chris21sn

chris21sn BSN, RN

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  1. Pa if you could go back and do it over?

    chris21sn replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    If it's about the money, there are definitely many fields in nursing that one can go into, whereby one can have alot of financial security. CRNA anybody? :) I never found the PA route very appealing....

  2. Nclex - I passed on 2nd try!! *read*

    chris21sn replied to Amalove's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! Your story has really helped me personally! If you could email me as well, it would be greatly appreciated thank you!

  3. Differences between Uworld and Kaplan?

    chris21sn posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello can someone tell me the pros and cons for Uworld and Kaplan? What can you tell me about their question banks and which one do you personally think gave you more bang for your buck?

  4. Differences between Uworld and Kaplan?

    chris21sn replied to chris21sn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you so much Mike for your thorough description for both Uworld and Kaplan. It is deeply appreciated, and I definitely feel I now have a thorough understanding about both of them. I'm probably...

  5. Pescatarian, Vegetarian, Vegan diets in nursing school?

    chris21sn replied to chris21sn's topic in General Students

    You're making my mouth water! The food sounds amazing. omg yes, I agree! I do believe integrating a healthier plant-based diet gives you so much more energy to work, to think, to develop. Reap the...

  6. Pescatarian, Vegetarian, Vegan diets in nursing school?

    chris21sn posted a topic in General Students

    Just a fun question! Anyone here have a restrictive diet? I'm a pescatarian and absolutely love it! :) What about you

  7. Pescatarian, Vegetarian, Vegan diets in nursing school?

    chris21sn replied to chris21sn's topic in General Students

    Agreed! I absolutely love vegetarians! So many of my friends are vegetarians, and I always have been completely awed by them! And agreed, I always feel guilty about not going vegan. I have always...

  8. Pescatarian, Vegetarian, Vegan diets in nursing school?

    chris21sn replied to chris21sn's topic in General Students

    Haha true, sorry about that...I must agree about that "restrictive" thing you mentioned. My pescatarian diet ..is definitely more of a lifestyle change than anything. Restricive has this "limiting"...

  9. Pescatarian, Vegetarian, Vegan diets in nursing school?

    chris21sn replied to chris21sn's topic in General Students

    Yeah, definitely, vegan diets aren't exactly my favorite diets, but it's their personal choice, so it is what it is. I do believe pescatarians and vegetarians have quite alot more choices in options...

  10. Pescatarian, Vegetarian, Vegan diets in nursing school?

    chris21sn replied to chris21sn's topic in General Students

    Haha, uhm, yeah I don't impose my diet onto anyone. It's just how I've always eaten foods.... And I must disagree when you said that hospital cafeterias cannot satisfy pescatarians and vegetarians...

  11. What is the best NCLEX review course or question bank?

    chris21sn replied to aldrich21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've been hearing great things about Kaplan, LaCharity, and Saunders Comprehensive Book :)! I'm also curious about

  12. How do you feel about care plans?

    chris21sn replied to shanell85's topic in General Students

    love-hate

  13. I have 3 months to prepare for nursing school. What is the best way to prepare?

    chris21sn replied to Bibliophage's topic in General Students

    I say just focusing on establishing good nutritional regime (diet plans), exercise schedules, stress coping, develop your organizational skills, schedule "free time" vs "study times." Maybe create a...

  14. Some of my diet mnemonics. ;)

    chris21sn replied to purplechicxiii's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is amazing! Thank you so

  15. Low energy/sadness during free time/breaks?

    chris21sn posted a topic in General Students

    I've been noticing that I get extremely low energy whenever I have free time (free days, finishing assignments early, school breaks). Not sure why, but I think I thrive off "doing something." Not sure...

  16. Most important nursing classes?

    chris21sn replied to Kinda Flustered's topic in General Students

    Hello! I'm a BSN senior nursing student, and from my experience I feel like the ones you want to focus on: THE MOST IMPORTANT/HARDEST: 1.) Med Surg I/II - Very important, creates the basis of...

  17. How Much Time Do You Invest in Studying?

    chris21sn replied to coffee_please's topic in General Students

    About 7 hrs a week, an hr per day, just to review everything

  18. What is your motivation?

    chris21sn replied to shanell85's topic in General Students

    As a child of immigrants, my family lived pretty much under a budget every day of my life. We lived in a multi-family home with two other families (who were also relatives). Instead of healthy...

  19. tips for reading in nursing school without having to read every single word

    chris21sn replied to Bailando's topic in General Students

    I use the power points in lecture to guide me. If the teacher put a certain subject on the power point, it means she acknowledges the information, at the very least, and wants us to see it's value. So...

  20. Socially awkward nurse?

    chris21sn replied to mininurse24's topic in General Students

    Honestly, I am just like you. And as a senior, I would just like to add, I'm still socially awkward. It's just something you get used to. And if anything, I think I use my "awkward" charm on people,...

  21. Should I buy an NCLEX book before starting nursing school

    chris21sn replied to czerwodl121's topic in General Students

    I say it is never too early to start learning. So why not. I especially love the Saunders Comprehensive NCLEX Content Book. When I saw it, I thought to myself - "Oh, how I wished I knew about this...

  22. Nursing school is making me fat

    chris21sn replied to gedson's topic in General Students

    Hi! Same as for me, like the poster above me, I don't have children either, so I can't exactly vocalize the best type of advice for you, but how I keep off the weight is simple: Weightloss is 80%...

  23. Would it be better to get a bachelor's first or an asociate's?

    chris21sn replied to Irena67's topic in General Students

    Get your BSN. Most hospitals are looking for them now. Plus, you're more marketable. You also get it out of the way, instead of going the ADN -> BSN method. If it's about money, go to a BSN college...

  24. Is it okay to have snacks in my pockets for clinical?

    chris21sn replied to NotAllThoseWhoWander's topic in General Students

    Personally, I never ate during clinical. Some of my professors scheduled a break, most of them didn't. For the professors who allowed a break, they would tell us sometimes not to even bring bags or a...

  25. Taking vitals - what to do when you can't feel radial pulse?

    chris21sn replied to newuser321's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If I can offer a cheat trick that I do: I usually wrap the palm of my hand on the side of their hand that is opposite to their pulse. I wrap my hand around their wrist, almost in a squeeze. Then, with...