bgood1967

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1. Chubby Nursing Student****

   bgood1967 replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in General Students

   I gained around 10 lbs last semester, but I am a stress eater and Algebra nearly did me in. I stick with my weightwatchers.com points now and can see and feel the difference.

2. Career advice needed

   bgood1967 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I just saw all my grades posted online. 3 A's and an F. Yes, it looks like I flunked Intermediate Algebra. Do I retake it or acknowledge that I can't do the math nursing requires and move on to something else? I am already 42 and can't take too m...

3. Education plan?

   bgood1967 replied to SydneyKrystyne's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Most schools require A&PI and II, Micro, Human Growth, etc. before applying to the nursing program. I was very frustrated to hear that I could get my ASN after nearly 3 years of college. My first associates was a straight 2 years. I'm now in a...

4. I NEED the impossible in an online school !!

   bgood1967 replied to Cindy1ou's topic in Online Learning

   I had a BA when I started nursing school. I basically had to start from square one. I didn't have the right sciences or maths. Very few things transferred. A BSN requires labs. These can't be done online. The practicums can't be done online. U...

5. Options for BS degrees with the prerequisites from an AA in Nursing?

   bgood1967 replied to Nguyenchester's topic in Pre-Nursing

   How about a BSN? All of your current classes would go towards that and you'd have enough additional pre-nursing classes to take to keep you enrolled. I switched from pre-nursing at National American University to a BSN at a private college. What a...

6. Can't stand the classes... so will I like the career?

   bgood1967 replied to peronne17's topic in General Students

   I could work on cadavers a lot sooner than I could ever work on cats. I love cats. I tolerate people.

7. Is it possible? WWYD?

   bgood1967 replied to mmgirlsmom's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I took A&P II and Micro (both with labs) at the same time. I got A's in both. It is very doable. Sometimes the subject content overlaps so that is helpful because what you learn in one class directly applies to the next. My micro lab partner ...

8. UAP walking all over me...

   bgood1967 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

   Can we assume that most of the CNA's are older than you? They may be giving you attitude because you are so young and inexperienced, but you are educated and need to assert that you've earned the title and position.

9. ideas to improve allnurses.com

   bgood1967 replied to tryingpatsy's topic in General Nursing

   I love this site, but I would add an "ask the expert" section for us BSN (or any other) students. That way we could inquire about specialties, classes, the job market, etc. and know it was someone well-versed in that area answering us. I'm always s...

10. How did you choose?

    bgood1967 replied to bgood1967's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the input. I have worked as a CNA and been a Red Cross volunteer at 2 different hospitals so I have patient experience. There are many different kinds of nurses. I'm checking out my options at this point. I know so many others that are...

11. How did you choose?

    bgood1967 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm going into nursing as a second career. I didn't really choose to, I just ran out of viable options. I live in a small town and could not find a job that actually paid a livable wage once we relocated here. I noticed that all the ads were for n...

12. a thesis dilema, please help me out

    bgood1967 replied to arjay_gimikero's topic in General Nursing

    Pregnancy counseling services, usually staffed by volunteers, may be able to help. They are usually fairly close to Planned Parenthood locations because they want expecting girls to realize that they have more options. I'd give a few of them a call...

13. HATS OFF TO YA'LL!

    bgood1967 replied to CNAMichelle's topic in CNA/MA

    I'm glad you're employed and loving it. Many long-term care homes have high turnover for CNAs so when they get a good one, like you, they will take advantage of it. Don't let them burn you out. Remember, you can't give your patients what you don't...

14. 11 Things Your Nurse Thinks (But Will Never Tell You)

    bgood1967 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who did check out of a hospital AMA, I have to let you know that some insurances do pay. Mine paid 100%. Perhaps it was because my surgeon suggested I leave because of the attending doc and sent me directly to a specialist. The nurses t...

15. Value of non-nursing Bachelors?

    bgood1967 replied to CainRN's topic in New Nurse

    I have a BA in Literature and History. I am now working on my BSN. Many of my credits transferred, shortening my trip to a BSN. Is another degree worth it? Oh yes! I am much more well-rounded, can relate better with many of my patients, and have...