Classof2010

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1. new graduate nurse...worried and scared!

   Classof2010 replied to OreoCookie3's topic in New Nurse

   I agree not to limit yourself. I always thought I would work in the hospital, but I got a job in a doctor's office and love it! I have nights, weekends, and holidays off and it's lower stress than a hospital. It's not where I thought I'd end up, but ...

2. STLCC student looking for RN to BSN options

   Classof2010 replied to Missg920's topic in New Nurse

   I have heard that Texas-Arlington is a very cost effective way to go. I believe the program is under $7000.00 and I've heard that you don't have to do any clinical hours with that program, that it is strictly online. A few of my old co-students are l...

3. Waitress or CNA?

   Classof2010 replied to esunada's topic in General Students

   I am graduating this June and was in the same situation. I opted to keep my waitressing job. At times I regret it because being a CNA would have been really helpful before nursing school. Many of the nursing students in my class that were CNA's prior...

4. Bipolar is wrecking my family...

   Classof2010 replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

   I don't have any advice, I just wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to you. I am in the same position. My 20 year old brother is bipolar and recently it has been devastating our family. He has party/addiction issues. I'm in my last year of nursing...

5. Sad. Depressed. Feeling like a Loser.

   Classof2010 replied to STL2008, RN's topic in General Students

   It wouldn't hurt to go for a second opinion. Maybe ask the doctor how he/she feels about a beta-blocker. I actually did do anything different other than taking the beta-blocker. It worked wonders for me because my heart rate wasn't racing. There are ...

6. Sad. Depressed. Feeling like a Loser.

   Classof2010 replied to STL2008, RN's topic in General Students

   I know exactly how you feel. Last year on my 1st Pharmacology test I got an "F". I don't think I have ever got an "F" in my life. I went and talked to the instructor, he showed me what I got wrong. I have bad test anxiety, so my doctor prescribed pro...

7. Scared about first day of pediatrics clinicals

   Classof2010 replied to jpgmavs's topic in General Students

   Peds is the best! It can be a little scary because the kiddos are usually pretty sick, but believe me the nurses are very protective on peds floor (rightfully so!), so you have lots of back up! Just remember to use words they can relate to like tummy...

8. nursing students in Chicago want to go to Haiti

   Classof2010 replied to sallber's topic in General Nursing

   The OP was simply asking if they could do something to help in Haiti. Your response was rude and not necessary. I'm sure they realized that they wouldn't be in the operating rooms, passing meds or working as an RN. How about thanking the poster for t...

9. Anyone have anything positive to say about nursing school?

   Classof2010 replied to AllThingsPink's topic in General Students

   I graduate in June and nursing school has been great in many ways! Yes, it's hard. Yes, you will sacrifice a lot...But, you will meet great people, patients, and learn so much. It has been a hard road, but I have many good memories of nursing school ...

10. Nursing student, and two deaths this week (very long, sorry...)

    Classof2010 replied to LovingLearning's topic in General Nursing

    I am a first semester nursing student also. Your story made me cry. Partly, because it was sad, but mostly because I thought you handled yourself so well. I hope when I am put in a similar situation that I handle myself with half of your grace and st...

11. African Americans in Oregon

    Classof2010 replied to Codeda's topic in Oregon

    Hi, I'll throw my 2 cents in. I was raised in Eugene (very sheltered and not very diverse at all, however very liberal). I moved to Portland for more diversity. Portland has a fairly large African American population, especially in NE Portland. I do...

12. Anyone applying to Chemeketa CC?

    Classof2010 replied to kermit27908's topic in Oregon

    Congratulations to both of you! Yeah!!:heartbeat

13. Anyone applying to Chemeketa CC?

    Classof2010 replied to kermit27908's topic in Oregon

    I do not live in the Chemeketa district. Good luck! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

14. Anyone applying to Chemeketa CC?

    Classof2010 replied to kermit27908's topic in Oregon

    Thank you! I am so excited and feel so blessed. Looking forward to the journey.

15. Anyone applying to Chemeketa CC?

    Classof2010 replied to kermit27908's topic in Oregon

    Hi Kermit27908, My letter FINALLY came from Chemeketa. I was put on an alternate list, #17 (yikes). I will be accepting Lane's offer. Good luck to you, I hope you got in! It's pretty tough to swallow to not get in with 310 points...