Frequently Asked Questions

Hello My loves!!

I have been experiencing a very high volume of emails, which honestly I'm so excited to have :)  But unfortunately now I'm unable to respond to all of them.
To make up for this I have typed up a bunch of my frequently asked questions here!  I will add to it as more question come in.   I will also start Vlogging more often!

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1.      Where can I find your books?

- If you just go to Amazon.com and type in my full name, Caroline Porter Thomas, you will find both of the books.  The 1^st one is for nursing students How to Succeed in Nursing School.  The 2^nd is for new nurses New Nurse? How to Get Keep & LOVE Your First Nursing Job.   They are available in both the paperback and Kindle formats. 

2.     Where can I find your program for Anatomy & Physiology Study tips?

- You can find it on my website at:  www.EmpoweRN.com  It is on the tab “How to Study for A&P.”  Just fyi, I set it to a pay what you want/can mode. I really want everyone to have this :).  I hope it helps you tremendously!

3.     I purchased the Anatomy & Physiology program; however, I cannot download the program.  What should I do?

  Here are the steps, this solves 99% of the problems. 

I have found that there are a few things that can be done to ensure that the program is properly downloaded.

- Restart your computer and try to download the program again.

- If this does not work: Please purchase another link for one penny on the same purchase page… this will give you another download link.  I have found that some of the links do not work great from the start… sorry about that.  Once you have a new link and you have restarted your computer or device, please try to re-download it.  Again, this usually works.

- If this is not the case please try to download it on another computer or device.

- If this still does not work, please email me again with this title: “A&P trouble shooting did not work” and I will find another way to give you the program.
Also, iPad users, the program has to be opened with an application that should be free.  It is super easy, this video should help:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSVzTKzK4Bc

4.     Where can I find the 7 Study Tips for Nursing Students?

- If you go to my website:  on the Free Tools from Youtube tab, then enter your name & email you can get them within minutes.

5.     Which NCLEX book do you recommend?

- I personally recommend Mosbys... if you go to Amazon.com and type in “Mosby's, NCLEX RN” it will come up...the book is red.  I recommend this one for a few reasons. First, it has the easiest format to read and understand and second, they have a unique section for “Nursing Fundamentals.”

6. Where can I find the ATI videos you mentioned in your first book?

- Actually you used to have to purchase the entire program in order to have access to these DVD’s, now it is much better!  You can purchase each DVD individually and it is so much cheaper.  If you just go to Amazon.com and search:  ATI Nursing DVD’s you can purchase each specialty individually.  I recommend that you find out which class and subject you will taking in the upcoming semester and then purchase the DVD related to that topic.  For example, if you are taking Med/Surg:  look for ATI Nursing DVD Med/Surg. 

7.  I’m still in high school or about to graduate:  Do you have any tips for me?

-       I sure do!  I created a video just for you guys J  Which can be found here:

http://youtu.be/pV9Yt4b3uFc

8. What are the symbols on the “Abnormal Labs” tab from your book: New Nurse? How to Get, Keep & Love Your First Job?

 -   I have created a video to explain this!  It can be found here:

http://youtu.be/xwxTALU40BA

9. How can I submit a video request?

-       I look at the comments section below each Youtube video for most of the video request.   For a private request you can email my gmail account at empower.rn@gmail.com.  In the Subject line please place  “Private Video Request”  Please also specify the name/nickname or whether you would like to remain anonymous.

      10. Do you recommend LPN, RN or BSN & what is the difference?

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         - in this video I explain the differences/benefits/disadvantages:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQoTnihTk0g

11. Where can I find your audios?

-       I upload  new audios regularly!  You can keep up with them by subscribing to my Soundcloud J

Here is my username:  https://soundcloud.com/empowern

12.  Do you have any specific tips for Chemistry?

-       Unfortunately Chemistry was the fist science college class that I took, so I did get a tutor.  Therefore I do not have any specific tips to offer.  Some of the students that purchased my study tips for Anatomy & Physiology however said that this helped them with chemistry as well.  So you may find it helpful.  You can find that program here:  http://www.empowern.com/How_to_Study_for_A_P.html
   
      13. I don't see my question here, what can I do?

         - Please post a comment on the Youtube Channel:  EmpoweRN & I will try my best to create a video for you :) What I have noticed is that if you have the question.... a lot of other peps probably have the same question!
      Also, comments with a lot of likes rise to the top of the Comments sections... so encourage others to "Like" this comment so it is easier for me to see :) 

How to have Balance in Nursing School & On the Job!!

