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  1. Just took my NCLEX this morning!

    shan_elle replied to mm7614's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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,...

  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...

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

    shan_elle posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    This fall I start my IP in a CVICU at a large, level I trauma hospital that also has a cardiac research institute. After getting over some initial disappointment that I did not receive my first choice...

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

    shan_elle replied to shan_elle's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    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...

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

    shan_elle posted a topic in Emergency

    My cohort recently interviewed and received our placements for IP. I was one of the only students who did not receive their 1st choice, the ED. Instead I received my 4th choice, the CV ICU. While...

  7. 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,...

  8. Digoxin Question

    shan_elle replied to blujay's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is what I found in the Drug Guide as

  9. Digoxin Question

    shan_elle replied to blujay's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Did you check your drug

  10. 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...

  11. Help with my concept map

    shan_elle replied to stevosmusic's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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...

  12. Credibility of online prereq courses?

    shan_elle replied to emilystarr's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...

  13. 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 Students

    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...

  14. 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...

  15. Horrible Habits of Professors

    shan_elle replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...

  16. 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 Students

    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...

  17. 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

  18. anemia question

    shan_elle replied to Al Kalosis's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Best answer I could find: The Causes Of Anemia In Uremia Patients_Kidney Cares Community All of the peer-reviewed articles I found were out dated and didn't completely answer your

  19. Are there any miscellaneous classes you suggest taking to help with nursing school?

    shan_elle replied to tmurph704's topic in General Students

    I agree with the medical

  20. diagnosis

    shan_elle replied to meonemine's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    "Airway clearance" (and I think you mean ineffective airway clearance) and "bathing self-care deficit" are BOTH nursing diagnosis so I don't believe you can use them in conjunction. Also, it doesn't...

  21. diagnosis

    shan_elle replied to meonemine's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Some words of advice...be much more specific in your assessment and reporting it to others. For example, you say your patient was satting at 95% with the O2 on. What rate was the O2 set at? What were...

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

    shan_elle replied to shan_elle's topic in Emergency

    Yes! Thank you for articulating so well exactly how I felt and what I was trying to accomplish by posting here. Congrats on finishing your practicum!! Do you think you will stick with the ER, or move...

  23. Can I get into nursing school with a 3.0 GPA

    shan_elle replied to krista0421's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As another poster mentioned, it really depends on how competitive it is in your area. When I was doing pre-reqs my counselor told me to take one class at a time if I had to in order to get a 4.0...

  24. Can't approach from left

    shan_elle replied to mursewanabe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It will make your life much easier if you do skills and assignments exactly as your instructors asks you to, even if you don't think it makes much sense. Try to learn and understand why they're asking...

  25. Nursing Care Plan

    shan_elle replied to Misstika's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If it makes you feel any better, I'm in a BSN program (almost done w/ 2nd year) and we were never walked through how to do a care plan. It looks like you're on the right track to me! Good