Nvr2Old

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1. To all that think you're too old for nursing school

   Nvr2Old posted a topic in General Students

   To all of you that think that you can't do this because there are too many miles behind you, you can! Graduation is 3 weeks and 2 days away for me (but who's counting?) and I did it. It has been, with out a doubt, the hardest thing I've ever taken on...

2. Moving to Alabama

   Nvr2Old replied to moffist's topic in Alabama

3. should I just bypass HR completely?

   Nvr2Old replied to doglvr's topic in Career Support

   I've had my own problem with HR. I ended up taking my resume to the DON and was hired on the spot. So I'd say it was worth a try. Good luck to you.

4. CHF and HTN

   Nvr2Old replied to iratchka's topic in Student Assist

   The Lasix will get rid of the fluid and thus lower the pressure.

5. Should I take the NCLEX in FL and get license in AL

   Nvr2Old posted a topic in General Students

   I live in Alabama when I am not in school in Florida. Graduation is in May and it would be convenient to take the NCLEX here in Florida. Does it matter that I will be practicing in Alabama? Are the two in any way connected?

6. What have you done for yourself lately?

   Nvr2Old posted a topic in General Nursing

   Nursing student here. In our last clinical rotation (psych), the instructors had us write a journal each week and include an entry on how we "took care of ourselves" each week. I was curious what you do for yourselves "in the real world" to keep your...

7. Looking to purchase a PDA. What do you recommend?

   Nvr2Old replied to jenrninmi's topic in General Students

   I just got a Palm Tungsten TX . Circuit City has this $75 rebate on it thru 1-27 so it will end up costing $225. I love the WI-FI.

8. Really really screwed up....

   Nvr2Old replied to pendragon1980's topic in New Nurse

   I think that was a typo. I think she meant "Chart" not "Chat"

9. Most Important issue facing today's aging

   Nvr2Old posted a topic in Geriatric

   I'm looking for input on a topic for a class project with an emphasis on avocacy. Suggestions?

10. Most Important issue facing today's aging

    Nvr2Old replied to Nvr2Old's topic in Activism

    Thanks Kelly. I'll do that.

11. Most Important issue facing today's aging

    Nvr2Old posted a topic in Activism

    I'm just looking for some input on a topic for a presentation we are giving at school with emphasis on advocacy. Any suggestions?

12. Decubitus ulcer prevention

    Nvr2Old posted a topic in Wound

    Clueless nursing student here. :uhoh21: Our group in class is to do a presentation on the prevention of pressure ulcers. I know patients should be turned/repositioned but that's where my knowledge ends. Anything creative that I may be able to share? ...

13. Dilute Urine in Drug Test

    Nvr2Old replied to Nvr2Old's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah. They told me to lay off the caffeine and just drink water. I work in a hot kitchen so I drink alot of fluid. Mainly tea and water.

14. Dilute Urine in Drug Test

    Nvr2Old posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been accepted into a Nursing program and have taken two drug tests. Both have come back "outside the parameters". Too dilute to read. I don't understand why this is happening. But yesterday they told me I didn't even have to stay for orientati...

15. Dilute Urine

    Nvr2Old posted a topic in Urology

    I have been accepted into a Nursing program and have taken two drug tests. Both have come back "outside the parameters". Too dilute to read. I don't understand why this is happening. But yesterday they told me I didn't even have to stay for orientati...