rbez

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1. Please help, unsure where to go from here

   rbez replied to noel's topic in General Nursing

   You need a hug! Don't give up on your dream to become a CRNA. You can slog through those classes just like the rest of us. Look at the people who have done it -- they aren't any better or smarter than you are. Belive me, those three years will p...

2. OK, I'll do it, where are you from

   rbez replied to 2ndCareerRN's topic in General Nursing

   Where is the 3rd coast? Texas isn't exactly SE or SW. Now I know how my Asian friends must have felt all those years when they had to answer "other" to race questions. :chuckle

3. How much are you expecting to spend on your textbooks?

   rbez replied to fnimat1's topic in General Students

   And did you notice -- that they must charge by the pound?? Those suckers are heavy! Better get one of those old-lady wheelie things to cart them around (I AM a nearly old lady, so I can say that) I think that it's just a cunning scheme to "pump yo...

4. Needin' some inspiration

   rbez replied to MelH's topic in General Students

   MelH, Looks like you're getting some great advice. Remember, just when you thingk it can't possibly get any worse -- it does! You may not believe it, but the 'junk' you have to slog through may actually have some use in the future. Years from now...

5. Scare Tactics?

   rbez replied to EricaCCRN's topic in General Nursing

6. What is the real difference between ASN and BSN???

   rbez replied to 2amigos's topic in ADN/BSN

   2amigos, I think you may have been misinformed about BSN requirements - you do not need to be an RN unless you are referring to an "RN to BSN" program. Otherwise, the enrollment to a generic BSN is just like a community college. You take your prere...

7. Thank You

   rbez replied to Cowgirl's topic in General Nursing

   Cowgirl, Have you decided on a nursing school yet? We have some really great Texas schools and our state university costs are far less than any one else's. I'd be happy to provide you with details. Also, congress (finally) passed legislation toda...

8. Yet Another One That Misses the Boat

   rbez replied to -jt's topic in Activism

   jt, I hope you sent the same message to the newspaper. Their readers should have an opportunity to hear your (our)perspective.

9. Surgeon halts operation over foreign nurses' poor English

   rbez replied to Cascadians's topic in General Nursing

   RNanne -- What you heard is absolutely true -- the University of Texas is are mandating Spanish for for their BSN's. Their mission is to serve the people of Texas, and in many parts of our state Spanish is the dominant language. Is that a bad thing...

10. School Uniforms

    rbez replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

11. Student loans

    rbez replied to fulwood's topic in General Nursing

    Fulwood, I don't know what state you are in, but it seems like there are new state-sponsored initiatives to fund nursing education popping up every day! Federal money is being released to (BSN & MSN) schools of nursing to increase the number of ...

12. Question for you Seniors? Please

    rbez replied to Freebird55's topic in General Nursing

    Freebird55, For heaven's sake, don't condemn yourself for being repulsed by a patient. We've all been there. It is self-destructive to believe that you have to 'care about' (emotionally) every patient or you're not a good nurse. There will be ple...

13. Some questions for all the nurses

    rbez replied to RNIAM's topic in General Nursing

    hmm - that's really food for thought. As someone who has slogged through various academic trenches while working full time, I really believe that we need to have a process for "informed consent" before we begin any educational program. Over the last...