Philly85

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1. Cardiac question

   Philly85 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Hi everyone, I'm a nursing student and I just had an exam last week where a question on the exam asked about factors that might increase pre-load. One of the answers was tricuspid stenosis, so I did...

2. Pre-load question from nursing student

   Philly85 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Hi everyone, I'm a nursing student and I just had an exam last week where a question on the exam asked about factors that might increase pre-load. One of the answers was tricuspid stenosis, so I did...

3. Struggling in current clinical - feeling really depressed about it - Advice?

   Philly85 posted a topic in General Students

   So, first of all, just want to say thanks for listening to anyone who reads this VERY long post. I just really need to get this off my chest, as it is really negatively affecting me. I'm currently in...

4. Tips for isolation rooms?

   Philly85 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Hi Everyone, I am still in nursing school and was hoping for some tips/tricks when you go into an isolation room. I know the correct order for donning/removal of PPE and that isn't really my issue....

5. Surgical gowns/scrub caps outside the OR?

   Philly85 posted a topic in General Nursing

   In addition to being in Nursing School, I also work administratively at a major hospital. I often see either surgeons or OR nurses or scrub techs in the cafeteria or just walking around the hospital...

6. Working full time and nursing school

   Philly85 replied to cframmar's topic in General Nursing

   I'm currently doing it right now. Work full time Mon-Fri 8:45 - 5:15, then class from 6 - 9:50 Tues/Thurs, then clinical every other weekend, both Sat and Sun for 12 hours. I'm not gonna lie, it's...

7. Learned something new from all of you :)

   Philly85 replied to JBudd's topic in General Nursing

   I"m LOL'ing, thanks for the

8. Head to Toe Assessment

   Philly85 replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Students

   Ugh, the dreaded head to toe. Please know that you are not alone. When I started my first clinical, those very words would fill me with ice-cold fear. It absolutely DOES get better with practice,...

9. 10yrs @ bedside, rookie mistake!

   Philly85 replied to kingairg90's topic in General Nursing

   What is the "rookie" mistake that actually

10. What's your method for flushing a line?

    Philly85 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, Current nursing student who is curious about everyone's methods for flushing a line. I've seen some variations, with some nurses actually lightly palpating the area over the IV as the flush...

11. Anxiety during clinical - could use some advice

    Philly85 replied to Philly85's topic in General Students

    I spoke w/ our program director and there actually is a volunteer opportunity one night per week for a few hours in a free clinic, so I'm going to see if I can get involved with that. Thanks for your...

12. Anxiety during clinical - could use some advice

    Philly85 replied to Philly85's topic in General Students

    Thank you for your response. I really like that "anxiety in a box" idea, I'm going to have to try

13. Anxiety during clinical - could use some advice

    Philly85 replied to Philly85's topic in General Students

    Thanks, nice to know I'm not the only

14. Anxiety during clinical - could use some advice

    Philly85 replied to Philly85's topic in General Students

    Thank you for your support. I had my second clinical there this past Saturday and the instructor was definitely better this time around and I'm not as terrified of her, lol. I think I'll be OK

15. Anxiety during clinical - could use some advice

    Philly85 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone, I just wanted to kind of get this off my chest and was wondering if anyone has experienced/is experiencing the same thing and if it ever gets better? I'm in a part-time nursing program...