How to have Balance during nursing school & on the job.

Remember this:  Balance is a state of mind.

We cannot control our external conditions, the only thing that we have any control over is how we react to these circumstances.

The better we feel… the more complicated circumstances we can handle.

With that said: Here are 7 simple tips that I do on a regular basis to help myself stay balanced.

1.     Remember how lucky I am… and feel grateful…

-       Every day on the job I remind myself how luck I am to provide such highly skilled care to my patients.

-       When I was in nursing school I gave an immense amount of gratititude for having come this far…

2.     Keep up with your relationships… and track it… 

-       let things happen naturally with your relationships…

-       Do special things for your significant other… this is a hard time for them too… constantly remind them that you want to be better for them

3.     Get outside… for a quick job, walk or just to sit and look. 

-       Get 5-7 mins of sunlight/day

4.     Listen to inspiring music from movies!  there is a video on youtube…The link is below but it has the most inspirational music from movies and it always makes me feel better.

Here is the link to my favorite Video J   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tuK0sk_D1M

5.     Make yourself look better!!  When you look good… you feel good… and what is more important than that???

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7.     Become present.

Take a deep breath… feel your skin and look at where you are.  This will clear your mind and allow you to consciously think about what you want :)

8.     Get physical:  Stretch and Work out.

-       My workout routine:   

-       Stretches

-       Let lifts

-       walk/ jog for 5-30 mins… preferably outside

-       yoga poses:   The goal through these is to feel discomfort… but to breath through it… I think that this is a great lesion in life.  Watch out for pain though, you should seek professional help before attempting at home… I am not a yoga instructor… I just love yoga!

-       1. Downward facing dog

-       2. Baby cobra

-       2. Wheel pose

-       3. Camel pose

I hope you enjoyed this!!

Let me know if you need anything else!!

Love you all!!

- Caroline Porter Thomas

Caroline@EmpoweRN.com

www.EmpoweRN.com Hello My loving friends who like nursing!! This is Caroline Porter Thomas and I'm so excited to have you with me today! I have something special for my new nurses today... but, if you are a nursing student or have a few years of experience, you may still find this video and the tools helpful. From the day that I graduated nursing school I wanted to make sure that I had a plan that would help me stay on fire for my job. I saw many people in the hospital that looked like they hated being there... I wanted to be different. I wanted to make sure that I grew and became better and better as time went on. The first tool that I have for you is this:

 A tool to help you "Begin with the End in Mind... or begin with the end that you "Want" in mind. I got this awesome tip from Dr. Wayne Dyers book: The 7 habits of highly effective people! It has changed my life. Every day I walk into the job thinking about how I can be the best nurse in the world... this does not mean that I fall short of this many days... but I can honestly tell you that looking for ways that I can go above and beyond the job has truly made this a calling and not a job :) The 2nd tool is to help you deal with the tough issues that we face. For example, nursing mistakes, medical errors and emotionally tough issues may be something that you have to deal with on the job... we all do. Attached is a little tool that explains a process that I go through to help me see the situation from a different angle. It helps me put the emotional feelings aside, while still learning the important lesion so that I will not make the same mistake in the future! The final tool is one that will indeed help you love your job in 20 years! The reason for this is because it helps you face the truth... you need to grow and become something more. True life begins after college and when you have a solid/stable career. What other career would give you 4 days off to focus on how you can improve your life and move your life forward? So just click on the link here and you will be given all the tools immediately :) I hope you love them because I love you!! Cannot wait to see you again soon!! Lots of love, - Caroline

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