runtagua

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1. Commuting from Oakland to SF for nursing school - What's it like?

   runtagua replied to mika_sf's topic in California

   I'm wrapping up my second semester in the RN program at CCSF. Maybe I have a little bit of information for all of you considering commuting. (I don't actually commute myself, however.) There are many students in my class that commute to the city fo...

2. Anyone starting at CCSF this Fall?

   runtagua replied to runtagua's topic in General Students

   I think I just sent you an email. :)

3. Anyone starting at CCSF this Fall?

   runtagua replied to runtagua's topic in General Students

   Hello! Yes, I can give you lots of stuff! It's a wild ride, for sure. I'd be happy to give you a head's up. Maybe we can meet somewhere (somewhere with a copy machine close by, perhaps?) I can't post my email, though. So we have to communicate here. ...

4. First Semester Clinicals--anyone else need to vent?

   runtagua replied to ZenStudent's topic in General Students

   Don't worry, you're not the only one. Dealing with real patients is a bit overwhelming at first. Everyone in my class was sharing stories and more than a few of us put the blood pressure cuffs on backwards! The point is, it was little stuff like that...

5. Just a vent about nursing school

   runtagua replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Students

   I hear ya. All this touchy-feely fundamental stuff isn't my favorite either. But it will get more interesting, trust me.

6. I really need some advice...long......

   runtagua replied to beanpod's topic in General Students

   Definitely sounds like a crappy experience and a crappy week. But here's the thing... You ARE a good student. And you CAN do this. But don't fight the losing battle. Hold your head high, take that class in January, and ACE THAT SH!T. Six months is n...

7. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

   runtagua replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

   I'm in an RN program.

8. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

   runtagua replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

   I'm still here... We're into it full swing... and yes, school totally interferes with my allnurses time and my beer drinking time! Hanging in there, though, and with pretty good grades. I am, however, deeply, deeply exhausted. Joy

9. NEED SOME ADVICE

   runtagua replied to milan18400's topic in General Students

   I definitely agree with the fact that we are out of it for a while after having a baby. Was she like this before the baby (jealous, even though you weren't in nursing school yet)? She's definitely having self-esteem issues. Part of it might be that y...

10. Why is ibuprofen taken instead of tylenol?

    runtagua replied to umharhar's topic in General Students

    Right. LOL I've been studying all day and my eyes are crossing and my brain is fried... so I'm glad you got it.

11. Why is ibuprofen taken instead of tylenol?

    runtagua replied to umharhar's topic in General Students

    I don't think the NSAIDs help to curtail bleeding (in fact, I believe they thin the blood a bit, which is why they are avoided during pregnancy - especially in the last trimester). I think the big points with the Ibu here is the anti-inflammatory ac...

12. Why is ibuprofen taken instead of tylenol?

    runtagua replied to umharhar's topic in General Students

    That's another big reason, for sure.

13. Why is ibuprofen taken instead of tylenol?

    runtagua replied to umharhar's topic in General Students

    throwing this out there... Tylenol has NO anti-inflammatory effects, ibuprofen does. Ibu is also a more effective analgesic because it inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and is also a Cox-2 inhibitor (so it's good for nociceptive pain). so, pain relief...

14. How do you manage to find time to workout & stay fit during nursing school?

    runtagua replied to lindsay176's topic in General Students

    You totally need to get the new EA Active for the Wii! It's AMAZING. Seriously, this is such a better workout than the Fit (and I love the fit). It basically is 20 minutes of mixed exercises, running in place, lunges, squats, arm exercises, etc. It's...

15. Age you will/were graduated?

    runtagua replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    I graduate in 2011... I'll be 40. :)