cathleenrmermaid7

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1. what is A&P lab online like. I got a C- this semester and I need a B

   cathleenrmermaid7 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi everyone! I recieved a C- in A&P Lab I but I recieved a B- in A&P Lecture. What is an online course like? Pro's and Con's of taking it online? I simply refuse to take the same Teacher She was horrible! 98% of the class wrote letters to the...

2. Older Woman Plans on Being a New RN

   cathleenrmermaid7 replied to GizmosMom's topic in Florida

   Wow, Thanks to all of your comments. I have been feeling like, am I to old to be a Nurse. All of these replys will sure help me study even more for my A&P finals this week. I will be 49 this June. I will be 51 when I graduate. I have known since...

3. in shock my daughters life on the line need your help!!!

   cathleenrmermaid7 replied to cathleenrmermaid7's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all again for your expertise and thoughts, my daughter went into surgery at Maine Med this afternoon. I talked to the PA that was in the or with her and she said unfortunetly it was to the bone(osteomylitis)? I think I spelled it right(sorr...

4. in shock my daughters life on the line need your help!!!

   cathleenrmermaid7 replied to cathleenrmermaid7's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all so much for getting back to me so soon I have been sitting here crying. I didnt want to show emotion to my daughter because i knew it would freak her out god bless this website it is the sliver of sunlight on the darkest of days. I just...

5. in shock my daughters life on the line need your help!!!

   cathleenrmermaid7 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I cant believe what just transpired today!! I brought my daughter to the ER after her pca's called me and said you need to come look at this wound(bedsore) We have been trying to get it healed for some time. She sees a wound care specialist every oth...

6. Of all the pre-req's you've taken which was hardest

   cathleenrmermaid7 replied to Piglet68's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks Motyandproudofit: I just took my first practacum and freakedout. I have studied so hard for two full weeks i pretty much fell asleep with the book. Sorry my A&P I lab test, The thing is I knew the matierial but when I was standing there a...

7. how much does nursing clinicals cost

   cathleenrmermaid7 posted a topic in General Students

   Hi everyone! I just have a quick question. Can anyone tell me how much nursing school cost. I mean just the clinicals. I am almost close to finishing my pre-reqs and I might be able to get some help with aid from a local carreer center and they just ...

8. What is with me?? Do I give up?

   cathleenrmermaid7 replied to EeyoreAddict's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Please don't give up, when I saw your post and you said it took 3 yrs I kinda choked I have been working on mine for 10 yrs off and on because my oldest daughter with cp needs so much care and my dad had cancer and died. I now run an agency for my da...

9. 4 days until my test!

   cathleenrmermaid7 replied to chickapea's topic in CNA/MA

   Oh, sorry 2bnurse It normaly takes two weeks to know if you pass but to know quicker just call your state cna board, I live in Maine and they gave it to me 4 days after taking the test.

10. 4 days until my test!

    cathleenrmermaid7 replied to chickapea's topic in CNA/MA

    Hi 2bnurse.chick: I have been a CNA for quite a while and now I am a nursing student but anyways I wish someone had told me that some of the most important Q are about what is the normal BP, Pulse, Resp, for adults and children. just make sure you sk...

11. CNA troubles

    cathleenrmermaid7 replied to montinurse's topic in Geriatric

    wow, do I know what you all are saying! I live in Maine and some of the worst things that annoys:nono: me is when cnas talk right in front of the residents as if they are not even there. I have actually been written up for not taking breaks. I don't ...

12. lazy co-workers

    cathleenrmermaid7 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    sorry chenoaspirt: I am a cna and i know what your saying, where do you work id love to apply. maybe because I am older 48 but its the cell phone that drives me crazy! patients not only waiting but can hear all the gruesome details of the night befor...

13. Saline soaks in wound care. Sacred cow? More harmful then good?

    cathleenrmermaid7 replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    sorry one more comment. I have learned more on this thread about wound care than the last 15yrs of my involvement in my daughters life I know it is all confidental and just opinions but thanks. And I also promise to take spelling lessons soon LOL.

14. Saline soaks in wound care. Sacred cow? More harmful then good?

    cathleenrmermaid7 replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    oh my god. this website prettymuch saved my daughters life, as well as the wonderful nurses who had the knowledge to help me on this website yesterday!! I did see my daughter this morning in her home and the minute I saw the black dead tissue i just ...

15. Saline soaks in wound care. Sacred cow? More harmful then good?

    cathleenrmermaid7 replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for replying so quickly. I will call the emts today as today is sunday and tomorrow is a holiday she wont be able to see her wound care specialist or her dr. I was asking for advice, here even though I know I'm not supposed to but I am worried...