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1. I start nursing school tomorrow and I'm having second thoughts...help!

   decartes replied to Rachelmm007's topic in General Students

   If it has been your dream job, absolutely go for it, always strive to do your best, be empathetic, collect clinical instructors to give you references and do whatever it takes to make you stand out to...

2. Study Group Question - Do you think you know it?

   decartes replied to KAYBDT6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Bleeding and or blood

3. Study Group Question - Do you think you know it?

   decartes replied to KAYBDT6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   guafenin, humidification,

4. Question about Cardizem Drip...

   decartes replied to al7139's topic in Cardiac

   I agree with nightcrawler's post and your actions with titrating the drip off. In my facility, we slowly titrate the Cardizem to off when the afib rates are controlled or converted back to NSR. Of...

5. help picking nursing school

   decartes replied to tuchiha's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   It's no so much the school that will make a good nurse, it's more the individual. No matter where you go, it's all up to you to make the best of your education and experience. Enjoy becoming what...

6. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   decartes replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Diarrhea can potentially be inherited... if it runs down your jeans

7. UMDNJ Fall 08, FDU Fall 08,SHU fall 08, NJCU Fall 08

   decartes replied to ggabri07's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   I forgot to include that I was hoping to bring a positive light in all this disorganization and stress that it can serve a purpose for our future

8. UMDNJ Fall 08, FDU Fall 08,SHU fall 08, NJCU Fall 08

   decartes replied to ggabri07's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   I completely agree that nursing school (UMDNJ) should not be as crazy as it is. I'm an UMSNJ alumnus and currently a MSN student and am still a victim of the disorganization. In my previous post...

9. How to communicate

   decartes replied to mlisk589's topic in General Nursing

   Conversing every second does not = excellent companionship. This might be a standard you set for yourself but remember that not all of your patients will like what you like. Enjoy the...

10. Morristown Memorial Hospital

    decartes replied to laurenleigh012's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I don't know about your practicing invasive skills sans a license due to legal liability. I guess it will depend upon your preceptor. Just absorb as much as what's presented to you. If it's J1 SDU...

11. Morristown Memorial Hospital

    decartes replied to laurenleigh012's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You're very lucky to have such an opportunity. I work on that floor and the RN's there are very supportive and knowledgeable. You're going to have a great

12. UMDNJ Fall 08, FDU Fall 08,SHU fall 08, NJCU Fall 08

    decartes replied to ggabri07's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Clinical Nurse Leader =

13. UMDNJ Fall 08, FDU Fall 08,SHU fall 08, NJCU Fall 08

    decartes replied to ggabri07's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I graduated from UMDNJ in May 2007 and I agree that it was not as organized as I would have liked or expected it to be. HOWEVER, that is nothing compared to your future career as a nurse, especially...

14. Best Shoes

    decartes replied to Serlait's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The ugly Crocs works best for

15. 4.0 GPA people, HOW can you do this?!!!

    decartes replied to nursic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How? I enjoyed the