goofygreyhound

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1. Calling all Nurses

   goofygreyhound replied to palo143's topic in General Nursing

   1. what field do you currently work in? Med-Surg 2. did you think that nursing school was difficult, yes or no? Yes. I also have a BS in biology (had to take o chem & calc) and nursing school was more stressful. Easier m...

2. Know it all Nurses

   goofygreyhound replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah. Why do nurses eat they own? This is a very demanding job. We all need help from time to time. It doesn't make sense to slap your fellow nurses that you are very desperately going to need one day.

3. Did you ever think "Can I really do this"

   goofygreyhound replied to Tonyapate's topic in General Nursing

   Dude, your post was very well written. You sound intelligent. Nursing math isn't really hard. Very important, but not very hard. There are only about 3 different kind of math problems we do. Memorize them, and you are good to go. If ever in doubt hav...

4. What do you do with your dogs during 3 7a-7p shifts???

   goofygreyhound posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a GN and will be working soon. I plan on my two greyhounds :redbeathe going to a kennel, during my second of three 7a-7p, but they don't open till 8a, and I have to be at work by 7a. My friends and family all are getting themselves to work at th...

5. Newborn Kitten Emergency- Anyone???

   goofygreyhound replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

   I'd try to sneek this one in with the mom who either has fewer kittens, or the youngest kittens. After it starts to smell like the others, she won't notice. Also, meanwhile, keep calling the ASPCA contact, as she may have a great idea or be able to b...

6. Compression hose/socks

   goofygreyhound replied to abigrace's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Okay. I have tried them all. Here's my humble opinion. My skills instructor swore up and down we must wear the full length pantyhose type. As an individual that detests pantyhose in general, I decided to give them the ol college try. I hated them, I ...

7. Anyone else going crazy waiting for nursing school to begin?

   goofygreyhound replied to mom4jesus's topic in General Students

   Ya'll better get all the sleep you can get. Contact a couple of teachers and try to get your books early and start reading. Or improve your reading ability: Read anything for 3 hours a day and improve your reading speed/retention. I am going crazy wa...

8. Did taking Latin help you in becoming a nurse?

   goofygreyhound replied to sam3992's topic in General Students

   Nada, go buy a medical terminology book from Barnes and Nobles and you will be ahead of the game.

9. Can I hear some positive things about nursing school?

   goofygreyhound replied to rntoben2008's topic in General Students

   I'll be 32 in a few months, and start my senior year in Aug. If I make it through, it will have honed me

10. Do nursing books on auditory CD exist?

    goofygreyhound replied to goofygreyhound's topic in General Students

    Logos, hey, where can I find info on MP3 downloads? On the CD?

11. What makes nursing school so difficult?

    goofygreyhound replied to GaMBA's topic in General Students

    It's hard because it's rushed. 10 chapters per class per week. I honestly do very little studying, because I barely get it all read. Then there's clinicals and paperwork taking more time.

12. Summer Before Nursing School

    goofygreyhound replied to SU Redhawk's topic in General Students

    Take any classes that they will allow you to take this summer (if not too late). Contact your teachers and go ahead and start reading! Learn the first 12 chapters well, then go to the next book.

13. Are all RN programs like this???

    goofygreyhound replied to JenM's topic in General Students

    Hey, sounds like you go to my school. I wasn't aware of all this crazyness when I started. I was under the impression that I already had a bachelor's in biology, it would be about the same difficulty level. Wrong!!! I agree, a lot of people that are ...

14. Are they lying?

    goofygreyhound replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Students

    I could be they are just trying to psyche you out, make themselves look smart, and make you paranoid. Mind game, there are people out there like that. May be that they studied just as hard as you did and are lying. There was a pharmacy turned nursing...

15. Do nursing books on auditory CD exist?

    goofygreyhound posted a topic in General Students

    Hey, I would love to get a copy of some of my text books on CD. That way during my commute I can listen. Plus, if I listen and read at the same time, I will be using 2 of my senses and increase the likelihood that more of it will stick. I Googled, bu...