shan_elle

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1. Just took my NCLEX this morning!

   shan_elle replied to mm7614's topic in NCLEX

   Hope you passed!! :)

2. breakups & nursing school

   shan_elle replied to jamielerae's topic in General Students

   Life does not stop happening just because you're in nursing school. In my cohort we've had deaths of pets/friends/family, issues with roommates, breakups, near divorces, hospitalization of loved ones, and personal illnesses. Dealing with these issues...

3. I am ashamed in myself

   shan_elle replied to KariT's topic in General Students

   I'm really surprised that so many people think having a weak A&P knowledge base is acceptable. A&P is so important and provides the foundation for understanding many of the nursing interventions you will provide. I've even had an ED physician...

4. What's your favorite thing about working in CVICU?

   shan_elle replied to shan_elle's topic in CCU

   Thanks for your in-depth post and words of advice CCU BSN! It was very insightful. I was recently talking to an RN who also mentioned the futility of care, especially in a research/teaching hospital where patients' family members expect all the newes...

5. Why wasn't I placed in the ED?

   shan_elle replied to shan_elle's topic in Emergency

   Thanks for the encouragement Kooky Korky! I was going to ask the placement faculty about how they made the decision so I could improve my interview skills if I want to apply to the ED later. However, after learning more about the CVICU and gaining so...

6. Digoxin Question

   shan_elle replied to blujay's topic in Student Assist

   This is what I found in the Drug Guide as well!

7. Digoxin Question

   shan_elle replied to blujay's topic in Student Assist

   Did you check your drug guide?

8. OR considered acute care?

   shan_elle replied to jellybean5's topic in General Students

   The OR is it's own specialty and is not considered acute care. The OR is much more technical, whereas the acute units are more skills and assessment based. For example, if you're an OR scrub nurse you will check the surgical tools to ensure they're s...

9. Help with my concept map

   shan_elle replied to stevosmusic's topic in Student Assist

   My lab knowledge is pretty rusty (been stuck in community health far too long) and it's difficult to determine without having more information. Were you able to see a trend in the labs, or was this a one time lab that all the sudden sky rocketed? Did...

10. Credibility of online prereq courses?

    shan_elle replied to emilystarr's topic in Pre-Nursing

    It depends on the school you're applying to and if the online courses are through an accredited college. I got into one of the top BSN programs in my area and I took a number of online classes including nutrition, microbiology, stats, writing, and up...

11. Do you get Study Guides before midterms and finals ? my teacher doesnt believe in that 😫

    shan_elle replied to mariawong's topic in Pre-Nursing

    If you're struggling I would suggest to stop reading the NCLEX book. The NCLEX is not meant to be used as a study tool for A&P. It contains a lot of questions related to a whole wealth of knowledge (and way of thinking) that you won't cover until...

12. Missing lab for graduation @another school?

    shan_elle replied to nurse1017's topic in General Students

    Lab hours are typically required and difficult to make up (if you can make them up at all) because they have to make special accommodations outside of class. Missing the first class AND lab of the nursing program may not make a good impression on the...

13. Horrible Habits of Professors

    shan_elle replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I understand why you're frustrated with the situation, but ultimately it's your education and you need to take responsibility/control over it. If she cancels class, spend the hours you would've spent in class reading the textbook, watching related Yo...

14. Do you get Study Guides before midterms and finals ? my teacher doesnt believe in that 😫

    shan_elle replied to mariawong's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Your instructor is not trying to be mean or difficult, he is trying to help you be better prepared for nursing school. I had the same instructor for all 3 A&P series and she did give us a study guide, but it was essentially a list of all the topi...

15. Why wasn't I placed in the ED?

    shan_elle replied to shan_elle's topic in Emergency

    Thank you, that's nice of you to offer! I hope you get into the new grad program. I'm sure it helps that they already know you. Good luck!