I figured since I passed microbiology, this should not be too bad. I have only A&P 2 left to take as my...