packerbacker

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1. PBDS: what were you "dinged" on?

   packerbacker posted a topic in General Nursing

   so just thought it would be fun to hear what everyone was "dinged on" for your PBDS. silly test :)

2. First day approaching!!

   packerbacker posted a topic in MICU

   So I just accepted a job in the surgical ICU. YEAH!!!! I am so excited but scared to death. Any advice for a newbie? Any hints, organizational ideas or prayers would be greatly appreciated. HA!

3. Nursing role during a disaster

   packerbacker replied to packerbacker's topic in General Nursing

   bump...try it 1 more time.

4. Nursing role during a disaster

   packerbacker replied to packerbacker's topic in General Nursing

   So no one wants to discuss the role of a nurse during an unplanned natural/bio-terrorism disaster (not just a pandemic)? Bummer. I thought it would it would be interesting to talk about what the nursing role was.

5. Nursing role during a disaster

   packerbacker posted a topic in General Nursing

   So I have to give a presentation in which I must discuss disaster phases : Prevention, Response and Recovery (especially related to nurses) I am trying to brainstorm for a direction in which to take my presentation. So whats your opinion? What is the...

6. Disaster/Pandemic preparedness

   packerbacker replied to LMonty911's topic in COVID

   So I have to give a presentation on which I must discuss the Phases of a disaster: Prevention, Response, Recovery (especially related to nurses) Any ideas? I am trying to brain storm on a direction to take the presentation. What is the main role ...

7. UTMB Applicants

   packerbacker replied to AggieQT's topic in Texas

   Glad to hear it! See happy endings to our UTMB sagas.... :) Good luck at UT houston!

8. UTMB Applicants

   packerbacker replied to AggieQT's topic in Texas

   UTMB is notorious for losing applications and then not really excepting responsiblity for any mistakes on there end. Always check and then double check whatever is being told to you. Its a good school, don't get me wrong but I know first hand throu...

9. UTMB Applicants

   packerbacker replied to AggieQT's topic in Texas

   June?! Man that TOTALLY sucks for you guys...my advice? I would go someplace else. TRUST ME. I am very knowledgeable in the ways of UTMB....

10. Is UTMB a good school?

    packerbacker replied to dm22's topic in Texas

    um..*trying not be affended* I have been living in galveston for almost 10 years...I go to nursing school here on the island and I happen to LOVE it. Sure I cried when I first got here (most people do) :) but this place grows on you and before you k...

11. Don't Blow the Curve !!!

    packerbacker replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    Curves in nursing school??!?!!?! I am shocked. Who here would want a nurse that passed because of a CURVE?! Not me! ....in fact in my school you have to get a 92 to get an A... When people as me how I did on my exam I answer them with a broad an...

12. Who's been accepted for nursing school for Fall 2006?!?

    packerbacker replied to NurseStephCachero's topic in Texas

    I start my ADN program aug 25th...I just want to start already!!!! I got my books and been paging through them a bit. Its almost as bad waiting to start as it is waiting to be accepted.

13. NET test question...about the reading comprehension portion

    packerbacker replied to *lisa*'s topic in General Students

    You can still see the "story" on the computer version. Its a scrollable window and underneath that is the question. It was a little bit more difficult for me- because I don't retain information well when I read it on the computer screen. (I like t...

14. Fingerprinting Texas Nurses

    packerbacker replied to mattsmom81's topic in Texas

    hmmm...I wonder if the Docs have to be figerprinted as well. Sure seems like the people I know in Medical school don't. Strange

15. A good day for the slaves of Texas

    packerbacker replied to mark hamel's topic in Texas

    um, great. Thanks? But um- it's actually "Juneteenth" I just think if your going to give history lessons you should spell it correctly. Have a lovely day. :)