egv08

egv08

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About egv08

I'm a pre-nursing freshman at Ohio State University. I have been a juvenile diabetic for three years and living with the disease is the reason I want to pursue a career in nursing. I'd love to work in a third world country.

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  1. International Student Volunteer

    I'm interested in traveling abroad as a nursing student, as well. My concern is paying for it. Many people have suggested that I try to create a fundraiser to raise the money...Would that work?
  2. Medical trips to other countries?

    I really want to do something like this. I've been looking at AYUDA (American Youth Understanding Diabetes Abroad).
  3. New nurse's daughter just diagnosed with Type 1

    I'm so happy that you took her to the doctor! During my freshman year of high school, my sister essentially diagnosed my juvenile diabetes. She was a senior in HS at the time -- I told her that I was peeing and had an awful thirst all the time. She ...
  4. Questions for those using a pump

    I wore the insulin pump for a year but ultimately I decided to return to injections. I was so excited to go on the Medtronic MiniMed pump...but I became very disenchanted with the technology after a period of time. Often I would run out of insulin a...
  5. I'm In!!!!

    Congratulations! I can't wait until I find out if I'm in!
  6. I am so so anxious!! I apply to Nursing School in January but I won't start until next year -- my sophomore year. I'm more anxious about getting accepted into the Nursing School first and foremost! I've been keeping my grades up and I've been gettinf...
  7. Diabetes and the Army

    I'm a type 1 insulin-dependent diabetic. I also have hypothyroidism. Both illnesses require daily medication -- and my diabetes requires a great deal of attention. I know that the branches of the military will not accept anyone with an illness -- esp...
  8. Any Diabetic nurses out there?

    I'm not a nurse yet -- applying to Nursing School at Ohio State University in January. However, I was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes about three and a half years ago. I'm thankful for my diabetes for making me a stronger person and enhancing my des...
  9. Not exactly in Nursing school, but will be in a few years.

    Melissa, I know what it feels like to be in that boat! I'm a freshman at Ohio State University now. I made the decision in my junior year of high school that I wanted to be a nurse -- now I've even narrowed my future plans down more so. I've decided...
  10. I've not even been accepted into my college's Nursing School yet but I do have a strong interest in joining the Army as a nurse once I graduate. I would definitely consider it to have my education paid for and to gain that experience. My boyfriend ha...
  11. Indecisive: Army Nurse Corps

    I have a similar interest in joining the Army Nurse Corps. However, I have not yet graduated Nursing School. What are the advantages/disadvantages of joining the Army after graduation? I think this is something I want to do...however, I agree, I need...
  12. Military Nursing

    Thanks for all your help!
  13. Military Nursing

    I can't figure out how to PM! But thank you so much!
  14. Military Nursing

    Hi, I'm currently a pre-nursing student at Ohio State University. I have a boyfriend serving in the Army. I've always had an interest in military nursing but I'm not sure how to go about it. I was considering joining Army ROTC here at college...then ...