arita2

arita2 specializes in Geriatrics, Gen Med.

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1. Online Science Courses

   arita2 replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Learning

   Try Rio Salado online in Tempe, AZ... I think I remember a student that was just taking the lab. good luck

2. Online Science Courses

   arita2 replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Learning

   here is a link for you to look through. there are several good florida schools listed with online courses available. up to you to decide the right one for you. education is becoming so standardized coast to coast that at that level, it's just a matte...

3. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

   arita2 replied to Brian's topic in ADN/BSN

   BRAVO!! Thank you for taking the time to put forth this very well stated argument in favor of the 4 year BSN. Until we step up to the plate and invest in our educations, how can we expect to be taken seriously as capable professionals worthy of the p...

4. Nursing in Quebec

   arita2 replied to noon's topic in International

   Allo Marie! It will about then for me to, if not a little longer. I would love to study for the OIIQ exam with you, even from a distance when it is time. For now, Nursing core and French refresher courses at NAU will be "mon voyage". :smilecoffeecup...

5. Nursing in Quebec

   arita2 replied to noon's topic in International

   Thank you so much for your answer:flowersfo... ça m'encourage beaucoup! I love my French heritage and culture and truly look forward to being "home" again, and anywhere in Canada is home... but more so Québec and N.B. : ) My grammar is a little rus...

6. Nursing in Quebec

   arita2 replied to noon's topic in International

   Hi Clemmm, I grew up in Edmundston, NB and went to French parochial schools. I am currently living in Arizona and would eventually like to return to Canada as a Nurse. I will be studying Nursing these next 3 years and hope it is not as difficult as s...

7. Nursing and tattoos

   arita2 replied to MelRN13's topic in General Nursing

   I totally agree! Nice to see someone else has the same opinion of them that I do. :smilecoffeecup:

8. HELP!! Neddlestick w/Hep C + patient

   arita2 replied to melrina75's topic in General Nursing

   possibly a dumb question... but didn't the nurse have her hep shots?

9. Most RN's first borns?

   arita2 replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

   first born of 2 adopted girls... family caretaker... father was an alcoholic. both parents were often sick or recovering from surgeries, so i took care of them and was responsible for my sister.

10. unhappy doc/letter to editor

    arita2 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    traumaRUs - I don't feel my mind is closed, and while I may not have years of experience in Nursing, I do have solid experience with market economies and can safely say that we are all racing to the bottom when it comes to being replaced by less qual...

11. Need your feedback about UMC in Tucson

    arita2 replied to extreme's topic in Arizona

    Hi, I am in Tucson too. I am about to start at NAUs Nursing program affiliated with TMC. I have heard good things about it and I am eager to get going with the program. I will let you know what I think by semester's end. :balloons:

12. unhappy doc/letter to editor

    arita2 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    Well, whatever your position, you seem to lack empathy for others. I am willing to bet though that you are an NA, LPN or RN without your 4 year degree, or you would not have made such a statement. I would like you go through the effort and expense t...

13. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    arita2 replied to Brian's topic in ADN/BSN

    I don't care how it hashes out as long as BSNs get more considerably more pay for their higher education. When that happens, people will find a way to continue on in their studies to the BSN level, guaranteed!: )

14. "I don't want to do bed side nursing"...SAY WHAT!

    arita2 replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    To quickly clear this up, I am not putting down bedside nursing. I am a kind and compassionate person and, I have worked as a Nurse Aid and loved doing it. I am 54 now though and don't have the back to lift and tug on patients or make 30+ beds a shif...

15. Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    arita2 replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    Bad idea, and dangerous! By the way, while the CNA is passing out meds, will you be assisting patients to the bathroom and emptying bed pans? Just curious what you are doing while this is going on...?