Valcorie34

Valcorie34 BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. FLASHCARDS...don't waste your paper!

    Valcorie34 replied to kaw245's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    I love that if you need a flash card quizlet probably already has it. Especially for vocabulary. I did make a few myself for electrolyte unit and for meds I see in clinical. But otherwise i use...

  2. Health assessment

    Valcorie34 replied to Nursestudentks's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree quizlett it awesome. Do you have a Davis or Saunder NCLEX study guide? Also Evolve had a good HESI study resource you can buy with practice

  3. Anyone working this Summer?

    Valcorie34 replied to bsyrn's topic in School

    Nursing tech... in Washington state after 1st year nursing school and one acute care clinical rotation you an apply for a nurse tech. Basically it is an easy route to doing similar things as an LPN...

  4. What ACTUALLY works in nursing school

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

    I also read the book, and underline in a color code Pink=definition, yellow=main idea, and orange=nursing actions. after I highlight (only key words) then I make my notes and I try to make them...

  5. Decreased cardiac output help!

    Valcorie34 replied to CallieBennett's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My question how are you going to 'fix' this decreased cardiac output with a goal of pt. will demonstrate adequate cardiac output AEB normal heart range (60-100bpm) A nursing intervention alone...

  6. Care Plan - PAD, Ineffective Tissue Perfusion?

    Valcorie34 replied to hopeful2015's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It sounds like you are missing some key pieces for this diagnosis. Ineffective PERIPHERAL tissue perfusion can reflect perfusion going to the site (feet) or from the site. It can be venous or atrial....

  7. Concerned 13/24 possible fail out rate in 2nd qtr.

    Valcorie34 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What are common pass rates for nursing programs? I am concerned thinking there may be a nearly 13/24 fail out rate where I am at in 2nd qtr. thus far that is where class stands. We have two test...

  8. Pharmacology tips

    Valcorie34 posted a topic in General Students

    I am a first year nursing student in my second quarter. i would love some tips on pharmacology. I am sure this is a common question, so hopefully it helps a few other students out there. As I am...

  9. Adult Teaching Plan

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

    I hope this helps... This was a example a classmate worked up for us when we had a slight confusion on setting up our plan. But talking to a classmate or instructor might work better to double check...

  10. Adult Teaching Plan

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

    [TABLE=align: left] [TR] [TD=colspan: 4]Diagnosis/Learner Need: Nursing diagnosis as shown in NANDA. (CITATION) [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 4]Signs and Symptoms: Student told fellow student that...

  11. The must have T-shirt for every male nurse!

    Valcorie34 replied to Zooey72's topic in Male Nursing Students

    LMAO grading can be VERY subjective. enjoy nursing school

  12. International Student seeking information to study in the US

    Valcorie34 replied to Phuong.D's topic in Nurse Registration

    I missed a few of your questions... I am 34 and starting the nursing program and I am by far not the oldest. So age isn't the biggest factor your willingness to learn is. Colleges and some private...

  13. International Student seeking information to study in the US

    Valcorie34 replied to Phuong.D's topic in Nurse Registration

    Check out Peninsula Community College in Washington state. There are a large number of international students (large to us its a relatively small area) a strong nursing program,and no wait lists. The...

  14. CNA looking to advance advice?

    Valcorie34 replied to SuprWmn2DaResQ's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    in Washington state EMT's make about the same as CNA's as well roughly $11

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

    Valcorie34 replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I looked it up, crazy thing its true! Male nurses are prohibited from OB in CA. Its gender bias and unfair. If women where prevented from a field of nursing everyone would be in arms about it. Men...

  16. Teamwork for Nursing and Nursing Assistants, how can I help?

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

    I think it is a matter of good communication. It seems at many facilities, Nurses talk down to CNA's or CNA's make judgements about nurses. Good teams have good communication between them. Good...

  17. Powder use & Skin Breakdown

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

    During my CNA training and at work at a LTC facility it was strongly encourages in folds that had moisture as well. I am in a nursing program as well now and I like the question you posed. Can you...

  18. CNA or RN?!?

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

    Washington State schools are moving toward a CNA requirement, but it is strongly encouraged and preference given to

  19. CNA or RN?!?

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

    You don't have long to go, stick it out. I am a 34 year old single mom of 2. I had a child pass away, a divorce after a husbands addiction issues, and lots of family stuff. I just slowly kept...

  20. Unpaid orientation LTC

    Valcorie34 replied to Cwyan's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Think about it objectively. Try not to have a defensive mindset and then professionalism is a lot easier. Just use some good old therapeutic communication. Keep it short and sweet and even via email...

  21. First year nursing student & already feeling hopeless

    Valcorie34 replied to gybe's topic in General Students

    Meet with your instructor and ask if they can help evaluate or give you an idea of how to focus your studying better. Are they primarily testing off of objectives, power point lectures, the book?...

  22. Ethics: Does knowledge of a patient's blood borne pathogen change your care?

    Valcorie34 replied to JMed18's topic in General Nursing

    I am a CNA, and a Nursing student. I really appreciate it when a Nurse tells me the status of something contagious. Even though we always use standard precautions, there are times when things are...

  23. Note taking in class....how do you do it.

    Valcorie34 posted a topic in General Students

    Sounds like a dumn question on the surface BUT... Do you take notes by hand or type them in class? Do you you use a method like cornell or outlines? So far I have taken notes by hand and I must say...

  24. I took A&P in 2013 ONLINE .. bad idea. Now applying for 2016 spring nursing program. Help?

    Valcorie34 replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey you passed the TEAS. That is the main thing. Its done and you passed. BREATH! LOL The CNA isn't so hard. Just know that if you work as a CNA you are not expected to know everything right out...

  25. GPA average acceptance

    Valcorie34 replied to AlyssaPerigen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take a look at how the college you are applying to factors their applications. I was accepted at a tough school but I had a 3.5 average on prereqs. I had a 2.9 on Anatomy, a 3.0 on physiology, a 2.7...