RN2B2009

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1. Mommies of pre-schoolers, need your advice

   RN2B2009 replied to WickedRedRN's topic in Pre-Nursing

   As a working mother of a 7-year old I know how hard it is to do it all. I'm glad I didn't try this when he was 4. All I can say is don't try to study during the only time of the day you have with her. Use some of the great ideas listed in the pos...

2. Test Taking Tips

   RN2B2009 replied to RN2B2009's topic in General Students

   I can see the fresh breath thing, but are you serious about the O2?:)

3. Test Taking Tips

   RN2B2009 replied to RN2B2009's topic in General Students

   WOW! Great advice ... loved the novel! I thought I knew all the tricks, but this proves that there's a lot of different tips and tricks out there. I have an anatomy midterm in 7 days (and counting!). Let's see ... study ... sleep ... eat ... bath ...

4. Test Taking Tips

   RN2B2009 posted a topic in General Students

   Do you have any tied and true tips for taking tests? What do you do when you can't recall the correct answer? (Assume this is a multiple choice test) List it all ... from what you do the night before ... to the day of ... to during the test itself.

5. Would You Pray if your Patient asked?

   RN2B2009 replied to LasVegasRN's topic in General Nursing

   In a heartbeat! I look forward to the privilege!

6. How is this for a dilemma? US move to Canada...

   RN2B2009 replied to gchelak's topic in International

   I'm glad you got the reply you were looking for!:) What is the "4 year rule"?

7. How is this for a dilemma? US move to Canada...

   RN2B2009 replied to gchelak's topic in International

   I know emailing is convenient, but if you're anxious for a response I would make it a phone call instead. It's also easier to ask all of the questions you think of and more that will show up along the way. Good Luck!

8. Should I work as an NA while in school?

   RN2B2009 replied to RN2B2009's topic in International

   Thanks Tweety! I really appreciate your advice. Even if I don't land this position I'll apply again after my 1st year.

9. Should I work as an NA while in school?

   RN2B2009 replied to RN2B2009's topic in International

   No I haven't heard anything yet. The posting closes today. I'm going to take Karen's advice and check back with the supervisor on Friday. Good luck to you too! Do you have experience? Are you a nursing student yet?

10. The fingernail police!!

    RN2B2009 replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    There is a student thread floating around about "What You'd Give Up To Be A Nurse". Even though I went to aethetics academy, owned my own business, made women's nails beautiful for 6 years and wore gel nails myself for just as long ... I would give ...

11. Should I work as an NA while in school?

    RN2B2009 replied to RN2B2009's topic in International

    Karen, When should I inquire about the status of my application? The job posting closes on Wed. Should I inquire in person or by phone? I appreciate your thoughts on this.:)

12. How is this for a dilemma? US move to Canada...

    RN2B2009 replied to gchelak's topic in International

    Gail, I have to wait until Sept. 2005 because that's when they're offering the rural program again in Hinton, AB. I heard it's a 2 year wait list for the on campus program at Grant MacEwan. I won't be waiting around for it to start though ... I hav...

13. How is this for a dilemma? US move to Canada...

    RN2B2009 replied to gchelak's topic in International

    I'm sorry to hear you're so upset ... take heart all may not be as lost as you think. I'm starting the BSN program through Grant MacEwan in September 2005 (rural delivery). I'd love to stop after 2.5 yrs and a diploma, but the AARN is mandating that...

14. Should I work as an NA while in school?

    RN2B2009 replied to RN2B2009's topic in International

    Well I dropped of my resume today. As far as first impressions go, I think I made a positive one. She said that she's hiring for a couple positions very soon and I'll probably hear from her. Now all I have to do is wait and pray!

15. Alberta Rural Nursing Program

    RN2B2009 replied to RN2B2009's topic in International

    Hi ... the 2.5 years included the Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology prerequisite that you need before entering the program officially. The actual program was 2 yrs long for my Mom. She completed the course part time ... one course at a time. ...