Thangbom321

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1. Lonestar Spring 2012 Hopefuls

   Thangbom321 replied to rayneonme's topic in Texas

   hum.. I don't know if you guys already know, but you should call you LSC campus and ask if you need the meningitis vaccine. I know we (current nursing students need it) at Cy-Fair. Also don't buy a expensive BP cuff. get a cheapo. YzGyz

2. Parking Texas Children Hospital parking? (motorcycle)

   Thangbom321 replied to Thangbom321's topic in Texas

   I had the observation day yesterday. Found garage 2 that leads into the front entrance of St. Luke's. The street's name is Richard Johnson street or something like that. Parking was free. The arm for the garage is cut short for bike to enter and leav...

3. Parking Texas Children Hospital parking? (motorcycle)

   Thangbom321 replied to Thangbom321's topic in Texas

   So does this garage 2 belong to TCH? can I find it on thier site?

4. Houston TCH parking (motorcycle)

   Thangbom321 posted a topic in Texas

   I will be having clinical days at Houston's TCH. Anyone knows of a cheap/free place to park a motorcycle? It would save me a lot of time and $. I would be able to ride to and from TCH in the HOV while saving gas $$. I also have a obs day at 6624 Fann...

5. Parking Texas Children Hospital parking? (motorcycle)

   Thangbom321 posted a topic in Texas

   Hello, I'm a nursing student in Houston and will have to do clinical days at TCH in a few weeks. I would like to be able to ride my motorcycle to and from the hospital so I can use the HOV lane and save gas (bad traffic in the morning and I get ~45 m...

6. Lonestar 2011 ADN Hopefuls

   Thangbom321 replied to songbird1's topic in Texas

   try googling any local Firefighter house. They are CPR certified and some of them give free classes. You just have to find one that does BLS and not the regular one (such as for swimmers). I got mine done at Katy's 4th fire station for like $25.

7. Can someone explain the difference between uptake & reuptake?

   Thangbom321 replied to bassadict69's topic in Student Assist

   uptake = when one neuron takes in (via dendrites) neurotransmitter that was sent out by a different neuron (neuron 2 picking up neurotransmitter from neuron 1) reuptake = when a neuron takes in it's own neurotransmitter that it sent out for another n...

8. 25 pushups

   Thangbom321 replied to nurse2033's topic in Men

   Yes, this is very true. Although, I can do 100 all at once. My brothers and I use to do push-up for everything competitive. We would make bets when we bowl. Something like: if you don't hit 9 pins or better, you do 20 (per person you bet against, the...

9. 25 pushups

   Thangbom321 replied to nurse2033's topic in Men

   I wouldn't say it's pathetic not being able to do 25 pushups. I would however say it's not a good thing. Being in good physical condition dose wonders for the body. I'm not saying get ripped up or anything (although that would be awesome). As posted ...

10. 25 pushups

    Thangbom321 replied to nurse2033's topic in Men

    I'm not a RN yet, but i know if i had the time for it, I would totally do it. I really don't see what is wrong with it, other than the act is kinda out of place (like i said, I'd still do it). Is it any different from a smoking break, snack break, oh...

11. Best Stethoscope for Nursing Students

    Thangbom321 replied to Connie1109's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I suggest a ADC stethoscope. I ordered mine off Amazon (which in turn advertised for Medexsupply). I've done a lot of research (probably over 25hrs) befor I went and ordered them. I bought the ADC 603 (comparable to the littemann II) and the ADC 609 ...

12. Being late for classes in nursing program....

    Thangbom321 replied to Awright162's topic in Student Assist

    My RN program only allows 2 absents. If your late and the door is closed, you just missed out. They are trying to get you used to the rules that will be implemented later on when you become a RN. When your late, the other person can't go home, and yo...

13. Colloid osmotic pressure -vs- hydrostatic pressure

    Thangbom321 replied to occc2010rn's topic in Student Assist

    I had to clear this up for my A&P teacher (she is good, but for the life of her, she could not get the point out to the "whole" class). Hydrostatic pressure= pressure exerted by the water or liquid. Imagine a big pipe filled with water. The pres...

14. is nursing even a good career choice right now?

    Thangbom321 replied to tware's topic in General Nursing

    Ohh, there's no doubt that nursing is a easy or comfy job. It requires lots of skill, knowledge and education to be proficient in it. All I know is IMO, it's a lot better than plumbing/HVAC. The poo RNs have to face is nothing compared to being waist...

15. is nursing even a good career choice right now?

    Thangbom321 replied to tware's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I would probably never advise anyone to pursue a career in plumbing H/VAC. I'm switching from H/VAC to nursing myself. It's a tough job. It takes a toll on your body big time. I'm only 27 and I have minor back and knee pain. People always s...