lmd32

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1. doctors becoming nurses

   lmd32 replied to J. Tigana's topic in General Nursing

   We have a foreign doctor in our nursing program. She speaks excellent English and is very knowledgable, especially in patho. She tried to pass the boards for 10 years but had trouble getting a residency because she had just finished med school in t...

2. I quit!

   lmd32 posted a topic in General Students

   I finally admitted I couldn't do it all (go to school full time, be a single mom, and work). My job is flexible and pays well but what doesn't work for me is a) the commute: it doesn't make sense to drive 45 minutes one way and only work a coupl...

3. developmental disabilities nursing jobs

   lmd32 replied to shyann's topic in Disabilities

   Do you want to just work with DD folks? If so, I'd try the state agency employment web sites. You could also look for private DD service agencies and see what they know. Another resource might be the ARC or even Special Olympics. I am currently a...

4. Passing grade for your nursing school

   lmd32 replied to Catma63's topic in General Students

   The undergrads in the BSN program at my school need a 71% C to pass each class and a C average overall. As Entry Level Masters students in the same classes, we need a B average to continue. We have to constantly remind our instructors that C is not...

5. Working the night shift

   lmd32 replied to Mommy/Grandma's topic in Career Support

   A major factor in going back to nursing school is the opportunity to work something other than days. Swings are my least favorite with a family although I didn't mind it when it was just my SO and me. Night shifts are probably my favorite. I work ...

6. Had to pull out.....

   lmd32 replied to Kyla's topic in General Students

   It's really tough. There are days when my house looks like a cyclone came through, when we eat McDonald's for dinner (again) and when I depend way too much on my older kids to fill in. I am lucky that my kids are older. I don't think I could do t...

7. Can't get Motivated!

   lmd32 replied to GottaBeanRN's topic in General Students

   The masters program is grueling but fun. (TV? What's TV? I think I've got an entire season of West Wing and ER recorded right now. I'll never have time to watch 'em all.)

8. Prioritizing finals

   lmd32 posted a topic in General Students

   I have 4 finals in 3 days week after next. I need to prioritize my studying. What I decided was Priority 1: Pharmacology. I have a solid B but the final is 40% of my grade and comprehensive. Priority 2: Mental Hea...

9. Can't get Motivated!

   lmd32 replied to GottaBeanRN's topic in General Students

   Luckily, my finals are a week after next but I sure do know what you mean. I've been complaining about end-of-the-semesteritis for a couple of weeks. I just fell asleep while studying pharm. I think I'll start a thread on prioritizing finals since ...

10. If you are a nursing student already

    lmd32 replied to jenrninmi's topic in General Students

    For J term (just 4 weeks long), it's Peds, peds, and more peds (36 hours a week of class & clinical). For Spring it's MedSurg II, Community Health, L&D.

11. The "Teach a Student Something-a-Day" thread!

    lmd32 replied to agent's topic in General Students

    Good reminder, Erin. I had 2 incidents this semester alone when I overheard people giving out inappropriate confidential information about a patient and it turned out to be someone I knew personally. It's not fun to find out that the father of one ...

12. The "Teach a Student Something-a-Day" thread!

    lmd32 replied to agent's topic in General Students

    Oh, it's been a while since I took that test. Let's see: Besides basic math skills, we needed to know the metric system really well, like how to convert micrograms to grams; metric to English equivalents; how to figure out dosage by weight; how to f...

13. living opportunities in Seattle outskirts

    lmd32 replied to mtnnurse's topic in Washington

    I guess it depends on how rural you want and how far you're willing to drive. I have a friend who lives in Roslyn and commutes to Bellevue every day. It probably takes him about an hour each way but he's always liked to drive. I know several nurse...

14. KROGER'S ON STRIKE - - 3 states involved- - guess what they want???

    lmd32 replied to passing thru's topic in Activism

    I have to disagree with what seems to be the consensus here. I'm not going to argue the merits of Kroger's vs. Wallmart vs. mom-and-pop. But, to get back to the original question, should employees pay for part of their health insurance... I have wo...

15. Age ranges of Students

    lmd32 replied to sierranic's topic in General Students

    For some reason I've got a young class, maybe because it's a brand new program. Coming in with a bachelor's, the minimum age can't be a lot less than 22. Most of the class is under 30, we've got 3 or 4 in their 30's and I skew the curve at 46. It ...