jrt71

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1. Cheating classmates

   jrt71 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Im still in the process of finishing up some pre-reqs for the nursing program but darn it, it really burns me up when I see my fellow classmates cheating on tests while I'm doing the honorable thing and taking the exam as it was given..which is by my...

2. Loans, loans and more loans

   jrt71 replied to Jennyfour's topic in General Nursing

   At 100,000.00 I would be depressed and freaking out too! OMG, what is the point in getting an education if your just going to spend all your working hours for the next 10-20 years to pay it off? Sorry to hear your in this situation, hopefully you c...

3. Accommodations in nursing school- are they good?

   jrt71 replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

   Since its none of my business what other students are doing or what their medical or psychological history is, I've never really thought about it. Just concentrate on your own studies and let others do the same. It really doesn't concern you.

4. Male nurse in L&D

   jrt71 replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I simply don't believe you.

5. Questions about JJC nursing program

   jrt71 replied to jrt71's topic in Illinois

   Thanks for the info Megc629. Its much appreciated!

6. Questions about JJC nursing program

   jrt71 replied to jrt71's topic in Illinois

   Thanks so much Megc629, that helps a bunch. I think I will get an ipod touch then as I would definitely like to record the lectures. I heard that the day class has 60+ people in it. How do they fit all those people in one class? Is everyone in a...

7. Will I be refreshed? I want to know your experiences.

   jrt71 replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Life is way too short to be that unhappy. Get moving forward. Change your situation.

8. Questions about JJC nursing program

   jrt71 posted a topic in Illinois

   Anyone know what color scrubs the JJC nursing students wear? Also, when in the program were you allowed to use a ipod touch or tablet in classroom or at clinical? Are there any real differences between the day program and evening program (besides t...

9. LPN scope of practice

   jrt71 posted a topic in Illinois

   Hi all, I was hoping one of the wonderful lpn's here at allnurses could fill me in pertaining to the scope of practice of lpn's in Illinois. Are lpn's allowed to start IV's here and what is the pay difference between LPN and RN in Illinois. ...

10. Dosing Calculation ... help!

    jrt71 replied to grensa's topic in Student Assist

    Sorry for the silly question but I was just wondering...when nurses have a lot of calculations to figure out do they usually do them in their head on the fly or do they have a calculator with them all the time?

11. INFP personality, choosing a health care proffession

    jrt71 replied to jrt71's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thanks ktliz, I'm glad someone thinks so too :) I'm just finished all my prereq's and am now able to apply to one of the health programs at my community college and am trying to research those 3 professions as much as I can before choosing one. I h...

12. INFP personality, choosing a health care proffession

    jrt71 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi all, I recently read a thread here about what the best kind of nursing job is for a INFP personality. It was very interesting reading! I was just wondering, to those of you who have worked in a hospital environment, which profession do you think...

13. HELP!! Nursing prereqs for Morton College and JJC...

    jrt71 replied to Angelique C's topic in Pre-Nursing

    At JJC, Bio 151 is a prereq to bio 250. Bio 250 is a prereq to bio 251. You do not need bio 100 for the nursing program at jjc. Hope that helps :) p.s. math 094 is a prereq to bio 151.

14. discipline of nurses vs. other health care professionals

    jrt71 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just got done reading a ton of threads where nurses have been disciplined very harshly by the board. Countless threads go on to tell a story of a nurses life turned upside down due to a past substance abuse problem or because of having a criminal ...

15. cause of anorexia due to intestinal obstruction?

    jrt71 replied to Nurse2Bforever's topic in Student Assist

    I have severe bowel adhesions due to endometriosis. The week I have my period (and 3 days before), I can not consume anything but liquids because of intense pain. Solid food is not an option during that particular time every month.