Michelle D-J BSN, RN

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    Hello, My Name Is... And I'm An Alcoholic.

    Michelle D-J posted a topic in General Nursing

    Drug Abuse Statistics Alcohol abuse, alcoholism, and alcohol use disorder (AUD) kill over 3 million people each year, accounting for up to 6% of global deaths1 1-in-10 Americans over the age...
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    Hello, My Name Is... And I'm An Alcoholic.

    Michelle D-J replied to Michelle D-J's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for your thoughtful
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    Sharing our own personal info OK?

    Michelle D-J replied to guest1200295's topic in General Nursing

    I think you were absolutely appropriate. I have run into the same situation many times, and it does take some "dancing" to steer some patients back to themselves and the situation at hand...
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    Ok Class of 2017, Where are you??

    Michelle D-J replied to Wifeoffireman's topic in School, College Programs

    The EFM course was basically reviewing what we covered when we went over maternity and had the SIM lab. It didn't take as long as I thought it would.....I had really built it up in my mind as a HUGE...
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    Ok Class of 2017, Where are you??

    Michelle D-J replied to Wifeoffireman's topic in School, College Programs

    WWWOOOOOHHHHOOOOOO Can you believe it is finally HERE????!!!!!!! \0/ 11 days of lecture, 10 days of clinical, and 1 final----MAY 3rd!!!!! What a push it is now at the end....we also have a HESI we...
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    Ok Class of 2017, Where are you??

    Michelle D-J replied to Wifeoffireman's topic in School, College Programs

    Exactly....for example one of our exams covered adult cardiovascular, peripheral vascular disease, respiratory, neurocognitive, abused child, anxiety and crisis, substance related and addictive...
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    Ok Class of 2017, Where are you??

    Michelle D-J replied to Wifeoffireman's topic in School, College Programs

    To Leanordsmom: That's a great idea!! I don't know if they have that opportunity here....Good luck on your test and GET SOME SLEEP!!! You've earned it!! =]
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    Ok Class of 2017, Where are you??

    Michelle D-J replied to Wifeoffireman's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello everyone! Thought I'd add my update... Took the final this morning, got an 89 which puts me at an 86 point something for the semester. Our program is not broken down into separate classes, it is...
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    32 days left and only 2 classes to go...

    Michelle D-J replied to LM NY's topic in Western Governors University

    Congratulations!!!
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    Ok Class of 2017, Where are you??

    Michelle D-J replied to Wifeoffireman's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey everyone!! IT IS OFFICIAL -- SEMESTER ONE IS DONE!!!! =] =] =] Ended with an A-, and an encouraging final clinical eval in which my instructor said she could definitely see me going on to...
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    Ok Class of 2017, Where are you??

    Michelle D-J replied to Wifeoffireman's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello all!! Glad to hear how everyone is getting into their groove!! =] My first exam is tomorrow, at our school we have four exams plus the final; and a Lab exam we have to pass in November in order...
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    Travel nursing with an RV

    Michelle D-J replied to Sujette's topic in Travel

    Join the FB group "Travel Nursing Newbies"....also, "Full-time RVers"....lots of travel nurses with RVs on both sites!! I just joined myself, as hubby and I are planning on doing the same thing as...
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    Ok Class of 2017, Where are you??

    Michelle D-J replied to Wifeoffireman's topic in School, College Programs

    krrbrr, You're already a CNA? You most definitely have a leg up! You're already familiar with interacting with patients, and you have a familiarity with equipment and terminology that we newbies are...
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    Ok Class of 2017, Where are you??

    Michelle D-J replied to Wifeoffireman's topic in School, College Programs

    NursingNicole, Not sure what kind of student you are, but if they have provided any type of syllabus or pre-reading assignments that will give you a heads up on the kind of prep work they expect. Not...
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    Ok Class of 2017, Where are you??

    Michelle D-J replied to Wifeoffireman's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello all, Week One is officially done! =] Much less stressful than I had anticipated...when they gave us the summer reading, I was definitely under the impression we were going to be tested over it...
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    Ok Class of 2017, Where are you??

    Michelle D-J replied to Wifeoffireman's topic in School, College Programs

    Also starting in ten days!! :-} Our school put on a "Nursing Boot Camp" for us yesterday....what a blessing!! They went over so much, it really put our minds at ease, for the most part! (Except where...
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    A&P 1 over the summer semester

    Michelle D-J replied to studentih's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there! My class was condensed, and met every Tu/Th. In lab there was a quiz every time we met, with a midterm practical and a final practical. In lecture, there was a test every week....sometimes...
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    Almost finished!

    Michelle D-J replied to studentih's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh my word I'm glad I'm not the only one!! lol I've had Micro, Nutrition, Patho, and Writing For the Sciences this semester....aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ={ Ok actually grade-wise I'm doing fine, but...
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    Important Grades?

    Michelle D-J replied to Telly67's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would definitely agree with the post recommending you sit down with an advisor from the school you're going to be attending. Some of the classes are going to need to be done in a certain order; for...
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    Help!! A&P II Final!

    Michelle D-J replied to stacylethani's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Cumulative tests are sooooooooooooooooooooo general; definitely study your past tests! Know the major "big ideas" from each system; take a look at the objectives from each chapter being covered. If...
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    What to do over the summer?

    Michelle D-J replied to SunnyTrailRunner's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How about finding a doula training workshop? Typically it takes place over a weekend, along with the reading requirements, etc....could be a great certification to add to your resume. =D Good luck! =D...
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    Taking the Job

    Michelle D-J replied to pilatesgal's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You are obviously very kind and empathetic; I'm sure you'll excel in post-partum! You've earned your experience, and it is not prideful or selfish to own the work and time you've put in. I'm sure the...
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    Attention LC's and nurses who assist with breastfeeding

    Michelle D-J replied to RNIBCLC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not sure if this journal article will help or not~Good luck! =D ~MLDJ1970 An Error Occurred Setting Your User Cookie ABM Clinical Protocol #3: Hospital Guidelines for the Useof Supplementary Feedings...
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    A&P 1 over the summer semester

    Michelle D-J replied to studentih's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are only taking A&P I you should be fine even with working full-time; I took it last summer as a condensed course (8 weeks). I wasn't working, but I was homeschooling my 17 yo and I took...
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    Didn't pass again

    Michelle D-J replied to FutureRNGreen's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Not sure if you've checked out this resource: Search › HESI A2 | Quizlet Great flashcards and practice on every subject you can imagine!