Biscuits&Cheese replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Nursing
For some of my clinicals, I have to get up at 0430. I get out of bed as soon as I hear the alarm - whether I'm awake or not! I can always trick myself to "5 more minutes" if given the chance - so I...
Congrats everyone that got accepted!! You've worked incredibly hard to get here. Take a moment to soak that in. Prepare to get on an entirely different kind of crazy train than the one you took to...
Well, it turned out the lady partsl birth was uncomplicated (mom delivered baby out in two big pushes), but the neonate did have some serious issues my partner and I had to address. Overall, a...
I remember vividly being in your place! I wanted to get my hands on as much info as possible. Summer semester has started for the seniors - 2 days in and we are all behind. I have to get ready to...
Last year, our fundamentals book was an ebook package with online components that we needed for assignments. No way around buying it that I remember. You will also receive ATI books. There should be...
In regards to the nursing program following regular school calendar: Yes, they do follow the regular school calendar. However, there is a slight possibility that something random could occur - like a...
Biscuits&Cheese replied to Scrubs_n_sirens's topic in Emergency
Be proud of your accomplishments! There is no need for you to compromise your excellent patient care and sense of professional ambition to satisfy others who are complacent. Keep being a leader....
Biscuits&Cheese replied to Wondersnevercease's topic in General Nursing
How would it be if you brought all the bath stuff in, ready to go. And said, "I thought we'd give you a bath this evening, ok?" Sometimes patients seem to not want to bother anyone (but don't take the...
Start searching around for possible nursing school interview questions, and then practice what you want to say out loud. Dress professionally for the interview. Eye contact is your friend. Have a...
I finally read through the comments in this thread all the way through. I'm so excited for you all! I remember not being able to think of much of anything the last summer except the mystery of...
Looking back, I want to point out that the Foundations class will be for the "junior" nursing class. That Adult Health II class is what is often referred to as Med-Surg 2. That will be our senior...
JFS - Do not put any stock into what banner says about class times and days. They have to give Banner "something", but it is by no means your actual schedule. So for everyone, do not make any...