JessieMari

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1. Pharm., Fundamentals, and 2 sciences

   JessieMari replied to I think I can...'s topic in General Students

   That is a heavy course load with a lot of heavy classes. Micro and Patho might be easy from the outside looking in but if you're trying to grasp the material it's a lot to take at one time. Pharmacology is a lot in and of itself. Pluse Fundamental...

2. Specialization: When to Decide?

   JessieMari replied to Alrewolf's topic in General Students

   Go in with an open mind, you never know what you may fall in love with. I have classmates who love trauma, telemetry, critical care, some just love med-surg. Get in school, focus on the skills and knowledge, and let the clinical experience guide yo...

3. Converse sneakers at clinicals

   JessieMari replied to BlueBoxSearcher's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Ours had to be white leather so if they have canvas on them it may be a problem...if you're looking to get ahead I'd just e-mail the nursing counselor and see if they can find out for you.

4. Starting nursing school at 37...

   JessieMari replied to LindsayRadun's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm 33, will graduate at 34. You can do anything you set your mind to!

5. This is so crazy - Do I Need All These Books?

   JessieMari replied to KaTStudentNurse's topic in General Students

   My book bundle was 700 dollars and required. Only 3 were hard copies and the rest were e-books. A total of 5 books to start then we had to purchase 2 more books in 3rd semester that totaled a little under 300 and a access code that was 100. It's ex...

6. RN Specialty to different NP Specialty

   JessieMari replied to JessieMari's topic in NP

   Hi JulesA, I definitely understand what you mean. RN/NP in psych is a totally different realm than the therapeutic side. I have enjoyed having the opportunity to see how we approach the same situation in a different manner. Thanks so much for your...

7. RN Specialty to different NP Specialty

   JessieMari replied to JessieMari's topic in NP

   Nusemel326 thanks so much for your encouragement! It really is refreshing to read different experiences and feel like I can still do all that my heart desires. I really appreciate it!

8. RN Specialty to different NP Specialty

   JessieMari replied to JessieMari's topic in NP

   KatieMI that's a relief to read. You brought up a great point. I hope my previous experiences would only add to my ability to diagnose and treat if I'm blessed to become a PMHNP. However, I can definitely understand why some physicians would want a s...

9. RN Specialty to different NP Specialty

   JessieMari replied to JessieMari's topic in NP

   TraumaRUs that's definitely some well rounded experience! Thanks so much for your feedback!

10. RN Specialty to different NP Specialty

    JessieMari replied to JessieMari's topic in NP

    Thanks for the input Jules. I currently work at an acute care inpatient psychiatric hospital as the therapist and I work hand in hand with the RNs and the psychiatrist and NPs. However I'm on the floor with the RNs all day and the psychiatrist and NP...

11. RN Specialty to different NP Specialty

    JessieMari posted a topic in NP

    Hi all, I'm curious to know if anyone has had a RN nursing specialty that differs from their NP track. For example, ER RN that went the FNP route or in my case a hopeful RN that will possibly go the PMHNP route while obtaining hospital placement in ...

12. How does your school work?

    JessieMari replied to jujubeeaddict1's topic in General Students

    My school is pretty much as you posted OP. All 4 semesters are broken into Nursing I, II, III, and IV and that's what your schedule will read. The content for each semester is similar except we do Psych in 3rd semester.

13. First clinical ahead tips?

    JessieMari replied to 0.5GPA's topic in General Students

    Definitely be well rested and fed. In addition, review your head-to-toe assessment, have your drug book (we use Davis), review your VS and and remember hygiene! Also, make sure you have a pocket-sized notebook to take notes or write down pertinent ...

14. Best tablet/laptop for Nursing School?

    JessieMari replied to e.amberly's topic in General Students

    I have an iPad Air 2 but as SOON as I can afford the Surface Pro I will be switching over. If you can go with the Surface now, go for it! Apple products have limited memory that shoots the price up the more hard memory you get and they don't take U...

15. Nursing Diagnosis book recommendations

    JessieMari replied to RookieRoo's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure which book OP picked but I'm currently using Nursing Care Plans: Nursing Diagnosis and Intervention by Gulanick, Meg; Myers, Judith L. I really like this one because it has the care plans divided by diagnosis and/or systems. I bought it...