czerwodl121

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  1. Hi everyone! I was just wondering if anyone has taken the board certification exam for holistic nursing? I guess I'm just wondering what to expect since there are not too many practice tests or questions for this particular exam that I can fin...
  2. New job as addictions nurse need advice

    Hi everyone. So quick background to my current situation. I have been working at the number one trauma hospital in my area on a med surg/tele floor. I have gotten amazing experience and have learned a lot in the short time I've been there (7mo) but...
  3. Hi everyone. So quick background to my current situation. I have been working at the number one trauma hospital in my area on a med surg/tele floor. I have gotten amazing experience and have learned a lot in the short time I've been there (7mo) but h...
  4. newer nurse needing advice on switching job

    So I guess my question is what books or resources can I get my hands on that will help me in my situation. I have purchased The ASAM Essentials of Addiction Medicine and also Addiction for Nursing by Hussein Rassool...Any thoughts on these as resourc...
  5. New job as addictions nurse need advice

    Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. It is nice to hear nurses positively post about their job experiences with empathy, compassion and yet reality of things lol
  6. So I am a 37 year old female working on my second degree and have just finished my 3rd semester of nursing school in my ADN program and have one final semester to go!! Unfortunately, I cannot seem to get my mind back into nursing mode...I've done rea...
  7. So just curious...has anyone else felt as lost as I feel in the electrolytes and acid base unit? It's only second semester and I'm freaking out because this stuff is like reading German stereo instructions to me. Is it more memorization than anything...
  8. electrolytes and acid base balance advice

    Thanks!! i'm like you. I read everything, color code and make detailed notes of the readings. I'm hoping maybe with some time this stuff will start to sink in? I've also been using the codes and materials from the textbook to do online activities an...
  9. Nursing students and their bad behaviors >:(

    I kind of find this whole post and most of the proceeding comments hypocritical...Everyone's complaining about people complaining...I have these same students in my classes...I hear the gripes and see the one's who continue to pass by skating by on ...
  10. Is it just me?

    Ok so to start this is not a rant or complaint but more of just looking to see if I'm truly nuts or if other nursing students feel this way. I'm almost done with my first semester and am doing descent with A's and B's. I will be completely open wi...
  11. How to build confidence as a student nurse?

    Don't feel bad I'm in your shoes too..I'm in my first semester.Do great in classes but am so not confident in my skills during clinicals no matter how much i practice in lab. I think it's just a time thing and no matter how great we want to be it is...
  12. Hey guys, does anyone have any suggestions on books that helped them throughout nursing school. My buddy just gave me a nursing diagnosis book that she used and found really helpful. What about a care plans book or an NCLEX review book?
  13. Need advice and reassurance

    I say go for it! I am 34 years old and hated working 2 jobs my whole life in a degree I was not happy with. I didn't always know I wanted to be a nurse, I just knew I wanted to be in the health field helping people and making a difference. I was sc...
  14. ok so quick question. I start nursing school in Jan and am wondering since I hear how different test taking is in nursing school should I buy an NCLEX book to start looking over things to better prepare myself for what's to come and get a head start...
  15. I've just finished up my prerequisite courses this summer and have been accepted to a nursing program! Unfortunately I had to push the start date back to Jan instead of starting in Aug due to financial issues and receiving no aid so I've been working...
  16. advice on preparing for nursing school

    thanks for the positive feedback guys! much appreciated to the nerves I have about starting
  17. Tips for entering nursing school

    I am a 34 year old with my BS in health promotions (i got this degree when i was 22 keep in mind) entering nursing school in Jan. I am extremely nervous to start. I have a few months before I start the program and am afraid I will not be able to han...
  18. Is it normal to be nervous about becoming a nurse?

    I just wanted to say I just joined this site and am starting nursing school in Jan. I think it's fantastic all the positive advice and support some people give to all the prospective students because like many others I'm nervous, apprehensive and a ...