AllyRN82 replied to AllyRN82's topic in Texas Nursing
I learned this little thing for remembering alkalosis and acidosis in a pinch. alkalosis - kicking up the pH (I bolded the k to stand for the k in kicking) acidosis- sliding down the pH (I bolded the...
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I might have the wrong information - it may not be for the nursing program. I just saw a flyer really briefly. Yeah I was looking at taking those classes but I didn't find out they were in Arlington...
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Because I am glutton for punishment I was just thinking about it because it might help me gain the skills that might be lost over the summer break. I saw a sign that pathophysiology and pharmacology...
AllyRN82 replied to AllyRN82's topic in Texas Nursing
Hi Jaxia, First I wanted to say - you have a beautiful name. I have applied at several places but I haven't heard anything back. I can't say I have been really aggressive with it either! lol. I...
AllyRN82 replied to AllyRN82's topic in Texas Nursing
There are a lot of things annoying about EC! I started there this Spring and I really wish I would have chosen NL. I didn't choose it because of the drive (I live about 4 blocks from EC) but now I am...
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That's awesome Katie! I can't wait to do the real thing. I checked off on indwelling cath yesterday and I really want to do the real thing. Our teacher failed 4 people automatically for...
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There are tons of people out there who would be jumping for joy for a B lol. We are so hard on ourselves us nursing students! Is anyone else as excited as I am about Funnie getting her acceptance...
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I am taking patho and pharm over the summer also. That's awesome Brianna that you can work there. I have applied at Parkland, Charlton Methodist, and Baylor for a job as a nurse tech. I am hoping I...
AllyRN82 replied to AllyRN82's topic in Texas Nursing
Yeah- test 3 was alot harder than test 2. I reviewed my answers and I would have got 3 right if I would have just read through the entire question. That's so annoying! I hate when I do that during...
AllyRN82 replied to AllyRN82's topic in Texas Nursing
Another clinical group has to have around 60-100 pages!!!!!! I am very happy ours doesn't have to be that big. I have no idea what really takes up so much space. I am very nervous about
AllyRN82 replied to AllyRN82's topic in Texas Nursing
Ours has to be at least 50 pages and it's due next Tuesday That's still really good Brianna on test 3!!! I thought it was really difficult especially now with everything that's being piled on us...
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hey you guys! i just wanted to check in to say i am still alive! i just took test 3 today and i got an 86....it's not great but it's a definite improvement from the last test. there were alot of...
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Thank you so much Brianna! Do you know where I could find information on the locations in the hospitals? What room is the lecture is aired in? Is there a website with this information? I really...
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Our lecture was canceled this last Thursday so we're going to miss respiratory and cardiovascular function lecture. One time he told me that I was more than welcome to sit in on his lectures which are...
AllyRN82 replied to AllyRN82's topic in Texas Nursing
Brianna, I was wondering when your lecture was and what it will cover. McCarty allowed me to sit in on his classes to THR students but I'm not exactly sure if they're always at the same times and...
AllyRN82 replied to AllyRN82's topic in Texas Nursing
YAY! Katie, I am so proud of you!! :balloons: It's hard to explain what happens to me before I take tests. The first test I was calm, cool, and collect. This last test I was FREAKING OUT for some...
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That's awesome Brianna!!! :balloons: :balloons: You got that grade because you earned it! Yes, I will see all of you at the wound care seminar. I don't think there will be cake and punch but I could...
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I didn't want to post until everyone had taken their test. I know Brianna hasn't yet ..... It really wasn't that difficult of a test, I just couldn't concentrate worth anything. My anxiety was through...
Hello, I am about to begin my clinicals at the hospital and I was told that some nurses don't like nursing students around. I don't know if this is true but I thought I would ask my question. What...
Wow, I am loving all of this advice. I am glad that I don't feel the need to be a know it all because that seems to be a problem. I am very excited to begin my clinicals! I will be at the VA hospital...