Cherylthewoundnurse

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1. Diabetes Mellitus

   Cherylthewoundnurse replied to DaveAlmendarez's topic in Student Assist

   Dave, learning about diabetes, it's causes, complications and treatment is one of the cornerstones of nursing. I see that others are encouraging you to look up your answers and I agree with that. You need to develop an understanding of diabetes and a...

2. Nursing Diagnosis Help

   Cherylthewoundnurse replied to StephAnnE93's topic in Student Assist

   Your instructor is challenging you to think like a cancer patient. Think about how this person feels. Fear is huge with cancer patients. Fear of death, fear of disfigurement due to ostomy, scarring, distortion of self image, fear that spouse or fami...

3. Feeling Very Discouraged

   Cherylthewoundnurse replied to loveflowers's topic in General Students

   Unfortunately, it is true what they say about nurses eating their young. I too had a bad experience with a nurse instructor at the university level. I had a very difficult time fighting for myself. As you have already experienced many people fail t...

4. I Need help and tips. Need as much advice as possible. Starting nursing school in Jan

   Cherylthewoundnurse replied to Bailando's topic in Student Assist

   My best advice to you is to find at least one knowledgeable friendly nurse whom you can ask questions and who will provide advice and perhaps teach you procedures which you will need to know. Many nurses are willing to mentor student nurses. Just st...

5. Flunked nursing school, any way to return?

   Cherylthewoundnurse replied to SlickSouthpaw's topic in Student Assist

   If you really want to be a nurse you have many options. Apply at a two year RN program (usually these programs are found in junior colleges), apply for an LPN or LVN program or apply for an on-line program. However my concern is your PTSD. This ne...