elaina86

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1. Uncomfortable waistline

   elaina86 replied to OKNurse2be's topic in General Students

   So I had the same problem with all scrubs when I was pregnant. I used a belly band (target sells it as a b band). It really worked well when my pants wouldn't stay up! Similar to the cami idea, but not a whole shirt.

2. Nursing Degree? Please help!

   elaina86 replied to cassandradenault's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'd switch majors. I'm currently going back to school for nursing ( I have a bs in chemistry). It would have been so much faster to just switch over, even if it means taking a heavier course load, taking summer classes, and adding a year onto school.

3. Give me your advice, please.

   elaina86 replied to StL_Momma27's topic in Pre-Nursing

   For me, it would depend on whether waiting makes a difference in whether I make the application deadline or not. Map out your schedule in both scenarios. Will waiting cause you to wait a year before you can apply? While newborns are a lot of work, th...

4. Titer question!

   elaina86 replied to NurseEric81's topic in General Students

   I would send someone in the department a quick email. That way you know for sure!

5. New Grad MedSurg to ICU

   elaina86 replied to lovelylady3's topic in Critical

   I too have a bachelors in another field. I am currently getting my RN and then immediately getting my MSN instead of getting my BSN. As for the ICU question, I have no advice but would love to hear some. I also would love to work on an ICU floor, but...

6. Cell Biology or Genetics

   elaina86 replied to Jsoled's topic in ADN/BSN

   Yes, I would take genetics. At least it covers how genetic disorders and how they are inherited. I found that so interesting! Cell biol is cool too, but there is nothing that I can think of from cell biol (that wasn't covered in gen biol) that can r...

7. Microbiology online or class format?

   elaina86 replied to Rendrag0915's topic in Pre-Nursing

   If you have someone to watch your child, I would do the on campus micro. I know that all the nursing programs in my area require at least the labs to be done through an on campus site. I find that sometimes its easy to have a scheduled study timeaw...

8. Tough finding work?

   elaina86 replied to kuxiam's topic in Washington

   I also read that article today. I have heard that this was the case, but have been in denial. Freaking out just a little over here... I am scheduled to start the ELMSN program at PLU, so I'll be getting my RN in late summer or early fall of 2013. ...

9. Masters Entry Level Nursing Program

   elaina86 replied to alexisash's topic in NP Students

   There are so many programs out there. It seems like each one is looking for a slightly different candidate. Recognize your strengths and highlight them! I recently was accepted into a program that wasn't looking for experience, but that you were a...