jiowa12

jiowa12 specializes in Cardiac.

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1. Rant: Renal + Insulin + Grapefruit vs OJ

   jiowa12 replied to Rionoir's topic in General Students

   This question sounds like something you might experience on the nclex. Just take the information learned and move on. I remember getting questions like that in nursing school and would be frustrated, but I learned to take tests and make the best ...

2. New Grad Nurse and Overwhelmed

   jiowa12 replied to Wizkid3726's topic in General Nursing

   Just keep your head up. There is a lot to learn and take in all at once. I was in your shoes not to long ago. It was a good year before I really felt comfortable. I work on cardiac step down and was constantly asking questions. Find one or two good...

3. New nurse guilt

   jiowa12 replied to Guest1119933's topic in General Nursing

   I’m so sorry that that happened to you. I’ve only been a nurse for a short while but I have empathy for you. My second week on my own I was admitting a patient for what I got in report was a gi bleed. I work on a cardiac floor so all our patients a...

4. First week as an RN

   jiowa12 replied to Alexx_xox's topic in New Nurse

   That is very sage advice. I've been working 7 months on my own and I still ask questions. Thanks for sharing

5. College of Marin Fall 2017

   jiowa12 replied to hawaiilala's topic in School Programs

   You will get an email with your clinical group and what you need to register for. I would also say that open skills is invaluable as you can practice your assessments. You can always gauge what your schedule is by the class schedule page on the ...

6. College of Marin Fall 2017

   jiowa12 replied to hawaiilala's topic in School Programs

   Did the acceptance letters go out today. Theory is between 9 and 11 ish. Or one to three.

7. College of Marin Fall 2017

   jiowa12 replied to hawaiilala's topic in School Programs

   hi steph, Our group was the first group to start UOPX but I believe the first year students began in the winter semester. With regards to clinical hours classes and work, the first semester is usually Mon-Thurs with theory on Mon and Thurs, and Cli...

8. College of Marin Fall 2017

   jiowa12 replied to hawaiilala's topic in School Programs

   Hi all future COM nursing students, good luck on your nursing journey. I am graduating next week and bridging through U of Phoenix. I remember this time as brutal waiting for the letter of acceptance. In my cohort the highest number that was acce...

9. College of Marin 2016

   jiowa12 replied to jfreak123's topic in School Programs

   It's before the program started. It will be outlined in the email

10. College of Marin 2016

    jiowa12 replied to jfreak123's topic in School Programs

    Yes they email you a letter and then you need to sign and deliver to the program. I also forgot about getting a physical and immunization record for the college. Good luck to you.

11. College of Marin 2016

    jiowa12 replied to jfreak123's topic in School Programs

    You get a letter saying welcome to the program. You need a background check for clinicals. Sign the letter saying you accept your spot. Good luck to you.

12. Overwhelmed with Chem Calculations!!!

    jiowa12 replied to FutureNurseInfo's topic in Pre-Nursing

    After looking at your post, I would say that Number one, knowing the relationships between mg/micro-grams, and how to convert lbs to kg are important. Dosage calculations are the bread and butter of nursing. You are accountable for the medicine th...

13. College of Marin 2016

    jiowa12 replied to jfreak123's topic in School Programs

    I wish you good luck. Nursing school is rigorous but doable. I think you will have a leg up as you know what to expect in fundamentals. The program is in kentfield.

14. College of Marin 2016

    jiowa12 replied to jfreak123's topic in School Programs

    I got in on my first time. I also got into srjc. But chose com as my first choice.

15. College of Marin 2016

    jiowa12 replied to jfreak123's topic in School Programs

    I'm a second year student and I love the program. I believe that admissions start in spring. Good luck to you.