Buffkat00

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1. Compassion.... why is it so hard to give some?

   Buffkat00 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Relations

   I think a couple responses really got out of hand here. The original poster was not downplaying nurses or their tough jobs; in fact she wants to be a nurse. Compassion for the caregiver is necessary, but let's face it: in this profession, the patie...

2. So many obstacles..

   Buffkat00 replied to NiaSmith's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi there. If you really want to do this, you will become a nurse. Many of us have obstacles to overcome as well (I work full time and I have 3 young children); determination is what gets us all through. Know that even if it takes you a little long...

3. Fall 2009 A & P 1... who's with me?

   Buffkat00 replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Count me in! I go four nights a week starting the end of August. EEP!

4. Just finished OB rotation

   Buffkat00 replied to newmale2nursing's topic in Male Students

   I'm sorry to hear some of you have had negative experiences. As a mom, I can tell you I accepted every student nurse, doctor (even a student neonatalogist performing an amnio ) whether they were male or female. I've had positive experiences with b...

5. Tipped?

   Buffkat00 replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

   Well, I'm not a nurse yet but I can see why it could be thought "unethical" to receive tips. I think it sets a dangerous precedent for money-based care when, in reality, nursing care should be equal among all patients, regardless of their financial s...

6. Pre-req's

   Buffkat00 replied to trina820's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Do not worry! The time really does fly! I started last fall with many many courses to take. I'm now down to 4 pre-req's! The bottom line is keep your goal in mind, take it one step at a time, and remember that it's all for a good cause! I am ta...

7. Calling all Moms/Dads!!

   Buffkat00 replied to Kyla.ann's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Welcome to college! I am the mother to three babies: 7 (first grader), 5 (starting Kindergarten) and 3 (not in school, but high medical needs), I work full time and I have 10 credits at school. The bottom line, though you'll hear it again and again...

8. WOW !

   Buffkat00 replied to LeesG's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Congratulations! You've worked hard and earnedt that spot!

9. Accepted to North Hennepin for Fall, anyone else?

   Buffkat00 replied to EowynRN's topic in Minnesota

   Thanks for the responses! I am taking Micro this summer, A&P1 and Soc in the fall and A&P2 in the spring; since those are the last of my pre reqs I'll be applying at the end of January for Fall 2010 Nursing. Woohoo!

10. Anyone else ready to tell their present job to kick rocks?

    Buffkat00 replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Oh, how I feel your pain! I have 3 babies under the age of 6, work almost full time and go to school full time in the evenings/online. I think I'm crazy, but man am I determined! I struggle to keep my goal in sight. We are slow now, laying peopl...

11. Who is taking A&P I in the fall?

    Buffkat00 replied to SassyFrass's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi all you dedicated students out there! I will also be taking Anatomy and Physiology 1 this fall (after a summer of Mirco! Eek!)! A study group sounds absolutely fabulous, as I'm sure I'll need it. Keep up the hard work- we're almost able to ap...

12. Accepted to North Hennepin for Fall, anyone else?

    Buffkat00 replied to EowynRN's topic in Minnesota

    Congratulations! I am attending NHCC right now and only have my science pre req's left. I'm nervous as heck about getting in for next year though! Any advice?

13. How many accepted in your future program?

    Buffkat00 replied to kalley's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi there! My program accepts 140 students once a year- fall semester only! Good luck to all!

14. Oh man, I need help...

    Buffkat00 replied to abbabask's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, I don't know the correct answer. I would think that starting out in the doctor's office for your family sounds like a better choice. It is an OB/GYN office and you want L&D eventually, so it sounds like a good start in that regard. ...

15. What are the pre-reqs for your Nursing Program

    Buffkat00 replied to guiltysins's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Biology Microbiology A&P I A&P II Psych Soc Speech English 1 cr health elective 3 cr humanities elective Whew, add to that list that I need to take a few remedial math courses (:imbar), 3 kids and a full time job and I'm a busy busy woman! ...