Valcorie34

Valcorie34 BSN, MSN, RN

Post Acute, Med/Surg, ED, Nurse Manager

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  1. Male student enters OB room. What do you think?

    Valcorie34 replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I know amazing nurses. As someone on this board, I hope you are a nurse or are actually in the medical profession, because then maybe you can see some real life great people. I think it is wrong to...

  2. FNP Program...scam or worthwhile?

    Valcorie34 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am a nursing student soon to graduate and sit for NCLEX. My goal is to become a dnp in geriatrics. My question, while looking at schools to apply to I found nursing@Simmons FNP masters program. I...

  3. Can an accredited NP work as an RN (in scope) in Ohio?

    Valcorie34 replied to Iconic's topic in Advanced Practice

    I would respond in writing to you employer asking for written clarification of facility policy. That way you know it isn't something someone just made up or missing

  4. Male nursing clinical shoes?

    Valcorie34 replied to nursing_student96's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Birkenstock sandals? I don't know if they make other shoes. Most require close toes and non slip

  5. Nursing Calculations

    Valcorie34 replied to Cmmc911's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I used, math for nurses by Mary no boyer. I loved it. It is pocket sized, and works through each type of problem in multiple ways. Each chapter has lots of sample problems. I found easier ways to do...

  6. Job abandonment-CNA

    Valcorie34 replied to Vzuniga627's topic in General Nursing

    If they were redividing to give you an assignment, and you walked out. Well I would think that was a big fuzzy area. So I would document everything very carefully and wait to see what comes of it....

  7. Best study books for second year nursing students

    Valcorie34 replied to trs.RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I love my Davis Nclex review. We had Saunders in our book package I used it also. I think I liked the Davis rational better. Having both was

  8. Trouble with med question

    Valcorie34 replied to LaBellaVita's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    yep, they are wrong! Go you. You get to argue over a nursing test before nursing school starts. Just get used to much much more.

  9. what is death

    Valcorie34 replied to mexx's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Perhaps picking your nose while practicing a sterile dressing....? Could be a clinical

  10. what is death

    Valcorie34 replied to mexx's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yesh...that would be a gruesome

  11. Small pocket book of med surg

    Valcorie34 replied to rosy3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would wait until your in the med surg unit before you buy something if you are just getting started. Buying something pocket sized for clinical sounds great until you realize that with a drug book,...

  12. Stretchy scrubs?

    Valcorie34 replied to 5cwhite's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Honestly try to find a local scrub store where you can try stuff on. You just never know ordering online. Although the GenFlex by Cherokee seems pretty comfy and durable. I have had some for a few...

  13. Male nursing clinical shoes?

    Valcorie34 replied to nursing_student96's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    So I'm not a guy. BUT, I swear by sketchers work shoes. They make men's and women's shoes. I have some arthritis and foot issues. But these shoes will get me through a 16 hour double with no pain....

  14. Stethoscope for new grad

    Valcorie34 replied to cmcgraw28's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am a 2nd yr nursing student, and a Nurse tech at a LTC. I have been a CNA for a few years as well and just used a cheep sprague for Bp's. I do use my stethoscope a lot. I bought a littmann...

  15. What ACTUALLY works in nursing school

    Valcorie34 posted a topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Hand write your notes. Make them concise. Write the topic in all caps, underline important facts or numbers. When you tackle a chapter in say your Med/Surg book use this format for each illness....

  16. What ACTUALLY works in nursing school

    Valcorie34 replied to Valcorie34's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    I liked your method. The only big difference is I always read the whole chapter. I find it gives me a better understaning. But we also have an instructor that seems to through some random tidbit on...

  17. What ACTUALLY works in nursing school

    Valcorie34 replied to Valcorie34's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Use a Google Doc with classmates. Work on objectives together to save time. Make a study guide with a grout for tests. Make your own notes for important concepts. Always know pathophys, clinical...

  18. A case of end of the quarter snarkies...

    Valcorie34 posted a topic in General Students

    Has anyone else noticed a trend? At the end of each quarter just before the last few tests, when everyone is watching their grades like a crazy person,and tension is high....people get snarky. Is it...

  19. Taking clothes off for a head to toe assessment

    Valcorie34 replied to evelyn305's topic in General Students

    Have them just put a stethoscope under your shirt, it doesn't mean your shirt comes off. Just a stethoscope has to be against skin not clothes. Being a nurse means being able to provide privacy and...

  20. Confused. CNA VS. Nurse Technician, what are the differences?

    Valcorie34 replied to Cinnibun2618's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In Washington state you have to a nursing student who has completed your first year and one quarter of acute care clinicals. Your application must be signed by your director of nursing and your...

  21. Is age part of HIPAA?

    Valcorie34 replied to MNNICU, RN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Why not go to HR first and report what happened and just admit that it was a hurried slip, and report your concern and ask them to clarify if gestational age is a violation. I am sure it is probably...

  22. Detox in Jail?

    Valcorie34 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Correctional

    I can understand where you are coming form. I have lost a family member to their addiction and I understand the fine line between line and caring about a person and not enabling them. I am sure that...

  23. NO flashcards--use quizlett

    Valcorie34 posted a topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Writing out flashcards takes time you do not have! Check quizlet most likely someone already made the cards for your chapter and you can use your cell phone or computer to flip through them or print...

  24. NO flashcards--use quizlett

    Valcorie34 replied to Valcorie34's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    super fast. Easy to set up, also easy to invite your study group or whole class to quizlet. just go to their website quizlet.com and follow the directions. Also they have apps available for smart...

  25. please drag me back kicking and screaming...break is over.

    Valcorie34 posted a topic in General Students

    Just wondering if any one else is feeling this way? Blissful relaxing wonderful spring break is over, nursing school is commencing in a matter of days. I checked canvas and the syllabus for my...