CourtM092

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1. Still confused about feeding tubes

   CourtM092 replied to CourtM092's topic in Student Assist

   My instructor used PEG and G Tube loosely. As in as if they were the same thing. So a PEG Tube is meant for long term use and a G Tube is meant for a shorter term use? I think my main question is why would a patient have a G Tube over a PEG? I unders...

2. Still confused about feeding tubes

   CourtM092 posted a topic in Student Assist

   Okay so this may sound ridiculous, maybe I am over thinking this, anyway for some reason I don't understand the differences between a PEG Tube, G Tube, J Tube and GJ Tube. Like why would a patient need a PEG Tube over a G/J/GJ Tube? Anyone want to sh...

3. Out of State Nursing Program

   CourtM092 replied to CourtM092's topic in Pre-Nursing

   ohhhh I thought it was like the same exam, but after you passed it you earn a license in that state. Thanks you guys!

4. Please share your GPAs??

   CourtM092 replied to sixela21's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Currently, since I am serious about school (I learned the hard way in the beginning) I have a 3.2 GPA. My first year of college I had like a 2.4 GPA because I didn't take any of my classes seriously and I went to frat parties all the time. I think yo...

5. Out of State Nursing Program

   CourtM092 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I have no idea if this is the right category but here it goes. I am from NJ, and I am looking to transfer to my first choice college I wanted to attend all along which is URI (University of Rhode Island). It has a great Nursing program and I wanted t...

6. Which is harder A&P 1 or 2

   CourtM092 replied to StayHumble11's topic in Pre-Nursing

   A&P I & II are both generally difficult classes. Taking I is the core of it, you get thrown so much info and expected to memorize a lot. A&P II is the building block onto I. Hopefully, by the time you get to II you will comprehend most of...

7. Adolescents vs. Children

   CourtM092 replied to CourtM092's topic in Pediatric

   Thanks for all of your feedback! All is great information! I like the cartoon scrubs comment! Sounds like it can be very tricky working with adolescents. Moreover, question is: Would you recommend peds nursing? Also, how often is there usually adole...

8. Summer Classes

   CourtM092 replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing

   taking psych, eng comp II and intermediate algebra. Yeah, I know. Not taking A&P in the summer. Each summer semester is 1 month. I wont be able to retain any A&P in a month and pass it with a 85%

9. Adolescents vs. Children

   CourtM092 posted a topic in Pediatric

   I want to go into peds nursing. I feel as if I am able to communicate better with children because of my silliness. I am currently an EMT and I actually get called into work if it is a peds transport because I am able to handle peds cases very well. ...

10. How many are going straight for your BSN?

    CourtM092 replied to HeatherMax's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm going for my ADN because I dont have the expenses for a 4 year college right now. However, once I get my ADN and work for a few years, I'll go back to school to get my BSN. I hear some hospitals will help pay for you to get your BSN... idk my aun...

11. How do you improve your memory?

    CourtM092 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    How I memorize is verbalizing aloud and writing it down as I say it. Works like a charm for me.

12. What to do after high school to become a RN/BSN in short amount of time and money?

    CourtM092 replied to shadowshodan's topic in Pre-Nursing

    If you go to a 2 yr college you will get your associates in nursing. You will take the pre reqs and then try to get accepted in the nursing program you want. Mind you it is very competitive and you should stive to get at least a 3.5 GPA. It's hard bu...

13. I was told I should change my major

    CourtM092 replied to CourtM092's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Oh the irony lol I hear that's a good school. Thank You! You as well.

14. I was told I should change my major

    CourtM092 replied to CourtM092's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Awesome!!!! Cograts on being seizure free that long! It's actually a huge accomplishment for us!!! The last one was on Saturday, so I kinda keep getting my license taken away. Sucks, but what can you do. Spent some time in the hospital, nothing new. ...

15. I was told I should change my major

    CourtM092 replied to CourtM092's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thank You!!!!!!!! Grand Mal's are no fun. You feel like you ran a marathon and you body is falling apart afterwards! I feel you! Are you taking anti seizure meds now or no? The reason you couldnt pass the physical was because you were having seizures...