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1. Bombed Anatomy 1

   Starting Over... replied to Starting Over...'s topic in Georgia

   It's too late for me to withdraw. My final is tomorrow but I need a B to pull off a C and not sure I can do that My downfall is I let people affect me- My first test I did great and got a B, my professor constantly brags about how only 25% pass his...

2. Bombed Anatomy 1

   Starting Over... posted a topic in Georgia

   This is my second time taking Anatomy 1 The first time I got a D and it looks like I'm headed in the same direction the second time around. I understand the material. My downfall is that I had personal things happen in my life that affected my grad...

3. Would you commute an hour to a job you wanted?

   Starting Over... replied to nursebythesea's topic in General Nursing

   More times than I wish to count, I have spent over an hour in traffic just to get to a job that was 20 mins away. If took me an hour to get to my dream job, I would rather do that versus sitting an hour going no where.

4. Changes to Federal Student Loan Rules: Be afraid, be very afraid...

   Starting Over... replied to Brian's topic in General Students

   Hmmmnnn.... The best advise I can give would be to still seek out as many scholarships as possible in addition to the student loans. Communication is always key- in the event one loses a job or cannot find a job once the 6 month grace period is ...

5. Kennesaw State-

   Starting Over... replied to Starting Over...'s topic in Georgia

   Anyone?

6. Kennesaw State-

   Starting Over... posted a topic in Georgia

   Hey guys! I finally decided to go for it and start the process for nursing school. I'm going part time since I can't give up my full time job just yet- lots of bills to pay, single mom. I'm on the accelerated track for BSN but it looks like I will h...

7. Electroconvulsive Therapy

   Starting Over... replied to Mashira's topic in Psychiatric

   I'm not judging Jenin for her choice to use ECT. As I formally stated, I won't knock her for trying it. Yes I am gritting my teeth as I say that because I am concerned about the long term effects As regards to the other methods that I suggested, I...

8. how to quit my current job

   Starting Over... replied to Ms.RN's topic in Career Support

   Three simple ways to quit 1)Throw up in the middle finger and let the index finger follow and yell out " Deuces!!!! I quit"" This method not recommend and carries a high risk of bridge burning 2) Submit a letter of resignation giving two weeks no...

9. Whats the worst case scenario if I don't get a job?

   Starting Over... replied to tg982's topic in California

   Worst case scenarios if you don't get a nursing job: 1) you will have to get a job outside of nursing (temporarily) 2) you will become a pharmaceutical sales rep making tons of money but will always have to meet a higher quota from the previous mont...

10. Ever had to take care of someone you knew and/or didn't like?

    Starting Over... replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    the tone in your comment implied that i had deserved it. that is what ticked me off because as a kid, i was bullied a lot!!!! i know for a fact, that i did not deserve the treatment nor did i feel as if my bullies didn't think they were making my li...

11. Electroconvulsive Therapy

    Starting Over... replied to Mashira's topic in Psychiatric

    hmmmnn.........Interesting.... what are the long term side-effects? You stated you had muscle soreness such as in the jaw, neck, back, legs. That concerns me. Have you researched the long term effects? Also, have you considered chiropractic care? ...

12. $50,000 for post-Bachelor BSN!

    Starting Over... replied to weirhead69's topic in Pre-Nursing

    50K for BSN? Where the heck are you going to school!?!? I'm not trying to sound rude but there are other options that will cost way less and will allow you the ability to become an RN I'm in a similar boat as you in terms of going back to school a...

13. Electroconvulsive Therapy

    Starting Over... replied to Mashira's topic in Psychiatric

    ALOL!!!!

14. Electroconvulsive Therapy

    Starting Over... replied to Mashira's topic in Psychiatric

    Okay....this may be in bad taste and I apologize but I have to ask.... Have you ever witnessed an incident where the patient's hair on their head stood straight up after administering ECT which I will affectionately refer to as shock treatment?

15. Electroconvulsive Therapy

    Starting Over... replied to Mashira's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm trying to keep an open mind but the picture that keeps popping up in my head is shock treatment similar to the type administered in the movie Ghost Busters