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Campus Corner: Ask Cassie

Tomorrow morning I am driving by myself to the nearest city to take the NCLEX-RN exam. I opted not to take this trip with friends or family members, because I knew that I would need to focus and internalize my thoughts to the big test ahead. The whole nursing school journey I have made to this point has all been due to my own hard work and ambition. It seems fitting that I will once again be


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Working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists and surgical technicians—perioperative nursing can be one of the most stimulating, yet challenging, specialties, according to Pauline Robitaille, RN, MSN, CNOR, chief nursing officer of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses.

Lists, Lists, Lists:

10 Ways to Stay Organized in Nursing School

  1. Use a daily planner or calendar to track assignments, projects and class times.
  2. Designate a specific area at home just for studying and nursing school work.
  3. Use a different color notebook or folder for each class.
  4. Get any necessary supplies before a big project or new class.
  5. Join a study group with other nursing students in your classes.
  6. Develop a network of mentors and nurse friends to support you.
  7. File away any loose papers.
  8. Organize your backpack or whatever you use to carry your books and supplies.
  9. Create a detailed study schedule before a big exam.
  10. Type your notes or create an outline of any especially challenging topics.

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NCLEX Exam Prep

A patient who is terminally ill has an order for morphine sulfate q 4h prn for pain.  Two hours after receiving the morphine, the patient complains of pain rated as 10 on a scale of 1 to 10.  Which of these actions should the nurse take?

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Financial Aid

Financial assistance for your nursing school education comes in many forms. Do your research and find the assistance you need.