Someday_A_Nurse

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1. Blood pressure question

   Someday_A_Nurse replied to aclays's topic in General Students

   Hi there. Make sure you are at eye level with the dial. If you are sitting above or below it, it will skew your reading. If it's not that, just keep practicing and making sure you are using a quality stethoscope. It may be one that works for others b...

2. The most comfortable Nursing Shoes

   Someday_A_Nurse replied to Tziganka's topic in Uniform/Gear

   It has to be the new Skechers Shape-Ups. They're amazing!!! Like nothing else I've ever worn.

3. Rough seas ahead

   Someday_A_Nurse replied to LovingLearning's topic in General Students

   My heart goes out to you. My dad has been very ill since 8/27/08, even living with us for a few of those months. Your dad is lucky to have you. Just remember to have conversations with him that have nothing to do with his illness. My dad got so sick...

4. Which class would you recommend? Please respond!!

   Someday_A_Nurse replied to rawoysteraddict's topic in General Students

   I would take Medical Terminology -- but you don't have to pay for a class. I did it using a book called Medical Terminology: A Short Course. It's a self study book, and it was so interesting. Good luck!

5. MATC petition process for Jan 09 students

   Someday_A_Nurse replied to craigm's topic in Wisconsin

   I cannot even believe that! So people who didn't work as hard as you are getting in? That's going to kill their reputation. I'm so glad I'm transferring. I think they're great for pre-reqs (I love the instructor I had for A&P), but their Nursing...

6. MATC petition process for Jan 09 students

   Someday_A_Nurse replied to craigm's topic in Wisconsin

   I don't understand that at all. Why wouldn't they just take the top people? Those would be the people I'd want working on me, that's for sure. I must be missing something here.

7. MATC petition process for Jan 09 students

   Someday_A_Nurse replied to craigm's topic in Wisconsin

   Oh my gosh! That's terrible. Every counselor at MATC gives out different info. I am switching over to Stritch. I took the CNA course, Life Span Psych, and A&P I (II next semester), and they all transfer over. I got in based on my GPA and NET scor...

8. Spring 09 Hopefuls

   Someday_A_Nurse replied to TeeRN2Be's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Here's how it works around here: Great thread, btw! Where are you applying? I applied to Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin What is your GPA and/or points for your school of choice? My GPA is complicated -- I'm 37, so I've got a lot ...

9. worried net score

   Someday_A_Nurse replied to dominicangirl1's topic in Pre-Nursing

   It's such a nerve-wracking process. You're in my prayers!

10. worried net score

    Someday_A_Nurse replied to dominicangirl1's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hello! I took the NET in August. I got a 95 on the math and 70 on reading. The school I applied to has a minimum 59 and 55 score requirement, respectively. The only problem is that over 800 people have taken the NET for 60-70 spots available. We're s...

11. Whew! Just took the NET yesterday...

    Someday_A_Nurse posted a topic in General Students

    I just took the NET yesterday morning (I'm a couple miles north of Milwaukee, WI). I thought my nerves were going to get the best of me, but once it all started, I calmed down. For the week leading up to it, I ate nothing but protein and vegetables, ...

12. Milwaukee Area Technical College

    Someday_A_Nurse replied to badgerstudent's topic in Wisconsin

    You also need to take (and pass) the NLN before you can get on the waiting list. Best of luck!

13. Just diagnosed with breast cancer

    Someday_A_Nurse replied to survivor08's topic in General Students

    Hats off to your determination! My prayers are with you. Fight, fight, fight!:redpinkhe

14. confused, disappointed....

    Someday_A_Nurse replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm sorry you're feeling that way, and I can't tell you how to feel, but nurses are fighters! Don't give up, and don't make any decisions while you're feeling this way. While your situation is not a good one, get creative. Find a way to make it happe...

15. To the students

    Someday_A_Nurse replied to aerorunner80's topic in CNA/MA

    I understand part of the original post, but I have a lot of disagreements with it. The big one is asking the clients about their own care. I am doing my CNA clinicals at a nursing home, and we have to check the Care Cards on the inside of their close...