Wh-wh-where'd all the CLC students go?

[ViolettaCCU]

prior to starting the fall semester, i was a frequent visitor to this forum...and then i got busy with school. now that the semester is over with the pe and final is behind us, i'm wondering what all the other clc student nurses are up to? a few of us started our own study group and are moving on to nur 172. how about the rest of you? i'd love to hear whatcha up to and how your semester went. the advice given to us by the upper level students was invaluable and i'd just like to touch bases with all of you again.

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[colleenm]

Hi ya Kelly! Good to hear from you again. Well, the first thing I realized when we entered 3rd semester clinicals was that it felt more "nurse-like". We were allowed to do more for the patients, and it was cool. You'll have clinicals 2 days per week, so often times you have the same patient 2 days in a row. It's cool because you actually get to see if some of the interventions you implemented actually work! Plus, you'll get to see changes in their condition including lab values, which really start to put the pieces of the puzzle together. You'll learn all about IV medications, and will actually get to hang IV bags, change tubing, administer meds through IV line, etc. If you don't already have an IV drug book, I'd highly recommend getting one. I have the Davis drug guide on my Palm, so I got an electronic version of the IV drug guide as well for the Palm. Very helpful! You will NEVER be able to complete all the reading, so again focus on what the EBOs are asking for. If you have any specific questions, or need anything else - just drop me a PM or an email. Good luck! Before you know it your 4th semester will be here, and then you'll be an RN!

[pink32]

Thanks colleen! I sent u an email on ur sbc account...hopefully u still have that one!!!!