1blue&1browneye

1blue&1browneye specializes in Med Surg.

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1. Do all schools have terrible Lab equipment?

   1blue&1browneye replied to gorgeous gracie's topic in ADN/BSN

   I went to a so called great college, and get this, we were told not to practice learning how to do an IV on our classmates. So we never learned. They said it was a liability to the college? Also, we never had new supplies, they were always already op...

2. feeling low, need encouragment...

   1blue&1browneye replied to bernikitty's topic in General Nursing

   quick thought - How about your taxes? Obviously you file married but separate, as I am sure he does too. Ask if you can use taxes. I wonder if you could, or they could, get a copy of his taxes as proof as well (he'd have to put some kind of address o...

3. feeling low, need encouragment...

   1blue&1browneye replied to bernikitty's topic in General Nursing

   This may sound wierd since I dont know you, but I am so proud of you! Leaving a "difficult" situation is the hardest thing in the world that most do not understand. I left my abusive husband in 2002 and never looked back. It was hardest but bestest d...

4. Student Loan Repayment for Nursing

   1blue&1browneye replied to EMEddie's topic in General Nursing

   the HRSA loan mochamonster spoke of is a great one! They have scholarships for those with a zero EFC (expected family contribution), if you get it, which pays a monthly stipend and all other school related fees (tuition, lab fees, ect), I loved havin...

5. Mental Health Help!!!

   1blue&1browneye replied to NursgStudent4Life's topic in General Nursing

   Ineffective Coping. Knowledge Deficit. Family Processes Interrupted. Powerlessness. Complicated Greiving. my 2 cents worth. Take care.

6. How much do you remember from A&P?

   1blue&1browneye replied to mell260's topic in General Nursing

   Yep, I agree with the others. You build upon what you learn. I even found that some of my classes were just regurgitation of classes I had before. So, that drilled info into my head even more. I don't think I remember everything...but at least I know...

7. The worst code you've seen?

   1blue&1browneye replied to jesshopper12's topic in General Nursing

   Wow is all I can say.

8. Just in case you need that extra little "boost" to get you through your shift...

   1blue&1browneye replied to twentytenRN's topic in General Nursing

   funny

9. Help? Broken hearted & sad...

   1blue&1browneye replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the others who tell you to follow your dreams. People forget that each of us is worth everything we dream to be and do. I've had many many people tell me not to do this, not to do that, there's no way I could accomplish that....and I rea...

10. New Grads/No Job - Check this out-Transition into Nursing

    1blue&1browneye replied to elprup's topic in California

    although not a guarantee of employment, at least one might get their foot in the door with the preceptorship. I am game for anything that keeps my skills up, helps me meet new possible employers and gets me out of the house!

11. fired...

    1blue&1browneye replied to iluvnoodles's topic in General Nursing

    I went through a similar situation and am out looking for a "better fit". PM me anytime, we can chat/vent anytime. Hang in there, it has to get better for us!

12. Advice?My sons friend is acting strange.

    1blue&1browneye posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I don't want medical advice. More of a what would you do in this situation. My sons friend is 16. He called me today stating when he woke up he was dizzy and weak. He ate sandwich - did not help. I went and got him. My assessment: eyes equal roun...