Philly85

Philly85

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  1. Cardiac question

    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 NOT pick that one, b/c I understand pre-load to be ...
  2. Pre-load question from nursing student

    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 NOT pick that one, b/c I understand pre-load to be ...
  3. 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 my 2nd to last quarter in my program and my clini...
  4. Tips for isolation rooms?

    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. My issue is when it comes to my stethoscope, notepa...
  5. 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 or out in the courtyard wearing their scrub caps (...
  6. Working full time and nursing school

    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 really freaking hard. I'm more than halfway done an...
  7. Learned something new from all of you :)

    I"m LOL'ing, thanks for the laugh!
  8. Head to Toe Assessment

    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, you really just need to push through it and develop...
  9. 10yrs @ bedside, rookie mistake!

    What is the "rookie" mistake that actually happened?
  10. 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 goes in and some not doing so. The nurse I was with...
  11. Anxiety during clinical - could use some advice

    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 response!
  12. Anxiety during clinical - could use some advice

    Thank you for your response. I really like that "anxiety in a box" idea, I'm going to have to try that!
  13. Anxiety during clinical - could use some advice

    Thanks, nice to know I'm not the only one!
  14. Anxiety during clinical - could use some advice

    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. 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 where we only have clinical once every other weekend...